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Don't Tell Mama PJ

Updated 2026-07-05 · 2,533 reviewed · 419 listed · Scored from 272 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(272) 73 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Specialty CoffeeBrunch & All-Day Dining CafesAesthetic / Instagrammable CafesPet-Friendly CafesStudy & Work-Friendly Cafes (WiFi/Laptop)Halal / Muslim-Friendly Cafes
Don't Tell Mama PJ
Services
Specialty Coffee, Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes, Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
Reviews
272

What recent reviews say

Don't Tell Mama PJ hits hard on atmosphere and some signature dishes, especially steak and eggs. Peak service can be impressive. However, recent visits reveal serious cracks: long kitchen delays without communication or apology, cold mains arriving hours after order, portions smaller than advertised, and staff prioritizing table turnover over customer comfort, even borrowing umbrellas from diners during poor weather.

Recent shift: Sentiment appears volatile in the last few hours. Recent one-star reviews cite service inconsistency, portion mismatches, and kitchen delays as departures from better past experiences, suggesting recent operational strain.

Praised for
  • fast service when kitchen runs smoothly
  • cozy vibes and aesthetic appeal
  • standout steak and pasta dishes
  • kind, attentive staff in peak service
  • generous egg dishes
Watch-outs
  • long waits and cold food
  • inconsistent portion sizes versus marketing
  • staff inattentiveness and lack of apologies for delays
  • heavy-handed table management during bad weather
  • wagyu quality does not match price
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Best for: Those wanting a scenic cafe experience with reliable steak, willing to come off-peak to avoid waits.
Think twice if: You are hungry, time-sensitive, or expect consistent wagyu quality and courteous service under pressure.

Strengths

  • strong steak and pasta execution when on tempo
  • cohesive, photogenic space design
  • capable kitchen speed during quieter hours

Worth knowing

  • Steak and squid ink pasta repeatedly praised for taste and temperature when served on schedule
  • wagyu beef disappoints on taste, texture, and chew quality despite RM pricing
  • kitchen delays reported over one hour with no staff communication or manager apology without escalation
  • portions visually smaller than social media posts suggest
  • staff use customer umbrellas to escort diners to cars, causing confusion and inconvenience

What reviews say by service

Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
fast, impressive service when kitchen keeps pace; waits over one hour and cold food when system glitches occur, with poor communication
Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
environment and vibes consistently praised; marketing images set portion expectations that reality often undercuts

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.35 average across the 387 brunch & all-day dining cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 53% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 54
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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24

Common questions

What are the opening hours?
Open 7 days a week; check Google or call for exact daily hours.
How long will I wait for food?
Reviewers report less than 5 minutes during quieter service, but over one hour during kitchen glitches or full-house nights without consistent updates.

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Last updated 2026-07-05