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CafePublikaWork-friendlyWifi
Coffee Stain by Joseph has roasted and poured specialty coffee at Publika, Kuala Lumpur, since 2012, alongside a full all-day brunch menu here.
DrinkHouse blend flat white
TipIt debuted at No. 84 on The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026; weekend mornings fill, so reserve by WhatsApp.
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CafeDesa Sri HartamasWork-friendlyWifi
RaRa Coffee's Desa Sri Hartamas outlet in Kuala Lumpur serves an Asian and Western all-day menu of donburi, burgers and chicken chop plates.
DrinkHouse blend cold brew
TipThe Bandar Utama branch is the flagship, but this Hartamas room is quieter for a working lunch.
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CafeSri HartamasWork-friendlyWifi
Harper Comfort Food is a sister-run cafe at Plaza Damas in Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur, pouring filter coffee with wholesome breakfast plates.
DrinkFilter coffee
TipThe masala-spiced scrambled eggs and French toast are the two breakfast dishes regulars order most.
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CafeDamansara HeightsWork-friendlyWifi
% Arabica, the coffee brand from Kyoto, pours espresso, batch brew and pour over on Level 2 of Pavilion Damansara Heights in Kuala Lumpur daily.
DrinkLatte
TipIt is quieter than the brand's TRX outlet, with seats and wifi, so it works for an unhurried coffee.
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CafeCherasWork-friendlyWifi
Estate Coffeehouse & Bakehouse serves brunch plates, breakfast platters and cakes in Taman Midah, Cheras, on Kuala Lumpur's east side, open daily to 18:00.
DrinkBespoke house latte
TipThe breakfast platters run out on weekends by early afternoon; go before 11am for the full menu.
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CafeTitiwangsaWifi
Ruma Puteh fills a candy-coloured corner house near Titiwangsa Lake in Kuala Lumpur with Johor-style dishes and Western brunch, Tuesday to Sunday.
DrinkButterfly pea iced tea
TipOrder the Johor-style lontong or laksa, the dishes the kitchen leans on beside its Western plates.