a cafe for the enthusiasts

There are certain areas in Selangor state isn't completely bloom with third wave coffee as most of the majority probably still have doubts on it. However, STAGE Cafe Malaysia is one of it that stood out as a third wave coffee stand, in a faraway precinct where third wave coffee can be classified as a rare gem to the community.
The owner of STAGE Cafe Malaysia wanted to take this opportunity to expand the world of third wave coffee around the area so that the community would know what third wave coffee would be like. So... it turns out pretty good in their favor :D

The moment you set foot in, your experience in STAGE Cafe Malaysia ultimately becomes more warmth and welcoming when the staff in the cafe greet you with a smile and would usher to your desired seats. To add to advantage, the cafe's interior beamed a homely sensation with its modernize design furnitures, patterned tiles and numbered of minimalist interior props at the side of the walls.
Then, there is a upper deck that supports the stage whereby barista able to extract their perfect shot of espresso in front of the 'audience' (customers).

"one day, i will stand on that stage"

It doesn't seems right on this chiffon cake when the creator named it Friendship, however, the taste of this chiffon will blow your mind with its jasmine green tea essence serving along side with a mini bowl of coffee caramel syrup.
Tarts of any kind are my all time favorite! Here in STAGE, they are serving it with fresh of blueberries on top of the cheese tart so that you can pick it up one by one while waiting for your friend to come! The filling is great, the berries are fresh, the crust is perfectly firm!

Also, give it a try on their hand brew coffee as they are using specialty graded coffee beans. The beans in-use are to decide by the baristas. So if you have any personal preference, I would advice you to talk to the barista beforehand, to avoid any disappointment later on.
Here, I got a glimpse of this splendid Ethiopia Yirgacheffe, Gelana Abaya that is naturally processed. Despite its processing method, you could feel variety of fruits lay on your taste buds, leaving a rich bodied and ripe grape acidity within your mouth upon consume. For those who enjoy acidity, the acidity intensify when the temperature drops. Try it!

"STAGE, a platform that transforms passion into reality " - STAGE Cafe Malaysia

Let me tell you a short story.
Once upon a time, as usual, I got hook-up at my phone just by scrolling through Instagram and little did I know ... I saw a picture that captivated me. It wasn't just a plain beauty of minimalist, it's about the paper cup... Something that I have never bump into it before. I guess there is a new cafe in town now.

Back to reality...

Searched for it like a mad dog, insanely craving for coffee. Walking & climbing took forever. At last, X coffee store was just right above us with the direction given. It is situated at the 12th floor ( lobby floor, in Q Sentral), aim to serves the employee within the building.

Although the size and the seatings are small and limited but there is one thing in particular that I liked the most is that the entire bar was white, clean and transparent.  The window panels are big enough to provide sufficient amount of natural lighting to the area, to emit its beauty - good for taking pretty photos (even the owner admit it :P )
X coffee offered a few number of specialty coffee that comes with different tasting profile, which roasted by a few worldwide coffee roasters. So being myself, I ordered a cup of black coffee which uses Rwanda Coko roasted by Glitch. It has notes of very bright aroma cherries and a tea-like finishing. Light to medium bodied.

"Pour over for specialty coffee"

It costs RM 16.00 for a cup, but I think its worth it because this is what I like. Even in the recent context, specialty coffee ain't cheap due to its processing background and several other factors that contributed to its price today.

"Coffee at 12th floor?"

Bello, if you have visited my blog lately, yes, I've been blogging quite often these few days. To be honest, most of the posts are supposed to publish one day after my visitation, however, there are other higher priorities need to be settle down first!

Okay back on track, meet Closer Kitchen & Espresso Bar, which located in Mutiara Damansara, beneath a multiple corporate building - that is most likely to attract walk-ins like executives, professionals and even nearby residence.
Elegant dining area interior with wooden rectangular and hexagon shape of tables accompanied with furnished black wood chairs, black stainless steel of shelves rack to act as a centerpiece and also bay windows designed ideas.
This area, a row of bench cushion added with plain color pillows for extra comfort as you sit on it. Otherwise, opt for those black wooden chair. Along the bench cushion, you will see a prism pendant light dangling in the middle.

Closer Kitchen & Espresso Bar also offers lunch-value pack for customers, which is not stated on the menu list, so better ask the cashier on-duty about the daily deal.


The name of the menu item described it all. Basically scrambled eggs fused with pesto served with two slices of  toast bread and two baked portobello mushrooms. I personally say that this dish's portion isn't enough for me. Not worth the value for such breakkie. I want more despite the taste is good from the food.

2- LUNCH Special 21 
This lunch set cost (RM 21.00 for Caesar Salad & Teriyaki Chemistry), top-upped additional RM 8.00 for a cup of Cappuccino.
This plate of Caesar salad comes with few teared apart romaine lettuces in caesar dressing, cherry tomatoes and topped with a parmesan basket. The portion of this plate ends very quickly in few bites as this is just only a appetizer. Taste wise... pretty ordinary to me.

Cranberry walnut bread filled with mixed lettuce, thick & succulent chicken infused in teriyaki sauce and topped with sauteed shiitake mushrooms. Serving by the side of this bread would be wasabi mayonnaise. I really like this meal as the uniqueness comes from the succulent chicken that infused in teriyaki sauce. Thus, this makes it even more exquisite when feasting as a whole with the cranberry walnut bread.

Ended my brunch with this cuppa-Joe that uses single origin from Colombia, roasted by Artisan Roast of Malaysia. It is a medium-bodied coffee that has a little of berry notes and noticeable chocolaty note.


In case you wanted to visit Closer just for the coffee, this is the place. Closer does hand brew coffee as per request, which is RM 12.00/cup. As for me, I will be back to try their hand brew next time to see what their coffee beans can offer to my sensory :)

Pangkor Island Festival for one week within the island. So, on one particular day, Seraph Awaken
was on site to promote coffee culture in the vicinity and I was there too. . . .

Again, old-time sphere was indeed overwhelming, even the exterior and the interior of the shop reveals it all. The sense of being within the state - gives a very good reminiscence of how people back then, enjoy their cup of coffee. You can say its a "conversation over coffee" or "coffee over conversation" kinda thing~

Visitors have the chance to witness the state of art of coffee by sitting at the coffee bar, and, that's where more interactions take place. This is where community bonds can be bind together naturally with no force.

Coffee Bar was pretty neat and eye-candy as well for coffee enthusiasts~

While waiting for my items to come, I usually loved to observe my surrounding about the people, props and anything that I could possibly find to observe at! So, the best part of my observation towards this cafe was, the cafe wasn't just quaint at overall but the personalized service was priceless.
Interaction is the key to sustain your number of visitors, which can convert these visitors into loyal guests. Another highlight of my observation was, everyone was pretty chill over their drinks and the environment, which I think its important - showing that the guests are enjoying every moment in the cafe.

She's doing my Hibiscus Coffee.

Hand brew coffees here were surprisingly strong in taste! It must be the wetting process, going in at the slowest tempo. Found out that, it was bright in acidity but there's hint of earthly flavors as well.

Unfortunately, the cake deck displayed decent cakes during my visit, so... why not grab some and chill under the haze?



Towards the end, very satisfied in everything that I encountered with, a place where you might wanna deep yourself back into the past...
Hopefully to see something even more interesting!