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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Updated 2026-07-06 · 2,606 reviewed · 432 listed · Scored from 410 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(410) 66 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
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Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Reviews
410

What recent reviews say

Bandar Utama branch delivers acceptable coffee and a relaxed evening vibe for moviegoers, but staff conduct varies sharply. Recent visits highlight a pattern of rude or dismissive interactions from crew members, alongside order mistakes and pastry quality concerns. When staff are engaged, the experience earns praise; when they're not, customers leave frustrated.

Recent shift: Mixed signals: some recent visits note warm, friendly staff; others describe active rudeness and dismissal within the same timeframe. No clear trend, but service inconsistency is a growing friction point.

Praised for
  • friendly staff (when consistent)
  • suitable for evening hangouts
  • acceptable coffee quality
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent staff professionalism and rudeness
  • order accuracy and quality control issues
  • product quality decline (overly sweet desserts)
  • unclear communication from barista staff
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Best for: evening diners and moviegoers seeking late-night coffee and a quiet place to wait
Think twice if: staff rudeness and order mistakes are deal-breakers; quality control is spotty

Strengths

  • late-night opening (until 10:30pm)
  • relaxed atmosphere for waiting or casual meetups
  • established brand presence since 1963

Worth knowing

  • Crew member Aqidah cited for unprofessional attitude in recent complaint
  • Serves lasagna and carrot cake alongside coffee and tea
  • Opens until 10:30pm but stops taking orders around 10:25pm

What reviews say by service

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Coffee quality is acceptable but staff fail to deliver a welcoming service experience; inconsistency undermines the offering

How it compares

  • Rated 3.9 against a 4.37 average across the 336 specialty coffee & roastery cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 66% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 29
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
176
4
122
3
47
2
19
1
46

Common questions

Do you stay open late?
Yes, until 10:30pm, but stop taking orders around 10:25pm.
What food do you serve?
Coffee, tea, sandwiches, desserts, and cakes including carrot cake and lasagna.

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Last updated 2026-07-06