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Palo Coffee Old Town

Updated 2026-08-14 · 2,270 reviewed · 300 listed · Scored from 47 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(47) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Specialty Coffee RoastersTraditional Kopitiam
Palo Coffee Old Town
Services
Specialty Coffee Roasters, Traditional Kopitiam
Reviews
47

What recent reviews say

Coffee draws consistent praise for its quality and taste, paired with a serene, well-maintained space that reviewers describe as peaceful and aesthetically pleasing. Staff are noted as genuinely friendly and helpful, and the outdoor seating in the alley becomes a highlight for visitors seeking a quiet spot in Old Town.

Praised for
  • excellent coffee quality
  • calm, pleasant atmosphere
  • friendly, welcoming staff
  • attractive outdoor seating
  • well-kept environment
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Best for: anyone seeking quiet coffee and calm surroundings in central Ipoh

Strengths

  • high-quality coffee with consistent taste
  • peaceful, serene atmosphere
  • genuinely friendly staff
  • attractive outdoor seating in alley
  • well-maintained space

Worth knowing

  • outdoor seating in alley
  • white coffee and croissants offered
  • staff described as helpful and engaging

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee Roasters
coffee praised consistently for taste and quality
Traditional Kopitiam
white coffee mentioned as very good, traditional drinks part of the offering

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.54 average across the 38 specialty coffee roasters businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 39% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 82
Review volume 73
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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Last updated 2026-08-14