Mother, Baby & Kids

5 Cafes in Kota Bharu for a Good Time with Friends

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Caring for your kids can be exhausting. And if we trudge in day in and day out with the mundane responsibilities with no rest, it can take its toll on us.

So, take a break before you get burnt out and enjoy a little cuppa without any whining or breaking up fights.

Here are some cafes in Kota Bharu that you can unwind at and enjoy a good time with your friends.

The Bold Lab

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As one of the first cafes in Kota Bharu to serve specialty coffee, there’s no denying that The Bold Lab is the place for connecting with your friends over good coffee.

If coffee is not your thing, they also have refreshing mocktails and an assortment of teas. You’ll also want to indulge in their ice cream parfaits, affogatos or waffles for a sweet pick me up.

For something a little heartier, they have mains such as Ulam Kelate Rice Bowl, Salted Egg Chicken Rice Bowl, Grilled Salmon Steak and more.

They have breakfast options for those who want to start their day on a good note too.

Address: PT 2497, Kg. Cherang, Jalan Abdul Kadir Adabi, Taman Kenangan, 15200 Kota Bharu
Contact no: 017-798 3868
Facebook page: The Bold Lab
Instagram page: theboldlab
Opening hours:
Monday – Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

The Brick Lane Cafe

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Put your needs first and enjoy the food you really want instead of having to order kid-safe options. Whether it’s a salad, steak, pasta, pizza or even a sweet treat, head over to The Brick Lane Cafe and order something for yourself.

They have a wide range of hearty meals to choose from, as well as delicious desserts that is worth the guilt.

Don’t miss out on their Australian steak, aglio olio special, green envy & grilled salmon salad and strawberry bingsu!

Address: PT 809, Seksyen 27, Tingkat Bawah, Jalan Sri Cemerlang, Kota Bharu
Contact no: 09-740 6178
Facebook page: The Brick Lane Cafe
Instagram page: thebricklanecafe
Opening hours:
Monday – Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Closed on Fridays

Yoohoo Dessert Café

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Add sweetness to your life with some desserts to heal your soul. Yoohoo Dessert Café is a great place for you and your friends to indulge in kakigori, softserve and coffee.

Beat the heat and quench your thirst with some refreshing watermelon kakigori and milky honeydew kakigori. Or revive your soul with a Lang Tengah kakigori, a Bunga Telang ice paired with Lemon Summer Jelly and Lemon syrup.

They also have waffles, tub cakes and cupcakes to tempt your taste buds. For those needing a little more bite, they also have bento boxes, pastries and sandwiches.

Address: 282, Jalan Dusun Muda, Kampung Baung Bayam, Kota Bharu
Contact no: 018-948 3389
Facebook page: Yoohoo Dessert Café
Instagram page: yoohoo.my
Opening hours:
Monday – Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Closed on Tuesdays

Kafe Destar

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Take a little break when the kids are fast asleep and head over to Kafe Destar. One of the few cafes in Kota Bharu that is open up to midnight, it’s the perfect time to catch up with friends without the guilt.

They have the best kopi kampung in town, as well as frappes, flavoured coffee and refreshing drinks. They also have an assortment of roti bakar, pastas, salads and snacks to fill up your tummies.

For dessert, enjoy a slice of cake from their available selection in the fridge.

Address: 47F5+WQ Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Kota Bharu
Contact no: 018-783 5471
Facebook page: Kafe Destar
Instagram page: kafedestar
Opening hours:
Monday – Sunday: 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Closed on Tuesdays

Ghibli Coffee

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Fuel yourself for another week of mum-ming with good food from Ghibli Coffee.

Try their best-selling menu Ghibli Chicken Chop with a choice of Black Pepper, Buttermilk or Salted Egg sauce. Or sink your teeth into a juicy burger like their Ghibli Charcoal Hamburger.

They also have pastas like their Chilli Butter Clams Squid Ink Pasta and Aglio è Olio Seafood Mediterranean Pasta. For a treat, try their croffles and macarons!

Address: PT386 Seksyen, 12, Jln Pengkalan Chepa, 15300 Kota Bharu
Contact no: 010-318 1088
Facebook page: Ghibli Coffee
Instagram page: ghiblicoffee
Opening hours:
Saturday – Thursday: 11:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Friday: 3:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.


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