What time do you open?

They open at 7 am daily, catering to wet market shoppers and early commuters.

How many people can sit inside?

Maximum 8 seats in a small, cosy space; many customers order takeaway.

Do you offer single-origin and blend coffee?

Yes; recent reviews mention both blends and single-origin options, plus alternatives like taro latte and hot chocolate.

Baristar Coffee & Tea (Taman Megah)

Updated 2026-07-06 · 2,606 reviewed · 432 listed · Scored from 40 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(40) 68 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes

Service: Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Reviews: 40

What recent reviews say

Baristar delivers consistently good specialty coffee at prices that undercut most competitors, served in a tiny but genuinely cosy room that opens early for the Taman Megah wet market crowd. Most regulars praise the friendly baristas and simplicity; recent reviews highlight genuine affection for the place. However, one detailed account describes dismissive, insulting responses from management when a customer raised concerns about inconsistency, raising questions about how complaints are handled despite the everyday service being solid.

Praised for

excellent coffee quality
very affordable prices
cosy intimate atmosphere
early opening for market-goers
friendly barista service

Watch-outs

rude customer service response via Instagram
inconsistent coffee quality between baristas
lack of communication about closing

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Best for: Early commuters and wet market shoppers seeking genuine specialty coffee at low prices.

Think twice if: Anyone expecting consistent latte art or who values responsive, professional handling of complaints via social media.

Strengths

very affordable specialty coffee
tiny intimate space with genuine warmth
opens early at 7 am
friendly baristas on regular shifts

Worth knowing

Opens at 7 am
Holds maximum 8 seats
Serves Long Black, white, taro latte, hot chocolate
One 1-star review (11 months ago) detailed dismissive Instagram customer service response; reviewer reported management blocked them after raising concerns
Several 4-star reviews noted take-away flat whites could be stronger

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes: Specialty coffee praised for quality and value; some reports of inconsistency in strength or technique between baristas.

How it compares

Rated 4.6 against a 4.37 average across the 336 specialty coffee & roastery cafes businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 16% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method

Star rating 68

Review volume 70

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 53

Profile completeness 50

Verification 0

Rating breakdown

Common questions

What time do you open?: They open at 7 am daily, catering to wet market shoppers and early commuters.
How many people can sit inside?: Maximum 8 seats in a small, cosy space; many customers order takeaway.
Do you offer single-origin and blend coffee?: Yes; recent reviews mention both blends and single-origin options, plus alternatives like taro latte and hot chocolate.

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