arest Cafe Damansara Uptown

No.92, Jalan SS21/39, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
+60 11-6180 0898
$$$ Cafe
(143 Reviews)
Price Range RM 40–60

arest Cafe Damansara Uptown fits neatly into the local café scene as a relaxed spot where the focus is on both quality coffee and a variety of casual bites. Nestled inside the bustling Damansara Uptown area, it offers a quieter retreat where you can settle in for a cozy coffee break or catch up with friends without feeling rushed.

The café’s atmosphere leans towards laid-back comfort, especially noted in the softer background music and the mix of seating upstairs and downstairs. While the upstairs can get a bit lively at times due to conversations, the ground floor provides a more subdued environment where people tend to linger longer over drinks and cakes.

arest is popular for those looking to enjoy a sweet indulgence alongside their coffee—their strawberry cake, in particular, has a reputation for being exceptionally light, almost fluffy enough to feel like cotton candy, paired with delicate cream and a fresh strawberry coulis that adds a refreshing tartness. This makes for an inviting afternoon treat, especially if you want something sweet without it feeling heavy.

Food-wise, the café offers more than just desserts. The truffle pizza stands out as a favorite for those who visit during mealtimes, presenting a stronger, fragrant truffle aroma that draws in fans of distinctive flavors. Other savory dishes like salmon carbonara are on the menu too, although diners might find portions a little small relative to the price—a consideration if you’re here for a full meal.

Drink options extend beyond basic coffee. Locals appreciate unique choices like the nutty coconut or fruit-infused teas such as berry oolong and mango peach, balancing the café’s lineup between familiar and adventurous. Each drink is thoughtfully prepared, from classic espresso-based piccolos to visually appealing latte art created for special moments.

Based on local rhythms, arest Cafe works well for different kinds of visits: morning caffeine fixes before the day begins, midday meet-ups with a friend, or a casual afternoon pit stop for a sweet bite and relaxing sips. It's a spot frequented by a mix of young professionals and families alike, drawn by the friendly staff and a general vibe that invites you to stay a while.

Because it sits in a lively neighborhood like Damansara Uptown, timing your visit on weekdays or quieter daytime hours might provide the most peaceful experience, especially if you're looking to work or have a calm conversation. Evenings and weekends tend to bring more crowd noise upstairs, so consider settling downstairs if you prefer background buzz over chatter volume.

Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Popular for
Solo dining
What they serve
Alcohol
Coffee
Quick bite
Small plates
Best for
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Parking
Paid street parking
Parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Tuesday

11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Wednesday

11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Thursday

11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Friday

11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Saturday

11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Sunday

11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

143 Reviews
Farra Z

27 Dec 2025

Finally i got to taste their famous strawberry cake! It was definitely worth the trip, the cake itself was fluffy and creamy, how can the cake be so lightweight as if i was eating cotton candy? The cream complimented the cake greatly. And the strawberry coulis was light and delicious. Will come back for it again after I lost all of my baby fat. Received a latte for my birthday, look at the art? Amazing! Ordered the fish and chip, the batter was crispy and coated the tilapia fish nicely. The tartar sauce had a balance of flavour. I dont prefer tilapia as usually tilapia would be flavourless but i love the tilapia fish and chip here as it was fresh and flavourful. Overall great food, great service and ambience.

Ng Juno

21 Dec 2025

Like the experience in this store. Previous time was going the Bukit Jalil store, but this store is totally different with the one. This store more relax and song was also soft and nice. Staff here also nice and smiley. Truffle Pizza is the most delicious and recommend. Truffle smell strong and good in taste. Salmon Carbonara is also delicious. For drink, Nutty coconut is nice.

Cheok Yi

08 Nov 2025

The pizza was amazing, spaghetti is a little out of price range when you try it and also the portion. The drink is very special! Atmosphere is still okay, my original seat was upstairs but it was too noisy and disturbing cuz have some girls are talking so loud and didn't take care of other's feelings, so I decided to change to downstairs. Even though downstairs have a lot people, but it was not that loud or noisy like upstairs. Service crew are polite and amend it very quickly.

Gwen

06 Nov 2025

Saw this place when entering to Starling Mall, came to know that their famous strawberry cake from google review. From its outlook didnt expect it is a fluffy cake inside well balanced white cream with its strawberry compote/sauce. So many special drinks would like to try at the end, chosen the kokomomo which is so special and nice and another drink we stick to classic/ basic piccolo latte. Smoked duck hawaiian pizza with nice crust and juicy toppings. Lastly, thanks to the friendly staffs for good service. Surely will come back for more…

IamLucia Yr

04 Nov 2025

It was half past ten, and we were craving a caffeine fix with no idea where to go. So we wandered aimlessly around Damansara Uptown, hoping a café would find us instead. Then we stumbled upon this cosy little spot—and something about it immediately drew us in. Nice, relaxing ambiance—perfect for gatherings with friends and family. The coffee is excellent. The berry oolong and mango peach drinks are beautifully presented and delicious. Amir, the barista, is super friendly and welcoming. We were also treated to mini floss cake and seaweed mini floss cake—both soft, fluffy, and tasty. A lovely complimentary treat from the house. We will definitely come back again because Arest is in our favourite list now

Rachel Lee

22 Sep 2025

Had a pleasant time here. Food is nice, quite standard. But the scene stealer is definitely the signature strawberry cake. It’s soft and moist and not too sweet. I’d come back for the cake again.

Vince SS

18 Sep 2025

A relatively new outlet in Damansara Uptown. Cafe nicely decorated but tables are quite limited. A little difficult to make booking as was told they were fully booked for lunch on a Sunday and requested that we walk in. After some pressing, they accepted our booking for 4 pax. Service is good and fast. Food is hit and miss. We loved the thin crust pizza. The pasta was good but the mala chicken noodles was way too spicy despite our request to make it less spicy. The shark meat Don was not nice as the shark meat was obviously frozen and not fresh. The assam pedas wasn't great too. The cakes looks good but we only tried the mochi as the rest was too heavy for us after lunch. Parking is always a challenge around uptown so it's best to park at Starling Mall and walk over. Update Came back in Sep25. Ordered the rice bowl and fish & chips. Food was better than the first time. Wanted to order the mochi dessert but unfortunately was sold out.

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