Are you an early bird sort of person? Well, if you’re the morning sort of person, why not head to a café for breakfast? There are in fact several spots which open their doors by 8am and they’re the perfect place for you to grab something to bite before rushing off to your office. Besides, you don’t have to be stuck in traffic jams and munch on your boring ol’ sandwich when you head on over to these eateries in Klang Valley.
1. Tomato Café @ Yayasan Seni
You might be surprised to even stumble upon this hidden gem in Kuala Lumpur because it is simple but still offers pretty good Western-style meals. This outdoor café serves Western breakfasts as well as their own take on homemade pizza. This is definitely a must-try place especially in the early morning, as you can enjoy your meal while being outdoors as well.
Hours: 8am-5pm, daily
Address: Yayasan Seni, 333, Persiaran Ritchie, Desa Pahlawan, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Website: Green Tomato Café
Tel: 03-4251 5154
2. PULP by Papa Palheta
PULP is known for their Instagram-worthy café interior. Many head on over here for a leisurely weekend brunch but did you know that they also open their doors by 7.30 am from Monday-Friday with weekends being the 9am exception? People head on over for delicious brews and it’s just the right dose to keep you energised for the day ahead.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 7.30am-10pm, Saturday-Sunday: 9am-11pm
Address: 29, Jalan Riong, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur
Website: PULP
Tel: 03-2201 3650
3. Dotty’s Pastries & Coffee
Dotty’s Pastries & Coffee is known for their French pastries, especially freshly baked goods that is asking for you to salivate. It serves delicious coffee and great breakfast meals. One of the must-try is their range of pastries and their signature salted egg yolk cronuts in particular. It’s best to head here earlier because even at an early hour like 8-9am, the pastries might just be sold out because it is after all what they are known for!
Hours: Wednesday-Monday: 8am-8pm, daily. (Closed on Tuesdays)
Address: 20, Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad 2, Taman Tun Dr Ismail
Website: Dotty’s Pastries & Coffee
Tel: 03-7733 4233
4. Antipodean, Bangsar
Antipodean is known for their large menu on the chalkboard and you might just take a while to decide what you really want because of the extensive amount of dishes that they offer. A word of advice though: if you enjoy having a hearty breakfast before heading off to work, then Antipodean is right up your alley. Their big breakfasts are definitely worth your morning and it would certainly last you throughout lunchtime.
Hours: Monday-Thursday & Sunday: 8am-10pm, Friday-Saturday: 8am-11pm
Address: 20, Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur
Website: Antipodean Café
Tel: 03-2282 0411
5. Lokl Coffee Co
If you like the smell of deliciously brewed coffee early in the morning, then check out this local coffee shop at Jalan Tun H. S. Lee. It may be small but it is definitely a quaint little stop where you can get your morning fix of java and a big breakfast! There are also desserts that you can try because what better way to start the day than with a slice of cake and some coffee?
Hours: 8am-6pm, daily
Address: 30, Jalan Tun H S Lee, City Centre, 50100 Kuala Lumpur
Website: Lokl Coffee Co
Tel: 03-2072 1188
6. Caffeinated Cabin
Caffeinated Cabin is considered a hidden coffee spot and finding this place might prove to be tough. However, it shouldn’t be too hard to miss as it is located beside a salon. The rustic interior is filled with lush greeneries and it is an inviting environment and a perfect place to start your day at. They serve a range of pastries and big breakfasts here as well.
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 8am-7pm. (Closed on Mondays)
Address: 64, Jalan Gasing, Bukit Gasing, 46000 Petaling Jaya
Website: Caffeinated Cabin
Tel: 010-222 4321
7. Feeka Coffee Roasters
The interior of this café is of derelict walls but it isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Somehow, the combo of the torn up walls and of lighbulbs hanging off the ceiling actually works. It gives a grunge, rustic vibe to the place and they are known for their good coffee. Interestingly, the term ‘feeka’ is actually derived from a Swedish term meaning “have a break with some drinks and food’ and that is exactly what you can do here as you enjoy your break from the work-life for a bit with a hearty breakfast.
Hours: 8am-11pm, daily
Address: 19, Jalan Mesui, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur
Website: Feeka Coffee Roasters
Tel: 03-2110 4599
8. Three Little Birds Coffee
Three Little Birds Coffee is Sentul’s take on the coffee places open by 8am, with the slight exception of Sundays whereby they are open by 9am. This quaint little place is actually located within an area of office blocks but it is most packed not during lunch. It is in fact breakfast hours which sees this eatery being packed. What’s interesting is that Three Little Birds serves up Hojo Tea, which is actually a range of premium Japanese tea.
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8am-11pm, Friday-Sunday: 8am-12am, Sunday: 9am-10pm
Address: D7, Jalan Sentul, Sentul, 51000 Kuala Lumpur
Website: Three Little Birds Coffee
9. Frisky Goat
Frisky Goat, located in TTDI, is known for their comfort food of delicious, decadent cakes which are also freshly baked in the morning. The café has an European vibe to it and they serve great Western breakfasts, including savoury as well as sweet waffles, and French toasts.
Hours: 8am-1o.30pm, daily
Address: 72, Jalan Burhanuddin Helmi, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur
Website: Frisky Goat
Tel: 03-7731 2965
10. Greyhound Café
Greyhound Café is a pretty unique eatery to head to in the morning considering how their specialty is Thai cuisine. At this café located right next to Fahrenheit 88, you can expect meals like Sandwich in a Bowl Salad, Galanga & Coconut Soup and Crispy Sweet Corn with Crab Meat. These are definitenly not your everyday cuisines and it is worth trying at least once!
Hours: Monday-Thursday, Sunday: 8am-11pm, Friday-Saturday: 8am-12am.
Address: Lot No. 02, Ground Floor, ANSA Kuala Lumpur, 101, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Website: Greyhound Café
Tel: 03-2148 1188
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