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cups & cubes cafe

Updated 2026-08-14 · 2,270 reviewed · 300 listed · Scored from 5 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(5) 58 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Study & Laptop-Friendly CafeCafe
cups & cubes cafe
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Study & Laptop-Friendly Cafe, Cafe
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5

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently praise the peaceful, cozy setting and fresh food offerings like specialty coffee and sandwiches. Older complaints about slow service and understaffing have not reappeared in recent reviews.

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

Praised for
  • peaceful, comfortable atmosphere
  • fresh food and drinks
  • good value
  • cozy space
Watch-outs
  • slow service
  • inconsistent food quality
  • understaffed
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Best for: Students and remote workers seeking a quiet, peaceful place to study and work.
Think twice if: Expect potential delays during busy periods; menu consistency is mixed.

Strengths

  • peaceful, comfortable atmosphere
  • freshly prepared food and drinks
  • competitive pricing
  • laptop-friendly setting

Worth knowing

  • Specialty Ipoh coffee praised in recent reviews
  • Rice noodle rolls priced at 7 yuan
  • Backyard seating opening to 2nd Concubine Lane
  • Fresh juice and smoothies prepared to order

What reviews say by service

Study & Laptop-Friendly Cafe
Peaceful, comfortable atmosphere ideal for focused work.
Cafe
Fresh coffee and food, though quality varies by dish; service can be slow.

How it compares

  • Rated 4 against a 4.46 average across the 84 study & laptop-friendly cafe businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 12% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 56
Review volume 34
Review recency 82
Review sentiment 57
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Is this cafe good for studying?
Yes. Reviewers describe it as peaceful and comfortable, with a cozy backyard setting that opens to 2nd Concubine Lane.
What's the price range?
Rice noodle rolls cost 7 yuan. Recent reviews praise the value compared to other coffee shops.
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Last updated 2026-08-14