See Cafe @ Arcoris Mont Kiara — Restaurant in Kuala Lumpur

Early impressions: quiet ambience (morning only), decent chilling space, one long table upstairs (with plug points, assuming “working for some hours with laptop?” but seems rather ironic if you read my story below). The cafe seems spacious for just coffee and a number of pastries. The minimalistic design of the place allows for a lot more echoes and sound amplifications when people talk loudly, be it downstairs or upstairs. I ordered an iced black (it was alright), it came with a complimentary snack by Signature Market which I appreciated.

Now, to my main point.. First of all, the barista at the cashier (later learned his name is Eric) informed me that their WiFi password would only last for 2 hours upon dine-in. I was ready to switch to my own mobile data after 2 hours, but it turns out the access was still available (no qualms there, except found it odd that I was told there was a limit…?).

Next odd thing was this same barista Eric, came by to my seat upstairs & interrupted me, wanting to talk (I was on my earphones at the time), this was roughly at 2:45pm. I also still had some coffee leftover in my glass. Eric informed me that this cafe had a “house” rule(?), which is to say customers who’ve made their first order (was it more than 2 hours ago / after the first 2 hours upon dine-in? he is not the clearest), were “encouraged” or “expected” to make another order if we were to continually dine-in.

I was slightly taken aback at this sudden revelation of a house-rule I was in the dark about. So, I clarified and asked if I was expected to make another order for me to “stay”. Eric then confused me further by saying it is not “necessary”, but again emphasising that they have a “house rule”. I have to say that I don’t remember seeing a dining rule anywhere on this cafe’s social media sites or it being stated on the premises or conveyed to customers at the time of purchase.

Mr. Eric perhaps seeing that I was still bewildered, started telling me that the cafe has a line of customers waiting and needed my seat. I then quickly asked if there was a line right now (that I could have neglected to notice?). Eric admitted there was no observable line yet(?) and no customers were actually waiting for seats. I could also still spot a few other empty tables (non-reserved) downstairs. I told Eric that if there was indeed a line and customers were waiting for a seat, I would be more than happy to vacate (& probably gulp down my coffee to finish quick). Eric then told me that when many new customers arrive, there will be a line & he will ask me to leave. I repeated and said of course, I would be happy to oblige. He then added that he won’t ever force any customers to leave, but only that there is a “house rule” (either you make more orders after a certain period of time, or you basically vacate I guess) and hopes I understand(?).

Anyways, as I was made to feel quite uncomfortable by now, I quite quickly left. On my way out, I took the opportunity to clearly look around again & could confirm that it was not full house, no waiting line, no new ordering customers. I could spot at least 3-4 more vacant tables. The outdoor picture (as attached here) was taken right as I was leaving & it was not the only couple of vacant tables/seats available.

Apparently, I also found out that friends (who has either visited this cafe themselves or known someone who has), had similar experiences where one way or another, they’ve felt or experienced “prompting” by a barista to vacate or else they need to make a new order too.

So just be forewarned, that if you do decide to visit, from the experience of my own (and some of my friends) the cafe has a “house rule” which seems to have a dining restriction or minimum number of orders you must make to waive(?) the dine-in restriction. It’s clear that this is not a place to be leisurely spending your time at, unless you are happy to follow house rules. As for me, I won’t be visiting again as I don’t want to be in a situation where I'm found to be overstaying or deciding if I'll like to buy...

See Cafe a.k.a Signature Market cafe & Plant Origin experience store is really a nice and cosy place to spend an afternoon alone doing some work, reading, or movies, it's also great for gathering with your besties for a chitchat and gossips. Seating: there's indoor and outdoor. Indoors there downstairs and upstairs. Upstairs there usually ppl using their laptops and spending 4-5hours there so come early. There's a small room downstairs for your quite time, but there's only 3 seating inside. Otherwise there's some table and high seat, if you have big group come by 11am to jop seats. Outside can get abit hot but they will provide you small fan. Services: staff are friendly and attentive, if you are seating outside you can always let staff know to inform you to move in if seating become available. Food: they have some nice cakes, lovely drinks, and I tried their burger which was not bad also. If you are a signature market member remember to show them your member ID for a 20% discounts, which they didn't tell me as it was my first visit. Prices are typical cafe price. But you can sit the wholeday with just a cup of coffee.. roll eyes.. They also have a private room which is the Plant Origin experience store, all welcome to visit but private session only for female only with appointments. That's all from...

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