Cafes in Seksyen 17, Petaling Jaya: ranked picks
Seksyen 17 has become one of Petaling Jaya's denser cafe pockets, with everything from decade-old brunch institutions to small coffee-and-baked-goods counters packed into a few streets. The picks below are ranked using our methodology, which weighs ratings, review volume, recency, and sentiment rather than star count alone.
Most of these spots sit within walking distance of each other around Happy Mansion and the main Seksyen 17 commercial row, so expect shared headaches: tight parking and slow tables during the weekend brunch and weekday lunch rush. A few, like 7AM Cafe, get around this by opening early and catching the before-work crowd instead.
14 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 | Strangers at 47 | 81 | 4.5 (2998) | moderate | Long lunches, pet owners |
| 2 | 7AM Cafe & Studio | 81 | 4.7 (78) | — | Early risers, Vietnamese coffee |
| 3 | Dough! Bakery & Cafe | 79 | 4.5 (758) | — | Sourdough brunch |
| 4 | Good Blue Men | 76 | 4.3 (1506) | moderate | Fusion pasta, budget mains |
| 5 | Oh My Belly Petaling Jaya (Cafe and Brunch) | 73 | 4.3 (958) | moderate | Big chicken chop portions |
| 6 | Terrasse Cafe & Bistro | 72 | 4.3 (287) | — | Cocktails, romantic dinners |
| 7 | Cafe Tujoh | 67 | 4 (1589) | moderate | Smoked duck pasta, cakes |
| 8 | 半刻 Ban Ke Cafe @ Happy Mansion | 65 | 4.5 (236) | — | Quiet spot at Happy Mansion |
| 9 | Buttersome Bakery | 61 | 4.7 (33) | — | dessert bakery cafe |
| 10 | Doux Doux Sec17 PJ | 55 | 4.4 (127) | — | dessert bakery cafe |
| 11 | Bizbox - Cafe & Plant Gift Store - renamed WEP by Foreli located in Lumi | 53 | 4.6 (36) | — | specialty coffee |
| 12 | Blue Dahlia | 53 | 4 (568) | — | specialty coffee |
| 13 | Superfine KL @ Seventeen Mall | 52 | 4.3 (682) | moderate | dessert bakery cafe |
| 14 | Bubba Afters | 47 | 4.2 (61) | — | halal muslim friendly cafe |
Ranked picks
Strangers at 47
score 81/100A decade-plus regular haunt with warm, attentive staff and a pet-friendly outdoor area, even if lunch waits and parking are a fight.
7AM Cafe & Studio
score 81/100Opens at 7am with fresh banh mi and skilled Vietnamese drip coffee, run with hands-on warmth by owner Denise.
Dough! Bakery & Cafe
score 79/100House-baked sourdough anchors a creative brunch menu, with quality coffee and a calm setting that gets busy on weekends.
Good Blue Men
score 76/100Generous Asian-Western pasta at RM20-30 in a cozy hidden setting, though service and seating can be hit or miss.
Oh My Belly Petaling Jaya (Cafe and Brunch)
score 73/100A high-volume family spot known for generous chicken chops and fair prices, though recent visits flag slipping consistency and AC issues.
Terrasse Cafe & Bistro
score 72/100Parisian-style decor and inventive cocktails make it worth the trip, but kitchen timing swings from quick to a 40-minute wait.
Cafe Tujoh
score 67/100The food can genuinely impress when the kitchen is on, but staff attitude and pricing depend heavily on who serves you.
半刻 Ban Ke Cafe @ Happy Mansion
score 65/100Holds a strong 4.5-star average across 236 reviews, though detailed review text isn't available to confirm what stands out.
Buttersome Bakery
score 61/100Buttersome Bakery holds a strong 4.7-star average with 82% five-star reviews.
Doux Doux Sec17 PJ
score 55/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Bizbox - Cafe & Plant Gift Store - renamed WEP by Foreli located in Lumi
score 53/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Blue Dahlia
score 53/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Superfine KL @ Seventeen Mall
score 52/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Bubba Afters
score 47/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.