There’s just something about the hustle and bustle of Petaling Street that attracts people from far and near. Also known as Chinatown, it is conveniently located within walking distance of the Pasar Seni LRT and MRT train stations.
You can even take the kids for an adventure day out with a train ride, a stroll at the markets and chilling at the many cafes in the area.
Here are some cafes in Petaling Street that are worth visiting with your friends and family.
Lim Kee Cafe
Lim Kee Cafe is one of the many interesting cafes in Petaling Street that exudes old world charm with a modern twist.
Here, you’ll get to feast on traditional breakfast options like half boiled eggs, kaya and butter toast, local kuihs and more, while sipping on modern espresso coffees like lattes, cappuccinos and americanos.
Besides that, they also have a range of desserts and cakes, ice creams as well as refreshing mocktails.
Address: 66, Jalan Sultan, Kuala Lumpur
Facebook page: Lim Kee Cafe
Instagram page: limkeecafe
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed on Tuesdays
BYTZ
Feeling peckish after strolling through the markets? Head over to BYTZ for a little snack and some coffee to recharge.
Their croffles are made fresh daily, and are perfect for little ones to nibble and munch. They also have a range of sweet and savoury dips to pair up with the croffles.
Adventures can get you hot and sweaty, so cool down with an iced cold drink like Iced Latte, Yuzu Lemonade, Lychee Cooler, Pink Lemonade and more.
Address: 124, Jalan Petaling, 50000 Kuala Lumpur
Facebook page: BYTZ Malaysia
Instagram page: bytz.my
Opening hours:
Monday – Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Merchant’s Lane
One of the more popular cafes in Petaling Street, you can expect a queue at Merchant Lane if you go at peak hours. The quaint little cafe is hidden in the first level of an old pre-war shophouse.
They have a wide range of mains to choose from, so there’s surely something for you and your young ones.
Their menu is a creative mash up of local flavours with western style cooking such as the nasi lemak pancakes and spaghetti ayam percik.
Address: 150, Jalan Petaling, 50000 Kuala Lumpur
Contact no: 03-2022 1736
Facebook page: Merchant’s Lane 美真林
Instagram page: merchantslane
Opening hours:
Tuesday – Friday: 11:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: 10:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Luckbros Kopi
Be transported to the olden days and enjoy aromatic coffee like your grandparents with Luckin Kopi Signature 5 States Coffee.
Experience the flavours of the coffee from Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Malacca, Penang and Johor.
Enjoy the smoky taste of charcoal roasted Penang Kopi, sweetness of gula Melaka brewed Kopi Melaka and smooth and milky coffee taste of Ipoh Kopi. Or go for the earthy flavours of Johor Kopi and bitterness of Kuala Lumpur Kopi.
Besides that, they have lots of hearty meals to choose from as well as light snacks.
Address: 14, Jalan Panggong, 50000 Kuala Lumpur
Contact no: 012-610 8856
Facebook page: Luckbros Kopi
Instagram page: luckbrosmy
Bubble Bee Cafe
After walking around Chinatown, take a refreshing break at Bubble Bee Cafe.
They have healthy fruit smoothies and egg waffles that will keep little ones happy, as well as a variety of other main meals and snacks for the adults. Their menu includes all day brunch, panini, wraps, burgers, salads, rice and pasta.
Don’t miss out on their Teriyaki Hamburger N Scrambled Egg Rice, Salmon Buttermilk Pasta, Signature Big Waffle and Teriyaki Black Burger.
Address: 139, Jalan Petaling, 50000 Kuala Lumpur
Contact no: 016-228 9881
Facebook page: Bubble Bee Café
Instagram page: bubblebeemy
Opening hours:
Monday – Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Closed on Tuesdays
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