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Updated 2026-08-12 · 2,774 reviewed · 476 listed · Scored from 54 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(54) 64 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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3 Cups Cafe
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Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
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54

What recent reviews say

Specialty coffee roastery known for smooth, layered dirty lattes and single-origin brews in a deliberately zen, quiet setting above Starling Mall in Damansara Utama. Not a trendy hipster spot but a calm retreat where freelancers and small groups work and unwind; the owner engages billingually with regulars. Prices run high, seating is tight, and parking requires Mall entry or weekend visits to avoid office-hour congestion.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • specialty coffee quality
  • calm zen ambience
  • cosy homey vibe
  • conversational owner
  • good for solo work or quiet gatherings
Watch-outs
  • high prices
  • limited food selection
  • parking difficulty
  • limited seating
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Best for: Solo workers, coffee enthusiasts, small friend groups seeking quiet conversation and focus
Think twice if: High prices, tight seating, and difficult weekday parking may frustrate those seeking casual drop-ins or larger groups

Strengths

  • specialty coffee with skilled layering
  • deliberately calm and zen design
  • bilingual owner and staff
  • appeal to solo workers and quiet gatherings

Worth knowing

  • Operates since 2022
  • Located on first floor above Tips & Do Hair Studio
  • Dirty latte noted for temperature and taste layering by multiple reviewers
  • Bilingual staff (Chinese and English)
  • Freshly baked cakes as primary food offering

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Single-origin and specialty brews (dirty lattes, iced black, smoothies) praised for smoothness, quality, and barista skill in temperature and taste layering

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.4 average across the 367 specialty coffee & roastery cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 24% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 78
Review volume 76
Review recency 35
Review sentiment 57
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Where do I park?
Park inside Starling Mall and walk over, or visit on weekends when public parking is less congested. Weekday office hours create parking pressure.
What food is available?
Freshly baked cakes and simple items like bagels. Food choices are deliberately limited; the cafe focuses on coffee and drinks.
Can I work here?
Yes. The quiet, zen ambience suits freelancers and solo workers, though seating is limited.
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Last updated 2026-08-12