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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.
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HainaneseDang Wangi
Yut Kee Restaurant, founded in 1928 on Jalan Dang Wangi and now on Jalan Kamunting in Kuala Lumpur, pours kopitiam coffee beside Hainanese chicken chop.
DrinkKopi with kaya and butter toast
TipArrive before 10:30 on weekends; after that the crowd builds outside and you leave your name at the counter to wait.