Does Taiping have trendy cafes? You might not think of Taiping as a foodie haven. But don’t skip this quaint town that is becoming a close rival to its sibling, Ipoh.
Taiping’s laidback charms complement its growing café scene.
Just check out this list toperk up your day! These cafes offer artisanal cakes, gourmet brews to delicate desserts, and more.
1. Yinn’s Patisserie
With a distinct Peranakan interior mixed with contemporary kitchenware:
Yinn’s Patisserie is a seamless blend of old-world charm and new-age elegance.
Delectable 4-inch cakes with seasonal designs are crowd favorites here. As for beverages, the rose-flavored latte is a top hit for its robust aroma.
If you’re scouting for dainty gift sets, their giant cream puffs make an excellent choice. They have classic flavors like chocolate and strawberry.
And more unique tastes such as Rose Lychee, Oreo, and Lotus Biscoff.
Another pastry choice here is the mushroom sourdough toast. This has a distinct umami taste making it irresistible.
Though mains like the fish and chips and chicken chop are not too bad if you want something more sustaining.
Prices are mid-range, and the ambiance is flawless. Although some areas of the space (especially towards the back) are a little stuffy.
On non-peak days, it makes a great hangout for relaxed conversations.
- Address: 57, Jalan Barrack, 34000 Taiping, Perak
- Business Hours: 12pm to 7:30pm, Closed on Wednesdays
- Contact: +605-8010906
2. DoubleTap Café
With delicious food, aromatic gourmet coffee, and gorgeous latte art:
DoubleTap Café is a close contender to Yinn’s Patisserie.
Pretty plating features in everything on the menu. From pasta, sandwiches, rice dishes, breakfast sets, and more.
Among their wide selection of café food, the black pepper chicken chop is particularly good.
Double Tap Café’s new location faces Taiping Lake Gardens. And they have plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. The café is just as spacious as their guest parking outside too.
Coffee is good if you like yours with some acidic notes. They have matcha late, earl grey latte, and cakes of the day too.
As such, Double Tap Café is a very nice place to chill on a rainy afternoon.
Read more about Double Tap Café.
- Address: Lot 1968, Jalan Samanea Saman, 34000 Taiping, Perak
- Business Hours: 12pm to 10:30pm from Monday to Thursday (closed on Tuesdays), on Fridays, they open from 12pm to 11pm, and on weekends, they open from 11:30am to 11pm (closing at 10:30pm on Sundays);
- Contact: +6016-5075712
3. 90 Specialty Cafe
Along Jalan Barrack of Taiping, 90 Specialty certainly does not lack for ambiance. The interior of 90 Specialty is incredibly slick.
The industrial styling is complemented with mood ambiance lighting. A carefully planned seating layout allows customers some privacy. There are 2 large tables at the back of the café that will comfortably fit larger groups.
Coffee, cakes, and drinks are admittedly overpriced. And they don’t have much other than cakes and sandwiches if you want something savory.
Note: There maybe a 90-minute time restriction per table on busy days
- Address: 71, Jalan Barrack, 34000 Taiping, Perak
- Business Hours: 9am to 5:30pm; Closed on Tuesdays
4. Monday Brew Café
Get decent Korean staples like Japchae, Kimchi Spaghetti, Korean Chicken, and rabokki here. Alongside sandwiches, pasta, and cakes.
After your meal, try authentic Gangnam delicacies. They have a refreshing boba milk tea too. We liked their freshly squeezed orange juice (no added water or sugar) and the coffee is not bad.
Interesting art décor sets the mood for a creative yet relaxing interior. There are several private sections available for an intimate lunch in groups. Plus, board games.
Pricing is fair and portions are generous.
The only downside is that this café is very dimly lit inside. And that the bathroom is outdated (e.g., squatting type with an outside sink that doesn’t have a pipe for the water to drain neatly).
- Address: 46 & 48, Jalan Birch, 34000 Taiping, Perak.
- Business Hours: 12pm to 9pm
- Contact: +6016-5100214
5. La Promise Bakery & Café
This café delivers tasty delights from morning to night. They have many tasty cakés and fusion food at affordable pricing.
A cake display chiller takes center stage as you walk into this minimalist café. This shows off their delicious homemade cakes.
Take your pick from 16 flavors as your base of choice. And let the experts customize the design to your whim and fancy.
What’s more, customer service is impeccable, and the staff is attentive.
This cake specialist is gaining popularity. It has a clean environment that is comfy too.
- Address: No 1, Susur ILBP/1, Jalan Istana Larut, BUSINESS PARK, 34000 Taiping, Perak
- Business Hours: 12pm to 9:30pm daily (Closed on Mondays)
- Contact: +605-8079007
6. Tik Toast Café
Sandwiches need not be boring. And to prove this, Tik Toast Café offers a good selection of hearty and innovative sandwiches.
Here, you can customize your sandwich. Pick your choice of bread, sauce, filling, and accompanying snacks.
Prices are affordable with double-deckers ranging between RM5.90 and RM9.90.
They also serve high-quality coffee. These taste full-bodied with an amazing aroma to boot.
For the eco-conscious, please be aware that the coffee is not served in coffee mugs. But in disposable paper cups which make it easy to sip on the go if you must leave in a hurry.
- Address: 1, Jalan Lim Teong Chye, 34000 Taiping, Perak
- Business Hours: 8am to 3pm daily (Closed on Thursdays to Saturdays)
- Contact: +6011-56730180
7. S&T Dessert House 添湘亭
From invigorating cold to nourishing warm tong sui (desserts):
S&T Dessert House’s expansive menu includes full meal sets and beverages too.
Topping the list of must-try desserts is the black and white mochi. The bite-sized glutinous dough balls make every bite delightful.
Other darling picks include the peanut and black sesame tong sui. As well as sweet potato balls in a savory sauce.
Complementing the delish dessert menu is super-fast service and attentive waiters.
And if you’d rather have a bowl of delicious cendol, check out this Taiping food guide.
- Address: 159, Jalan Kwa Su, 34000 Taiping, Perak
- Business Hours: 11am to 9pm daily (Closed on Wednesdays)
8. Rainy Corner 雨乡.咖啡
Next to Taiping’s Lake Garden:
Rainy Corner café serves fusion food within its cozy interior.
This new kid on the block serves a good mix of different cuisines. They have western cuisine, Japanese food, Chinese dishes, and various types of beverages.
Novelty dishes include the Kimchi Chicken Chop Burger. There is the Cheesy Chicken Chop, and fried American Ginseng Noodles too.
This is one of the few cafes in Taiping that caters to vegetarian and lacto-ovo diets too.
More photos of Rainy Corner Cafe.
- Address: 31, Jalan Maharajalela, 34000 Taiping, Perak
- Business Hours: 11:45am to 8:30pm. Closed on Tuesdays
- Contact: +6018-2027168
9. MyKori Dessert Cafe Taiping
MyKori Dessert Café offers Japanese ice-shaved desserts and treasure bowls (Kenko Kakigori).
There is a dizzying array of 17 ice-shaved flavors and 8 invigorating frappes.
This chain-store cafe has minimalist décor and it is halal too.
Get the most bang for your buck with affordable prices and new promotions every month. Furthermore, patrons who buy in pairs stand to enjoy greater discounts or a free scoop of gelato.
Note: Check out their Facebook page for deals
- Address: 82, Jalan Tupai, 34000 Taiping, Perak
- Business Hours: 12pm to 9:30pm
- Contact: +6013-433 5406
10. The Greenhouse Café
For an affordable lunch or dinner with that cafe experience, you can try The Greenhouse Café in Taiping. As they have family platters that cost RM60 that can be split among 3 to 4 pax.
Their signature dish is fried chicken chop for ~RM17. Although they do have local dishes (like wat tan hor) as well.
Plus, the dining ambiance is beautiful and comfortable. But what we don’t like about this place though is that your clothes will smell like their cooking.
Coffee costs ~RM10, other drinks like fruit juice and tea cost ~RM4 and RM5 respectively. If you want any flavored milk, it costs RM8 per glass.
- Address: 60, Jalan TBC 3, Taiping Business Centre, 34000 Taiping, Perak
- Business Hours: 1pm to 10pm (Closed on Mondays)
- Contact: +6010-382 2042
Conclusion
Explore these best cafes in Taiping. They are a welcome break from conventional Chinese food and seafood.
And if you need somewhere to escape bad weather for a few hours, these cafes have comfortable interiors. Plus, tasty food, desserts, and coffee!
In case you do want something more filling, check out these highly recommended eateries in Taiping.
PS: Another place that’s great on rainy days is Taiping’s Perak Museum.
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