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KEDAI chup kedah
4.0(4)✓ Verified
Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Specialty Coffee
R's Garden Cafe
Specialty CoffeeAesthetic / Instagrammable CafesPet-Friendly Cafes
- Services
- Specialty Coffee, Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes, Pet-Friendly Cafes
- Reviews
- 167
What recent reviews say
R's Garden Cafe delivers a photogenic, relaxed atmosphere that draws repeat visitors keen to linger with friends. The kitchen's nasi kerabu, pasta, and specialty lattes earn consistent praise for flavour. Yet service frustrates across visits: orders sit unattended, staff miscommunicate bookings, and waits stretch past an hour even when tables are nearly empty. Tables and restrooms need more care.
The aesthetic pulls people in, but operational slack undermines the promise. Afternoon heat goes unmanaged until guests ask for fans. Portions feel tight against pricing. Staff can be warm and attentive or visibly overwhelmed, sometimes placing orders at the wrong table. Night visits may fare better, though inconsistency means dining here remains a gamble.
Praised for
- cozy and aesthetic ambience
- delicious food (especially nasi kerabu)
- friendly and helpful staff
- good for photos and hanging out
Watch-outs
- slow and inconsistent service
- long wait times despite low crowd
- small portions for the price
- inadequate ventilation and cleanliness issues
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Best for: Social hangouts and photoshoots with friends on nights when the cafe is less crowded
Think twice if: You need reliable, quick service or plan a group celebration; wait times exceed an hour frequently and staff coordination breaks down under even modest crowds
Strengths
- Instagrammable garden aesthetic
- Nasi kerabu and pasta executed well
- Relaxed hangout vibe
Worth knowing
- Nasi kerabu chicken chop and pasta flagged as standout dishes by multiple reviewers
- WhatsApp table booking system in use but prone to miscommunication with kitchen staff
- Open-air setting draws mosquitoes, bringing repellent advised
- Afternoon temperatures cause discomfort; fans require guest request
- Staff occasionally place orders at wrong tables
What reviews say by service
- Specialty Coffee
- Spanish latte and strawberry cream drinks praised, though one reviewer found coffee not to taste as expected
- Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
- Frequently cited as photogenic and beautiful, with a unique corner house design that draws visitors for OOTD content
How it compares
- Rated 4.5 against a 4.43 average across the 146 aesthetic / instagrammable cafes businesses listed here.
- Has more Google reviews than 58% of the businesses in this directory.
How we scored this
Scoring Method Star rating 65
Review volume 97
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0
Rating breakdown
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Common questions
- Is this cafe good for group bookings and celebrations?
- Table bookings are accepted via WhatsApp, but recent large party experience shows kitchen communication can break down, causing long delays and order mix-ups. Best for smaller groups during quieter times.
- What should I order?
- Nasi kerabu chicken chop, pasta (Alfredo, seafood, and variants), and specialty lattes (Spanish latte, Strawberry Cream iced) are most praised. Avoid peak times when pasta stocks out.
- When is the best time to visit?
- Evening visits may be more comfortable than afternoons, which are hot and uncomfortable; fewer crowds also reduce service wait times.
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