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Updated 2026-10-14 · 2,294 reviewed · 317 listed · Scored from 186 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(186) 68 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Traditional KopitiamCafe & BakeryCafe
UP TO YOU KOPITIAM
Location
Taman Mas Jaya, Ipoh
Services
Traditional Kopitiam, Cafe & Bakery, Cafe
Reviews
186
Ranking
#68 in Traditional Kopitiam
Best for
Casual breakfast or coffee break with free parking nearby

Google Business Profile is the source for the business data shown here, last checked 2026-10-14.

What do customers say?

Rated 4 across 186 Google reviews, this Taman Mas Jaya kopitiam wins praise for coffee, toast, and nasi lemak. Several reviewers say service turned hostile when they raised problems, and a few report cramped tables.

Praised for
  • Good kopitiam food and coffee
  • Friendly, attentive staff on good days
  • Comfortable, nostalgic decor
  • Free parking
Watch-outs
  • Rude or dismissive service during complaints
  • Slow tea and drink service
  • Inconsistent food quality, some pre-made taste
  • Cramped table space
  • Takeaway container surcharge
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Best for: Casual breakfast or coffee break with free parking nearby
Think twice if: You expect steady service when something goes wrong. Several reviewers felt dismissed by staff during complaints.

What stands out?

  • Kaya butter toast and white coffee
  • Nasi lemak with fried drumstick
  • Free parking on site
  • Nostalgic, cosy decor

Worth knowing

  • Reviewers praise kaya butter toast and white coffee (kopi c kosong)
  • Nasi lemak with fried drumstick praised for flavour and portion
  • Free parking at the location
  • Takeaway charge of 50 cents per container, even with own container

What reviews say by service

Traditional Kopitiam
Kaya toast and white coffee praised; nasi lemak with fried drumstick liked.
Cafe & Bakery
Kaya butter toast with generous kaya and butter praised.

How it compares

  • Rated 4 against a 4.43 average across the 97 traditional kopitiam businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 67% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

Scoring Method
Star rating 37
Review volume 99
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
95
4
44
3
22
2
5
1
20

Frequently asked questions

Is there parking?
A 2024-era reviewer notes free parking at the location, rated 5 out of 5.

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Last updated 2026-10-14