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Bask Bear Coffee SOHO Ipoh

Updated 2026-08-14 · 2,270 reviewed · 300 listed · Scored from 73 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(73) 69 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
CafeTraditional Kopitiam
Bask Bear Coffee SOHO Ipoh
Services
Cafe, Traditional Kopitiam
Reviews
73

What recent reviews say

Most customers praise the fresh toasties, specialty coffee, and cheap prices, particularly the early 7:30am opening. However, several report frustrating service failures: staff ignoring customers for ten minutes, dismissive attitudes, and orders mixed up. The SOHO branch struggles with poor ventilation, weak air-conditioning, and cramped seating that make dining uncomfortable despite good food.

Praised for
  • Early opening hours (7:30am)
  • Fresh toasties with quality ingredients
  • Good value for money
  • Specialty coffee
  • Early-bird convenience
Watch-outs
  • Staff rudeness and neglect
  • Small cramped space at SOHO branch
  • Inconsistent service quality
  • Poor ventilation and odor
  • Weak air-conditioning
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Best for: Early risers and working professionals needing breakfast before 9am.
Think twice if: Staff service is inconsistent-some are patient helpers, others ignore customers entirely. The SOHO branch is small and hot; takeaway is more comfortable than sitting in.

Strengths

  • Opens 7:30am, earliest in Ipoh
  • Fresh toasties made with quality ingredients
  • Lower app-order pricing
  • Specialty dark-roast Arabica coffee

Worth knowing

  • One staff member often handles counter and kitchen solo in mornings
  • Korean toasties available as half-size for sharing
  • Battered chicken thigh in katsu toastie, not processed patty
  • App orders significantly cheaper than counter orders
  • Halal certified

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee Roasters
Coffee quality praised; one reviewer called it 'so good' but another found it 'ok'.
Cafe & Bakery
Fresh toasties with real ingredients consistently praised; one reviewer found sauce overly sweet and portions small.
Traditional Kopitiam
Early-bird early opening at 7:30am unique for Ipoh; limited evidence of traditional kopitiam service style.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.4 average across the 257 cafe businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 49% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 60
Review volume 81
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

When does Bask Bear SOHO Ipoh open?
7:30am, the earliest opening of any cafe in Ipoh according to reviewers.
How much cheaper is the app pricing?
One reviewer noted app prices are significantly lower than counter orders, but exact prices are not stated in reviews.
Can I share a toastie?
Yes, toasties can be requested cut in half for sharing.
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Last updated 2026-08-14