PJ Cafe
Menu

LOVNS COFFEE 1UTAMA - Best Coffee In Petaling Jaya ( PJ )

Updated 2026-07-06 · 2,606 reviewed · 432 listed · Scored from 629 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(629) 86 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
LOVNS COFFEE 1UTAMA - Best Coffee In Petaling Jaya ( PJ )
Service
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Reviews
629

What recent reviews say

Lovns draws committed coffee fans for its signature creations, especially the Dirty Dream Latte, and attracts remote workers with power outlets and a quiet mood. The signature move is an insulated double-wall cup that keeps iced drinks from diluting, paired with the house-blended milk. Staff earn consistent praise. Downsides show up in taste consistency at premium prices (RM 18.60 for signature drinks), cramped layout, and limited plug access despite the work-friendly pitch.

Praised for
  • signature drinks stand out
  • specialty coffee quality
  • insulated cup technology
  • friendly and attentive staff
  • calm atmosphere
Watch-outs
  • cramped space limits work-friendly seating
  • tables need cleaning on arrival
  • high prices relative to taste consistency
  • hard to locate
great-coffeefriendly-staffcozy-ambiancegood-for-groupsgreat-wifi
Best for: Coffee enthusiasts willing to pay premium prices for signature drinks
Think twice if: Tight budget or planning extended work sessions, space is cramped with few outlets

Strengths

  • Signature Dirty Dream Latte and Dream Latte
  • 1st R-Pet ice-insulated cup system
  • Power outlets for remote workers
  • World-Class Barista Champion Recipe

Worth knowing

  • Signature drinks: Dirty Dream Latte, Dream Latte
  • Insulated double-wall cup (ice between layers)
  • Staff member Christina noted for good service
  • Promo sets available
  • Oat and Coconut series offered
  • World's First -19°C Frappe claimed on website

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Signature drinks (Dirty Dream, Dream Latte) consistently praised; taste consistency questioned at premium price point by some

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.37 average across the 336 specialty coffee & roastery cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 79% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 86
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
551
4
43
3
15
2
6
1
14

Common questions

Is there seating suitable for working?
Yes, power outlets are available along window seating, and the cafe is quiet in evening hours. However, space is cramped and outlets are limited, so extended sessions may be uncomfortable.
What makes their coffee special?
Their signature drinks like the Dirty Dream Latte use a World-Class Barista Champion recipe and Lovn's house-blended milk, served in an insulated double-wall cup with ice between layers to prevent dilution.
How much do signature drinks cost?
The Dream Latte costs RM 18.60. Two coffees cost around RM 42 total.

Similar cafes nearby

Come True CAFE • 1 Utama @ New Wing
85

Come True CAFE • 1 Utama @ New Wing

4.6(480)✓ Verified

Reviewers consistently highlight the signature soufflés as the draw: creamy, well-executed, and worth the half-hour wait. Staff explain the menu clearly and move through service with visible patience; the space suits group gatherings, with a Taiwanese-cafe aesthetic and calm music adding to the relaxed vibe.

Halal / Muslim-Friendly CafesSpecialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
ZUS Coffee - 1 Utama Shopping Centre
77

ZUS Coffee - 1 Utama Shopping Centre

4.2(723)✓ Verified

Staff at this One Utama branch are warm and attentive, often remembered by name across repeat visits. Drinks hold quality even during rushes, and service moves briskly despite tight seating. Their specialty range spans Vietnamese Spanish Latté, Matcho Latté, and ZERO Frappé. Complaints centre on occasional missed promotions and rare slow moments, but most praise their speed, consistency, and the baristas' willingness to fix mistakes on the spot.

Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
De Irrfan S’ Cafe
48

De Irrfan S’ Cafe

2.1(102)✓ Verified

Staff rudeness dominates complaints across the past year: multiple reviewers report being spoken to disrespectfully, rushed through meals, and witnessing queue-jumping. The few positive voices praise the food itself as tasty and note the shop is clean, but these are drowned out by consistent frustration over service speed, attitude, and arbitrary policy changes. When diners do eat here, chicken and fried dishes receive specific praise. The core issue is not the menu but the interaction: staff appear to resent customers, rush them despite paid seating, and enforce refund and loyalty-point policies with aggression rather than courtesy.

Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes

Last updated 2026-07-06