Kepong has its share of Instagrammable cafes that serve scrumptious café staples. So don’t pass the area without checking out all the places you can enjoy gourmet brews while you are here.
Plus, many of them have wonderful atmospheres and a relaxing ambiance.
Find your cozy corner at one of these cafes in Kepong for a chill morning or afternoon!
1. Skinny Dip
From the name, it’s easy to tell that Skinny Dip flaunts its cheekiness up front. What’s more, there are cutesy drawings adorning the walls alongside subtle humor.
Skinny Dip takes pride in its airy and fluffy croissants with defined layers.
The Nutella Croissant and Pain Au Chocolate in particular hit. It has a decadent chocolate filling that’s warm and tasty!
But, the Beef Waffle Burger is as hard to resist too. Exquisite sauce and runny egg yolk coat the juicy beef patty as you cut through it!
Don’t forget to leave some space in your tummy for the traditional Croque Monsieur Croissant. Their rendition is heavenly down to the last morsel.
- Address: 3, Jalan Medan Putra 3, Medan Putra Business Centre, Bandar Menjalara 52200 Kepong, Kuala Lumpur.
- Opening Hours: 10am to 10pm; Sat & Sun: 9am to 10pm (Closed on Mondays)
- Contact: +603-6731 1291
2. BeReal Café
A purveyor of natural and organic delicious food:
BeReal Café makes healthy food taste (and look) good. Inside this sleek space are some of the best burgers in town too.
The Juicy Burger features a thick beefy slab with a hint of lemongrass. It has generous toppings of sautéed sweet onions, sour cream, plus a sunny-side-up egg.
Their Spicy Sloppy Pork burger is another must-try. Alongside the Matcha Latte and a diverse variety of beverages on the menu.
Pumpkin is their obsession. As they use it in many meals such as their sourdough pumpkin. And pumpkin kaya toast with a natural sweetness.
- Address: 44-1, Jalan Burung Pucung, Taman Bukit Maluri, 52100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
- Opening Hours: 8.30am to 6.30pm (Closed on Tuesdays)
- Contact: +6012-775 6339
3. Man Man Café
Man Man Café’s industrial aesthetics and art pieces set the tone for a bespoke meal that’s worth the investment.
This burger specialist serves decadent burgers that put run-of-the-mill patties to shame.
The Chicken Burger and Pulled Pork Burger are crowd favorites. For their succulent and tasty patties. Chunky and generous, these burgers will fill your tummy to the brim with a side serving of fries.
By the way, their Japanese Mentai Fries and truffle fries are a unique variation to regular fries!
- Address: 27, Ground floor, Jalan 5/62a, Bandar Menjalara, 52200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
- Opening Hours: 10am to 10pm (Closed on Mondays)
4. DUDDELLS LEWISGENE
Come here for the coffee and cheesecake. Because DUDDELLS LEWISGENE serves some of the best combos in town!
This Kepong cafe is within Residensi Perdana Condominium. And they have various coffee types with different taste profiles.
Beyond the beans, their light and crispy waffles are drool-worthy. Alongside their set lunch menu that delivers value for money.
We can’t say that all their dishes are spot-on. But coffee aficionados flock to this café for their robust cuppas. And their indulgent burnt cheesecake!
- Address: G-07, Residensi Perdana, Jalan Metro Perdana Barat, Kepong, 52100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
- Opening Hours: 9am to 6pm (Closed on Wednesdays)
- Contact: +6018-388 1377
5. Wolfgang Café
Wolfgang Café is one of the few cafes in Kepong that has top-notch Western food. While delivering good value for money.
Their plating presentation is mediocre. But the taste of their food doesn’t disappoint.
The fried chicken chop has juicy and tender chicken meat in thick mushroom sauce.
Fish chop, smoky duck, and beef stew are other flavorsome must-tries. As arethe black pepper lamb chop and seafood spaghetti.
For something lighter, go for the mushroom soup. There are ample mushrooms. It’s creamy with flaky pastry on top.
- Address: 77, Jalan Rimbunan Raya 1, Laman Rimbunan, 52100 Kepong, Kuala Lumpur.
- Opening Hours: 11.30am to 3pm, 5pm to 10.30pm; Sat & Sun: 11.30am to 10.30pm (Closed on Mondays)
- Contact: +603-61793128
6. The Hall Coffee Kepong
If you’re looking for a quaint and smallish café for a quick cuppa and light desserts:
The Hall Coffee Kepong makes a perfect pitstop. With laidback vibes, the ambiance is casual yet peaceful.
They serve brewed coffee with decent beans, though not the best. But this café in Kepong still deserves a thumbs up. The pricing is affordable. It only costs RM8 per latte.
Their Americano is a robust winner alongside buttery croissants. And a decadent matcha cake.
Attempting to keep overhead costs low though, drinks come in a paper cup. And their menu is simple too.
- Address: 83, Jalan Besar Kepong, Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.
- Opening Hours: 10am to 10pm
- Contact: +603-6262 6112
7. Nelson Tan Café
With seasonal decorations and auspicious Japanese items:
This eclectic café in Kepong offers localized ‘western’ food and fusion Japanese cuisine.
As a rule of thumb, any items marked as ‘must try’ on the menu are best-sellers.
Try Japanese-inspired dishes with local nuances like the Tokyo Banana Pizza. Or the Kimchi Pork Sausage Omelette Rice.
Don’t miss out on their mushroom soup too with its pleasing creamy texture!
- Address: D-G-9, Jalan Metro Perdana 2, Taman Usahawan Kepong, 52100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
- Opening Hours: 12pm to 10.30pm (Closed on Mondays)
- Contact: +603-6241 6118
8. Cuppa Memories Café
Designed to impress kids and their parents:
Cuppa Memories Café is has many books and toys to keep the young ones occupied.
The homely and comfy environment is quiet enough to complete some work too.
Note: Customers must scan the menu, order thru their web portal, and make payments via e-wallet.
Gracing their menu is a diverse selection of typical café fanfare. Like pasta, Big Breakfast, some local dishes, and chicken chop.
The chef sources meat from the best suppliers, which means you’ll get succulent cutlets!
- Address: 34, Jalan Ambong 4, Kepong Baru, 52100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
- Opening Hours: 3pm to 11pm; Sat & Sun: 12pm to 11pm (Closed on Tuesdays)
- Contact: +6012-311 8144
9. Medal Mad Café
The catchy name befits this quaint café in Kepong. It greets guests with rows of hanging medals.
Far from being your average cafe, this café serves delish western food and good quality coffee.
They have a huge variety of main dishes to choose from. Hawaiian Chicken Rice Bowl and Lemongrass Chicken Rice are popular orders. Along with the mushroom aglio olio.
There’s also the savory egg waffle with bacon that is worth getting. And the dessert version in the form of a bubble egg waffle with ice cream.
- Address: 101G, Jalan Rimbunan Raya 1, Laman Rimbunan, 52100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
- Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 11 am–10 pm; Sat & Sun: 10am to 10pm
- Contact: +6011-1312 6561
10. Vergine Café
Vergine Café’s warm interior opens up to a 2-story diner that’s plant-filled. Complete with a veranda decked with hanging flowers.
The environment is suitable for extended chatting and mingling. There is relaxing soft music and ambient lighting.
Their mushroom soup, lamb shank, and signature pork chop are best-sellers. Together with healthy tortilla wraps.
Moreover, the menu has a dedicated page for sandwiches and croissants.
- Address: 3-25, Jalan Desa 2/4, Desa Aman Puri, 52100 Kepong, Selangor.
- Opening Hours: 11am to 10pm
- Contact: +6014-733 7322
11. oh!tea
Cool off from the heat with the refreshing dose of flower tea that oh!tea is so famous for!
Floral notes with a tinge of sweet undertones make the refillable flower tea a hit.
But their pasta is also crave-worthy. And comes in a value-for-money set lunch with a choice of 5 variants plus peach or lemon tea.
Other chart-toppers include grilled chicken spaghetti and salted egg chicken with herb rice.
And for desserts, soothe your cravings for sweet treats. As they have an assortment of Mille crepe cakes and chocolate peanut waffles. The latter have crispy exteriors and fluffy dough.
- Address: 63, Jalan Rimbunan Raya 1, Laman Rimbunan, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.
- Opening Hours: 10am to 12am
- Contact: +603-48137875
Conclusion
These trusty Kepong cafes will meet expectations for a well-spent meal. Be it laid-back vibes, organic food, or classic café staples that you’re after!
Foodies can relish some of the best café experiences among these culinary gems in Kepong.
Expand your foodie adventures further. And check out this list of Kepong food to try.
