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Foremula Cafe

Updated 2026-10-15 · 2,839 reviewed · 475 listed · Scored from 441 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(441) 75 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Foremula Cafe
Location
Jalan PJU 1A/46, Petaling Jaya
Services
Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes, Halal / Muslim-Friendly Cafes, Pet-Friendly Cafes
Reviews
441
Ranking
#18 in Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Best for
Coffee lovers wanting a quiet, relaxed brunch spot in PJU 1A

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?

Diners often praise the coffee and the relaxed, modern Peranakan-style room. Many say the food is decent but uneven, and several find prices high for the portions. A few reviewers say dishes were bland or not fresh on certain visits.

Staff get mixed notes. Some reviewers call the service attentive and say the owner fixed a dish, while one reviewer described rude handling of a complaint. One 1-star review reports food poisoning, which is worth weighing before a visit.

Praised for
  • Good coffee, especially flat white and latte
  • Cozy, pleasant atmosphere
  • Generous portions
  • Attentive service and friendly owner
Watch-outs
  • Pricey for what you get
  • Food quality inconsistent (bland sauces, stale or rancid oil, not-fresh greens)
  • Food poisoning report from one visit
  • Confusing QR ordering system
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Best for: Coffee lovers wanting a quiet, relaxed brunch spot in PJU 1A
Think twice if: Food freshness varies, prices feel high, and one reviewer reports food poisoning.

What are they good at?

  • Well-liked coffee, including flat white and latte
  • Cozy, modern Peranakan-style interior
  • Generous portions on main dishes

Worth knowing

  • Located at a corner spot off Jalan PJU 1A/46, with basement parking
  • Menu includes Malaysian-inspired Western dishes, per the business's website
  • Reviewers mention a laksa, cendol coffee, and an avocado menu
  • Operating since 2017, according to the business's website
  • Menu prices are shown before tax, per one reviewer

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Reviewers praise the flat white, latte, and bittersweet coffee.
Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Food is mixed: some dishes praised, others called bland, stale, or overpriced.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.37 average across the 173 brunch & all-day dining cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 69% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 60
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
251
4
137
3
35
2
7
1
11

FAQ

Is there parking?
One reviewer says parking is inconvenient and cars must park in the basement.
Are prices shown with tax included?
One reviewer says the menu shows prices before tax, so the final bill is higher.
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Last updated 2026-10-15