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CafeBangsar
Urban Daybreak on Jalan Telawi in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, serves Southern inspired brunch plates and strong coffee in a cozy, sit-down neighborhood cafe.
DrinkHouse coffee, called out by local guides as a standout alongside the brunch menu
TipThe fried chicken waffle and French toast are the dishes regulars order, so expect a short wait at peak breakfast hours.
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CafeChinatownWork-friendlyWifi
LOKL Coffee Co sits near Masjid Jamek in Kuala Lumpur's historic city centre, a Melbourne-style cafe pouring house-blend specialty coffee daily.
DrinkGula Melaka latte
TipIt is a two-minute walk from Masjid Jamek LRT station; go before 9am to beat the tourist crowd.
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CafeKlccWork-friendlyWifi
ZUS Coffee opened its very first outlet at Binjai 8 near KLCC in Kuala Lumpur in 2019, now a nationwide chain built on affordable specialty coffee.
DrinkPalm sugar oat latte
TipThis small kiosk started the chain; expect a shorter counter than the newer mall outlets elsewhere.
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CafeBangsarWork-friendlyWifi
Antipodean Cafe serves Australian-style flat whites and all-day brunch on Jalan Telawi 2 in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, the Bangsar branch of a small local chain.
DrinkFlat white
TipIt welcomes pets and has a small kids' corner; foodpanda delivery covers the surrounding blocks.
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CafeTaman Tun Dr IsmailWork-friendlyWifi
Artisan Roast runs a cosy coffee bar in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, roasting its own beans for long blacks, cakes and kombucha daily.
DrinkLong black
TipAsk the barista for the current single origin; the company roasts in Sentul, where it also runs in-store pickup on weekdays.
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CafeMont KiaraWork-friendlyWifi
Coffea Coffee runs its Mont Kiara outlet at 163 Retail Park in Kuala Lumpur, part of a Korean-founded chain, serving iced white coffee and cakes daily.
DrinkIced white coffee
TipThe retail park unit has more seating than the brand's smaller mall kiosks around the city.