Attention Cafe Hoppers! Visit These 5 Best Petaling Street Cafes for Great Brunch And Coffee

Date posted : 29.06.2022 / Latest update : 29.06.2022

Food and drink

One of the best activities you can do over the weekend or on your off day, is to have brunch! Lucky for us, there are plenty of amazing cafes here in Malaysia. But in this article, we’re hitting the cafes around Petaling Street.

Now, if you’re familiar with Petaling Street, you’ll know that there’s a cafe at every lane and corner in this area, so which cafes should you grab brunch and coffee at? Keep scrolling to find out the 5 best cafes at Petaling Street!

Niko Neko Matcha

Are you a matcha lover? Then come over to Niko Neko Matcha! A minimalist, monotonous cafe featuring delicious matcha menu items such as Matcha Latte, Matcha Coconut Taufufah Cake, Mini Genmaicha burnt cheesecake and many more. Get all your matcha favourites and enjoy a stress-free weekend brunch in this calming Zen-like cafe.

Pros of the Niko Neko Matcha

Most of their desserts and drinks are made of matcha. .
Has a very calming, Zen-like ambiance.
They sell products for you to brew your own matcha.
Their Instagram page is very informative.

Cons of the Niko Neko Matcha

They only sell drinks and dessert.

Details

Operating Hours	11AM – 6 PM (Tues – Sun) *Closed on Mondays.
Address	Niko Neko / The Concept Store 2.0 , 181, Jalan Tun HS Lee, Chinatown, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Muslim-Friendly	Yes
Price	RM 25++ per person.

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Malaya Garden

From All-Day Dim Sum to eastern and western fusion cuisines, you’ll be spoilt for choices at Malaya Garden! Delight your taste buds with interesting menu items such as Otak-Otak Burger with Wedges, Nasi Lemak Raksasa, Signature Curry Laksa Spaghetti and more. They also serve a variety of local coffee, pastry, kuih, dessert and mocktails too! A super instagrammable colourful space, Malaya Garden will take you straight to the outdoors even when you’re sitting inside with its nature mural of tapirs, tigers, elephants, hornbills and floral designs.

Pros of the Malaya Garden

Serves a wide variety of cuisines.
Interesting menu items, perfect for adventurous foodies.
It’s an instagrammable spot.
The food is plated perfectly for photos.
You can easily find their menu on their Instagram page.

Cons of the Malaya Garden

You might have to make a reservation to use their private dining space.

Details

Operating Hours	9AM – 9PM Daily
Address	1A, Jalan Balai Polis, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Muslim-Friendly	Yes
Price	RM40 ++ per person

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Vintage 1988

It’s burgers for brunch (and all day) at Vintage 1988! From 150g patties of beef and chicken burgers to crabby, shrimps or mushroom burgers to indulge in. But they also have V88 brunch favourites which includes Big Breakfast, Macrobiotic Salad (Vegan), truffled mushroom aglio olio and more. There’s also coffees like Black Coconut, Dirty Latte and milkshakes with flavours such as Tiramisu and others. Another wow factor of Vintage 1988 is that you get to also shop vintage fashion goods!

Pros of the Vintage 1988

Wide variety of food options.
You can get amazing gourmet burgers.
Serves great portions.
It’s very retro-looking, great for photos.
Eat and shop vintage items.

Cons of the Vintage 1988

They open only after 11AM.

Details

Operating Hours	11AM – 8PM (Retro) 8AM-12AM (Desak Park)
Address	44, Jalan Sultan Petaling Street (Retro) Desa ParkCity (Open Air)
Muslim-Friendly	Yes
Price	RM 40++ per person.

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Kafe Kleptokrat

Enjoy brunch by the pool only at Kafe Kleptokrat! While the cafe’s beauty certainly shines on the outdoors, you won’t have to worry about getting sunburned because each table has its own designed umbrella to shade you from the sun. Food is amazing here too with local and western delights. You must try their Kleptokrat Special menu, which includes Bubur Tom Yum and Buttermilk Chicken Chop! As for drinks, quench your thirst with fruity smoothies, coffee, tea and kombucha.

Pros of the Kafe Kleptokrat

The place is absolutely gorgeous.
Wide variety of local and western dishes.
Food served in a generous portion.

Cons of the Kafe Kleptokrat

It gets packed pretty quick, so be sure to get in line really early.

Details

Operating Hours	10AM – 9PM (Mon – Thurs) 10AM – 10PM (Fri) 8AM – 10PM (Sat, Sun & Public Holidays)
Address	18, Jalan Tun H S Lee, City Centre, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Muslim-Friendly	Yes
Price	RM 45++ per person.

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Small Shifting Space

Okay, if you’re a ‘it’s 5 o’clock somewhere in the world’ kinda person, then Small Shifting Space is perfect for you! Enjoy your late brunch with wine and delicious fancy snacks such as chargrilled sabah prawns, beef tartare or perhaps a cheeseboard. If you’re feeling extra fancy, opt for their seasonal 4-course menu for RM 200++!

Pros of the Small Shifting Space

Serves wine for brunch o’clock.
Great place if you’re looking to eat light.
Everything is beautifully plated.
Contemporary-looking space.

Cons of the Small Shifting Space

They serve mostly snack items.

Details

Operating Hours	3PM – 10M (Wed – Fri) 12PM – 12AM (Sat) 12PM – 10PM (Sun) *Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Address	141 Jalan Petaling Kuala Lumpur 50000
Muslim-Friendly	No
Price	RM 80++ per person.

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There you have it, the 5 best cafes for you to have great brunch and coffee at Petaling Street. Choose any of these cafes to de-stress over a busy week during the weekend to rejuvenate your body and mind with good food and company! Enjoy brunch-ing!

Prices shown for each cafe is an estimated price of dine-in per person, which consists of a main + drink. Hence, the prices may vary according to orders. Kindly refer to the respective menu for the exact prices.