Best Cafes in Penang to Visit in 2023

Pulau Pinang, or more commonly known as Penang, is famous for being a food paradise with a melting pot of cultures. While the hawker food needs no introduction, they have seen a growth of unique modern cafes popping up across the island that serve impressive coffee and mouth-watering food—if you need a change from the usual local food fare. Here are some of the top cafes in Penang to stop by and get your coffee fix when you’re in town! Norm Micro Roastery Image source: Norm Micro Roastery Facebook page Norm Micro Roastery is one of the top cafes in Penang that is also a coffee roaster. Situated in the heart of the business district, they serve espresso-based coffee and hearty meals with a local twist. Tuck into their duck benedict with tom yam hollandaise, creamy mushroom and onion mousse, smoked chilli jam scrambled eggs, duck and carrot risotto and more. Besides caffeinated drinks, they also have some house specialty beverages like osmanthus pear, smoky grapefruit, matcha yuzu and their housemade kombucha. The cafe is also pet-friendly, so bring along your furry friends for a treat! Address: 13, Gat Lebuh Gereja, George Town Contact no: 016-527 6273 Facebook page: Norm Micro Roastery Instagram page: norm.micro.roastery Opening hours: Sunday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. The Table Penang Image source: TheTable Penang Facebook page The Table Penang is one of the most popular halal cafes in Penang. The Muslim owned eatery serves coffee, tea, Western food and spaghetti. Don’t miss out on their buttermilk pasta, croffles with ice cream, 100% Australian beef burgers and more. For those looking for a spicy kick, they also have nasi ayam penyet and other rice dishes. Address: 27, Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, 10200 George Town Contact no: 012-385 3892 Website: the-table-penang.business.site Facebook page: TheTablepenang Instagram page: thetablepenang Opening hours: Monday - Sunday, 12:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Kota Dine & Coffee Image source: Kota Dine & Coffee Facebook page Kota Dine & Coffee is a halal-certified unique dining venue where you can feast within a historical and iconic landmark. Located at Fort Cornwallis, you can immerse yourself in the heritage of Penang and head to the cafe to enjoy the flavours of traditional Peranakan cuisine. Whether it’s a gathering with friends or a family reunion, it’s an experience not to be missed! Address: Fort Cornwallis, Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah, 10200 George Town Contact no: 04-371 4929 Website: www.kotafortcornwallis.com Facebook page: Kota Dine & Coffee - when Francis meets rempah Instagram page: kotadine_coffee Opening hours: Wednesday - Monday, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Closed on Tuesdays Constant Gardener Coffee Image source: Constant Gardener Coffee Facebook page Constant Gardener Coffee is a tiny multi-roasters coffee shop that serves specialty coffees. The cosy little cafe is a place that brings people together over coffees, hot chocolates and filtered coffees! They’ve created their own little vibe with good coffee, tasteful decor and a feel-good playlist for their space. While there’s not much to munch on here, they do serve some sweet treats to pair with their black and white coffee. Not a coffee drinker? They have plenty of other beverages to choose from too, such as fresh pure juices, teas, oat milk, and their highly raved chocolate drinks. Address: Ground Floor, Penang Chinese Chamber Of Commerce Building, 9, Lebuh Light, 10200 George Town Contact no: 011-6078 7883 Website: constantgardener.coffee Facebook page: Constant Gardener Coffee Instagram page: constantgardenercoffee Opening hours: Monday - Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 3 Leg Cat Cafe 三脚猫 Image source: 3 Leg Cat Cafe 三脚猫 Facebook page If you’re looking for a space that has a fun and entertaining ambience, then head over to 3 Leg Cat Cafe at Bayan Lepas. The creative side of the cafe can be seen through their decor, their artistic menu and the meticulous plating and embellishing of their food. Besides a wide-range of mouth-watering cakes, they also serve burgers, wraps, pastas, snacks, local delights and fusion food. You won't want to miss their Nasi Lemak Kok Kok rice, Italian braised lamb shank or Shashuka baked eggs! Address: The Golden Triangle, 29-1-62, 11900, Jln Paya Terubung, Relau, 11900 Bayan Lepas Contact no: 012-427 3021 Facebook page: 3 Leg Cat Cafe 三脚猫 Instagram page: 3legcatcafe Opening hours: Sunday - Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Closed on Thursdays For more insightful stories and fun recipes, stay tuned to Motherhood Story!

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