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Five Café

Updated 2026-07-06 · 2,606 reviewed · 432 listed · Scored from 434 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(434) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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Five Café
Services
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes, Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes, Pet-Friendly Cafes
Reviews
434

What recent reviews say

Coffee is carefully crafted and portions are generous for the price when dining in, backed by consistently warm service and a peaceful interior. Takeaway meals drew one complaint about perceived portion-to-price mismatch, though the overwhelmingly positive feedback flags strong execution in coffee, food quality, and staff attentiveness as the draw here.

Praised for
  • excellent coffee quality
  • generous portions and good value
  • friendly and attentive staff
  • cozy, quiet ambience
Watch-outs
  • takeaway portions seem small relative to dine-in pricing
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Best for: quiet lunches, coffee enthusiasts, groups wanting relaxed, generous-portion meals
Think twice if: takeaway orders may feel less generous; check portion expectations before ordering to go

Strengths

  • well-executed espresso and latte art
  • fair pricing for portion size in-house
  • named staff known for recommendations and service
  • calm dining environment

Worth knowing

  • Waiter Wafiy noted for friendly recommendations
  • Cafe manager (Sri Lankan) praised for service quality
  • Staff member Sheehan highlighted for attentiveness
  • Latte art mentioned as careful detail
  • Caesar salad with prawns, fettuccine carbonara, and pork chop with sweet potato fries called out as well-executed dishes

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Espresso praised for balanced acidity and smooth finish; latte art highlighted as well-executed
Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Dishes like Caesar salad and carbonara consistently praised for freshness and flavour; portions called generous in-house
Pet-Friendly Cafes
No explicit evidence in reviews
Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
Cozy atmosphere, clean interior, and latte art mentioned positively; quiet setting appeals to diners seeking respite

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.37 average across the 336 specialty coffee & roastery cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 68% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 54
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 73
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
245
4
107
3
48
2
17
1
17

Common questions

Is Five Café quiet and good for a relaxing meal?
Yes. Multiple reviewers describe it as peaceful, quiet, and cozy, making it suitable for slowing down and enjoying a calm dining experience.
Are the portions large for the price?
In-house dining portions are described as generous and good value. However, one reviewer felt takeaway portions at RM23 were small relative to price, so takeaway may differ.
How is the coffee here?
Reviewers highlight the espresso as balanced with smooth finish, and praise latte art. Coffee is repeatedly called rich, flavorful, and well-crafted.

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Last updated 2026-07-06