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Kaffeine Kopitiam 咖啡瘾 @ Ipoh 怡保

Updated 2026-08-14 · 2,270 reviewed · 300 listed · Scored from 367 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(367) 83 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Kaffeine Kopitiam 咖啡瘾 @ Ipoh 怡保
Services
Traditional Kopitiam, Cafe
Reviews
367

What recent reviews say

Locals return for the kaya toast, curry noodles, and rich coffee. Portions are generous and staff attentive on good days, but inconsistent food prep, occasional cleanliness issues, and drinks that fall flat hold it back from being fully reliable.

Praised for
  • excellent kaya toast and pandan bread
  • tasty curry noodles and nyonya curry
  • rich, flavorful coffee
  • generous portions
  • friendly, attentive staff
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent food quality and preparation
  • dirty facilities (toilets, dining area)
  • some drinks taste bland or diluted
  • limited menu
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Best for: locals craving authentic curry noodles and traditional toast
Think twice if: food quality varies between visits; toilets and dining area sometimes not clean

Strengths

  • pandan kaya and garlic butter toast
  • rich nyonya curry
  • generous curry noodle portions
  • quick service

Worth knowing

  • Grilled pandan kaya bread praised as unique
  • Giant Treasure Bowl set meal available but portions questioned for price
  • Curry noodles described as generous with roasted pork, hor fun, and prawns
  • White coffee noted as rich
  • One male staff member specifically praised for friendliness and attentiveness
  • Dishes include polo bun, bubur pulut hitam, and shredded chicken rice noodles

What reviews say by service

Traditional Kopitiam
Curry noodles and kaya toast deliver strong authentic flavors, but food safety and consistency concerns deter repeat trust
Cafe
Coffee praised as rich and well-made, though some drinks reported bland or diluted

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.42 average across the 236 traditional kopitiam businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 80% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
288
4
31
3
26
2
9
1
13

Common questions

What is the most popular dish?
Kaya and pandan butter toast and curry noodles in the Giant Treasure Bowl are most frequently praised; reviewers note generous portions in the bowl.
Is it clean?
Cleanliness is inconsistent. Reviewers have noted dirty toilets and a dusty dining area during busy times, though the space is described as modern and cosy on better visits.
Are drinks worth ordering?
The white coffee and traditional coffee are praised as rich, but several reviewers found the drinks bland or diluted, so results vary.
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Last updated 2026-08-14