What time do they close and can I sit upstairs near closing?

They close at 7pm daily. Arriving after 6:30pm risks staff asking you to leave; one reviewer was allowed upstairs for photos but asked to depart within a minute. Coming earlier is safer.

Do they serve main courses or just drinks and desserts?

Drinks and desserts only; no noodles, rice, or heavy meals. Best suited to brunch or snack times.

Are there outlets and a workspace setup?

Yes. Both floors have abundant charging points, high ceilings, natural light, and calm music. Several reviewers use it as a work-from-cafe spot.

Mad Coffee • IOI Rio • Puchong

4.6(361) See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

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Services: Specialty Coffee, Pet-Friendly Cafes, Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Reviews: 361

What recent reviews say

Most visits deliver reliable specialty coffee, matcha drinks, and visually striking cakes in a calm, well-lit space suited to studying or meeting friends. Staff vary in warmth, and arriving within 30 minutes of the 7pm close risks a hurried, uncomfortable experience if they've already begun closing routines.

Quality stands out: hand-brew coffee, gula melaka matcha, chiffon and cheesecake cakes are named consistently. The two-floor layout, ample sockets, and mellow music make it genuinely functional for laptop work. Prices sit at the higher end for Puchong, but regulars accept it for the drinks and bakes.

Praised for

quality specialty coffee and matcha drinks
visually appealing cakes and desserts
cozy atmosphere with good natural light
friendly and attentive staff
work-friendly space with chargers

Watch-outs

staff rudeness or dismissiveness near closing time
inconsistent service quality
rushed experience when arriving close to 7pm closing

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Best for: students and remote workers seeking quality coffee and cake in a calm setting

Think twice if: you plan to visit within an hour of closing; staff can become dismissive about last orders.

Strengths

hand-brew coffee and ceremonial matcha expertly prepared
handmade chiffon and cheesecake cakes
industrial-chic design with abundant natural light and sockets
two-floor layout allows breathing room

Worth knowing

Hand-brew coffee uses medium to dark roast beans
Chiffon cakes praised consistently for lightness and fluffy crumb
Dirty tiramisu and matcha cream cake named by regulars
Cashier staff offer milk substitutions and explain menu items in detail
Two floors with high ceilings and multiple charging points
Opens 7 days; closes at 7pm daily

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee: hand-brew and ceremonial matcha are expertly balanced and praised for depth, though RM 25 hand-brew quality is debated
Dessert & Bakery Cafes: chiffon and cheesecake cakes are standouts; matcha cream cake and dirty tiramisu appear regularly in praise
Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes: snacks and pastries work well for afternoon tea; no main courses, so better suited to brunch or snack hours
Aesthetic & Instagrammable Cafes: industrial design, cakes, and natural lighting make it visually appealing for photos
Study & Laptop-Friendly Cafes: high ceiling, abundant sockets on both floors, calm music, and mellow atmosphere suit laptop work; staff generally accommodating when not near closing
Pet-Friendly Cafes: no review evidence supplied

How it compares

Rated 4.6 against a 4.44 average across the 71 pet-friendly cafes businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 61% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Methodology

Star rating 72

Review volume 100

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 67

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Common questions

What time do they close and can I sit upstairs near closing?: They close at 7pm daily. Arriving after 6:30pm risks staff asking you to leave; one reviewer was allowed upstairs for photos but asked to depart within a minute. Coming earlier is safer.
Do they serve main courses or just drinks and desserts?: Drinks and desserts only; no noodles, rice, or heavy meals. Best suited to brunch or snack times.
Are there outlets and a workspace setup?: Yes. Both floors have abundant charging points, high ceilings, natural light, and calm music. Several reviewers use it as a work-from-cafe spot.

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