Yes, basement parking is available but requires a trip down.

Can I work or study here?

Yes; the cafe is noted as quiet on weekends, though details on WiFi or table suitability for long stays are not mentioned in reviews.

What are the most reliable menu items?

Pasta dishes and avo menu items are consistently praised. Specialty coffees (cendol, latte, bittersweet) are highlights.

Foremula Cafe

Updated 2026-07-05 · 2,533 reviewed · 419 listed · Scored from 440 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(440) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified moderate

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

Price: moderate
Services: Specialty Coffee, Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes, Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
Reviews: 440

What recent reviews say

Strong coffee and thoughtfully plated food draw repeat visitors who prize the quiet weekend vibe and modern Peranakan-inspired space. However, pricing edges toward premium (pasta dishes 25-44 RM after tax, matcha 15 RM), portions occasionally overshadow flavor balance, and a food safety report five months back warrants caution; the owner has shown willingness to remake dishes when customers flag issues.

Praised for

good specialty coffee
generous portions
cozy modern interior
friendly owner and staff
consistent quality

Watch-outs

food quality inconsistency
prices feel high
parking inconvenience
confusing QR ordering system

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Best for: Weekend brunch crowds seeking quieter corners and coffee-first dining.

Think twice if: Budget-conscious diners; a food safety incident was reported five months ago.

Strengths

well-executed specialty coffee
modern Peranakan interior design
owner actively fixes complaints
quiet weekend atmosphere

Worth knowing

Owner observed redoing dishes when quality concerns raised
QR ordering system flagged as confusing
Pasta dishes most reliable on menu
Popular avo menu items
Basement parking required
Matcha 15 RM, pasta 25-44 RM after tax

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee: Bittersweet and cendol coffee consistently praised; latte quality high.
Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes: Generous plated dishes, but some flavors lack punch; pasta most reliable, laksa praised.
Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes: Modern Peranakan interior design and food presentation draw approval.
Pet-Friendly Cafes: No review evidence.
Halal / Muslim-Friendly Cafes: No review evidence.
Study & Work-Friendly Cafes (WiFi/Laptop): Quiet weekend environment noted; QR ordering system in place but flagged as confusing.

How it compares

Rated 4.4 against a 4.36 average across the 328 specialty coffee businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 69% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank

Star rating 60

Review volume 100

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 64

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

251

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Common questions

Is there parking?: Yes, basement parking is available but requires a trip down.
Can I work or study here?: Yes; the cafe is noted as quiet on weekends, though details on WiFi or table suitability for long stays are not mentioned in reviews.
What are the most reliable menu items?: Pasta dishes and avo menu items are consistently praised. Specialty coffees (cendol, latte, bittersweet) are highlights.

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