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Blackwood Cafe Petaling Jaya

Updated 2026-10-15 · 2,839 reviewed · 475 listed · Scored from 363 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(363) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Blackwood Cafe Petaling Jaya
Location
Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya
Services
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes, Pet-Friendly Cafes, Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
Reviews
363
Ranking
#51 in Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Best for
Families with young kids wanting a play area

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-10-15). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-06.

What do recent reviews say?

Most reviewers come for the kids play area and the relaxed mood. Parents often say they can rest with a coffee while children play. Many five-star ratings focus on how well the space suits families.

Food gets mixed notes. Some praise the puffy waffle and the wide menu, while others find dishes plain and prices high. Parking is a common gripe, and the cafe charges for water. Two reviewers mention using it as a quiet work spot.

Praised for
  • Kids play area and slides
  • Cozy, relaxed atmosphere
  • Friendly owner and staff
  • Good variety of food and drinks
Watch-outs
  • Prices seen as high
  • Bloated menu with uneven food taste
  • No free drinking water
  • Little or no parking
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Best for: Families with young kids wanting a play area
Think twice if: You want cheap food, easy parking, or free water with your meal.

What are they good at?

  • Children's play area with slides and toys
  • Cozy, relaxed space for parents
  • Puffy waffle and wide menu

Worth knowing

  • Kids must wear socks to use the play area, per one reviewer
  • Water is not free; customers buy mineral water
  • Website lists a STAYHOME pre-order service

What reviews say by service

Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Mixed: wide menu praised, but some dishes called bland and overpriced.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.49 average across the 124 specialty coffee & roastery cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 63% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 60
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
230
4
83
3
33
2
7
1
10

FAQ

Is there a play area for kids?
Yes. Several reviewers name the children's play area with toys and slides as the main draw. One reviewer says kids need socks to play.
Is parking easy?
Reviewers do not describe it as easy. One reviewer says there is no parking at all.

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Last updated 2026-10-15