Malaysia has numerous food and beverage shops. Book cafe is one such food establishment wildly popular in the country, especially among the younger generation.
In fact, Klang Valley has become one of the most happening places for foodaholics, with enigmatic Book Cafes to refresh people’s minds and taste buds.
You can find comfort in reading your favourite books with a delicious menu in these cafes.
Here is a list of the best of them for your picking where you can even tag along your kids for some book bonding time.
Pages Book Cafe
You can find this Book Cafe as an all-in-one station with an art gallery, library and book store. The interior is designed in a minimalistic way to allow sunlight to enter.
Their food specialities include delicious pies, coffee and tea. Moreover, they have a vast collection of fiction and non-fiction for you to enjoy.
Address: F-G-43, Taipan Damansara 2, Jalan PJU 1a/3, Ara Damansara, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Contact no: 011-5416 9808
Facebook page: Pages Book Cafe
Instagram page: pagesbookcafe
Opening hours: Mondays to Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Closed on Sundays)
MeTime Book Cafe
This is a favourite destination for bookworms as it even has a sleeping pod for guests. So, you can find both the comfort and privacy of home here.
Additionally, this book cafe has a massive collection of manga comics and Chinese and English books of various genres.
If you visit for the first time, the price is RM5 for each book with a cup of complimentary coffee or tea. Sip piping hot delicious goodness as you leaf through your favourite novel in this hotspot.
Address: 1.010b, Level 1, The Square, Jaya One, Jin Professor Diraju Ungku Aziz, Seksyen 13, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Contact no: 014-343 4577
Website: greenpointbookcafe.com
Facebook page: MeTime Book Cafe
Instagram page: metime_bookcafe
Opening hours: Mondays to Sundays, 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Book Barter Cafe
Inspired by nature, this cafe is designed as an eco-friendly store. You can exchange books from shelves free of cost, and there’s an option for donation as well.
They house a huge collection of English novels too. So, you can pick a book and enjoy their delicious pastries, cakes and coffee to keep you company!
Address: 3G, Jalan Pelapik B U8/B, Bukit Jelutong, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor
Contact no: 019-499 1408
Facebook page: Book Barter Cafe
Instagram page: bookbartercafe
Opening hours: Wednesdays to Sundays, 10:00 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Mondays, 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Bukku Cafe
This is a western-style cafe where you can take Instagram-worthy pictures.
The two-storey Book Cafe has different types of pastries and desserts. Among which the best-selling is Salted Egg Yolk and Green Tea Croissant.
Aside from that, the seating arena is outside the store with an ambience similar to a backyard lawn. So, you can peacefully enjoy the book outdoors in this heavenly hideaway for bookworms.
Address:No.1, Jalan Singgahsana 4A/KU2, Bandar Bukit Raja, 41050 Klang, Selangor
Contact no: 012-567 7392
Facebook page: ブック Bukku Cafe
Instagram page: bukkucafe
Opening hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays to Sundays, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Mondays, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Ink Library Cafe
This Book Cafe is structured in the shape of a container located in picturesque Eco Grandeur. They have a vast collection of indie English, Chinese, and Malay fictional books and magazines.
As such, you can munch on their Western cuisine with your friends and families while enjoying the good books available here.
They also have an option for seating both inside and outside to let you read at ease in the best way possible.
Address: EcoWorld Gallery at Eco Grandeur, 42300 Puncak Alam 6332, B49, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor
Contact no: 03-6038 7989
Facebook page: Ink Library Cafe at Grandeur Labs
Instagram page: inklibrarycafe
Opening hours: Tuesdays to Sundays, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Closed on Mondays)
Create Memories at a Book Cafe Today
Book Cafes are the perfect place to read good books while enjoying delicious food.
You can also spend quality time discussing your favourite author or character, making sweet memories with friends and families. I fondly remember spending hours on the Harry Potter series and enjoying every second of it!
So, the next time you plan an outing, visit your nearest Book Cafe to learn, indulge and refresh your mind.
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