Cafes in SS2, Petaling Jaya: ranked picks
SS2 has turned into one of Petaling Jaya's denser cafe pockets, with everything from Korean comfort food to specialty chocolate packed into a few streets. The picks below are ordered using our methodology, which weighs ratings, review volume, recency, and sentiment together rather than star rating alone.
Most of these spots sit within walking distance of each other around SS2's older shophouse rows, so parking comes up as a recurring gripe across several listings, worth budgeting extra time for on weekends.
25 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 | Cafe Seoul Forest | 91 | 4.9 (717) | — | Korean croffles and soups |
| 2 | Taman Hati Studio & Cafe | 88 | 4.8 (305) | — | Plant lovers, terrarium workshops |
| 3 | Cafe Bandit | 85 | 4.6 (1176) | — | Photogenic brunch spot |
| 4 | Kedai Coklat PJ | 84 | 4.6 (313) | — | Specialty chocolate, gifting |
| 5 | ONO Specialty Coffee & Matcha | 84 | 4.7 (3091) | — | Matcha and specialty coffee |
| 6 | 撞墙 Byond Walls Pizza Bar & Cafe SS2 | 84 | 4.7 (572) | — | Pizza and live music nights |
| 7 | Bimba Cafe SS2 | 83 | 4.6 (371) | — | Dog owners, generous portions |
| 8 | Niju Coffee Hub | 79 | 4.5 (272) | — | Laptop work, serious coffee |
| 9 | Rekindle | 78 | 4.4 (1324) | moderate | specialty coffee |
| 10 | Drift Coffee | 76 | 4.3 (211) | — | specialty coffee |
| 11 | Extraction-SS2 | 75 | 4.3 (465) | moderate | specialty coffee |
| 12 | Kafe Wake Me Up | 73 | 4.2 (241) | moderate | specialty coffee |
| 13 | Space Grey Cafe | 73 | 4.1 (153) | — | specialty coffee |
| 14 | Blossom Deli Cafe | 71 | 4.2 (246) | inexpensive | specialty coffee |
| 15 | Greenbugs Farm-to-Table Cafe | 71 | 4.8 (187) | — | specialty coffee |
| 16 | ZUS Coffee - SS2, Petaling Jaya | 66 | 4.5 (231) | — | specialty coffee |
| 17 | Yellow Bake Day SS2 | 62 | 4.6 (160) | — | dessert bakery cafe |
| 18 | 大牛烧饼 Da Niu Bake Pie SS2, PJ | 60 | 4.6 (305) | — | dessert bakery cafe |
| 19 | The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf | 59 | 4.1 (284) | moderate | specialty coffee |
| 20 | Dak Han Specialty Coffee | 57 | 4.7 (34) | — | specialty coffee |
| 21 | M'Laboori by Murni Discovery | 56 | 4.2 (405) | moderate | study work cafe |
| 22 | Butter & Spice | 55 | 4.3 (508) | moderate | specialty coffee |
| 23 | (SS2) Kedai Kopi 7/七號咖啡店 - 第二家分行 | 54 | 4.4 (83) | — | specialty coffee |
| 24 | My Gracious Kitchen | 52 | 4.1 (200) | — | halal muslim friendly cafe |
| 25 | SS2 Durian Glasshause | 42 | 3.5 (174) | — | specialty coffee |
Ranked picks
Cafe Seoul Forest
score 91/100A 4.9-star average across 717 reviews and near-unanimous praise for the crispy croffle and sundubu jjigae puts it at the top.
Taman Hati Studio & Cafe
score 88/100Resident cats, a green calm setting, and well-run DIY terrarium sessions carry this one, even though food is a secondary attraction.
Cafe Bandit
score 85/100Strong coffee and a striking interior keep 1,176 reviewers coming despite occasional misses on rosti and pasta portions.
Kedai Coklat PJ
score 84/100The chocolate terrine and Malaysian cacao sourcing stand out, backed by staff who walk you through the menu in detail.
ONO Specialty Coffee & Matcha
score 84/100With over 3,000 reviews and praise for its matcha lattes and food menu, it's a heavyweight, though weekend crowds and pricing draw some pushback.
撞墙 Byond Walls Pizza Bar & Cafe SS2
score 84/100Mala piggy pizza and a multi-level venue with live music make it distinctive, though service consistency varies by visit.
Bimba Cafe SS2
score 83/100An off-leash upstairs space and large fusion plates work well when the kitchen keeps pace, which isn't always the case.
Niju Coffee Hub
score 79/100Staff who explain bean origins and a calm wood interior suit focused visits, despite some slow-service reports.
Rekindle
score 78/100Rekindle has built a loyal following over a decade with its signature alcoholic tiramisu and diverse cake range.
Drift Coffee
score 76/100Filter coffee and cold brew draw consistent praise for clarity and balance.
Extraction-SS2
score 75/100Extraction-SS2 delivers strong specialty coffee and a highly inventive brunch menu centred on pork, with house-roasted beans, home-cured bacon, and handmade sourdough that keep regulars returning.
Kafe Wake Me Up
score 73/100Family-run cafe in SS 2 known for rich homemade cakes (Basque burnt cheesecake, matcha, tiramisu, pistachio) and approachable brunch fusion fare.
Space Grey Cafe
score 73/100Daifuku and coffee drive loyalty at this compact cafe tucked inside a Petaling Jaya florist.
Blossom Deli Cafe
score 71/100A family-run cake and noodle cafe in SS 2 with strong praise for carrot cake, cheesecake, and housemade pan mee at low prices.
Greenbugs Farm-to-Table Cafe
score 71/100Strong 4.8-star rating across 187 reviews, with 87% five-star scores.
ZUS Coffee - SS2, Petaling Jaya
score 66/100Strong ratings across 231 reviews reflect consistent coffee quality and a welcoming work environment.
Yellow Bake Day SS2
score 62/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
大牛烧饼 Da Niu Bake Pie SS2, PJ
score 60/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
score 59/100A well-known chain with 60 years of operating history, serving coffee, tea, and light food.
Dak Han Specialty Coffee
score 57/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
M'Laboori by Murni Discovery
score 56/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Butter & Spice
score 55/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
(SS2) Kedai Kopi 7/七號咖啡店 - 第二家分行
score 54/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
My Gracious Kitchen
score 52/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
SS2 Durian Glasshause
score 42/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.