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PINEYARD EMPIRE DAMANSARA

Updated 2026-10-15 · 2,839 reviewed · 475 listed · Scored from 473 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(473) 69 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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PINEYARD EMPIRE DAMANSARA
Location
Empire Damansara, Petaling Jaya
Services
Pet-Friendly Cafes, Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes, Study / Laptop-Friendly Cafes
Reviews
473
Ranking
#71 in Pet-Friendly Cafes
Best for
Groups wanting a calm, roomy spot for catch-ups and a bite

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

What do recent reviews say?

Diners often praise the food and the calm, roomy setting. Many say the coffee and pastries are good, and the nasi lemak and fish and chips stand out. Prices feel high to some, and a few visits ended badly over staff handling.

Several reviewers find the service friendly, while others describe rude or unhelpful moments. Outside cakes cost RM50 extra. Parking is dim, and the building has only one lift. The Sunway Pyramid branch is named by one reviewer as the better service choice.

Praised for
  • Tasty food, especially the nasi lemak, fish and chips, and mushroom sandwich
  • Spacious, calm space good for catch-ups
  • Friendly service at times
  • Quick food preparation for groups
Watch-outs
  • Charges RM50 for outside cakes
  • Staff handling of seating and live-streaming complaints
  • Pricing feels high at times
  • Parking and single lift in the building
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Best for: Groups wanting a calm, roomy spot for catch-ups and a bite
Think twice if: Bringing outside cake, or wanting low prices, or expecting consistent staff manners.

What are they good at?

  • Pastries and sourdough
  • Spacious, calm seating
  • Hot food like nasi lemak and fish and chips

Worth knowing

  • Outside cakes incur an RM50 charge, per a reviewer's staff conversation
  • Building parking is dim with one lift; pillars do not show the level
  • A reviewer added half avocado and was charged RM10
  • Live-streaming dispute led to a formal complaint in one review

What reviews say by service

Bakery & Dessert Cafes
Pastries and sourdough praised; one reviewer found a dry item.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.2 against a 4.54 average across the 101 pet-friendly cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 72% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 47
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

5
257
4
134
3
44
2
17
1
21

FAQ

Can I bring my own cake for a celebration?
Reviewers report an extra RM50 charge for outside cakes, so bring one only after checking.
Is it good for a group catch-up?
Reviewers call it spacious and calm, and say the food came out quickly for a group of three.
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Last updated 2026-10-15