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The Lemon Tree

Updated 2026-10-15 · 2,839 reviewed · 475 listed · Scored from 1,261 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(1261) 74 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The Lemon Tree
Location
Tropicana, Petaling Jaya
Services
Halal / Muslim-Friendly Cafes, Pet-Friendly Cafes, Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
Reviews
1261
Ranking
#47 in Halal / Muslim-Friendly Cafes
Best for
Friends and families wanting a bright, relaxed spot for breakfast or pastries

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

What do recent reviews say?

Most reviewers leave happy about the bright, cozy room and the friendly staff. Many praise the glass walls, the big lemon tree, and how easy it feels to spend a slow afternoon with friends.

The food gets mixed notes. Pastries and comfort dishes earn praise, but a few guests found the coffee weak and the food average. One reviewer waited 51 minutes and saw front-counter mistakes, so timing and ordering can be hit or miss.

Praised for
  • Bright, cozy space with natural light
  • Friendly, attentive service
  • Good pastries and comfort food
  • Lemon-themed interior and lemon tree
Watch-outs
  • Long waits for food
  • Rude or unclear front-counter staff
  • Average food and weak coffee in some visits
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Best for: Friends and families wanting a bright, relaxed spot for breakfast or pastries
Think twice if: Skip if you are in a rush or want fast service; some visits had long waits and order mix-ups.

What are they good at?

  • Bright glass-walled room with natural light
  • Lemon tree and lemon-themed interior
  • Friendly, attentive service in many visits
  • Good pastries

Worth knowing

  • Glass walls make the room bright, and a huge lemon tree sits in the middle
  • One reviewer waited 51 minutes for food and asked for it to go
  • A family party was reviewed as having excellent service
  • Located next to Tropicana Lumi Kondo, per one reviewer

What reviews say by service

Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Breakfast visit praised for good food and service; some guests found food average.
Bakery & Dessert Cafes
Several reviewers say the pastries were good and worth ordering.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.2 against a 4.46 average across the 86 halal / muslim-friendly cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 92% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 47
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

5
797
4
176
3
132
2
63
1
93

FAQ

Is the staff friendly?
Many reviewers call the service friendly and attentive, though a few describe rude or unclear front-counter staff.
Is it good for a family gathering?
One reviewer held a family party there and rated the service as excellent.
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Last updated 2026-10-15