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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Updated 2026-08-14 · 2,270 reviewed · 300 listed · Scored from 88 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(88) 73 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
Study & Laptop-Friendly CafeTraditional KopitiamCafe
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Price
moderate
Services
Study & Laptop-Friendly Cafe, Traditional Kopitiam, Cafe
Reviews
88

What recent reviews say

Regulars praise The Coffee Bean for welcoming staff and a comfortable space to work or study, backed by consistently good coffee and food. A minority report frustrating waits and confusion when food listed online is unavailable in-store, particularly near closing time.

Praised for
  • friendly staff
  • cozy atmosphere for working or studying
  • good coffee quality
  • tasty food and drinks
Watch-outs
  • long wait times
  • menu discrepancies between in-store and delivery app
  • food sold out near closing
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Best for: Working professionals and students needing a quiet study spot with reliable coffee
Think twice if: Service can be slow during busy times; check online stock before visiting near closing time

Strengths

  • coffee quality praised
  • welcoming to hospital workers and patients
  • suitable for laptop work or study

Worth knowing

  • Located near Pantai Hospital and serves hospital staff regularly
  • Offers nasi lemak burger, carrot cake, and specialty coffee drinks
  • Staff noted as particularly helpful to elderly and patients

What reviews say by service

Study & Laptop-Friendly Cafe
Reviewers specifically note the space is cozy and suitable for studying or working
Cafe
Coffee quality and friendly service praised; wait times sometimes slow

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.46 average across the 84 study & laptop-friendly cafe businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 53% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 55
Review volume 85
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
62
4
12
3
0
2
3
1
11

Common questions

Can I work here on my laptop?
Yes. Multiple reviewers mention the place is cozy and suitable for studying or working.
What's the location?
Taman Ipoh area, near Pantai Hospital. Open 7 days a week.

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Last updated 2026-08-14