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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - AEON STATION 18 IPOH

Updated 2026-08-14 · 2,270 reviewed · 300 listed · Scored from 235 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(235) 83 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - AEON STATION 18 IPOH
Price
moderate
Services
Study & Laptop-Friendly Cafe, Cafe
Reviews
235

What recent reviews say

Most visits here are smooth and welcoming. Staff often go out of their way to adjust drinks to taste (a reviewer praised barista Harith for customising sweetness). The coffee quality is praised as smooth and rich. One significant caveat: seating with power outlets is scarce, so laptop workers should arrive early. One sharp complaint about a cashier's rudeness on a specific Saturday afternoon shift, though this stands out against dozens of praise notes for staff friendliness.

Praised for
  • friendly, patient staff
  • smooth, quality coffee and specialty drinks
  • cozy, calm ambiance
  • consistent service
Watch-outs
  • limited seating with power outlets
  • occasional rude staff member
  • inconsistent drink quality (sometimes watery)
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Best for: coffee enthusiasts seeking quality drinks and a calm space, though not ideal for all-day laptop work
Think twice if: you plan to work on a laptop for several hours; power outlets at tables are scarce

Strengths

  • staff willingness to customise drinks
  • consistently praised coffee quality
  • cozy, relaxing environment

Worth knowing

  • Barista Harith noted by reviewers for willingness to adjust drink recipes to customer preference
  • comparison made to Aeon Kinta location, where Station 18 staff rated more friendly and drinks more consistent
  • one negative experience involving a male cashier on a Saturday afternoon shift (June 28 timeframe mentioned)

What reviews say by service

Study & Laptop-Friendly Cafe
power outlets at seating are limited; arrive early if working here
Cafe
staff customise drinks carefully; coffee quality consistent and praised

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.46 average across the 84 study & laptop-friendly cafe businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 73% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 72
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
181
4
37
3
7
2
3
1
7

Common questions

Can I work on my laptop here for hours?
Outlets at seating are scarce. Reviewers advise arriving early if you plan extended laptop work.
Will the staff adjust my drink if I ask?
Yes. A barista named Harith and others have customised drink sweetness and other details on request.

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Last updated 2026-08-14