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CafeChow Kit
House of Wheat in Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur, bakes sourdough loaves with a thin crust and a soft moist middle, serving them alongside Melbourne style cafe food.
DrinkMelbourne style espresso, served alongside the sourdough bakes
TipThe sourdough is the reason to visit; ask what came out of the oven that morning before ordering a loaf to go.
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CafeBukit BintangWork-friendlyWifi
Feeka Coffee Roasters occupies a shophouse on Jalan Mesui in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, roasting its own beans for the daily all-day menu here.
DrinkHouse-roasted flat white
TipIt is a five-minute walk from Bukit Bintang MRT station; last orders go in half an hour before close.
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CafeBangsar SouthWork-friendlyWifi
Botanica+Co sits under two Ficus trees at Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur, a light-filled cafe serving brunch, cakes and specialty coffee daily.
DrinkButterfly pea lemonade
TipWeekend brunch fills the plant-lined main hall fast; a table by the glass wall needs a booking.
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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.