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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

4.2(997) 70 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified moderate
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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Price
moderate
Services
Laptop-Friendly / Study Cafes, Specialty Coffee, Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
Reviews
997

What recent reviews say

Staff warmth and a relaxed setting draw regulars back, but operational inconsistency undercuts the experience. Long waits, cramped workspace during peak hours, and cleanliness issues-particularly filthy toilets and kitchen hygiene lapses-create friction that no amount of friendly banter resolves.

Night shift crews deliver more consistent service than daytime teams, yet food arrives cold or overtoasted and orders are forgotten without follow-up. Tiramisu and cakes earn praise, but the outlet struggles to maintain the calm, refined standard its setting suggests.

Recent shift: Possible decline under new daytime staff; night shift (8 p.m. onwards) remains professional. Hygiene and restroom maintenance have become more visible pain points in recent months.

Praised for
  • Friendly and helpful staff
  • Pleasant atmosphere for socializing and work
  • Desserts and cakes praised (tiramisu, treats)
  • Honest service recovery
Watch-outs
  • Dirty restrooms reported repeatedly
  • Long wait times and slow service (20-50 minute delays)
  • Noise level overwhelming during busy hours
  • Inconsistent food quality and overtoasted items
  • Poor hygiene practices (unmasked staff coughing near food preparation)
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Best for: Daytime social meetups; staff honesty and decor appeal to regulars seeking a calm cafe space.
Think twice if: Avoid during peak hours if you value peace and prompt service. Restroom cleanliness is a reported concern. Wait times can stretch 20-50 minutes even during slack periods.

Strengths

  • Welcoming, honest staff (especially night shift)
  • Comfortable workspace seating for study and work
  • Dessert quality (tiramisu, cakes highlighted)

Worth knowing

  • Night shift staff (8 p.m. and later) noted as more professional and consistent than daytime teams
  • Ample parking available
  • Supervisor rectified billing error with transparency, earning praise
  • One staff member (Eidya) provided unpleasant service regarding dine-in cup availability
  • Hygiene incident: unmasked kitchen staff observed coughing near coffee machine and food prep area
  • Kaya toast arrived cold after 50-minute wait
  • Bagel and pizza reported overtoasted and hard to chew

What reviews say by service

Laptop-Friendly / Study Cafes
Benches and seating support work, but noise during peak hours makes focus difficult.
Specialty Coffee
Coffee quality varies; cappuccino decoration praised but inconsistency noted on recent visits.
Dessert & Bakery Cafes
Tiramisu and cakes earn strong praise; bagels and pizza suffer from overtoasting.
Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Breakfast items like kaya toast arrive slowly and cold; inconsistent execution.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.2 against a 4.45 average across the 75 aesthetic / instagrammable cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 85% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 47
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Common questions

Is there space to work or study here?
Yes, the outlet has benches and seating suited for work, though noise during busy periods can be distracting.
How long does a typical order take?
Recent reviews report waits of 20-50 minutes, even during quieter times. Night shift service is reportedly faster and more consistent.
Are the restrooms clean?
Multiple recent reviews describe the toilets as very dirty. This is a recurring concern worth checking on your visit.

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Last updated 2026-07-04