What is the signature item?

The Honey Mustard Chicken Avocado sandwich on sourdough is repeatedly praised by regulars and described as 'supbbbb' and perfectly balanced.

Is outdoor seating available?

Yes. One reviewer notes outdoor seating is preferred because indoor seating retains cooking smells, though outdoor can be hot.

What payment options are available?

You can order and pay at the counter or via QR code, whichever suits you. They also offer takeaway and self-pickup.

Darling's Cafe

Updated 2026-07-05 · 2,533 reviewed · 419 listed · Scored from 29 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(29) 74 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

Specialty CoffeeBrunch & All-Day Dining CafesPet-Friendly CafesHalal / Muslim-Friendly CafesAesthetic / Instagrammable CafesStudy & Work-Friendly Cafes (WiFi/Laptop)

Services: Specialty Coffee, Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes, Pet-Friendly Cafes
Reviews: 29

What recent reviews say

Most visitors return regularly for fresh, flavourful sourdough sandwiches and good espresso in a cozy office-building setting. Staff are known for attentiveness and friendliness. Recent complaints centre on indoor air quality and two isolated incidents of inconsistent food quality and a hygiene concern during food prep that went unapologised.

Recent shift: One serious hygiene incident reported 7 months ago (unmasked staff member sneezing near food prep, no apology offered) may have impacted trust. Earlier concerns about inconsistent food quality (around a year ago) noted declining standards over time.

Praised for

fresh, well-made food
friendly, attentive staff
cozy, comfortable atmosphere
good value for price
specialty sourdough sandwiches

Watch-outs

inconsistent food quality over time
poor indoor ventilation and seating comfort
hygiene concern (kitchen staff sneezing without mask)
slow service on some items

good-coffee-qualitycozy-ambiancefriendly-staffgreat-valuegenerous-portionsinstagrammable-decorslow-servicepoor-aircon

Best for: Office workers and regulars seeking quality lunch and coffee in a calm setting.

Think twice if: Indoor seating has poor ventilation and can retain cooking smells. One recent guest reported unmasked staff member sneezing near food prep.

Strengths

house-made sourdough bread and sandwiches
quality specialty coffee
fresh, generously portioned food
courteous, attentive staff

Worth knowing

Their website states they display international food competition awards
Honey Mustard Chicken Avocado sandwich consistently praised as signature item
Staff member Edward noted for courtesy and friendliness
Hot food served fresh
Free water provided to dine-in customers
Indoor seating becomes smoky or smelly; outdoor seating preferred but can be hot
Ginger beetroot fresh juice noted as consistently good even by critics of food quality

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee: Espresso drinks praised as good quality; one reviewer noted coffee is 'a bit pricy'
Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes: Sourdough sandwiches, BLTs, wraps, and burgers widely praised for freshness and flavour; some recent complaints of oily, poorly-filled sandwiches and lower quality
Pet-Friendly Cafes: No evidence in reviews
Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes: Described as cozy, beautiful, tranquil; surrounded by tall trees; office-building setting appeals visually
Study & Work-Friendly Cafes (WiFi/Laptop): Popular with office workers for lunch; no specific mention of WiFi or laptop-friendly setup in reviews
Halal / Muslim-Friendly Cafes: No evidence in reviews

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 12% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank

Star rating 66

Review volume 64

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 64

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

Common questions

What is the signature item?: The Honey Mustard Chicken Avocado sandwich on sourdough is repeatedly praised by regulars and described as 'supbbbb' and perfectly balanced.
Is outdoor seating available?: Yes. One reviewer notes outdoor seating is preferred because indoor seating retains cooking smells, though outdoor can be hot.
What payment options are available?: You can order and pay at the counter or via QR code, whichever suits you. They also offer takeaway and self-pickup.

Request a quote

Similar cafes nearby

64 low data

ZUS Coffee - Menara Axis, Petaling Jaya

4.4(228)✓ Verified

ZUS Coffee at Menara Axis draws strong traffic for handcrafted specialty drinks like Vietnamese Spanish Latté and Matcho Latté. Eighty-four percent of reviews rate it five stars, though review text is not available to detail specific strengths or recurring issues.

Specialty CoffeeBrunch & All-Day Dining CafesAesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes

View profile

47 low data

Drip @ Hilton Petaling Jaya

4.3(13)✓ Verified

Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.

Brunch & All-Day Dining CafesAesthetic / Instagrammable CafesPet-Friendly Cafes

View profile

49 low data

Syed Bistro - Petaling Jaya

3.8(2669)✓ Verified

With 2,669 reviews at 3.8 stars, Syed Bistro draws a large following but shows mixed satisfaction. The rating spread (35% five-star, 13% one/two-star) suggests inconsistent experiences across their menu and service.

Halal / Muslim-Friendly CafesBrunch & All-Day Dining CafesAesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes

View profile