PJ Cafe
Menu

the maruu coffee

Updated 2026-10-15 · 2,839 reviewed · 475 listed · Scored from 60 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(60) 76 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Specialty Coffee & Roastery CafesAesthetic / Instagrammable CafesTea Houses & Traditional Tea CafesStudy / Laptop-Friendly CafesBakery & Dessert Cafes
the maruu coffee
Location
Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya
Services
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes, Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes, Tea Houses & Traditional Tea Cafes
Reviews
60
Ranking
#119 in Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Best for
Quiet catch-ups or solo time with a laptop or book

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

What do recent reviews say?

Regulars come here to read, work, or talk quietly, and most describe it as a calm escape from busy Ara Damansara. Reviewers rate the coffee and matcha as good, and the room rarely feels crowded even when seats run short.

Visitors mention the mung bean and jelly layered cake, the sweet pisang goreng with sambal kicap, and a fruit tea with apple and cinnamon. Staff are described as friendly and helpful, and one reviewer praised the clean toilet. The main drawback is limited seating, so groups may need to split up or wait.

Praised for
  • Quiet, cozy atmosphere
  • Good coffee and matcha
  • Friendly, patient staff
  • Distinctive layered cake and pisang goreng
Watch-outs
  • Limited seating
great-coffeefriendly-staffcozy-ambianceclean-restroomfresh-pastriesunique-menulimited-parking
Best for: Quiet catch-ups or solo time with a laptop or book
Think twice if: You need a lot of seats or a big group table; seating is tight.

What are they good at?

  • Quiet, cozy space for reading or working
  • Layered mung bean cake and pisang goreng
  • Friendly, attentive staff

Worth knowing

  • Layered cake mixes soft cake, mung bean, cream, and jelly
  • Pisang goreng served with sambal kicap
  • Complimentary filtered water while you wait
  • Staff accommodated a party of three despite tight seating
  • One visit included an art class held at the cafe

What reviews say by service

Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Light meals and snacks praised; pisang goreng called very delicious.
Bakery & Dessert Cafes
Cake, brownie, and croissants praised; the layered mung bean cake stands out.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.49 average across the 124 specialty coffee & roastery cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 27% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 74
Review volume 78
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 73
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

5
48
4
8
3
0
2
3
1
1

FAQ

Is it a good place to work on a laptop?
Several reviewers say yes. They mention quiet music, dim lighting, and enough personal space to focus.
Is seating limited?
Yes. Multiple reviewers say seats are limited, though staff have made room for small groups and solo guests can sit at shared tables.

Similar cafes nearby

douhao
72

douhao

4.4(75)✓ Google-verified

Reviewers praise friendly staff, good coffee, and a cozy space. Some find the drinks pricey, the desserts too sweet, and the seats uncomfortable. One reviewer complained about a paid run club event held at the cafe.

Pet-Friendly CafesBakery & Dessert Cafes
SOUP & CO. | ASIAN & WESTERN SOUL
65

SOUP & CO. | ASIAN & WESTERN SOUL

4.0(114)✓ Google-verified

Diners who like fish noodles tend to leave happy, especially with the fish soup and the sambal. Many say the broth is comforting and the portions feel generous. Service is the sticking point, with several reviewers waiting close to an hour or more for food. Staff are often called polite and caring, and one diner praised how the team adjusted a meal for an elderly parent. Taste reports vary, with some calling the food underwhelming or the meat portions small. Recent reviews point to slow orders, spilled takeaway soup, and a few missed items.

Halal / Muslim-Friendly CafesSpecialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Core Cafe
80

Core Cafe

4.4(239)✓ Google-verified

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.

Specialty Coffee & Roastery CafesHalal / Muslim-Friendly CafesPet-Friendly Cafes

Own this business? Get featured

Own or market a business here? Ask about featured placement and advertising on this directory. Your message goes straight to the directory team.

Last updated 2026-10-15