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Updated 2026-10-15 · 2,839 reviewed · 475 listed · Scored from 33 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.8(33) 61 composite score See reviews on Google
Bakery & Dessert CafesBrunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Swedish Cafe
Location
Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya
Services
Bakery & Dessert Cafes, Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Reviews
33
Best for
shoppers grabbing a quick coffee and pastry after visiting IPC.

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?

Swedish Cafe at IPC offers solid coffee, fresh croissants, and a wide range of breads at reasonable prices. However, multiple reviewers report rude cashier and barista interactions that undercut the experience, and weekend queues stretch to an hour. The cafe hires disabled staff members with skill, and non-peak service runs fast.

Praised for
  • good coffee and espresso
  • fresh pastries and croissants
  • fair prices and value
  • diverse menu with hot food and breads
  • inclusive hiring of disabled staff
Watch-outs
  • rude and dismissive cashier and barista staff
  • long queues and wait times on weekends
  • inconsistent service quality across staff
  • food described as canteen-like despite good portions
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Best for: shoppers grabbing a quick coffee and pastry after visiting IPC.
Think twice if: You value courteous service; multiple reviewers documented rude cashier and barista behavior that management has not addressed.

What are they good at?

  • espresso from RM2.50; good-value brunch fare
  • fresh croissants and chocolate muffins daily
  • outdoor seating opposite The Curve
  • employs deaf and mute staff using sign language

Worth knowing

  • Stand-alone cafe outside IPC (separate from main IKEA cafe indoors)
  • Hired deaf and mute staff who understand sign language
  • Hazelnut coffee praised; croissants, chocolate muffins, chicken wings, meatballs, chicken chop mentioned
  • Outdoor seating fronts main road opposite The Curve

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Hazelnut coffee and espresso praised as good; coffee described as fantastic
Bakery & Dessert Cafes
Croissants and chocolate muffins fresh and good; apple pie average
Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Pizza, pasta, chicken wings, meatballs, and chicken chop served; portions large but taste canteen-like to some

How it compares

  • Rated 3.8 against a 4.42 average across the 168 bakery & dessert cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 18% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 37
Review volume 66
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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FAQ

Do they offer outdoor seating?
Yes, there is outdoor seating in front of the cafe opposite The Curve, though glass doors can swing open.
How long are wait times on weekends?
Reviewers report queues stretching up to an hour during weekend and holiday dining times.
What is the cheapest coffee option?
Espresso is available from RM2.50.
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Last updated 2026-10-15