Cafes in Seksyen 19, Petaling Jaya: ranked picks
Seksyen 19 sits close to SS2, so its cafe scene mixes condo-crowd brunch spots with bakery-style hangouts built for lingering over coffee. The picks below are ordered using our methodology, which weighs rating, review volume, recency and sentiment rather than star count alone.
Most of these cafes cluster around The Hub SS2 and nearby residential blocks, so expect a mix of condo regulars, laptop workers, and weekend brunch crowds. Parking is tight in spots, and a few places lean into decor (plants, teddy bears, books) as much as the menu.
9 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 | Neighbours Coffee @The Hub SS2 | 79 | 4.4 (329) | — | Soufflé pancakes, specialty coffee |
| 2 | Le Bread Days | 73 | 4.1 (591) | moderate | Salted egg croissant, afternoon tea |
| 3 | Fat Doo Doo Cafe | 72 | 4.4 (190) | — | Hearty Western food, budget diners |
| 4 | Koffie Lane • Petaling Jaya | 68 | 4 (530) | — | Groups, quirky decor |
| 5 | Xiao By Crustz | 68 | 4.6 (902) | moderate | Desserts, cake delivery |
| 6 | Jing Si Books & Cafe @ SS2 | 64 | 4.5 (129) | inexpensive | Quiet reading, books and tea |
| 7 | PMTD COFFEE | 57 | 4.8 (44) | — | High rating, small crowd |
| 8 | Flakes (The Hub SS2) | 53 | 4 (634) | moderate | Casual bites at The Hub SS2 |
| 9 | Dujour Café & Dujour Dining | 46 | 3.8 (444) | — | brunch cafe |
Ranked picks
Neighbours Coffee @The Hub SS2
score 79/100Tops the list for fluffy pancakes and strong coffee in a plant-filled space, even with occasional service and seating gripes.
Le Bread Days
score 73/100Built its name on a standout salted egg croissant and specialty teas, though parking and pricing draw some complaints.
Fat Doo Doo Cafe
score 72/100Generous pesto pasta and carbonara portions at fair prices, but waits can stretch to 40-45 minutes when busy.
Koffie Lane • Petaling Jaya
score 68/100Giant teddy bear interior and an attentive staffer named Maran make it a favourite despite some inconsistent dishes.
Xiao By Crustz
score 68/100A 4.6 rating from 902 reviews points to consistently strong petit gâteaux and same-day delivery across PJ.
Jing Si Books & Cafe @ SS2
score 64/100A books-and-cafe hybrid with a 4.5 rating and a calm space suited to studying over specialty tea.
PMTD COFFEE
score 57/100A 4.8 average from a small review base suggests promise, though there is not yet enough feedback to size up consistency.
Flakes (The Hub SS2)
score 53/100A high review count keeps it on the map, but mixed sentiment means results can vary visit to visit.
Dujour Café & Dujour Dining
score 46/100Mixed reviews reflect a venue strong on aesthetics and range but uneven in execution.