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The one Cafe

Updated 2026-07-14 · 2,198 reviewed · 278 listed · Scored from 66 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(66) 72 composite score See reviews on Google
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The one Cafe
Services
Pet-Friendly Cafe, Study & Laptop-Friendly Cafe, Traditional Kopitiam
Reviews
66

What recent reviews say

Most visits centre on the cheong fun and white coffee, both made fresh and praised for flavour and value. The space draws people seeking quiet, aircon, and reliable breakfast or lunch; staff greet even late arrivals warmly. A handful of customers hit salt-heavy dishes, tiny portions relative to price, and a kitchen smell that lingered. One restroom charge felt dishonest. The inconsistency and service lapses matter most to those who got unlucky.

Praised for
  • fresh, homemade food
  • quality coffee and cheong fun
  • friendly, welcoming staff
  • budget-friendly pricing
  • peaceful, air-conditioned space
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent food quality and portion sizes
  • slow service and billing
  • kitchen smoke odour
  • misleading billing practices
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Best for: visitors seeking affordable traditional breakfast, cheong fun fans, people who value quiet and aircon over speed
Think twice if: portions can be small, kitchen odour and slow service have deterred repeat visits, restroom billing was unexpected

Strengths

  • fresh-made cheong fun and homemade chili sauce
  • thick, quality Ipoh white coffee
  • low prices (RM4.50 coffee, RM7 cheong fun)
  • calm, welcoming environment

Worth knowing

  • Homemade chili sauce served with cheong fun
  • White coffee described as thick and hot
  • Cheong fun and shrimp rolls praised for freshness
  • Staff serve customers warmly even close to closing
  • Kitchen located at rear, smoke odour noted at front

What reviews say by service

Traditional Kopitiam
Cheong fun and asam laksa praised for taste and freshness; one diner noted strong kitchen odour from front seating
Specialty Coffee Roasters
Ipoh white coffee called best in town, thick and hot, though not mentioned in every visit
Study & Laptop-Friendly Cafe
Aircon and peaceful atmosphere attract customers seeking quiet for work or leisure
Brunch & Western Cafe
Eggs and toast served hot and on time; kampung egg and coriander roll called one of the best in Ipoh

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.51 average across the 37 pet-friendly cafe businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 43% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 69
Review volume 79
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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4
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1
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3

Common questions

What is the white coffee price?
Hot white coffee (ai kosong) is RM4.50 according to recent reviews.
Is it quiet enough to study or work?
Yes. Reviewers came specifically for the aircon and peaceful environment, making it suitable for study.
What should I order?
The cheong fun (steamed rice rolls) with homemade chili sauce and white coffee are most consistently praised and represent good value.

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Last updated 2026-07-14