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La Manila Cafe
4.0(325)
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Two Fold Coffee - PJ Aman Suria (inside Meraki Studio)
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- Services
- Specialty Coffee, Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes, Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
- Reviews
- 99
What recent reviews say
Regulars return for Eugene and the other baristas who treat coffee and service as craftsmanship, from latte art to tasting flights of beans. The cafe sits inside an interior design studio, creating an unusually calm, design-led space that feels more like a creative retreat than a high-street spot-good for focus work, photography, or simply sitting still with a flat white and a shiopan.
Seating is tight and the menu modest, but that seems intentional: matcha lattes taste "deep," the americano is described as smooth, and the pastries (croissants, lime cake, bagels with yuzu cream cheese) are consistently praised. The vibe matters more than volume here. Small details stick with people-an aquarium built into the bar, Canton oldies on the speaker, charging points at most seats.
Praised for
- barista skill and passion (especially Eugene)
- cosy, calm, design-conscious ambiance
- quality coffee and pastries
- friendly, knowledgeable staff
- quiet escape from busy area
Watch-outs
- limited seating capacity
- drinks can be ordinary/unremarkable
- only one barista during service
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Best for: Professionals and students needing a quiet, design-led workspace with good coffee and pastries.
Think twice if: Seating is limited and peak times may feel cramped with only one barista on shift. Some find the drinks fairly ordinary despite the hype.
Strengths
- barista Eugene praised for skill and latte art
- housed in design studio creating unique calm aesthetic
- quality pastries (shiopan, croissants, bagels, lime cake)
- quiet, low-pressure environment in busy area
Worth knowing
- Eugene is a named barista praised for exceptional latte art and willingness to share his personal bean collection
- owner/staff willing to let customers sample beans
- charging points at most seats
- aquarium built into bar counter
- housed inside Meraki Studio (interior design office)
- pastries include shiopan, croissants, lime cake, bagels with yuzu cream cheese
What reviews say by service
- Specialty Coffee
- Eugene's latte art stands out; americano described as smooth; matcha noted for deep flavour; staff passionate and keen to share knowledge.
- Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
- Simple breakfast sets and pastries (shiopan, croissants, lime cake, bagels with yuzu cream cheese) consistently praised.
- Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
- Design-conscious interior with soft light and clean lines; aquarium detail; described as ideal for photo shooting.
- Pet-Friendly Cafes
- No explicit evidence in reviews.
- Study & Work-Friendly Cafes (WiFi/Laptop)
- Repeatedly praised as quiet, calm spot for work and focus; charging points available at most seats.
- Halal / Muslim-Friendly Cafes
- No explicit evidence in reviews.
How it compares
- Rated 4.9 against a 4.35 average across the 387 brunch & all-day dining cafes businesses listed here.
- Has more Google reviews than 30% of the businesses in this directory.
How we scored this
How We Rank Star rating 86
Review volume 87
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 75
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Common questions
- Can I work here on a laptop?
- Yes. Reviewers specifically praise it as a quiet, calm spot for work and getting things done. Charging points are available at most seats.
- Who makes the coffee?
- Eugene is named in multiple reviews for exceptional latte art and passion for coffee; he also willingly shares his personal bean collection with customers.
- What's the seating like?
- Limited. One review notes lack of sitting capacity, and the space is described as cosy and tight rather than spacious.
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