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Underscore Coffee

Updated 2026-10-15 · 2,839 reviewed · 475 listed · Scored from 621 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(621) 75 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Specialty Coffee & Roastery CafesPet-Friendly CafesStudy / Laptop-Friendly CafesHalal / Muslim-Friendly Cafes
Underscore Coffee
Location
Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya
Services
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes, Pet-Friendly Cafes, Study / Laptop-Friendly Cafes
Reviews
621
Ranking
#58 in Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Best for
Coffee lovers who want a calm spot for a casual 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?

Reviewers praise the coffee and the friendly team. Many say the atmosphere feels cozy and calm. Lunch and late-morning visits can get crowded, so arriving early helps.

The praise is strongest for drinks like the seasonal brew and dirty latte, plus rosti and a pet cat named Haru. Several recent diners say portions shrank and prices rose after a menu change. One reviewer also disliked a detergent smell and loud chair stacking near closing.

Praised for
  • Good coffee, especially specialty drinks
  • Friendly, smiling staff
  • Cozy, calm atmosphere
  • Tasty rosti and brunch dishes
Watch-outs
  • Smaller portions for the price
  • Recent menu changes disliked
  • Crowded at lunch and late morning
  • Rosti sells out by lunch
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Best for: Coffee lovers who want a calm spot for a casual brunch
Think twice if: Portions and value have drawn complaints since a recent menu change. Expect crowds at lunch.

What are they good at?

  • Well-liked coffee and specialty drinks
  • Friendly team and a resident cat
  • Cozy, calm seating
  • Rosti and brunch plates

Worth knowing

  • Resident cat named Haru is a frequent mention
  • Seasonal brew with a lychee note praised
  • Rosti often runs out, so come before lunch
  • Big Breakfast price of RM 35 criticised after menu change
  • Seafood Stew at RM28 called small for the price
  • Honeycomb latte listed at RM18 in one review
  • Staff reportedly made loud noise stacking chairs near 5:30pm

What reviews say by service

Halal / Muslim-Friendly Cafes
No review text speaks to halal certification or halal menu options.
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Reviewers praise the coffee, seasonal brew, and latte art requests.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.49 average across the 124 specialty coffee & roastery cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 77% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 60
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
400
4
139
3
45
2
16
1
21

FAQ

Is it crowded?
Reviewers say lunch hour and late mornings can be packed, so going early helps.
Is the rosti always available?
One reviewer says it ran out by lunch, so visiting before lunch is the safer choice.
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Last updated 2026-10-15