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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Updated 2026-07-06 · 2,606 reviewed · 432 listed · Scored from 338 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(338) 69 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Study / Laptop-Friendly Cafes
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Service
Study / Laptop-Friendly Cafes
Reviews
338

What recent reviews say

Many return regularly for the welcoming service and casual atmosphere, but recent visits reveal troubling gaps in execution. Staff turnover appears to correlate with slipping food quality and order accuracy, while operational slowdowns and inventory management problems frustrate even loyal customers.

Praised for
  • attentive, friendly staff
  • pleasant hang-out spot
  • consistent loyal following
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent drink quality, excessive ice
  • poor table service and cleanliness
  • long wait times and understaffing
  • misleading product display and availability issues
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Best for: casual drop-ins seeking a social space, not time-sensitive diners or those requiring consistent order accuracy
Think twice if: you need reliable service during peak hours, accurate orders every visit, or consistent food quality; recent complaints suggest operational inconsistency

Strengths

  • friendly barista service when staffed
  • casual hangout destination
  • long-standing brand

Worth knowing

  • Shah Dann Afiq and his brother named as standout staff members
  • one barista handling all drinks while others were unresponsive during peak demand
  • tiramisu display item mistaken for available stock by customers
  • salad missing key ingredients and dressing on separate occasions

What reviews say by service

Study / Laptop-Friendly Cafes
casual space for hanging out, but unpredictable service and crowding during peak times can disrupt focus

How it compares

  • Rated 4.1 against a 4.43 average across the 99 study / laptop-friendly cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 60% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 41
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
160
4
108
3
35
2
8
1
27

Common questions

Is the outlet open 7 days a week?
Yes, opening hours are published for all 7 days, though specific times are not detailed in the reviews.
What happened to the tiramisu that was on display?
Customers report the displayed tiramisu was marked for display only rather than available for sale, leading to order cancellations after customers had already committed.

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Last updated 2026-07-06