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Coliseum Cafe & Grill Room @Plaza 33

Updated 2026-08-12 · 2,774 reviewed · 476 listed · Scored from 2,216 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(2216) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Coliseum Cafe & Grill Room @Plaza 33
Price
moderate
Service
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Reviews
2216

What recent reviews say

Diners consistently praise the food portions, affordability, and staff warmth, with several naming specific servers like Sebastian and Ariful. The vintage decor and nostalgic ambiance keep regulars returning. However, service lapses emerge during busy periods: some wait over 45 minutes for meals that never arrive, staff ignore calls for bills or sauce, and order placement fails due to technical glitches.

The kitchen delivers grilled meats, seafood, and local dishes that impress most visitors, though fried noodles vary in quality between visits. Staff attentiveness is highly uneven. Best experience comes with a good server and outside peak hours.

Praised for
  • friendly and attentive staff
  • generous portions
  • good value for price
  • nostalgic vintage atmosphere
  • consistent quality food
Watch-outs
  • long wait times and order delays
  • inconsistent service attention
  • inconsistent dish quality
  • seating confusion during peak times
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Best for: Families and groups seeking generous meals in a vintage atmosphere at reasonable cost.
Think twice if: Service speed and attention are unpredictable; avoid peak dinner times or call ahead during busy periods.

Strengths

  • 100-year heritage and nostalgic retro decor
  • generous portions and affordable pricing
  • grilled meats and local specialties praised
  • named servers deliver exceptional personalized service

Worth knowing

  • Named staff praised: Sebastian (recommendations and hospitality), Ariz, Shadat, and Ariful (efficient service)
  • Grilled salmon, mixed grill platter (chicken, beef, lamb), baked crabmeat, spicy chili padi seafood fried rice, and classic onion soup noted as standout dishes
  • Wait times documented: 45+ minutes for meals; one hour waits with order entry failures reported
  • Fried noodles quality inconsistent across visits

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.4 average across the 367 specialty coffee & roastery cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 97% 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

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4
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3
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2
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1
87

Common questions

What specific dishes do reviewers recommend most?
Grilled salmon, mixed grill platter (beef, lamb, chicken sausage), baked crabmeat with salad, spicy chili padi seafood fried rice, and classic onion soup with caramelised onions are frequently praised.
Does the restaurant get very busy at certain times?
Yes. Peak dinner times cause seating pressure; reviewers report long wait times and reduced table availability. Calling ahead is advisable.
Who are the standout servers to request?
Sebastian, Ariz, Shadat, and Ariful have been specifically named by recent reviewers for good recommendations, hospitality, and efficient service.

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Last updated 2026-08-12