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Antipodean

Updated 2026-07-05 · 2,533 reviewed · 419 listed · Scored from 2,985 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(2985) 78 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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Antipodean
Services
Specialty Coffee, Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes, Dessert & Bakery Cafes
Reviews
2985

What recent reviews say

Antipodean attracts crowds for weekend brunch and coffee in a pleasant setting, with attentive staff when service flows. Recent visitors report serious delays (over an hour at off-peak times), poor order management, and dishes arriving soggy, overcooked, or rushed, yet many still praise the coffee and ambiance despite frustration with value and consistency.

Praised for
  • good coffee quality
  • friendly and fast service
  • suitable for groups and families
  • consistent standards across outlets
Watch-outs
  • long wait times without communication
  • inconsistent food quality
  • overpriced for portion size
  • overcooked or poorly prepared dishes
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Best for: Groups and families seeking weekend brunch in a relaxed setting, coffee enthusiasts.
Think twice if: You order during lunch or weekend rush; expect significant waits and inconsistent kitchen execution even off-peak. Skip if you are price-conscious about large breakfasts.

Strengths

  • speciality coffee reputation
  • established multi-outlet brand with consistent standards
  • family-friendly space with children's play area
  • serves non-halal breakfast items

Worth knowing

  • Children's playground on site
  • Menu includes streaky bacon, Eggs Marlborough, Egg Benedict, Big Breakfast, burgers, pizza, mushroom soup, fish and chips
  • Wait times reported: 1+ hours at 3–4pm (non-peak), 1 hour 15 minutes on weekends
  • Egg Benedict priced around RM40

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee
Praised for quality but criticized as over-roasted and dark in one recent review.
Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Loved for atmosphere and some dishes, but plagued by long delays and inconsistent execution even at off-peak times.
Study & Work-Friendly Cafes (WiFi/Laptop)
One reviewer noted it as a suitable place to work and dine with company.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.35 average across the 387 brunch & all-day dining cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 99% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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4
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3
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2
58
1
83

Common questions

Is there a kids area?
Yes, there's a small children's playground on site.
How long is the wait during lunch or weekends?
Recent reviewers report waits over an hour even at 3–4pm off-peak, and 1+ hours on weekends. Staff communication during delays has been inconsistent.

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Last updated 2026-07-05