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Arest Cafe Damansara Uptown

Updated 2026-10-15 · 2,839 reviewed · 475 listed · Scored from 896 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(896) 81 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Specialty Coffee & Roastery CafesBakery & Dessert CafesAesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
Arest Cafe Damansara Uptown
Location
Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya
Services
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes, Bakery & Dessert Cafes, Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
Reviews
896
Ranking
#19 in Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Best for
Coffee lovers and dessert fans wanting a cozy spot in Damansara Utama

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-10-15).

What do recent reviews say?

Arest Cafe Damansara Uptown earns a 4.7 average from 896 Google reviews. Diners often praise the friendly staff, cozy setting, and good coffee. Some find the savoury dishes plain and the room loud at busy times.

Praised for
  • Friendly, attentive staff
  • Cozy, pleasant atmosphere
  • Good coffee, especially long black
  • Tasty desserts like strawberry cake and cinnamon roll
Watch-outs
  • Noisy crowd at times
  • Some dishes rated bland or average
  • Hygiene concern about staff eating at prep counter
  • Packed at peak meal times
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Best for: Coffee lovers and dessert fans wanting a cozy spot in Damansara Utama
Think twice if: Noise and crowds at peak meal times; one reviewer raised a hygiene concern.

What are they good at?

  • Strong 4.7 rating from 896 reviews
  • Friendly, attentive staff
  • Cozy setting with good coffee
  • Well-liked desserts

Worth knowing

  • Reviewers single out a staff member named Amir for long blacks
  • Strawberry cake and cinnamon roll get specific praise
  • Seats by the wall were called poor for food photos

What reviews say by service

Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
Reviewers call the look and ambience lovely, though one found wall seats poorly lit for photos.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.49 average across the 124 specialty coffee & roastery cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 86% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 79
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

5
744
4
92
3
29
2
11
1
20

FAQ

Is it a good place to work or catch up?
One reviewer says it suits catching up with work or friends, but avoid peak meal times when it gets packed.
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Last updated 2026-10-15