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Madeleine Cafe, Sunway University

Updated 2026-07-06 · 2,606 reviewed · 432 listed · Scored from 51 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.2(51) 56 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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Madeleine Cafe, Sunway University
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Reviews
51

What recent reviews say

Quality coffee and pesto draw loyal repeat visitors, but inconsistent service and order mistakes undermine the experience. Staff rudeness and slow drinks remain persistent issues despite praised sides and affordable chicken options.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • homemade pesto quality
  • daily specials and house coffee
  • good value on chicken dishes
  • friendly staff
Watch-outs
  • rude and dismissive staff
  • long wait times
  • overpriced drinks
  • food quality inconsistent
  • order errors common
great-coffeefriendly-staffoverpricedslow-servicegood-valuelong-wait-timesconsistent-quality
Best for: coffee enthusiasts valuing specialty brews over convenience
Think twice if: staff attitudes and order accuracy have frustrated many customers; expect rudeness and occasional long waits

Strengths

  • house coffee quality held for years
  • homemade pesto recipe
  • affordable roasted chicken sides

Worth knowing

  • Homemade pesto served since Sunway Medical Centre location
  • Portions of pesto reported smaller than past
  • Espresso-based drinks paired with scrumptious sides
  • Roasted chicken offered with various side dishes
  • Three male staff including friendly elder employee
  • Order errors: wrong drinks (Sprite for lemonade), missing caramel syrup, incorrect specifications

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
House coffee quality consistently praised; wait times and order errors cited as problems
Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Homemade pesto and roasted chicken sides approved; food quality varies; staff dismissiveness common

How it compares

  • Rated 3.2 against a 4.33 average across the 113 brunch & all-day dining cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 19% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 6
Review volume 75
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

What's the house coffee like?
Customers who return after eight years say the quality holds. Espresso-based drinks are noted as exceptional.
How are the prices?
Roasted chicken sides cost less than outside-campus cafes. Coffee drinks (RM10-13) draw mixed comments on value versus cup size and quality.
What's the service like?
Staff attitudes vary widely. Some are friendly; others have been reported rude, dismissive, and slow (up to 20 minutes for a drink with short lines).

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Last updated 2026-07-06