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ZUS Coffee DT - Botani Village DT

Updated 2026-08-14 · 2,270 reviewed · 300 listed · Scored from 258 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(258) 83 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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ZUS Coffee DT - Botani Village DT
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Study & Laptop-Friendly Cafe, Cafe
Reviews
258

What recent reviews say

Work-focused regulars praise ZUS Botani for its calm, spacious layout packed with charging ports-a genuine study spot with consistently good coffee. Staff vary: most are polite and attentive, though occasional rudeness and service hiccups (stock issues, slow ordering systems) frustrate the minority who leave critical reviews.

The drive-thru runs fast when staffed well, the environment stays clean, and drinks like Vietnamese and Spanish lattes earn praise. One reviewer appreciated the barista Qardhawy's honesty when a handbag was left behind. Food remains limited to snacks and pastries.

Praised for
  • friendly, polite staff
  • spacious, clean, comfortable environment
  • strong coffee quality
  • good water quality
  • plenty of charging ports for work/study
Watch-outs
  • slow service during peak times
  • inconsistent stock availability
  • poor customer handling by some staff
  • limited food selection
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Best for: Students and remote workers needing a calm, plugged-in study spot with good coffee.
Think twice if: Service can be slow during busy hours; stock availability and staff attitude inconsistency have frustrated some customers.

Strengths

  • Study-friendly: multiple charging ports throughout
  • Spacious, clean environment with quiet atmosphere
  • Drive-thru available for quick pickup
  • Specialty drinks: Vietnamese Latté, Spanish Latté, others

Worth knowing

  • Barista named Qardhawy praised for politeness and honesty (recovered lost handbag)
  • Multiple charging ports available throughout seating area
  • Drive-thru available
  • App-based ordering is the primary method

What reviews say by service

Study & Laptop-Friendly Cafe
Multiple charging ports, spacious and calm atmosphere praised by regular study visitors.
Cafe
Specialty drinks earn consistent praise; limited snack and pastry selection noted.

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 74% 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

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4
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Common questions

Do you have outlets near my workplace or study area?
ZUS is located in Medan Botani, Ipoh. Their website lists service areas across Malaysia, including delivery.
Can I work here for hours?
Yes. Reviewers regularly study and work here; the cafe has plenty of charging ports, is spacious and quiet, and encourages longer stays.
How fast is the drive-thru?
One reviewer experienced smooth, fast service on a quiet morning (11:15 AM), but another notes the system can be slow during peak hours.

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Last updated 2026-08-14