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Five Café

Updated 2026-07-05 · 2,533 reviewed · 419 listed · Scored from 434 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(434) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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Five Café
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Specialty Coffee, Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes, Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
Reviews
434

What recent reviews say

Staff greet regulars by name and latte art comes standard; food arrives fresh and portions satisfy dine-in guests at modest prices. One reviewer found takeout portions undersized for the RM23 price tag, a caveat for those ordering to-go.

Praised for
  • generous portions and good value
  • friendly and attentive staff
  • high-quality coffee and food
  • cozy, quiet ambience
Watch-outs
  • takeout portions feel small for price
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Best for: professionals and small groups seeking a quiet spot for brunch or mid-shift coffee
Think twice if: you plan to order takeout; dine-in portions are more generous than takeout servings for the same price

Strengths

  • staff know regulars and make recommendations
  • specialty espresso with consistent quality
  • value pricing on dine-in meals
  • quiet, welcoming space

Worth knowing

  • Staff member Wafiy named for friendly service and recommendations
  • Café manager noted as Sri Lankan, praised for service
  • Staff member Sheehan specifically praised for attentiveness
  • Latte art mentioned as standard
  • Dishes praised: Caesar salad with prawns, fettuccine carbonara with beef bacon, pork chop with sweet potato fries

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee
Espresso praised for balanced acidity and smooth finish; latte art noted
Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Dine-in portions generous and well-presented; takeout portions questioned as undersized for price
Study & Work-Friendly Cafes (WiFi/Laptop)
Quiet, relaxing atmosphere suitable for work and slow moments
Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
Latte art and nice views mentioned; pleasant ambience noted

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 68% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 54
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 73
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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4
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3
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2
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Common questions

Is the café quiet enough to work or study?
Yes. Reviewers describe it as quiet and relaxing, making it suitable for slow moments and focused time.
How are the portion sizes?
Dine-in portions are generous and praised. Takeout portions are smaller; one reviewer felt a RM23 takeout dish was undersized.
Do staff provide recommendations?
Yes. Waiter Wafiy is named for friendly recommendations, and staff are described as responsive and attentive.

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Last updated 2026-07-05