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Blackwood Cafe Petaling Jaya

Updated 2026-07-06 · 2,606 reviewed · 432 listed · Scored from 355 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(355) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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Blackwood Cafe Petaling Jaya
Services
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes, Bakery & Dessert Cafes, Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Reviews
355

What recent reviews say

Blackwood draws families and remote workers to its calm interior and on-site playground, where kids burn energy while adults sip decent coffee. The puffed waffles and some main courses land well, though carbonara and curry divide opinion; prices run steep for the area, and parking requires basement access.

Praised for
  • cozy, relaxed atmosphere
  • kids play area and slides
  • puffed waffles
  • coffee quality
  • generous portions
Watch-outs
  • difficult parking, basement-only option
  • food quality inconsistent
  • higher prices than peers
  • no free water service
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Best for: families with young children seeking a calm, play-friendly cafe spot
Think twice if: parking is basement-only; main dishes are hit-or-miss; budget-conscious diners may find prices high

Strengths

  • on-site playground and slides
  • relaxed, low-crowd vibe
  • puffed waffles
  • spacious layout

Worth knowing

  • Kids' playground with slides requires socks to use
  • Puffed waffles consistently praised
  • Carbonara and Japanese curry received critical reviews
  • Ceiling fans only, no air conditioning mentioned as potential issue
  • No complimentary water; mineral water must be purchased

What reviews say by service

Bakery & Dessert Cafes
Puffed waffles and croissants praised; banana eggette noted as 'not too sweet'
Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Main dishes mixed: carbonara criticized as bland, Japanese curry dry, but sambal aglio-olio chicken and broccoli rice winners
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Coffee described as 'quite good,' though not a standout focus
Study / Laptop-Friendly Cafes
Praised for calm, cozy atmosphere suitable for laptop work
Pet-Friendly Cafes
No clear evidence in reviews
Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
Cozy, pleasant interior noted; play area appeals to family photo moments

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.37 average across the 336 specialty coffee & roastery cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 62% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 60
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
223
4
82
3
33
2
7
1
10

Common questions

Is there parking?
Only basement parking is available. Street parking is not feasible. One reviewer noted they only visited by chance after a nearby dental appointment.
Is the playground free to use?
Yes, but visitors must bring or wear socks to enter the play area.
What are the standout dishes?
Puffed waffles and sambal aglio-olio chicken are consistently praised. Carbonara and Japanese curry received mixed to poor reviews.

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Last updated 2026-07-06