Check Out These 5 Instagrammable Cafes In Malaysia Nov 2022

Check Out These 5 Instagrammable Cafes In Malaysia Nov 2022
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Can’t get enough of cool-looking cafes that serve up delicious food? Don’t worry, because we’ve got you covered with awesome cafes from Ipoh to Penang and even a couple in Sabah and Sarawak. Let’s lepak and makan together-gether!

K’ommons, Ipoh

K'ommons, Ipoh
This is the place for coffee lovers to take a break from their busy lifestyle. Brewed with a passion for coffee, you’ll be served only with finest coffee with common coffee series or if you’re feeling adventurous; go for the uncommon coffee series. The common series include black and milk-based coffee, while the uncommon series include fizzy black, espresso lemonade and more. K’ommons man, keep calm and take a trip to Ipoh for coffee!.

Why you should visit K’ommons

  • Great place to get your coffee fix.
  • There are plenty of non-coffee drinks too such as matcha and chocolate.
  • Serves pastries and desserts.
  • Minimalist interior.

Why you might skip K’ommons

  • Limited menu items and no main dishes.

Details of K’ommons, Ipoh

Operating Hours 8am – 10pm Weekdays
8am – 12am Weekends / Public Holidays
Address G-1, Ground Floor, Travelodge Ipoh Hotel, Jalan Raja Dihilir, 30350 Ipoh, Perak.
Price RM20++

Check this cafe: Website | Instagram

Swtchbck Coffee, KL

Swtchbck Coffee, KL
As the name suggests, this is another hidden gem for coffee lovers to get a shot of their caffeine dose! Previously operating as a home-based coffee pick up and delivery service, they’ve now opened a cafe for patrons to sit and sip their cuppa’ coffee! Among coffee choices include Caramilk Macchiato and Espresso con Panna.

Why you should visit Swtchbck Coffee

  • Specializes in coffee.
  • Serves pastries and desserts.
  • Aesthetic minimalist interior.

Why you might skip Swtchbck Coffee

  • They don’t serve main meals.

Details of Swtchbck Coffee, KL

Operating Hours 8am to 6pm Daily
Address 7-G, Jalan 26/70a, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Price RM20++

Check this cafe: Instagram

Tamaha, Kota Kinabalu

Tamaha, Kota Kinabalu
Tamaha is a little cafe located in Kota Kinabalu that is very unique, partly because it has a cool slide right smack in the middle of its cafe that looks great in photos. They also serve some good asian food especially japanese cuisine stuff such as bento and more. The cafe is colorful and has the perfect lighting, it looks like it was made for those cool IG shots.

Why you should visit Tamaha

  • Bright and colorful cafe with great lighting.
  • Serves a variety of good asian food.
  • They have a super cool winding slide in the cafe.

Why you might skip Tamaha

  • They open a little later at 10am.

Details of Tamaha, Kota Kinabalu

Operating Hours 10am to 9pm Daily
Address 1st Floor, Shop No. 6, Lot 10731, Jalan Masjid Lama, Bandaran Berjaya, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Price RM20++

Check this cafe: Facebook | Instagram

Over & Above, Penang

Over & Above, Penang
Over & Above is a contemporary Japanese cafe in Penang! Some really great dishes that you’ll love are Cauliflower Karaage, Lobster Croquette, Beef Soba Noodle Salad, Garlic-Butter Salmon Donburi, and Green Curry Prawn Tempura Bowl and many more. They also serve unique coffee drinks – The Great Wall of China, Godfather, Penang Road Factory, Bangkok Spirit and Black Forest! Stay till evening and watch this cafe transform to a bar!

Why you should visit Over & Above

  • Serves up Japanese cuisine.
  • Cool-looking and spacious interior.
  • Food is aesthetically-plated.
  • It’s a cafe in the A.M and a bar in the P.M.

Why you might skip Over & Above

  • It’s non-halal.

Details of Over & Above, Penang

Operating Hours 11am – 2am (Closed on Tuesdays)
Address 3, Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
Price RM40++

Check this cafe: Instagram | Facebook

Trevi Cafe, Kuching

Trevi Cafe, Kuching
Put on your best dress because this European-themed cafe is absolutely gorgeous! It’s interior is filled with gingham chairs, chandeliers, vintage columns and it even has a fountain indoors. For food, dine to brunch classics such as Eggs Benedict, Shakshuka, Citrus Butter Salmon and more. There’s also delicious cakes, coffee and refreshing ades, so leave some room for those!

Why you should visit Trevi Cafe

  • Serves European cuisine.
  • Gorgeous European interior.
  • Great place to host gatherings.

Why you might skip Trevi Cafe

  • Slightly expensive.

Details of Trevi Cafe, Kuching

Operating Hours 10am to 11.30pm daily
Address Level 1 & 2, Block 5, Saradise Edge, Lot 19844, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak
Price RM45++

Check this cafe: Facebook | Instagram

With cafes around Malaysia in this, be sure to save them so you know where to head to when you visit Ipoh, Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu! Be it to only grab a cup of coffee or to gather with your loved ones over brunch!

With any popular places, it’s always recommended that you make prior reservations before visiting so you can get the best seats in the house. Always call ahead to reserve your place as they can get fully booked even days in advance. If you have any allergies, do let the staff know before you order so they can prepare your food to your liking.



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