CHARMING CAFES OF PENANG
...alone time or with friends, cafe is just the right place to be...
Georgetown in Penang has a trendy coffee culture. Many cafes are housed in awesome heritage buildings that provide interesting subjects and compositions for photography. Throw in a cup of great coffee, cool interior and wonderful concept; they brew up images worth capturing.
Coffee Atelier 55, Stewart lane.
This cafe's predecessor pioneered Penang's mushrooming boutique cafe culture, highlighting raw natural beauty with a nostalgic theme.
The Grand Dame of cafes, China House, Beach street.
Fusion food, desserts, fine dining, garden and bar, bringing local cafes to a new height.
Mews Cafe, Muntri street.
Best spot for coffee under giant leaves.
Moustache Houze, Campbell street.
Privacy for groups upstairs.
The Twelve Cups, Beach street.
Good coffee, mille crepe, beautifully restored Whiteaways building.
The Pit Stop, Chulia lane.
Do not be daunted by the maze of lanes in this area, this cafe is easily found behind the famous Kuan Yin temple in town. A good pitstop for weary travelers, it serves simple food and drinks. The alfresco area provides shades and privacy to rest.
Mish Mash, Muntri street.
Mixology liquor, cigar, coffee.
GohKaKi, Bishop street.
Youthful fun.
DCOVA, Bishop street.
A most aromatic cafe and good cup of coffee in the midst of pubs. Centrally located in the financial hub of Georgetown.
Road side stall, Little India.
Go local, try local.
The Alley Cafe, Stewart lane.
In addition to the good coffee, do try the tasty 'cronut', a marriage of croissant and donut, that makes you wanting more.
Yeng Keng, Chulia street.
Asian fusion, alfresco, beautiful conservation.
Moody Cow, Transfer road.
A playful theme highlighted by soft toys, very welcoming under the warm glow of a chandelier. Cheesy Jack cake is a must try.
CaLeFe Hauz Gastro Cafe, Prangin Ghat road.
Absolutely well decorated cafe that takes you down memory lane! Bygone posters of pretty ladies, newspaper clips, old records and card games. Recycling and reuse of materials are evidenced in the great effort put into this place. A cafe with soul, playing songs of yesteryears.
The Junk, Chulia street.
Knickknacks, cool space behind all the interesting clutter. Ripley's would be proud.
Campbell House, Campbell street.
Italian, fine dining, alfresco. A beautiful boutique hotel smack right in the city center.
The Favourite Cafe, Bishop street.
A touch of the 50's in a simple deco. Near to the tourist attraction in Armenian street.
Kaffa Espresso Bar, Green Hall street.
Good coffee, smoking section at the back, try the open air upstairs.