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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (Aeon Kinta City)

Updated 2026-07-14 · 2,198 reviewed · 278 listed · Scored from 447 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(447) 73 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
Study & Laptop-Friendly CafeCafe
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (Aeon Kinta City)
Price
moderate
Services
Study & Laptop-Friendly Cafe, Cafe
Reviews
447

What recent reviews say

The location is spacious and well-lit for studying or working, with consistent praise for ambience and a standout staff member known as MAN. Service reliability is the main issue: reviewers report 40-minute waits, wrong orders (wrong espresso shots, decaf mixes), and uneven staff attitudes that can feel dismissive, though some call the team friendly.

Praised for
  • spacious, comfortable study environment
  • friendly staff (MAN)
  • good coffee quality
  • cozy ambience with good lighting
Watch-outs
  • slow service, long waits (40+ minutes)
  • order accuracy issues (espresso shots, decaf)
  • inconsistent staff friendliness
  • incomplete staff training in soft skills
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Best for: students and remote workers needing a quiet, comfortable space
Think twice if: You need quick service or have specific drink preferences; order accuracy and wait times can be unreliable

Strengths

  • spacious, ergonomic workspace with good lighting
  • strong coffee quality
  • reliable standout staff member (MAN)

Worth knowing

  • Staff member named MAN repeatedly praised for helpfulness and eye contact
  • Orders during peak times face waits exceeding 40 minutes
  • Recorded order mix-ups: espresso shot count errors (4 shots ordered as 2), decaf/regular coffee confusion, name mishearing at pickup

What reviews say by service

Study & Laptop-Friendly Cafe
Spacious layout, ergonomic tables, good lighting praised; long waits and slow service during busy periods cited as friction
Cafe
Coffee quality appreciated, but order accuracy issues and inconsistent staff attentiveness noted

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.41 average across the 82 study & laptop-friendly cafe businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 82% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 54
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
287
4
88
3
22
2
10
1
40

Common questions

Is it a good place to study or work?
Yes. Reviewers call it spacious with ergonomic tables, good lighting, and a cozy atmosphere suited to study and work. Peak-time waits can stretch past 40 minutes.
How reliable is the service?
Mixed. Staff member MAN is noted for friendliness and helpfulness. Other staff can seem dismissive. Order errors have been reported (wrong espresso shots, decaf/regular mix-ups).
What is the parking or outlet situation?
One review mentions few outlets available at the location.

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Last updated 2026-07-14