Mont Kiara is an affluent township near the Kuala Lumpur City Centre and home to a large expatriate community.
It’s a self-contained suburb, where residents can live, work and play without having to travel outside the locality.
The influence of the global circle has also seen the growth of many cafes with cuisine from all over the world, often attracting people from all over the Klang Valley.
Here are some of the best cafes in Mont Kiara that are not only Instagram-worthy, but also serve delicious food like no other.
ALLO by The Owls Cafe
ALLO is the brainchild of the people behind The Owls Cafe, famed for their crispy and fluffy waffles paired with generous toppings.
Serving casual comfort food from morning coffees, sharing plates to their signature waffle deserts, ALLO is one of the best cafes in Mont Kiara for an all-day dining experience with your friends and family.
Address: Lot G3A, Ground Floor, Arte, Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Contact no: 017-636 9953
Facebook page: ALLO by The Owls Cafe
Instagram page: allocafe.kl
Opening hours:
Monday – Sunday, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Kopenhagen Coffee
Kopenhagen Coffee cafe, owned by Danish Peter Sehested, is inspired by the Scandinavian heritage and lifestyle in Copenhagen where the fast-paced environment is met with an easy way of living.
They pride themselves in sustainable business practices, which includes a belief in using local, seasonal produce, self-sustaining production models as well as the protection of animal welfare.
One of the most popular items on their menu is Smørrebrød, the classic lunch and a staple in every Danish household. It’s an open-faced sandwich using house-baked rye bread with different ingredients and garnishes on top.
They have vegan-friendly options as well as dairy-free alternatives for those who prefer.
Address: Vista Kiara, Jalan Kiara 3, Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur
Contact no: 03-62116363
Website: www.kopenhagencoffee.com
Facebook page: Kopenhagen Coffee
Instagram page: kopenhagencoffee
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Weekends & Public Holidays, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Café Deli by El Mesón
Starting off as a friendly neighbourhood bar serving authentic Spanish eats, Café Deli by El Mesón has evolved into a more casual, café-style eatery covering a wider selection of food and drinks.
They provide an all-day Spanish dining experience from bright, early breakfasts to long tapas dinners in the evening. Some highlights on their menu include their sausages, deli meat, paella and other porky dishes.
Their generous platters are also great way for sampling what they have to offer while sharing with friends and family.
They only use organic kampung eggs, and all their bread are made in-house using the purest ingredients.
Address: GF-16, Ground Floor 163 Retail Park, No 8, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Contact no: 03-6419 9590
Website: cafedeli.com.my
Facebook page: Café Deli by El Meson
Instagram page: cafedeli.my
Opening hours:
Monday – Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
See Cafe
One of the up-and-coming cafes in Mont Kiara, See Cafe has a Japanese influence to their menu. They have a range of desserts and sandwiches to pair with coffee, tea, juices and mocktails.
This cafe is a great place to get some work done while you have your cuppa too at one of their many workstations with thoughtfully placed plug points so you can juice up your laptops easily.
The calm and soothing environment makes it easier to focus and be productive too.
Address: Lot G-06, Ground Level, Arcoris, 10, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur
Contact no: 017-348 3288
Facebook page: See Cafe
Instagram page: seecafe_montkiara
Opening hours:
Monday – Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
What’s On Tap
What’s On Tap is a specialty coffee shop with minimalistic design and futuristic machinery serving out coffee from their chrome taps.
Food here is limited to cakes, pastries and light bites, but their extensive range of coffee and non-coffee drinks will keep you coming back for more.
They also have special coffee blends that change with the seasons, great for those who love trying different blends.
Address: Unit B-G-05 No. 2, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Contact no: 03-6419 6794
Website: www.whatsontapkl.com
Facebook page: What’s On Tap
Instagram page: whatsontap.kl
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Weekends & Public Holidays, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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