From Bingsu to pearl milk tea cakes and pizzas, Malaysia’s scene of cafés has been stepping up their game, showing no signs of slowing down in the evolvement department.
This makes it all the more difficult to choose a spot for the best photos or brunches, when you’re hanging out with your friends. But don’t panic, we’ve got you covered with a list of cafes that we think you should check out!
1. Lisette’s Café and Bakery
Referred as the accidental child between The Social Group and Dr.INC comes Lisette’s Café and Bakery. A homely space with colorful murals and offerings of delicious and nutritious eats and golden brown deliciousness, with the occasional splash of nature in every corner. Lisette’s take pride on delivering healthy yet scrumptious food, so keep in mind that they mostly serve vegetarian and vegan dishes, with a few meat options. We recommend trying their brunch spread usually occurring on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays.
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Address: 8, Jalan Kemuja, Bangsar, 59000, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: 9:00AM – 5:00PM (Monday-Sunday)
For more info, check out their Facebook page and menu.
2. Muse Eatery
Hunter green and mustard brick walls with a touch of pink and neon, Happy Mansion proud presents its newest instalment, Muse Eatery, with a Western style of menu ranging from Crab cakes to Seared Sea bass. Along with some Asian options with a twist, we recommend giving their Har Joing Kai burger a try for a pleasant surprise, deep-fried chicken that’s been marinated in shrimp paste and placed in between toasted buns. And have desserts if you feel up to it, like their Signature Burnt Cheesecake which tastes similar to a Japanese style cheesecake with a caramelized top-exterior.
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Address: B-G-7, Happy Mansion17/13, Jalan Seksyen 17, 46400, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating Hours: 10:00AM – 10:00PM (Monday-Sunday)
For more info, check out their Facebook page.
3. Kettlebell
Kettlebell is a tiny café stationed right next to a gym (Firestation Fit 2 Mont Kiara), that provides balanced meals for post-workouts. With marble-tables and pastel pink hues, this café definitely garners some major Insta-worthy points.
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Address: C-G-1 Plaza Mont Kiara, 2 Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Operating Hours: 8:00AM – 6:00PM (Monday-Sunday)
For more info, check out their Facebook page and menu.
4. Pokok KL
Dine and bask in the natural light at Pokok in a European glasshouse-style café. Outdoor seating is also available, which is filled with greenery that provides a very vast and calming feel to it so diners can enjoy the serene view while going to town with their meals.
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Address: MAHSA Avenue, Block B, Jalan Elmu, Jalan Universiti, 59100 Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: 9:00AM – 9:00PM (Monday-Sunday)
For more info, head on to their website and Facebook page.
5. Catcher in The Rye Café
From the owners of Wild Sheep Chase, Catcher in The Rye is a new coffee and ice-cream venture allowing the owners to explore foods made with the freshest ingredients, along with their popular items from the Wild Sheep Chase menu, like their soufflés and coffees. Their minimal theme with tiles and greens make it a perfect blank-canvas spot for photos.
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Address: 605, Jalan 17/12, Seksyen 17, 46400, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating Hours: Closed on Mondays | 12:00PM – 10:00PM (Tuesday-Friday) | 11:00AM – 10:00PM (Saturday-Sunday)
For more info, check out their website and Facebook page.
6. Urban Daybreak
From Georgetown to Bangsar, Penang’s Western-Australian influenced café is now hitting the scenes of KL’s café brunch scene with a bang, serving dishes to us with beautifully plated food, so pretty, that you’ll be eating it cold by the time you’ve finished taking photos of your order.
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Address: 11, Jalan Telawi 5, Bangsar, 59100, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Operating Hours: Closed on Tuesdays | 8:00AM – 9:30PM (Wednesday-Monday)
For more info, check out their Facebook page and menu.
7. Le Petit Dotty’s
If you’ve ever had a taste of KL’s cronuts, then Dotty’s Pastries and Coffee will be no stranger to you, Le Petit Dotty’s deemed as mini verson of Dotty’s, serving you the best cronuts and croissants in KL, is a great place for you and your friends to chit-chat and catch-up over tea and sweets.
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Address: Lot 1.03, Ground Floor, Menara TH, Platinum Park, Persiaran KLCC, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: 7:30AM – 7:00PM (Monday-Sunday)
For more info, check out their website and menu.
8. Cureé
Hokkaido-style curry soup restaurant with some Tumblr-Pinterest decorations and aesthetic meals that will make Instagrammers kneel before this place. Cureé is a place you won’t want to miss.
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Address: 38, Jalan 1/77A, Changkat Thambi Dollah, off Jalan Imbi, 55100, Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Closed on Wednesdays | 7:30AM – 3:00PM, 6:00PM – 11:00PM (Monday-Thursday) | 7:30AM – 3:00PM, 6:00PM – 12:00AM (Friday-Sunday)
For more info, check out their Facebook page and menu.
9. Awesome Canteen
For healthy eating like Chicken Paleo Burger or Gluten-free Banana Cake and Instagrammable vertical-gardens, head on to Awesome Canteen. The dim-tinged café packed with awesome punches of balanced meals that will surprise you, and nostalgic décor of a Malaysian primary-school canteen are a great combo as a place for you to catch-up with your friends and not have the guilt on consuming sinful delights.
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Address: 19, Jalan 20/13, Taman Paramount, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating Hours: Closed on Mondays | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Tuesday-Thursday & Sunday) | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM (Saturday-Sunday) |
For more info, check out their Facebook page.
10. Bukku Cafe
Your prayers of temporary escape and a moment of peace and quiet from a noisy life, has been answered! With Bukku Cafe, a quaint yet cozy hub located at a quiet spot of Setia Alam. BUKKU Cafe provides amazing breakfast foods and healthy choices that will make you feel less guilty, as you get your morning-coffee fix or complete that last minute assignment. What’s even better is that this café is photogenic, as well as comforting. You get the best of both worlds!
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Address: Jalan Singgahsana 4A/KU5, Bandar Bukit Raja, 41050 Klang, Selangor
Operating Hours: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM (Monday – Sunday)
For more info, check out their Facebook page.
