Can I work here on a laptop?

Yes. High tables with power points are available, and the quiet environment suits concentration. Arrive early on weekends as it fills with remote workers.

Do you have dessert available every visit?

Signature items like egg pudding and burnt cheesecake are usually available, but may be unavailable when the pastry chef is on leave.

What are your opening hours and closing times?

Open 7 days a week. One reviewer requested later hours (until 10pm), suggesting current closing may be earlier than ideal for evening visitors.

Latibule Coffee

Updated 2026-07-06 · 2,606 reviewed · 432 listed · Scored from 141 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(141) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

Specialty Coffee & Roastery CafesStudy / Laptop-Friendly CafesAesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes

Services: Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes, Study / Laptop-Friendly Cafes, Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
Reviews: 141

What recent reviews say

Latibule draws regulars for its specialty coffee, vintage Japanese kissaten ambience with vinyl records, and standout desserts like egg pudding and burnt cheesecake. The low-light, quiet environment suits solo work and reading, though weekend crowds can fill tables quickly. Staff handle service recovery well, but availability of signature items fluctuates when the pastry chef is away, and one serious review raised concerns about inconsistent dessert access for non-regular customers.

Most visitors find the coffee crafted with care, from drip-on Ethiopia to dark roast Brazil Parana. The Sibeh Dirty Latte pairs well with cheesecakes. Order and pay by QR code at the counter. Reviewers wish for later opening hours, and the cafe sets a quiet, library-like tone that suits concentration but not boisterous groups.

Praised for

specialty coffee quality
cozy vintage Japanese kissaten atmosphere
signature desserts (egg pudding, burnt cheesecake)
friendly and attentive staff
work-friendly setup with quiet vibe

Watch-outs

pastry/dessert availability gaps
crowded on weekends
possible inconsistent treatment of non-regular customers
early closing time

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Best for: Solo readers, remote workers, coffee enthusiasts seeking quiet vintage ambience

Think twice if: Prefer boisterous group hangouts or need weekend table availability; signature desserts may be unavailable when pastry chef is absent

Strengths

Japanese kissaten vintage aesthetic with vinyl records
single-origin specialty coffee (Ethiopia, Brazil Parana, Japanese houjicha drips)
signature egg pudding and burnt cheesecake range
quiet, work-friendly environment with QR ordering

Worth knowing

Specialty coffees include drip-on Ethiopia, dark roast Brazil Parana, and roasted houjicha
Signature desserts: egg pudding, burnt cheesecake (original and earl grey variants), chocolate terrine
Order and payment by QR code at counter only
Vinyl record player with Japanese old songs and oldies music
High tables with power points for work
Staff proactively replaced spilled coffee and cake without being asked
Pastry chef availability affects dessert selection

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes: Single-origin drip coffees (Ethiopia, Brazil Parana) praised for texture and balance; well-crafted without bitterness
Study / Laptop-Friendly Cafes: High tables with power points; quiet library-like atmosphere attracts remote workers, though weekend crowds fill seats quickly
Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes: Japanese kissaten vintage setup with vinyl records and low lighting; reviewers note the intentional, immersive retro 80s/90s aesthetic

How it compares

Rated 4.6 against a 4.37 average across the 336 specialty coffee & roastery cafes businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 38% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method

Star rating 71

Review volume 93

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 64

Profile completeness 75

Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can I work here on a laptop?: Yes. High tables with power points are available, and the quiet environment suits concentration. Arrive early on weekends as it fills with remote workers.
Do you have dessert available every visit?: Signature items like egg pudding and burnt cheesecake are usually available, but may be unavailable when the pastry chef is on leave.
What are your opening hours and closing times?: Open 7 days a week. One reviewer requested later hours (until 10pm), suggesting current closing may be earlier than ideal for evening visitors.

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