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The Red Beanbag

Updated 2026-10-15 · 2,839 reviewed · 475 listed · Scored from 1,939 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(1939) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The Red Beanbag
Location
Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya
Services
Halal / Muslim-Friendly Cafes, Pet-Friendly Cafes, Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
Reviews
1939
Ranking
#29 in Halal / Muslim-Friendly Cafes
Best for
Families with young kids wanting brunch Groups wanting a relaxed weekend brunch

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?

Most reviewers leave happy with the food and the service. Diners praise the brunch plates, the coffee, and the staff who check in and move quickly even on busy weekends. The 4.4 rating across 1,939 Google reviews shows steady approval.

The cafe has a kids' play area upstairs, and families come often. Walk-in only on weekends, with a queue that moves fast. One 1-star review calls the bread stale and the upstairs service lacking. Another says the price does not match the food.

Praised for
  • Food quality and variety
  • Friendly, attentive service
  • Good for brunch and breakfast
  • Kid and family friendly
Watch-outs
  • Noisy at busy times
  • Stale bread on one visit
  • Slow or thin staffing upstairs on one visit
  • Price feels high for some diners
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Best for: Families with young kids wanting brunch Groups wanting a relaxed weekend brunch
Think twice if: You need a reservation on weekends, since walk-ins only You are sensitive to noise or stale-food risks

What are they good at?

  • Wide brunch and all-day menu
  • Kids' play area upstairs
  • Friendly, quick service on busy days
  • Large 1,939-review base at 4.4 average

Worth knowing

  • Walk-in only on weekends, no reservations
  • Weekend parking listed at a flat RM3 by one reviewer
  • Upstairs kids' play area praised by families
  • Dogs allowed on the terrace, per one reviewer
  • Website lists weddings, engagements, and customised cakes

What reviews say by service

Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Reviewers praise breakfast, brunch plates, and the variety of dishes.
Bakery & Dessert Cafes
One reviewer enjoyed the tiramisu and dessert; one found the bread stale.
Halal / Muslim-Friendly Cafes
No halal information appears in the reviews or the website facts provided.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.46 average across the 86 halal / muslim-friendly cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 96% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 60
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
1215
4
467
3
139
2
47
1
71

FAQ

Do I need a reservation on weekends?
No. One reviewer says the cafe does not take weekend reservations, so it is walk-in only. The queue moved fairly quickly for them.
Is there a place for kids?
Yes. Reviewers describe a kids' play area upstairs in good condition, and a kids' room that families enjoyed.

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Last updated 2026-10-15