If you’ve been to Kuala Lumpur or are heading there soon, you would know that they have a thriving cafe scene going on. Most of them have their Instagram-worthy food game on, so it’s not surprising why cafe hopping has become a popular pastime when you touch down in KL.

Here are our top 4 picks of beautiful and slightly whimsical cafes in KL.

Whimsical Gelateria & Caffe

Who likes cotton candy, raise your hands. Now who lives for coffee, raise your hands. If you’ve risen both times then this place is for you. Whimsical Gelateria & Caffe is turning heads for its famed Cotton Candy Affogato. Cotton candy, gula melaka (palm sugar) at the bottom of the cup, espresso poured over the cotton candy and ice-cream. What’s not to like?

Address: D2-G3-05, Solaris Dutamas, 1 Jalan Dutamas 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Outside Publika mall)
Opening hours: 11am – 11pm (Sun-Thurs), 11am – 12am (Fri & Sat)

Yellow Brick Road + Wicked Pancake Parlour

Don’t we just love it when a café is named after a book just as whimsical as the characters themselves? Not just your run-of-the-mill pancakes. Expect some savoury delights that put your palette to the ultimate test. Creamy, curried butter chicken on a stack of pancakes or poached fruits with French toast topped with caramelised kaya (coconut jam) are some surprising dishes to be found.

Address: 7, Jalan Batai, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 9am – 5pm (Mon-Thurs), 9am – 10pm (Fri-Sun)

LOKL Coffee Co

Pronounced ‘local’, this vintage chic café sets itself apart by rotating its menu every week. So you probably would never get the same food twice in a week. A fusion of local and Western food styles, the café although intended to be quite and relaxing is really usually bustling with activity. So go there at the right time to have some get some much-needed downtime.

Address: 30 Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 8am – 6pm daily

BreadFruits

Sometimes, you just crave for a good ol’ fashioned, hearty breakfast. Thick toast, bacon and eggs with a side of coffee and fruits. You can get all that and more at BreadFruits with a healthy twist. Cooked healthily but still retaining flavour and taste, this is value-for-money, indulgent food without the loathing sins.

Address: No. 17, Jalan 26/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 8.30am – 9pm daily

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