Cafes in Damansara Utama: ranked picks
Damansara Utama and the PJ Uptown strip pack in everything from specialty coffee counters to brunch spots and a board game cafe, which makes picking one for a work session or a catch-up harder than it should be. This list ranks them using our methodology, weighing rating, review volume, recency and sentiment rather than star count alone.
Most of these sit within walking distance of Uptown or Starling Mall, so parking is the recurring gripe across the strip: expect to circle for street parking or use the mall's multi-storey. Several spots here lean into laptop-friendly, unhurried seating, while a couple (Vivae, Soylab) are destination cafes worth a special trip rather than a quick coffee stop.
41 businesses, scored on rating, review volume, recency, sentiment and listing completeness. How we score › · View on map ›
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chase Coffee Uptown | 80 | 4.7 (252) | — | Specialty coffee on a budget |
| 2 | Hartton Kitchen - Pj Uptown | 79 | 4.3 (269) | moderate | Brunch with friends |
| 3 | Tsuru Tsuru | 79 | 4.8 (257) | — | Quiet work sessions, cat lovers |
| 4 | ZUS Coffee - the Starling | 75 | 3.9 (337) | — | Quick coffee runs |
| 5 | Molten Chocolate Cafe Uptown Damansara | 75 | 4.4 (540) | expensive | Celebration treats |
| 6 | Vivae Board Game Cafe | 73 | 4.5 (232) | — | Board game groups |
| 7 | Baristar Coffee & Tea Express | 71 | 4.4 (196) | inexpensive | Office workers, takeaway coffee |
| 8 | Soylab Damansara Utama | 71 | 4.1 (859) | — | Soy-based desserts |
| 9 | Wondermilk | 69 | 4.1 (447) | moderate | specialty coffee |
| 10 | GACHAKOHI | 68 | 4.9 (228) | — | aesthetic instagrammable cafe |
| 11 | Kam Kee Cafe 金記冰室 @ The Starling | 67 | 4 (973) | moderate | specialty coffee |
| 12 | Chic Cafe Uptown (PJ) | 66 | 4.9 (2518) | — | brunch cafe |
| 13 | Nine Dragon Char Chan Teng | 66 | 4.5 (1706) | — | specialty coffee |
| 14 | ZUS Coffee - Uptown Damansara, Petaling Jaya | 64 | 4.4 (205) | — | specialty coffee |
| 15 | HWC Coffee - The Starling | 64 | 4.5 (144) | moderate | specialty coffee |
| 16 | Piii Eatery - Damansara Uptown | 63 | 4.6 (197) | — | specialty coffee |
| 17 | Yitcha Kawkaw Kopitiam @Damansara Uptown | 62 | 4.7 (839) | — | specialty coffee |
| 18 | Arest Cafe Damansara Uptown | 62 | 4.7 (691) | — | dessert bakery cafe |
| 19 | Duo Kopi | 62 | 4.5 (237) | — | specialty coffee |
| 20 | 3B Coffee Store | 61 | 4.8 (120) | — | dessert bakery cafe |
| 21 | Fold Coffee - PJ Uptown (Inside UMobile) | 61 | 5 (38) | — | specialty coffee |
| 22 | 一日山品 Something Bakery @ Damansara Utama, Selangor | 61 | 4.5 (48) | — | specialty coffee |
| 23 | Lafayette @ The Starling, Uptown | 60 | 4.4 (850) | moderate | dessert bakery cafe |
| 24 | 3 Cups Cafe | 58 | 4.8 (54) | — | specialty coffee |
| 25 | Rekindle @ Damansara Uptown | 57 | 4.2 (388) | moderate | dessert bakery cafe |
| 26 | Yin's Sourdough Bakery & Cafe • Uptown 37 | 55 | 4.1 (842) | — | dessert bakery cafe |
| 27 | Mr. Chizu @ Atria Shopping Gallery | 53 | 4 (20) | — | dessert bakery cafe |
| 28 | Fix Coffee | 52 | 5 (9) | — | specialty coffee |
| 29 | Today's by Dalton @Damansara Uptown | 50 | 3.9 (112) | — | specialty coffee |
| 30 | Starbucks The Starling | 48 | 3.9 (262) | moderate | study work cafe |
| 31 | Seoul Espresso @ Uptown 5 | 47 | 4.2 (53) | — | specialty coffee |
| 32 | De Lamour Cafe | 47 | 4.6 (16) | — | specialty coffee |
| 33 | Indulge Artisanal Café and Desserts | 46 | 4.3 (9) | — | dessert bakery cafe |
| 34 | Little Tree Vegetarian | 46 | 4.1 (14) | — | specialty coffee |
| 35 | Le Petit Café | 43 | 3.8 (8) | — | specialty coffee |
| 36 | Beutea 茶仙子 @ Damansara Uptown | 42 | 3.3 (44) | — | specialty coffee |
| 37 | Luckin Coffee - Damansara Uptown | 42 | 3.4 (53) | — | specialty coffee |
| 38 | Triple Three One Cafe | 40 | 4.3 (3) | — | specialty coffee |
| 39 | KREATE @ KPJ Damansara | 39 | 2.4 (83) | — | specialty coffee |
| 40 | 琉璃鲸 @Uptown | 36 | 4 (2) | — | specialty coffee |
| 41 | Selavi b | 22 | — | — | specialty coffee |
Ranked picks
Chase Coffee Uptown
score 80/100Long blacks at RM6 and proper pour-over technique put it ahead of pricier competitors, with fast service most of the day.
Hartton Kitchen - Pj Uptown
score 79/100Generous, well-plated portions and bright decor make it a reliable pick for lingering brunches near Starling Mall.
Tsuru Tsuru
score 79/100Calm resident cats plus fresh udon and speciality coffee make this a peaceful spot outside lunch rush hours.
ZUS Coffee - the Starling
score 75/100Named baristas keep queues moving fast even when the junction location gets crowded.
Molten Chocolate Cafe Uptown Damansara
score 75/100Consistent chocolate quality and thoughtful touches like handwritten messages come at a premium price with some execution slips.
Vivae Board Game Cafe
score 73/100A wide game library and no food minimum make it good value, though service attitude can be inconsistent.
Baristar Coffee & Tea Express
score 71/100Affordable house blend and chai latte suit a quick grab, though temperature and matcha consistency are hit or miss.
Soylab Damansara Utama
score 71/100Fluffy soufflé pancakes and silky soy soft serve draw crowds, though signature items sometimes run out without warning.
Wondermilk
score 69/100Wondermilk wins praise for its cupcakes, cakes, and specialty coffee in a visually appealing setting with Instagram-worthy corners.
GACHAKOHI
score 68/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Kam Kee Cafe 金記冰室 @ The Starling
score 67/100Kam Kee delivers solid Hong Kong comfort food in a casual mall setting, with borscht soup and liver porridge earning consistent mention.
Chic Cafe Uptown (PJ)
score 66/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Nine Dragon Char Chan Teng
score 66/100Nine Dragon Char Chan Teng holds strong appeal with 4.5 stars across 1,706 reviews in Damansara Utama.
ZUS Coffee - Uptown Damansara, Petaling Jaya
score 64/100ZUS Coffee draws consistently strong ratings at this Uptown Damansara location.
HWC Coffee - The Starling
score 64/100High rating (4.5/5) and mostly five-star reviews reflect consistent customer satisfaction.
Piii Eatery - Damansara Uptown
score 63/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Yitcha Kawkaw Kopitiam @Damansara Uptown
score 62/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Arest Cafe Damansara Uptown
score 62/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Duo Kopi
score 62/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
3B Coffee Store
score 61/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Fold Coffee - PJ Uptown (Inside UMobile)
score 61/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
一日山品 Something Bakery @ Damansara Utama, Selangor
score 61/100Strong ratings reflect consistent positive experiences, though specific review detail is limited.
Lafayette @ The Starling, Uptown
score 60/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
3 Cups Cafe
score 58/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Rekindle @ Damansara Uptown
score 57/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Yin's Sourdough Bakery & Cafe • Uptown 37
score 55/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Mr. Chizu @ Atria Shopping Gallery
score 53/100Most reviewers rate this business highly, though a meaningful minority report dissatisfaction.
Fix Coffee
score 52/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Today's by Dalton @Damansara Uptown
score 50/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Starbucks The Starling
score 48/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Seoul Espresso @ Uptown 5
score 47/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
De Lamour Cafe
score 47/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Indulge Artisanal Café and Desserts
score 46/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Little Tree Vegetarian
score 46/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Le Petit Café
score 43/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Beutea 茶仙子 @ Damansara Uptown
score 42/100Beutea draws strong interest for its tea menu but divides reviewers sharply: 41% rate it five stars while 34% give one or two.
Luckin Coffee - Damansara Uptown
score 42/100The business presents strong coffee credentials (WBC-trained staff, Swiss SCHAERER machines, freshly roasted Arabica), but a 3.4-star rating from 53 reviews and a 36% one/two-star share suggest inconsistent execution or experience.
Triple Three One Cafe
score 40/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
KREATE @ KPJ Damansara
score 39/100Review evidence is limited (Google ratings only, no review text).
琉璃鲸 @Uptown
score 36/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Selavi b
score 22/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.