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Core Cafe

Updated 2026-10-15 · 2,839 reviewed · 475 listed · Scored from 239 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(239) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Core Cafe
Location
Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya
Services
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes, Halal / Muslim-Friendly Cafes, Pet-Friendly Cafes
Reviews
239
Ranking
#46 in Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Best for
Friends meeting for a long chat over coffee

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

What do recent reviews say?

Reviewers... no. Diners here often describe a relaxed, bright room that suits long catch-ups. Staff get regular praise for being friendly, and the coffee and sourdough earn steady nods.

Food ranges from pasta and katsu curry to cakes and Mont Blanc. Some diners find sandwiches pricey for their size. One visitor waited more than 30 minutes for a fried chicken sandwich, so go when you have time.

Praised for
  • Relaxed, bright atmosphere
  • Friendly staff
  • Good coffee and sourdough
  • Tasty mains like pasta and katsu curry
Watch-outs
  • Long food prep times
  • Pricey sandwich portions
  • Coffee seen as light by one reviewer
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Best for: Friends meeting for a long chat over coffee
Think twice if: You are hungry or short on time, since food can be slow.

What are they good at?

  • Bright, relaxed room for long visits
  • Friendly staff
  • Coffee and sourdough sandwiches
  • Open late at night

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer said food prep took 30 minutes or more
  • Outdoor area has camping chairs, per one reviewer
  • Pet friendly, per one review
  • Almond tiramisu and Mont Blanc mentioned
  • Mentaiko rice bowl and fusilli salmon praised

What reviews say by service

Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Pasta, katsu curry, and fried chicken sandwich praised; one found sandwich portions pricey and food slow.
Bakery & Dessert Cafes
Cakes and almond tiramisu described as very good; Mont Blanc tried and enjoyed.
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Coffee praised as great or delicious; one reviewer found it light.

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 53% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 60
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
144
4
63
3
16
2
7
1
9

FAQ

Is Core Cafe open late?
One reviewer called it one of the few cafes open late at night. The listed hours show seven days a week.
Is it pet friendly?
One review says the cafe is pet friendly.

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Last updated 2026-10-15