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10 Best Bakeries in Penang [2024]

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Bakeries Penang

Best Bakeries Penang
Best Bakeries Penang

If you’re looking for some of the best bakeries in Penang, look no further! We’ve compiled a list of the 10 Best Bakeries in Penang that will satisfy your sweet tooth. From cakes to pastries, these bakeries have got you covered. So what are you waiting for? Start indulging in some of the best baked goods in Penang today!

1. LesGrains Bakery

LesGrains Bakery-Bakeries Penang
LesGrains Bakery-Bakeries Penang (Credit: LesGrains Bakery)
Key ServicesBakery Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/fourseasonbakery.penang/
Address9-1-01 Moulmein Rise shoppes, Jalan Moulmein, Pulau Tikus, 10350, Penang
Phone 018-213 2818
Operating HoursTue – Sat 8:00 AM-7:00 PM, Sun 8:00 AM-6:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)

LesGrains Bakery has been serving its devoted clients for years without the need for ostentatious interior design or distinctive pastry flavors, which is a testament to its no-frills bakes. They were formerly known as Four Seasons Bakery, has changed its name and relocated to a somewhat larger space in Pulau Tikus so you may select from a greater selection of fresh baked items.

Key Differentiators:

  • Various pastry products
  • Reasonable price
  • Good service

Customer Testimonial:

“Little cozy bakery cafe. Food is delicious. Selection just nice for light meal. Good place for bread will come again for more.”

William Tan

2. Le Petit Four

Le Petit Four-Bakeries Penang
Le Petit Four-Bakeries Penang (Credit: Le Petit Four)
Key ServicesBakery Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/lepetitfourpatisserie
Address310 Lebuh Pantai, George Town, Malaysia
Phone+60 16-409 3918
Operating HoursMonday-Tuesday, Thursday-Sunday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Wednesday-Thursday Closed

Le Petit Four creates each croissant by hand and bake them fresh. Hooi Shing, a patissier who learned her craft at the famed Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, is in charge of them. Fresh pastries are also produced throughout the day, including tarts, madeleines, financiers, and eclairs.

Key Differentiators:

  • Tasty cupcakes
  • Flaky croissants
  • Unique desserts

Customer Testimonial:

“Wonderful … had a corner table for social distancing … enjoyed the sweet delights.”

Joachim Ka-Tsung Lim

3. Black Kettle

Black Kettle -Bakeries Penang
Black Kettle -Bakeries Penang (Credit: Black Kettle)
Key ServicesBakery Penang
Websitehttp://www.blackkettle.com.my/
Address105 Beach Street, 10300 George Town, Penang
Phone 04-251 9270
Emailtalk2us@blackkettle.com.my
Operating HoursThursday – Tuesday 11:00 AM-8:00 PM (Closed on Wednesdays)

Black Kettle offers an experience the true flavor of hand-made European baking without leaving Malaysia. Every bakery product that leaves the kitchen is of a high standard of quality since it is created to inspire artisan European flavors utilizing French cooking skills.

Key Differentiators:

  • Great desserts
  • Affordable
  • Satisfying treats

Customer Testimonial:

“Big, big comfortable space. Trendy good-looking space. Food variation could be better. Not the cheapest of cafes but worth a visit. Definitely good place for birthdays and celebrations.”

Jonathan Tee

4. ChinaHouse

ChinaHouse-Bakeries Penang
ChinaHouse-Bakeries Penang (Credit: ChinaHouse)
Key ServicesBakery Penang
Websitehttps://www.chinahouse.com.my/index-new.html
Address153, Beach St, 10300 George Town, Penang
Phone 04-263 7299
Emailinfo@chinahouse.com.my
Operating HoursDaily 9:30 AM-12:30 AM

ChinaHouse is a popular tourist site as well as a local favorite dining location noted for its cakes. It is likely one of the most well-known and established names in the Penang café scene. It is a cafe, restaurant, art gallery, bakery, and shop all in one large space that is housed within the compound of three historic buildings and an outdoor courtyard. They serve 30 distinct varieties of cakes.

Key Differentiators:

  • Traditional taste preserved
  • Excellent service
  • Features music bands

Customer Testimonial:

“Best coffee and tasty cakes.”

Dareen Rao

5. Yin’s Sourdough Bakery & Café

Yin’s Sourdough Bakery & Cafe -Bakeries Penang
Yin’s Sourdough Bakery & Cafe -Bakeries Penang (Credit: Yin’s Sourdough Bakery & Cafe)
Key ServicesBakery Penang
Websitehttps://yinssourdough.oddle.me/en_MY/
Address11, Pesara Claimant, 10100 George Town, Penang
Phone 011-2419 5118
Emailsuyin@yinssourdough.com
Operating HoursThursday – Tuesday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (Closed on Wednesdays)

The only bakery in Penang that bakes all of its bread and buns using exclusively the sourdough process is Yin’s Sourdough Bakery & Cafe. They provide sourdough breads and buns, sourdough pizza, and croissants among other things, living up to their name.

Key Differentiators:

  • Healthy and tasty products
  • Convenient location
  • Fresh food

Customer Testimonial:

”Excellent service and good healthy food. The weekend makan promo is very worth it. Thank you.”

Hannah Quah

6. La Vie en Rose Pâtisserie

La Vie en Rose Pâtisserie -Bakeries Penang
La Vie en Rose Pâtisserie -Bakeries Penang (Credit: La Vie en Rose Pâtisserie)
Key ServicesBakery Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/lavieenrose.pastisserie/
Address19, Lebuh Melayu, 10100 George Town, Penang
Phone 014-333 6480
Emailpatisserie.lavieenrose@gmail.com
Operating HoursWednesday – Sunday 10:30 AM-6:30 PM (Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)

In 2016, the husband and wife team behind La Vie en Rose Pâtisserie established themselves as madeleine experts by creating and selling online individualized avant-garde madeleine towers. These appealing towers were frequently ordered by customers in place of birthday cakes.

Key Differentiators:

  • Freshly baked bread
  • Unique desserts
  • Delicious pastries

Customer Testimonial:

“Amazing pastries with nice pacakging. quality and best.”

Ch’ng Huei Fen

7. Love a Loaf Bakery and Café

Love a Loaf Bakery and Cafe-Bakeries Penang
Love a Loaf Bakery and Cafe-Bakeries Penang (Credit: Love a Loaf Bakery and Cafe)
Key ServicesBakery Penang
Websitehttps://www.lovealoaf.com/
AddressC1-1, Tropiciana 218 Jalan Macalister, 10400 George Town, Penang
Phone 04-295 8468       
Operating HoursDaily 8:00 AM-10:00 PM

Happiness is delivered by the lifestyle bakery Love a Loaf Bakery and Café. For durian or cempedak Basque burnt cheesecake, they are the go-to spot. Their wide range of delectable products are motivated by travel; for instance, their Hokkaido bread, which is pillowy soft, and Japanese matcha mochi are inspired by the country of the rising sun.

Key Differentiators:

  • Good quality bread and Pastries
  • Reasonable price
  • Excellent service

Customer Testimonial:

“The Mother’s Day cake is so pretty and delicious, my family love it! The delivery service is excellent too. I think it’s worth the price.”

Phei Wen Goh

8. Passion Heart Café

Passion Heart Café  - Bakeries Penang
Passion Heart Café – Bakeries Penang (Credit: Passion Heart Café’s Facebook)
Key ServicesBakery Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/passionheartcafe/
Address23 Jalan A.S Mansoor, 10050 George Town, Penang
Phone  016-443 1336
Operating HoursWednesday – Monday 11:30 AM-9:00 PM (Closed on Tuesdays)

Family-owned and -operated Passion Heart Café is known for its locally-flavored cakes, including cempedak and durian. They sell mouthwatering bread pastries. The cafe has a simple design and an extremely retro atmosphere.

Key Differentiators:       

  • Best brunch
  • Cozy atmosphere
  • Delicious sandwiches

Customer Testimonial:

“We’re really lucky can have our ice creams here and took some photos before opened time. The lady boss is friendly and the cakes are various.”

Choong Thian Chyi

9. Ming Xiang Tai Pastry Shop

Ming Xiang Tai Pastry Shop  - Bakeries Penang
Ming Xiang Tai Pastry Shop – Bakeries Penang (Credit: Ming Xiang Tai Pastry Shop)
Key ServicesBakery Penang
Websitehttp://mingxiangtai.com.my/
Address475-A, Jln Penang, 10000 George Town, Penang
Phone 04-261 2511
Emailmxtpenangroad@gmail.com
Operating HoursDaily 10:00 AM-7:00 PM

Genuine Cantonese pastries and handcrafted Cantonese pastries and biscuits are the specialty of Ming Xiang Tai Pastry Shop. Their best-selling is a signature egg tart and is known for its silky-smooth custard encased in thin layers of crispy crust. They not only offer traditional pastries but also those tasted new and trendy.

Key Differentiators:

  • Unique bread
  • Good service
  • Reasonable price

Customer Testimonial:

“Great service, friendly and top notch. Sissy latte, special and delicious. And salted egg rolls and cucumber jelly are good too.”

Yeoh Kea Huey

10. Moody Cow Cafe Penang

Moody Cow Cafe Penang - Bakeries Penang
Moody Cow Cafe Penang – Bakeries Penang (Credit: Moody Cow Cafe Penang’s Facebook)
Key ServicesBakery Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/moodycowpenang/
Address170 Transfer Road, 10050 George Town, Penang
Phone 04-226 2646
Emailsmart_techcellular@yahoo.com
Operating HoursSunday – Thursday 10:00 AM-10:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM-11:00 PM

Moody Cow Cafe Penang offers unique cheesecakes. Their best-selling are the Black Moon and Shanghai Moon, ikan bilis and century eggs, while the latter combines salted egg yolk, cream cheese, and chicken floss on a single dessert plate.

Key Differentiators:

  • Reasonable price
  • Great place for a delicious cake
  • Promotions

Customer Testimonial:

“Stopped by while waiting my car being washed next door lol… little that I know that this would be one of the best cakes I have ever had. It’s expensive though but so delicious.”

Flying Fox

Bakeries Penang

Bakery Penang is a great place to find delicious pastries and cakes. The key differentiators for the best bakeries are good quality products, reasonable prices, excellent service, and cozy atmospheres. Check what suits you!

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