Blank Coffee PJ vs MeTime BookCafe: which is better for studying and working?
Verdict
The choice comes down to what kind of focus you need. If you want a genuine cafe atmosphere with excellent hand-made drinks and don't mind an open room, Blank Coffee PJ fits, though its weekday-heavy schedule means checking ahead for weekends. If your work demands a private, bookable space and you're willing to trade a bit of afternoon warmth for four walls and a door, MeTime BookCafe is the more purpose-built option, with hourly rates that undercut typical coworking spaces.
Side by side
- Google rating
- Blank Coffee PJ (hiding on level 3): 5 (97 reviews)
- MeTime BookCafe: 4.8 (228 reviews)
- Services
- Blank Coffee PJ (hiding on level 3): specialty coffee, dessert bakery cafe, aesthetic instagrammable cafe, study work cafe
- MeTime BookCafe: specialty coffee, brunch cafe, aesthetic instagrammable cafe, pet friendly cafe
- Verification
- Blank Coffee PJ (hiding on level 3): Listing checked (30)
- MeTime BookCafe: Listing checked (30)
- Composite score
- Blank Coffee PJ (hiding on level 3): 90
- MeTime BookCafe: 88
Within 3 points of each other, so treat them as effectively tied on overall quality. The choice below is about fit, not the score.
What reviewers say
Blank Coffee PJ (hiding on level 3)
Owner-run cafe tucked on level 3 of Dataran Prima where every drink arrives made by hand. Visitors sit longer than planned in the intimate, decorated space, drawn back by genuine hospitality and balanced flavors-matcha, flatwhite, baked items all praised. The boss remembers service mishaps and replaces orders personally; staff handle orders with visible care.
Weekday-focused operation means checking Instagram for weekend opening. Parking costs RM2.50 per hour. No complaints appear in reviews. Strong draw for those wanting a quiet workplace cafe away from malls, where the owner's passion for craft shows in every detail.
MeTime BookCafe
A quiet retreat in Section 13 where visitors pay hourly to book private or shared rooms for work, study, or relaxation. Reviewers consistently praise the peaceful atmosphere, comfortable seating, and welcoming owner, though afternoon heat in private rooms and limited English-language comics are occasional friction points.
The cafe stocks tea, noodles, and cake while offering free WiFi, board games, meditation guides, and books. On-site cats and upstairs nap spaces add character. Most sessions run RM18 for the first hour, RM9.90 per subsequent half-hour, making it an affordable alternative to coworking spaces.