If café hopping tickles your fancy, then exploring the best cafes in Petaling Jaya will be a blast!
For cozy ambiance, chill vibes, delicious food, and top-notch hospitality:
Check out these venues that will make a great hangout to catch up with friends and fuel your appetite.
1. Strangers At 47
Strangers At 47 transforms humble crepes into main courses. As well as dessert entrees that are as delicious as they look!
Their savory crepe garners raving reviews all around.
Try the Cajun Prawns Crepe. Or crepe wrapped with buttermilk fried chicken. The airy texture of crepes makes them a lighter option for brunch.
Here, they make everything on the menu from scratch. Including their bread, desserts, and cakes.
The queue at this pet-friendly café is daunting on public holidays and weekends. So be sure to get here by brunch or resign to the fact that waiting is inevitable.
- Address: 45, 47 49, Jalan 17/45, Seksyen 17, 46400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
- Opening Hours: Daily from 10am–10pm
- Contact: +6012-7454749
2. Good Blue Men
Good Blue Men is a hole-in-a-wall café in PJ within an apartment. They serve innovative dishes combining Western, European, and Asian cuisine.
They refresh the menu once in a while to offer diners new flavors too.
There are mains like the Kam Heong Sandwich 2.0 and a customizable chicken chop to suit general eaters.
Even the keto-conscious patron will be spoilt for choices with quality food here.
Prices are reasonable too. For instance, a chunky cut of sea bass costs less than RM30! Beat the lunch and dinner crowd for a gourmet feast worth the wait!
- Address: AG-01, Ground Floor, Block A, Happy Mansion, Jalan 17/13, Seksyen 17, 46400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
- Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 11 am–10 pm; Weekends, 10am–10pm
- Contact: +603-74997394
3. Antipodean @ Atria
On the first floor of Atria Shopping Mall:
Antipodean serves high-quality food in the competitive Petaling Jaya cafe scene.
Top of the list is their mushroom pasta with a distinct umami flavor (from the charred mushrooms). The pizza with spaghetti topping may look like a mess. But it is a pleasing carb overload.
What’s more, there’s a kids’ play area between the seats. This is an ideal distraction for the little ones while waiting for food to come.
As for dessert, try the sweet banana crepe dessert. Which pairs well with their full-bodied coffee brews.
Service is attentive and friendly too, though they would fare better with more help on board.
- Address: G37 & GK1, Ground Floor, Atria Shopping Gallery, Jalan SS 22/23, Damansara Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
- Opening Hours: Daily from 10am–10pm
- Contact: +603-77328594
4. Eat@J’s Restaurant
Eat@J’s is a hidden gem serving delish café food with a local twist. This cafe in Petaling Jaya is in a shop lot that faces a residential neighborhood.
Inspired by the café scene in Melbourne:
You’ll find a good mix of unique Asian fusion dishes and continental cuisine here. Such as the nachos wanton style, nasi kerabu, and curry pasta.
The proprietor changes the menu often to draw in the crowd. Servings are also generous and one order may be enough for two.
There’s 70’s music filling the cozy industrial space with minimalist aesthetics.
And hence, this PJ café’s laid-back vibes make it a perfect hangout. With exquisite food and aromatic gourmet coffee too.
- Address: 28, Jalan SS 23/11, Taman Sea, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
- Opening Hours: 10am–9pm (Closed on Mondays)
- Contact: +603-74993490
5. Stars Picker Audio Cafe 摘星. 音響咖啡館
Vegans and vegetarians can seek some variety at this Petaling Jaya Cafe. As it serves a wide selection of flavorsome vegetarian and vegan food!
Here, every meal is a winner.
Their homemade yong tau fu, fried fake chicken, and salted egg carbonara are delicious. Giving the non-vegan versions a run for their money!
There is detail in the décor, ambiance, and food.
PS: The first floor is where the audio system is most impressive
- Address: 37-1, Jalan PJU 5/20e, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
- Opening Hours: 11am–8pm (Closed on Wednesdays)
- Contact: +6017-8428009
6. WhiteSand Café
With ample natural light infiltrating through:
Dining at White Sand Café is akin to eating in a giant terrarium.
Every nook and cranny here is an Instagram opportunity. So, get dressed to the nines, enjoy the ambiance, and go trigger-happy!
This plant-filled glasshouse café in PJ is well-known for its flaky croissants. These are crispy on the outside and airy inside.
But they have many other bestsellers among their heavier breakfast sets and pasta. Like the soft-shell crab pasta, salted egg pasta, and salmon meal.
We prefer going here for tea rather than lunch or dinner.
- Address: Heritage Lane (Ground Floor, Empire Damansara, 47820 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
- Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9am–7pm; Friday to Sunday, 9am–9pm
- Contact: +603-76110975
7. One Half
Get a perfect cuppa and delectable Fresh pastries at One Half. They have some of the best brews in town too.
Passionate and knowledgeable baristas prepare the coffee here. Ethiopian and Costa Rican coffee have a robust nutty taste.
You should also try their sourdough croissant. They have cakes too and a slew of other baked goods.
And since this café shares the same space as ilaikaselectstore:
You can pick up some Japanese apparel and Root Remedies beauty products. As well as crockery, and other items.
So this Petaling Jaya cafe is a popular refuge for banter and is full on Sundays.
- Address: 17, Jalan 20/13, Taman Paramount, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
- Opening Hours: Daily from 8am–10pm
- Contact: +6010-2610588
8. Fluffed Cafe & Dessert Bar
While Paramount Garden may seem like a saturated space for cafes:
Fluffed Café & Dessert Bar stands out for its bespoke cakes and heartwarming waffles.
This café at Petaling Jaya is a great hangout for drinks and cakes with a visible queue on the weekends.
Wafts of sweet caramel always infiltrate this café. Their waffle’s popularity comes as no surprise. Thanks to its fluffy insides and a huge serving of ice cream on top.
- Address: 55, Jalan 20/7, Taman Paramount, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
- Opening Hours: 12:30pm–10:30pm
- Contact: +6012-7301310
9. Rekindle – SS2
Rekindle (pun intended) your love affair with robust cuppas and heavenly cakes.
Along the bustling sidewalk of the SS2 commercial hub:
Rekindle is actually an old-kid-on-the-block famous for cakes. It has a nostalgic interior with woody accents.
Try their peanut butter banana cake, RUM black forest, or salted caramel cake with whisky.
The starting price is steep at RM15. But the quality and exquisite taste of the cakes definitely make them splurge-worthy.
A constant crowd and tight seating space do not deter patrons from chilling out at this PJ cafe.
- Address: Ground Floor, 25, Jalan SS 2/64, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
- Opening Hours: 10am–12am (Closed on Mondays)
- Contact: +603-74966309
10. Jam and Kaya Café
Sharing the same space as the old “Syabas” swimming pool, Jam and Kaya Café lives up to its name with delish pancakes.
Their Farmer’s Pancake is impressive with a winning sweet and savory taste.
Indulge in their banana waffle. Fresh banana slices and a generous dollop of vanilla ice cream top this sweet dessert.
Plenty of other café food fill their menu too. There is the unique Gula Melaka (palm sugar) coffee, pasta, and Big Breakfast sets.
Seating is few and thus, the café is full during weekends. In these situations, you may have to wait for at least 20 minutes.
- Address: PJ Palms Sports Centre, 1, Lorong Sultan, Bandar Baru Petaling Jaya, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
- Opening Hours: 10am–6pm; Saturday & Sunday, 9am–6pm (Closed on Mondays)
- Contact: +6016-4308931
11. W Cafe & Dining
W Cafe & Dining is minimalist dining with nuances of Japanese fusion food.
They have many hearty sandwiches. As well as miso-marinaded roast beef. Plus Japanese-style salad. These pull in the crowd alongside Japanese baked goods.
Their skinny crust pizza, flavorful focaccias, and barbecue sourdough sandwich are good too.
If you don’t mind the close seating space and constant crowd, this café in Petaling Jaya is ideal for lunch.
- Address: 23-1, Jalan PJU 1/42, Dataran Prima, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
- Opening Hours: Daily from 8am–6pm
- Contact: +6019-8432233
12. Wild Yeast Bakery Café
As a sourdough croissant specialist:
Wild Yeast Bakery Café is an established eatery known for its sourdough croissants.
These have a light fluffy core with a crunchy crust.
Other than croissants, you can get chocolate chip cookies. These are neither too sweet nor intense.
And they pair well with cinnamon-topped cappuccino for all-year-round Christmas vibes.
The café setup is bright and airy with welcoming staff eager to share what’s good.
Another feel-good factor here is their limited-edition Monthly Calendar. Which seals customer loyalty, by (likely) favoring regular patrons!
- Address: 15, Jln SS22/11, Damansara Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
- Opening Hours: 8:30am–6:30pm (Closed on Wednesdays)
- Contact: +6019-3008492
13. Milligram – Coffee & Eatery
Through quality beans, tools, and preparation techniques of high finesse:
Milligram – Coffee & Eatery delivers a flavorful cuppa.
Aside from their exquisite coffee, the menu lists staples like pasta and chicken chop. As well as a wide collection of bespoke cakes.
Of these, the Mint Chocolate Mousse Cake is a must-try dessert. Alongside other sterling favorites like their Salted Caramel Cake.
To match all their pretty plating is beautiful décor in hues of turquoise.
The cafe has calming vibes which attract a crowd that trickles in at all hours.
- Address: No. 8, Jalan SS 26/4, Taman Mayang Jaya, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
- Opening Hours: Daily from 8:35am–8pm
- Contact: +603-74974358
14. Otherwise Café
Another under-the-radar café in Petaling Jaya that deserves more acknowledgment is Otherwise Café.
The owner is a fan of vintage items. The space includes a 60’s radio, a nostalgic piano, a barber chair, and a relic bed-frame divider.
These are unusual conversational starters to talk about before the meal arrives.
Of their pork-free menu, you should order their Signature Eggie Toast. As this lets you pick and customize your choice of filling.
Additionally, they have novelty cake flavors like the Watermelon Lychee cake.
- Address: No. 6, Ground Floor, Jalan SS 4d/14, Ss 4, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
- Opening Hours: 10am–6pm (Closed on Mondays)
- Contact: +603-74943835
15. Blackwood Café
For a tranquil space with many pretty corners like a wall covered in colorful sticky notes:
Try Blackwood Café. Dog lovers will be especially pleased to know that they can bring their beloved pooches here.
This underrated café at Eve Suite serves toothsome carbonara pasta and buttermilk pasta. Both are not too rich. And hence ideal for anyone with low tolerance toward dairy.
Vegetarians can opt for the veggie spicy pasta instead.
Dishes are generally low in sodium and lighter in taste. While some may find them less flavorful, the food here is healthier.
Above all, most of the meals are affordable (below RM20).
- Address: A-01-05, Eve Suite, Jalan PJU 1A/41, Ara Damansara, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
- Opening Hours: 11am–8pm (Closed on Tuesdays)
- Contact: +603-76103408
16. Extraction – SS2
Despite residing in a humble space, Extraction – SS2 brews exceptional coffee.
Which makes up for the food that borders on being average. The Big Breakfast and the Benedict Pulled Pork are safe bets that won’t disappoint.
They also open very early so you can grab fresh pastries. Like almond croissants, Danish pastries, or scones for breakfast.
Plus the staff of Extraction – SS2 go the extra mile to please customers. This PJ cafe is almost faultless in its hospitality.
- Address: 11, Jalan SS 2/75, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
- Opening Hours: Daily from 7:30am–5pm
- Contact: +603-74967337
17. After Black
Be ready to jostle for a seat here over the weekend. Because the coffee selection, food, and desserts are too good to give up!
Start on a delicious footing with their nasi kerabu with percik (roasted) chicken. This is an all-time favorite that’s very tasty.
Many like the smoked salmon don and smoked salmon carbonara linguine as well.
Another favorite is the grilled herb chicken. Which comes with mashed potatoes and salad too.
There’s no missing their divine crepe cakes and selection of specialty cakes too.
With excellent service, reasonable prices, and good food:
You’ll have to agree that it’s hard to resist this famous café in PJ!
- Address: 23, Jalan PJS 11/9, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
- Opening Hours: 11am–10pm; Friday & Saturday, 11am–11pm
- Contact: +603-74967337
Conclusion
If you’re not sure what cafe to try in Petaling Jaya, use this list to simplify your selection process.
Positive overseas encounters and a passion for coffee motivates many of these cafés.
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