10 Best Cafes For Breakfast In KL That Serve Hearty Platters And Killer Coffees

Get a taste of Melbourne’s famous breakfast right here in KL. Dishes are classic with a certain flair, like the cheekily named “Leprechaun”, beautifully plated zucchini-corn fritters, creamed mushrooms, pickled radish, avocado mousse and poached eggs. With natural sunlight streaming in and cosy spaces to sit by the window, this will be the perfect start to your day.

Try This: 24-hour braised beef cheeks and a killer eggs benedict with yuzu-hollandaise.

Open Tuesday – Sunday, 9am – 5pm.

Back in the day when coffee shops were a rarity, Whisk began as a humble espresso bar and bake shop. Fast forward to now where cafe concepts are abundant, Whisk is still serving one of the best cups of coffee to start your day, using single origin beans where flavours are diverse as new crops change with the seasons. 

Try This: Zucchini bread with butter.

Open Daily, 10am – 10pm.

We can almost hear the ocean breeze at Quack, a colourful, patisserie café – now with their own spin studio. Get your health fix here with their Instagram worthy smoothie bowls and Hawaiian poke bowls. After that, work up a healthy glow at their spin classes that will be launching soon. 

Try This: Carrot cake and probiotic drinks. 

Open Monday – Friday, 8am-8pm, Weekends 8am – 6pm.

Creative and wholesome breakfasts that put a smile on your face is the best kind. Dig into the classic big breakfast with the full works (eggs, sausages, chorizo and artisanal sourdough), or satisfy that sweet tooth with fluffy brioche french toast.

Start your day in the mood-lifting, green space of Botanica + Co’s deli. They’re all about fuss-free and delicious food with a gourmet spin in their salads, soups and house-made sandwiches. They even have a healthy salad bar for you to make it the way you like it. Begone, unhealthy cereals!

Try This: Roast beef sandwiches.

Open Monday – Friday, 8am – 7pm.

“Chocha” means to “sit down and drink” in Hakka dialect, which is exactly what we feel compelled to do in this peaceful cafe in China Town. Sip on the variety of Chinese teas, alongside a menu that aims to bring soul food with a local twist. For a hearty breakfast, go for the pan-seared duck breast with barley, rice and homegrown ulam.

Try This: Xiu Lin Wu Hao Raw Pu-erh, a fragrant tea with an aftertaste of honey.

Open Tuesday – Sunday, 11am – 10pm.

Come to VCR for the award-winning baristas, and stay for the cosy environment. You might mistake this place for someone’s home, with couches for lounging, a breezy balcony and charming rattan furniture. As for the coffee, you know your espresso is in safe hands with a line-up of rotating single origins.

Try This: Hamachi Royale, with house-cured hamachi, 63 degree eggs, hollandaise, kale served on focaccia bread.

2 Jalan Galloway Pudu. Open Daily, 8.30am – 11pm. 

“Made with love” rings true in this friendly neighborhood restaurant, serving a fresh play of Western classics with local flavors. You’ll find that most things are homemade from scratch, including bread, cakes and desserts. Particularly noteworthy is their sourdough bread with apple.

Try This: Earl Grey infused creme brulee with grapefruit and shortbread.

Open Tuesday – Sunday, 11:30am – 5pm, 6pm – 10pm.