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PINEYARD EMPIRE DAMANSARA

Updated 2026-07-06 · 2,606 reviewed · 432 listed · Scored from 467 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(467) 75 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Specialty Coffee & Roastery CafesBrunch & All-Day Dining CafesPet-Friendly CafesAesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
PINEYARD EMPIRE DAMANSARA
Services
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes, Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes, Pet-Friendly Cafes
Reviews
467

What recent reviews say

The space draws regulars for its calm, bright setting and quick service on food. Coffee and pastries hit the mark most days, and the kitchen turns meals out fast. Pricing swings hard between Empire and Sunway Pyramid outlets, and staff handling of policies like live streaming or outside cakes has soured a handful of visits. Still, weddings and group gatherings get praise for warmth and attentiveness.

Nasi lemak, mushroom sandwich, and sourdough earn repeat mentions. The place works for quiet catchups or events. Watch for price jumps on add-ons like avocado, and don't assume policies are customer-friendly without asking first.

Praised for
  • spacious, calm ambience
  • generous portions, quick prep
  • coffee and pastries quality
  • good for events and gatherings
Watch-outs
  • pricing inconsistency between locations
  • cakes and outside-cake surcharges
  • occasional food quality issues
  • staff rudeness and poor communication
cozy-ambiancefriendly-staffgood-for-groupsgenerous-portionsinstagrammable-decoroverpriced
Best for: groups, events, quiet hangouts, specialty coffee lovers
Think twice if: expect pricing to vary by location; check outside-cake policies and photo-shoot rules before visiting

Strengths

  • calm, brightly lit space
  • quick kitchen turnaround
  • speciality coffee and house pastries
  • multi-outlet experience (Sunway Pyramid branch available)

Worth knowing

  • Sourdough praised from Sunway Pyramid branch
  • Nasi lemak with sweet-spicy sambal noted
  • Mushroom sandwich consistency across branches
  • Outside cake surcharge RM50 charged
  • Avocado add-on priced RM10 here vs RM6 at Pyramid
  • Wedding lunch catering offered

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Coffee quality is solid but inconsistent; mild on some brews
Bakery & Dessert Cafes
Pastries, sourdough, and bagels praised; occasional oil-soaked bottoms noted
Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Main dishes quick and generous; nasi lemak and mushroom sandwich standouts
Pet-Friendly Cafes
No direct review evidence
Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
Aesthetic appeal valued but taste sometimes sacrificed for looks

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.37 average across the 336 specialty coffee & roastery cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 71% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 54
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

5
255
4
132
3
43
2
16
1
21

Common questions

Can I bring my own cake?
Outside cakes incur a RM50 surcharge per a recent review.
Is live streaming or recording allowed?
Policy is not clearly posted. Contact the cafe ahead of your visit to confirm.
How long does food usually take?
Meals were prepared in 5-10 minutes in one review, described as quick service.
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Last updated 2026-07-06