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Boardroom Bandit

Updated 2026-10-15 · 2,839 reviewed · 475 listed · Scored from 106 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(106) 81 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Study / Laptop-Friendly Cafes
Boardroom Bandit
Location
Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya
Service
Study / Laptop-Friendly Cafes
Reviews
106
Ranking
#76 in Study / Laptop-Friendly Cafes
Best for
Friends wanting a casual night out with board games

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-10-15). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-08-12.

What do recent reviews say?

Reviewers pick this Ara Damansara spot for hanging out with friends. Most visitors describe a cozy room, friendly staff, and a playlist that sets a fun mood. Board and card games keep groups busy while they eat. Ratings sit high, with 85% of reviews at five stars.

Food gets consistent praise, especially the smash burger, waffles, and pistachio ice cream. Coffee lovers mention a rich flat white and a good latte. One recurring gripe is that the cafe smells of oil when the kitchen grills or fries. Some reviewers also feel the ventilation needs work.

Praised for
  • Cozy, fun atmosphere
  • Friendly staff and good service
  • Board games for groups
  • Tasty burgers, waffles and coffee
Watch-outs
  • Kitchen smell from frying and grilling
  • Ventilation could be better
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Best for: Friends wanting a casual night out with board games
Think twice if: You are sensitive to cooking smells, since several reviewers mention oil odour from the kitchen.

What are they good at?

  • Board and card games to play while you eat
  • Cozy, music-led atmosphere
  • Friendly, attentive staff
  • Burgers, waffles and coffee praised by diners

Worth knowing

  • Board and card games available for guests to play at tables
  • Smash burger and classic waffle named by reviewers as standouts
  • Free water for dine-in customers, per one reviewer
  • Plenty of charging points, including at the bar counter
  • Website lists Petaling Jaya as its service area

What reviews say by service

Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Burgers, chicken tenders and waffles praised; grilling smell noted as a drawback.
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Lattes and flat white praised as rich and smooth.
Study / Laptop-Friendly Cafes
A few reviewers say the bar counter and charging points suit working.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.44 average across the 132 study / laptop-friendly cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 36% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 82
Review volume 88
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 68
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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90
4
13
3
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2
1
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FAQ

Can I play board games here?
Yes. Several reviewers say the cafe offers a good selection of board and card games that guests can play while they eat.
Is there parking or is it near transport?
Reviewers say it is close to the Ara Damansara LRT station and connected to the mall. Parking details are not in the inputs.
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Last updated 2026-10-15