Cafes and kopitiams in PJ Old Town: ranked picks
PJ Old Town covers a small but distinct food scene, from photogenic specialty cafes to old-school kopitiams that have been serving the same dishes for decades. The two spots ranked here sit at opposite ends of that spectrum: one built for pastries and coffee, the other for a bowl of soup noodles done right. Rankings follow our methodology, weighing rating, review volume, recency, and sentiment together.
This part of PJ mixes newer specialty cafes with long-running kopitiams, so expect a real contrast in price and pace: sit-down pastry stops with weekend queues on one side, quick affordable noodle counters on the other. Parking around the older shoplots can be tight, especially near the busier cafes.
8 businesses, scored on rating, review volume, recency, sentiment and listing completeness. How we score › · View on map ›
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 Ten Baker (The Secret Place) | 84 | 4.8 (115) | — | Bakery & Dessert Cafes |
| 2 | Oz Cafe | 84 | 4.8 (141) | — | — |
| 3 | Five Café (Non- Halal) | 79 | 4.3 (445) | — | — |
| 4 | 37 Degrees Cafe 三十七度寺庙咖啡 PJ | 77 | 4.4 (169) | — | — |
| 5 | Tingkap Cafe | 72 | 4.2 (646) | — | — |
| 6 | DDD Bakery Cafe | 68 | 4.4 (111) | — | — |
| 7 | Contour | 67 | 3.9 (748) | — | Specialty coffee, pastries |
| 8 | PJ Cafe & Bistro | 51 | 4 (38) | — | — |
Ranked picks
10 Ten Baker (The Secret Place)
score 84/100Reviewers love the burnt basque cheesecake, which many call creamy and gooey.
Oz Cafe
score 84/100Reviewers praise the warm, family-run feel, filling portions and fair prices.
Five Café (Non- Halal)
score 79/100Five Café draws steady traffic for its fresh seafood, generous dine-in portions, and skilled espresso work.
37 Degrees Cafe 三十七度寺庙咖啡 PJ
score 77/100Visitors mostly leave happy with the peaceful mood and the coffee.
Tingkap Cafe
score 72/100Diners like the old-town Malay breakfast and lunch, the nostalgic decor, and the friendly staff.
DDD Bakery Cafe
score 68/100Reviewers praise the soft, fresh bread, the buns, and the French toast.
Contour
score 67/100Strong French pastry and coffee execution in a rustic, light-filled space, though weekend crowds and occasional stale bakes keep it from a higher score.
PJ Cafe & Bistro
score 51/100A casual hangout in Bukit Gasing where darts players and friends gather for coffee and company.