Superfluous Coffee and Bakery — Restaurant in Kuala Lumpur

First, kudos to the owner for their bravery! They dared to open a cafe nestled between two established names: Kew Patisseries (once known for the town's best croissant) and Red Kettle (a “Old-Guard” in Taman Desa). Remarkably, this newcomer has carved its own niche. The cafe's aesthetic interior exudes a serene and calming ambiance, perfectly suited for the quiet commercial area of Taman Desa.

During our recent visit, we tried their big breakfast, smoked duck aglio olio, carbonara, poppy seed lemon cake, and a hot latte. While the standard cafe fare (like the hot dishes) is decent, it's the pastries that truly shine. Their croissants, in fact, are some of the best in town, a claim we can confidently make.

Overall, this is a good spot for those seeking respite from a hectic day. Just like Taman Desa itself, the cafe offers a tranquil atmosphere. It's the perfect spot to catch up with an old friend or simply enjoy some...

1.2km away from where we stayed. Decided to drop by today and try a few of their delicious pastries, pasta and drinks.

Ambient: 9/10 Parking: 9/10 Food: 9/10 Service: 10/10 (i gotta give credit to the staff here for being understanding with customers. I’ve ordered dirty matcha that stated under “Cha and Chocolate” in the menu. To me, it’s a non-coffee drink as I’m allergy to coffee. When drinks served, ahhh Dirty Matcha is “Espresso with milk + matcha”. Therefore I checked with the staff, how come this drink shows under “Cha and Chocolate” but it contains coffee? The staff apologies and asks me to choose another new drink without charging me extra)

It opens daily 8am - 5pm.

Oh ya, 6pm onwards will be reopened to a cocktail bar concept under the name Conti’.

☺️ recommended to hang at...

Located at the quieter section of Taman Desa is Superfluous Cafe. In an area (Taman Desa) where many bakery-cafe are plying their trades, their pastries especially croissant and sourdough prove to be quite popular among the patrons.

With modern contemporary designs, there are limited tables available hence might not be suitable for big groups. Love the overall ambience of the cafe - quiet and peaceful. Perfect for a nice conversation.

Cold brew black & kombucha soothed our thirst for about an hour or so. The food looked tempting at the next table, hope to be able to try next time.

Sandwiched between the more established Red Kettle and Kew Patisserie, they thrived and carved their own niche with quiet & serene ambience within this...