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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (PJ33/Jaya33)

Updated 2026-07-06 · 2,606 reviewed · 432 listed · Scored from 288 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(288) 73 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Specialty Coffee & Roastery CafesBrunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (PJ33/Jaya33)
Services
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes, Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Reviews
288

What recent reviews say

Dylan and other trained staff deliver warm, attentive service that impresses most visitors; cakes, coffee, and tea are solid, and the PJ33 location draws regular customers. Ongoing frustration with inconsistent attitudes from some staff members and a noisy, poorly-positioned air-conditioning unit that has sat unresolved since May 2026 dent what could be seamless repeat visits.

Praised for
  • standout staff training
  • warm, genuine hospitality
  • good cakes and beverages
  • efficient service
Watch-outs
  • rude or unfriendly staff inconsistency
  • air-conditioning placement and noise
  • staff attitude repeats but no improvement
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Best for: coffee and cake seekers who value young, well-trained staff and don't mind occasional rude interactions
Think twice if: staff behaviour is unpredictable (some rude, dismissive); air-conditioning noise and direct-blowing placement have persisted unresolved

Strengths

  • trainee programme produces notably hospitable staff like Dylan
  • honest communication about delays (kitchen issues)
  • promotional deals on premium cakes (tiramisu, apple crumble, Dutch cake with ube)

Worth knowing

  • Trainee Dylan (also named Tan Xiu Heen) consistently praised for hospitality and effort during peak hours
  • Staff En. Hisyam noted for politeness and proactive communication about kitchen delays
  • Supervisor Mimi described as knowledgeable and kind
  • Air-conditioning unit placed in middle of cafe, loud and poorly directed since May 2026; treated as temporary but unresolved
  • Tiramisu cake sold at RM9.90 promotion; availability varies across branches

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
coffee quality appreciated and OTR blend noted; few detailed comments
Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
cakes praised (tiramisu, apple crumble, Dutch cake with ube); food taste rated well; some kitchen delays reported

How it compares

  • Rated 4 against a 4.33 average across the 113 brunch & all-day dining cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 56% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 35
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
136
4
73
3
40
2
12
1
27

Common questions

Which staff members should I ask for?
Dylan (trainee), En. Hisyam, and Supervisor Mimi are all noted by reviewers for excellent hospitality and attentiveness. Staff attitude does vary, so ask for them if you return.
Are the promotion cakes always in stock?
No. The RM9.90 tiramisu cake sold out at six other nearby branches on one review date, though the PJ33 outlet had stock. Availability is branch and time dependent.
Does the air-conditioning work well?
No. A noisy unit in the middle of the cafe has been blowing directly on customers since May 2026 and remains unresolved. Some reviewers find it uncomfortable.

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Last updated 2026-07-06