Curio Dark Cafe @ Jalan Ampang

This is our second visit to the place and we really liked the interior and vibe inside, it’s really dark but feels very cozy. The drinks are reasonably priced and really good. We ordered few slices of cake to share and it was just average but good enough to go with the coffees.

Wonderfully designed and planned space. A card to explain the coffee beans that you’re indulging in comes along with ur drink. Nothing too unaffordable if you’re here for the experience of coffee in a different sensory perspective. There’s not too much noise or lights, which allows for the expansion of the other senses. It was a journey throughout my 2hour stay. Highly recommended but please don’t share with ur friends or family, as I might have to fight for seats if that were true. Haha, cheers!

Honestly, it’s the best coffee in KL. Love the vibe, and the cakes are so delicious! Staff are really friendly too. Just be warned; if you’re entering from inside the building, and go down the stairs, it looks like it’s closed - but it isn’t!!

Curio Dark Cafe @ The Grange - An Unexpected Descent into Delightful Darkness! Finding Curio Dark Cafe felt like discovering a hidden portal! Tucked away in the unexpected locale of The Grange@ampwalk, requiring a little descent down the staircase from the lobby's main entrance, lies a truly unique and captivating cafe experience. From the moment you slide open the door and step into the embracing darkness, you're transported to another world. It's an immediate shift that somehow fills your day with a surprising sense of happiness and intrigue. The entire cafe boasts a distinct and imaginative design, unlike anything I've encountered before. Curio Dark Cafe is the perfect comfortable haven to escape the stresses of daily life. Sink into their cozy seating and let the ambient darkness envelop you. But the real star here is their exceptional selection of own-roasted coffee. As a pour over enthusiast, I was thrilled with my fruity Ethiopia, expertly brewed to perfection. RM 18 What truly elevated the experience was the thoughtful service. The boss served my pour over in two distinct cups, explaining how each shape would enhance different nuances of the same brew. It was a fascinating and educational way to truly appreciate the coffee's complex profile. If you're a coffee lover seeking a unique and sensory experience, Curio Dark Cafe is an absolute must-visit. It's a hidden gem offering exceptional coffee, a wonderfully comfortable and intriguing atmosphere, and a level of passion for coffee that truly shines through. Prepare to have your perception of a cafe redefined! Highly recommended!

Had fun looking for this cafe and then the unique coffee choices. It’s also perfect for taking pictures of yr cuppa if you know how. Seeing that we struggled, the barista gave us some pointers. Worth coming again.

Good flavorful flat white (though could be flatter^^) served by friendly, thoughtful people in a charming space. Perhaps next time when I can visit KL again, I'd stop by for a pour-over and some more coffee to bring home!

The Latte is really good, love it. Nice latte art too A bit expensive @ RM14 for a small cup (8 Oz), but you pay for the ambience and there’s no tax or service charge which is great. It’s like a small hidden cozy speakeasy coffee bar. They have a rule where every person needs to order a drink. I know it’s business but it’s kinda rigid coz my partner wanted to order cake but cakes are not allowed in replacement of the 1 drink rule well the place was empty on a weekday afternoon except for 1 person inside not a place to do work as there’s no WiFi, dark and they don’t seem to encourage you working from here but we could hang out and chill quite a bit since it’s pretty empty on a weekday late afternoon. Cool place to check out overall

5/4/2025 Found a new spot for filter coffee. Really love their in-house roasted beans. The vibe and place are really lovely. Definitely will come back to try another single-origin (SOE) bean. Quite good beans.