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Space Grey Cafe

Updated 2026-07-05 · 2,533 reviewed · 419 listed · Scored from 153 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(153) 73 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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Space Grey Cafe
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Specialty Coffee, Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes, Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Reviews
153

What recent reviews say

Daifuku and coffee drive loyalty at this compact cafe tucked inside a Petaling Jaya florist. Reviewers praise fresh pastries and specialty drinks, but ramen and rice divide opinion on execution. The dark modern interior and relaxed mood suit casual hangouts over serious work.

Staff remain consistently friendly despite a tight space and absent WiFi. Seating fills quickly and booking ahead helps. Ventilation and high dessert prices register as minor friction for some, yet returning customers overlook these for the signature daifuku and the quiet aesthetic escape.

Praised for
  • standout daifuku and fresh pastries
  • quality specialty coffee and matcha
  • modern dark sci-fi aesthetic appeal
  • chill vibe for small gatherings
  • friendly staff and service
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent food quality, especially ramen and rice
  • limited seating and no advance booking guarantee
  • weak WiFi, not suitable for work
  • ventilation issues and lingering food smell
  • prices high relative to portion and taste
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Best for: people seeking quiet aesthetic cafes for casual meetups, daifuku and matcha enthusiasts
Think twice if: plan to work or spend hours; WiFi is weak, seating is cramped, and prices lean high for the portion sizes

Strengths

  • freshly made daifuku and matcha pastries
  • specialty coffee and matcha expertise
  • hidden modern aesthetic in a florist setting
  • consistent friendly service

Worth knowing

  • daifuku baked fresh in-store, typically requires 15-minute wait
  • soup for ramen portions set and cannot be increased per staff request
  • located upstairs inside a florist shop, creating a hidden-gem experience
  • strawberry daifuku, matcha daifuku, matcha chocolate cookie, ramen, chicken katsudon, iced flat white, dirty matcha, and Americano mentioned by name

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee
Coffee quality praised, though one reviewer found the Americano too acidic; another flagged sour notes not to personal taste.
Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
Dark sci-fi interior and hidden florist-shop location draw strong positive comments; modern vibe described as a hidden gem.
Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Ramen and katsudon split opinion: soup portion criticized as insufficient and rice quality inconsistent, but both praised when execution lands.
Dessert & Bakery Cafes
Daifuku and matcha chocolate cookie are standouts, baked fresh daily; reviewers describe them as exceptional, though some found prices steep relative to size.
Study & Work-Friendly Cafes (WiFi/Laptop)
Weak or absent WiFi explicitly noted as unsupported for work; space cramped and seating limited, reducing productivity appeal.
Pet-Friendly Cafes
No review text mentions pets, so evidence is absent.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.1 against a 4.35 average across the 390 aesthetic / instagrammable cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 40% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 43
Review volume 95
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

How long does daifuku take to order?
Daifuku is baked fresh in-store and typically requires a 15-minute wait.
Can I book a table in advance?
Seating is limited. Reviewers recommend booking ahead, especially during busy times.
Is this place suitable for working?
No. WiFi is weak or absent, and the cramped space with limited seating is not designed for long work sessions.

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Last updated 2026-07-05