Cafés to work and study in Petaling Jaya

Nondua Cafe

Bandar Baru Petaling Jaya

• quiet

flavourful vegan pizza and pasta

friendly staff who explain menu

wonderful, relaxing atmosphere

pasta and pizza a bit oily

priced on the higher side

Labelle Bakehouse

Bandar Baru Petaling Jaya

• good wifi
• hard parking

buttery, fresh house-made pastries

tasty, filling Western mains

good value for money

waits for tables at weekend lunch

noisy when crowded

hard to find parking

Bake & Brew Cafe @ PJ New Town

Bandar Baru Petaling Jaya

• good wifi
• a few plugs
• quiet
• hard parking

homemade breads, muffins and cakes

Vietnamese iced coffee

friendly, helpful staff

roaches found in food

parking hard during working hours

prices a bit high

hétam+

Bandar Damansara Perdana

• good wifi

cosy, spacious, relaxed vibe

friendly, welcoming staff

affordable, delicious coffee

pastries often sold out

rude staff over drink requests

loud, packed weekend nights

KopiChá estate

Bandar Damansara Perdana, specialty coffee

friendly owner

good-quality ceremonial matcha

rare varieties, artisan approach

San Francisco Coffee PJ Trade Centre

Bandar Damansara Perdana

• good wifi
• quiet

great coffee, latte praised

kind, fast, friendly staff

cosy, quiet, comfortable spot

loud staff, refused order near closing

cold eggs, inconsistent sandwich filling

The Cat Who Bakes

Damansara Damai

• good wifi
• plenty of plugs
• quiet
• easy parking

lattes praised by many

bakes, bagels and kek batik

cosy, calm, clean

few pastry and dessert choices

small space, few seats at busy times

HWC Coffee - 3 Damansara Mall

Damansara Intan

• plenty of plugs

friendly, helpful baristas

great coffee, good latte art

plenty of plug points

O’Muffin Cafe

Damansara Jaya

• quiet
• coffee RM16

tasty homemade muffins and patties

cosy place with easy-listening music

great, friendly staff service

bitter, weak, below-average coffee

tiny, hard for big groups

slightly pricey for what's served

Coffee Space Damansara

Damansara Jaya

• plenty of plugs
• quiet
• coffee RM7

good breakfast and sandwiches

friendly, accommodating staff

comfy, quiet, cosy space

coffee called ordinary, burnt

salty, dry sandwiches

slow service, short-staffed

Daily Coffee House

Damansara Jaya

• good wifi
• plenty of plugs
• quiet
• coffee RM3.90

delicious food, big portions

warm, soothing atmosphere

helpful, polite staff

push-button machine, premix-tasting coffee

impatient staff, no takeaway

little thought put into business

The Foam Coffee @Laundry Boutique

Damansara Jaya, specialty coffee

• good wifi
• coffee RM7

rich, smooth, excellent coffee

friendly barista

café while laundry runs

Caffi La Cafe

Dataran Glomac, specialty coffee

• good wifi
• plenty of plugs
• quiet

top-notch, rich, well-made coffee

cosy, cool, pleasant setting

quiet space for work, fast wifi

service a bit slow

mocha tasted like watered-down hot chocolate

Fatty Cat’s donut & coffee

Dataran Mentari, specialty coffee

• quiet
• easy parking
• coffee RM8

delicious donuts, many flavours

friendly, attentive staff

latte praised as very good

chaotic parking, park further away

small, not for big groups

The Roast Things Coffee Roaster

Dataran Prima, specialty coffee

• quiet
• coffee RM13

always perfectly roasted beans

friendly service

excellent, cosy ambience

espresso too milky, filter lacking

slow service, regulars first

closes at 4PM

Blank Coffee PJ (hiding on level 3)

Dataran Prima

• quiet

friendly, welcoming owner

cosy, cute decor

affordable drink prices

open weekdays only

full at lunch, sit on floor

LOCO Café

Dataran Prima

suits work-from-café sessions

amazing, friendly staff

warm, cosy atmosphere

LeJiu by Le Wine Group

Dataran Prima

• a few plugs
• coffee RM7.90

many specialty drinks

staff nice and friendly

cheese bagel

Cars & Coffee

Empire City

• plenty of plugs
• quiet

tasty, generous food portions

car and bike decor, atmosphere

friendly, attentive staff

limited menu choice

basement parking hard to find

Pohutukawa Coffee

Happy Garden, specialty coffee

• quiet
• hard parking

great coffee, rotating local roasters

cakes praised, insanely delicious

calm, laid-back, cosy atmosphere

small space, cramped seating

crowded at weekends and peak times

upstairs, sign hard to spot

Jiran Cafe PJCC

Kampung Ghandi

pizza and western dishes praised

big portions at affordable prices

responsive, friendly waiters

dry rice, bland chicken chop

slow or rude service at times

Matcha Ke Coffee

Kampung Ghandi

• quiet
• easy parking

good coffee and matcha

wide range of cakes

cute, cosy, relaxing cafe

no baby chairs

LORO

Kampung Tunku

great, quality coffee

friendly owners and staff

calm, cozy, feels like home

loud when busy

hard to find parking at times

Arrowmatika

Kelana Idaman, specialty coffee

• quiet
• coffee RM13.65

good coffee, wide bean choice

friendly, fast staff

quiet mall spot to work

forgot orders, long waits

prices rising, pricey pastries

bean changed, less unique taste

RuYuAn Bread & Coffee

Neo Damansara, specialty coffee

• good wifi
• plenty of plugs
• quiet

cosy, relaxed, homely feel

smooth, aromatic handcrafted coffee

delicious cakes, cheesecake

D Nest Coffee PJCC

PJCC

• plenty of plugs
• quiet
• easy parking

tasty food, generous portions

cosy, good for family and friends

coffee and cappuccino praised

slow service, long food waits

missed order, poor service

Unnamed Coffee

PJU 5

• quiet

good, smooth coffee

friendly, attentive staff

cozy, quiet, calm spot

Artisan Alley

PJU 8, specialty coffee

• plenty of plugs
• quiet

tasty vegan dishes

coffee praised as excellent

relaxing, cosy atmosphere

slow service, 1hr food wait

slightly pricey, though worth it

Decaf

PJU 8

• quiet

cosy, aesthetic, calm vibe

good for work and chilling

delicious food

Cafe 123 Gasing

Pjs 10

• quiet

standout cherry pie

cosy, vintage, chilled vibe

friendly, attentive staff

pricey for portions

unclear seating, no one guiding guests

long waits at lunch peak

The Biblio Bookcafe

Pjs 3

• good wifi
• quiet
• easy parking

great book selection, plenty to read

good coffee taste

friendly, helpful staff

385F Cafe

Pjs 52

• quiet
• easy parking
• coffee RM10

tasty, generous dishes

friendly, attentive staff

Melbourne Magic cold coffee

chicken underseasoned, overcooked at times

coffee only average

music sometimes loud, sometimes choppy

Ka Fei Dian (M) Sdn. Bhd. @Amcorp Mall

Pjs 52

cheap, reasonable prices

pleasant, comfortable atmosphere

good nasi lemak

bland, inconsistent food

cold or impolite cashier

Surface Cafe @ PJX

Pjs 52

• quiet

tasty nasi lemak and pasta

friendly staff

generous portions at affordable prices

curry puff not worth its price

poor service and stock excuses

soso hub

Pjs 6, specialty coffee

• plenty of plugs
• quiet
• easy parking

banoffee pie is the highlight

coffee praised, Arkib beans

cosy vibe, cool interior

iced latte just average

dine-in coffee in takeaway cup

teh tarik tiramisu tasted like sponge

Lotus Florist X VCR Jln Gasing

Pjs 6, specialty coffee

coffee praised as good

surprisingly good food

cosy, cute decor

soggy rice, overcooked shrimp

coffee tasted weird and sweet

limited flower variety, order ahead

Abdullah Goh cafe

Pju 5 Kota Damansara

• plenty of plugs

chicken rice, wantan mee, big portions

affordable, value-for-money meals

friendly, helpful staff with menu tips

The Vanilla Place Cafe

Pusat Perdagangan Dana 1

• good wifi
• quiet

tasty food, generous portions

genuine, polite, helpful staff

clean, neat shop

slow kitchen, order mix-ups

food quality inconsistent, sometimes not fresh

Sprezzatura Coffee Phileo / BUNA MARKET

Pusat Perdagangan Phileo Damansara, specialty coffee

• plenty of plugs

freshly roasted, very good coffee

friendly, knowledgeable staff

comfy, cosy atmosphere

crowded, few seats

noisy when full

closes 5pm, closed weekends

Two Fold Coffee - PJ Kelana Jaya

SS7, specialty coffee

• good wifi
• plenty of plugs
• quiet
• easy parking
• coffee RM8

smooth coffee, great flat white

friendly, attentive staff

cosy, bright, natural light

coffee just alright, not best

House of Kendal - Gallery Liberica

SS7, specialty coffee

• plenty of plugs
• quiet

rare Liberica, unique coffee

friendly, attentive staff

cosy, lakeside views

limited food menu

some menu items unavailable

Forest Cup Cafe

SS7, specialty coffee

• plenty of plugs
• quiet

warm wood decor, calm vibe

great coffee, well roasted

warm, friendly service

few front spaces, costly basement

limited menu, wanted more variety

Lolla Paluza (Cafe, Seapark, Petaling Jaya, PJ)

Sea Park

• quiet
• hard parking

waffles praised, best in town

warm, friendly owners

cozy, quiet atmosphere

outdated online menu prices, misleading

hard parking on weekday afternoons

hard to find, no signboard

FEEKA at Happy Mansion

Section 17, specialty coffee

• quiet

great food and atmosphere

cosy, relaxing atmosphere

friendly staff

overpriced for the smashed avocado

rude or impatient staff

cakes and loaves too sweet

West Street Cafe

Seksyen 14, specialty coffee

• weak wifi
• plenty of plugs
• quiet

roast and microfoam praised

quiet, cosy, no loud music

tiramisu and butter cake

small cups for the price

green tea latte disappointing

RM14 felt overpriced

Rasa dan Aroma Cafe

Seksyen 14

• plenty of plugs
• quiet

food praised as delicious

attentive, friendly service

comfortable atmosphere

food timing could be quicker

wants pastries added to menu

no wifi in restaurant

Grafa Cafe

Seksyen 16, specialty coffee

• quiet
• easy parking

Signature salted egg chicken chop

Friendly staff and good customer care

Comfy, relaxing interior

Slow service, crew on phones

Mediocre taste, some dishes frozen-tasting

Rat seen in restaurant

PEPERONCINO CAFE

Seksyen 16

• good wifi
• quiet
• hard parking

tasty food, good portions

nice ambience, cozy interiors

affordable prices

untrained, slow waitstaff

uneven food, some dishes poor

poor value for the food

Dolcezza Coffee UM

Seksyen 16

good place to hang out

good service

Strangers at 47

Seksyen 17

• a few plugs
• hard parking
• time limit: 1.5 hours on weekends due to crowds

light, flavourful crepes

friendly, attentive staff

cosy, inviting environment

parking limited and hard to find

matcha grainy or powdery

savoury crepe a bit pricey

Dough! Bakery & Cafe

Seksyen 17

• quiet
• coffee RM12

sourdough and fresh bakes

friendly, helpful staff

superb coffee, latte art

bland, oily or overcooked mains

limited parking, hard at lunch

packed, waits for tables

Wild Sheep Home

Seksyen 17, specialty coffee

• quiet
• hard parking
• coffee RM12

signature ice cream flavours

cozy, calm, old-school vibe

friendly staff

some flavours too sweet

hard to find parking

Petite Lab Patisserie

Seksyen 22

• quiet
• easy parking

beautiful, delicious desserts

cozy, rustic ambience

nice coffee, flat white

small room, limited seating

long waits, desserts sell out

37 Degrees Cafe 三十七度寺庙咖啡 PJ

Seksyen 4

• a few plugs
• easy parking

zen temple vibe, calm and soothing

friendly, polite staff

osmanthus latte well liked

loud chatter from nearby tables

few indoor and outdoor seats

slow, one person serving

RASA NOSTRA COFFEE Kota Damansara

Seksyen 6 Kota Damansara

• quiet

calm, relaxing atmosphere

delicious nasi lemak ayam

friendly staff

bland or lukewarm food

unfriendly, sour-faced waiter

watered-down teh tarik

Bean Brothers Petaling Jaya

Sunway Damansara, specialty coffee

• plenty of plugs
• lively
• coffee RM15

good food, Thai seafood pasta, steak sandwich

well-made coffee, choice of beans

industrial vibe, spacious feel

inconsistent, some dishes bland, burnt or salty

coffee on the expensive side

slow prep and serving

brewrestrepeat

Sunway Mas Commercial Center, specialty coffee

• good wifi
• plenty of plugs
• quiet
• easy parking

well-balanced coffee, good for matcha fans

friendly, attentive staff

cozy, minimalist aesthetic decor

Mont Blanc too creamy, little coffee

limited seating

a bit pricey

Two Fold Coffee - PJ Aman Suria (inside Meraki Studio)

Sunwaymas Commercial Centre, specialty coffee

• plenty of plugs
• quiet
• coffee RM8

good coffee, fresh pastries

cosy, aesthetic space with art

good service, skilled barista

limited seats, big groups hard

Saturn 23 Coffee

Sunwaymas Commercial Centre

• quiet

good coffee, several reviewers

friendly staff

cosy, welcoming atmosphere

bland, dry pasta

Gambit Coffee SS25

Taman Bukit Emas

• plenty of plugs
• quiet
• easy parking

matcha praised, less sweet

friendly, welcoming staff

relaxing, minimalist setting

slow at times, only two staff

few vegetarian and eggetarian options

Tempur Café

Taman Dato Harun

• a few plugs
• quiet
• coffee RM10

good coffee, spanish latte fans

bakso and ayam penyet praised

cheap drinks, affordable prices

coffee underwhelms, lacks sweetness

Cohii Culture (Taman Mayang)

Taman Mayang Jaya

• a few plugs
• quiet
• coffee RM7

cosy, bright, clean interior

coffee praised by regulars

friendly barista

refused dine-in over eczema

limited plugs

Magnificent Park Bakery

Taman Megah, specialty coffee

• a few plugs
• easy parking

unique local-flavour croissants

creamy flat white, good milk

well-designed warm interior

pricey for what you get

tight seating, uncomfortable chairs

few hot meal options

FYEN Plae Cafe

Taman Megah

• easy parking
• time limit: 2-hour meal window; book ahead

kids' play area keeps children busy

surprisingly good food, Asian and western

friendly owner and team

no soundproofing, very noisy

busy weekends, book ahead

overpriced food for the quality

ZHUFU Cafe & Event Space

Taman Megah

• quiet

beignets, soft and fluffy

coffee praised by several

resident cats

coffee weak or diluted

small portions

cat fur on floors

Plugs/Unplugged Cafe (Work Friendly Cafe)

Taman Rasa Sayang

• plenty of plugs

tasty food, big plus

plenty of plugs everywhere

cosy, artistic interior

CARFE

Taman Sea

car displays, car-lover theme

good pasta, tasty dishes

friendly, welcoming staff

limited menu, nothing standout

gets crowded on event days

coffee fine, nothing special

Kopi Cahaya

Taman Sri Manja, specialty coffee

• quiet

pasta, burgers, chicken chop

rich, well-brewed coffee and lattes

relaxed, welcoming, chilled atmosphere

Pan パン by POPS EATERY Mutiara Tropicana

Tropicana

• good wifi
• quiet
• hard parking

excellent sourdough and breads

friendly staff, chill vibe

cosy, calm atmosphere

rude, unhelpful counter staff

milky, not the best latte

poor sound insulation, very noisy

The Palm Coffee House

Tropicana

tasty local and western dishes

cosy, airy atmosphere

ignores call button, slow service

pricier for non-members, prices up

Bayang Coffee IOI Mall Damansara

Tropicana Indah, specialty coffee

• quiet

smooth, rich espresso

delicious nasi lemak and pesto pasta

friendly, welcoming staff

pricier than most cafes

slow service, long waits at busy times

cramped tables, limited seating

Lai: The Hideaway Cafe & Lounge @ Bookxcess IOI Mall Damansara

Tropicana Indah, specialty coffee

• quiet
• coffee RM10

good coffee, fun vibes

friendly baristas

quiet place to read

slow service, long drink waits

drinks average, latte diluted

hot seats by the windows

Lai Cafe @ Tropicana Gardens Mall

Tropicana Indah

• plenty of plugs
• quiet

good for studying and working

fresh, minimalist, peaceful

strong, good coffee

seats hoarded, too few seats

tables often left dirty