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10 Best Halal Cafes in Penang [2024]

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Halal Cafe Penang

Best Halal Cafe Penang
Best Halal Cafe Penang

Looking for the best halal cafes in Penang? Look no further! We’ve compiled a list of the 10 Best Halal Cafes in Penang. From delicious pastries to hearty meals, these cafes have something for everyone! So what are you waiting for? Start planning your next foodie adventure today!

1. Jawi House Cafe Gallery

Jawi House Cafe Gallery - 10 Best Halal Cafes in Penang
Jawi House Cafe Gallery – 10 Best Halal Cafes in Penang (Credit: Jawi House Cafe Gallery)
Key ServicesHalal Cafe Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/jawihouse/
Address85 Lebuh Armenian, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 4-261 3680
Emailjawihousepenang@gmail.com
Operating hoursMonday-Sunday 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM, Tuesday Closed

An exhibit that doubles as a cafe is called Jawi House Cafe Gallery. Its cuisine combines traditional South Asian, Middle Eastern, and Malay dishes with a modern touch, giving it an excellent option for a cross-cultural dining experience. It is Muslim-owned and features local artwork, prints, hand-painted textiles, and carvings.

Key Differentiators:

  • Cozy atmosphere
  • Good for working
  • Malay Indian cuisine

Customer testimonial:

“Superb food, love the cucur Udang, roti surai and jawi Hummus! Excellent service as well! Had 4 starters, 2 mains and 2 drinks only RM134. Super value!”

SA

2. Lagenda Café

Lagenda Café - 10 Best Halal Cafes in Penang
Lagenda CafĂ© – 10 Best Halal Cafes in Penang (Credit: Lagenda CafĂ©)
Key ServicesHalal Cafe Penang
Websitehttps://m.facebook.com/cafelagenda/
Address2, Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone+60 4-251 9300
Emaillagendacafe1910@gmail.com
Operating hoursDaily 12:00PM- 11:00PM

The Banana Bakar, Indonesian Gado-Gado, and rice sets with side dishes are served at Lagenda Café on congkak game boards. They also sell well-known treats that well-known chefs have long since prepared in Asian kitchens. As you wait to eat Malay-Indonesian delicacies, its lively environment is undoubtedly a welcome sight.

Key differentiators:

  • Historic
  • Authentic cuisine
  • Reasonable price

Customer testimonial:

“I would recommend you guys to order their dessert and “Malaya Tea Ice”. The environment is very cozy and full with P.Ramlee’s memories. The prices are also reasonable.”

Pira Pira

3. The Warung

The Warung - 10 Best Halal Cafes in Penang
The Warung – 10 Best Halal Cafes in Penang (Credit: The Warung)
Key ServicesHalal Cafe Penang
Websitehttp://www.thewarung.my/
Address 145, Lebuh Victoria 10300 Penang
Phone04–2260123
Emailhello@thewarung.my
Operating HoursDaily 9:30AM- 6:00PM

The Warung recreates a contemporary atmosphere. It is Penang’s most fashionable halal coffee establishment. Their selection of products for their store is built on fantastic, high-quality items created by craftsmen, producers, and designers for straightforward, everyday living.

Key Differentiators

  • Best preserve the heritage architecture of the building
  • Local makers and artisans collaboration
  • Excellent service

Client Testimonial

“Tried the Classic Waffles with butter and maple syrup. Waffles were fluffy inside and crispy around the edges. Perfect! Very happy with the polite young people who showed respect to my elderly mom.”

GL Ooi

4. Brown Pocket

Brown Pocket - 10 Best Halal Cafes in Penang
Brown Pocket – 10 Best Halal Cafes in Penang (Credit: Brown Pocket)
Key ServicesHalal Cafe Penang
Websitehttp://www.brownpocket.com/
AddressGurney Paragon L- 10250, 6-11, Jalan Kelawai, Georgetown, 10250 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 4-370 5035
Emailadmin@brownpocket.com
Operating HoursDaily 10:00AM-10:00PM

European pastries and coffees are exclusively available at Brown Pocket. A local coffee roaster painstakingly crafts their coffee. Fruit-filled Liege Waffles and Yogurt Parfaits are their hallmark sweets. It features a modern style and delectable goodies.

Key Differentiators:

  • Premium European desserts
  • Have a daily seasonal menu
  • Reasonable price

Customer Testimonial:

“To go places when I visit Gurney Paragon for some tea time break while shopping at Paragon. The staff is very friendly as well as the boss. Very nice and good ambience place to relax and enjoy.”

Esmond Yeap

5. Rumah Kacha

Rumah Kacha - 10 Best Halal Cafes in Penang
Rumah Kacha – 10 Best Halal Cafes in Penang (Credit: Rumah Kacha)
Key ServicesHalal Cafe Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/rumahkacha
Address31a, Jalan Gurdwara, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone+60 14-248 5334
Emailrumahkacha.restaurant@gmail.com
Operating HoursTuesday-Sunday 12:00PM-3:00PM, 5:00PM-9:30PM
Monday-Closed

Rumah Kacha has a relaxed atmosphere surrounded by luxuriant vegetation. Its interiors have floor-to-ceiling windows for loads of natural light, wood and exposed masonry for that rustic feel. At fair pricing, they offer a wonderful selection of local and Western cuisine. Pasta, a variety of drinks, and salads are available.

Key Differentiators:

  • Relaxing atmosphere
  • Reasonable price
  • Excellent service

Customer Testimonial:

“What a beautiful place! A glass house restaurant with an excellent menu and very good service. We’ll definitely come back!”

Dominik Hock

6. Kota Dine & Coffee

Kota Dine & Coffee - 10 Best Halal Cafes in Penang
Kota Dine & Coffee – 10 Best Halal Cafes in Penang (Credit: Kota Dine & Coffee)
Key ServicesHalal Cafe Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/KotaDineAndCoffee/
AddressFort Cornwallis, Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone+60 4-371 4929
Emailkotacornwallis@gmail.com
Operating HoursDaily 11:00AM-4:00PM, 6:00PM-10:00PM
Tuesday Closed

A stylish glasshouse cafe called Kota Dine & Coffee is situated on a significant historical landmark. This restaurant, which has a halal certification, has a basic design.

Key Differentiators:

  • Various selections
  • Reasonable price
  • Excellent service

Customer Testimonial:

“Delicious and rather affordable. It is fine dining, great food, well cooked and priced only slightly more than chain kopitiam. Highly recommended for couples due to the romantic ambiance.”

Amir Ridhwan

7. Ferringhi Coffee Garden

Ferringhi Coffee Garden - 10 Best Halal Cafes in Penang
Ferringhi Coffee Garden – 10 Best Halal Cafes in Penang (Credit: Ferringhi Coffee Garden)
Key ServicesHalal Cafe Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/ferringhicoffeegarden/
AddressKampung Batu Feringgi, 11050 Batu Ferringhi, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 4-881 1196
Emailinfo@ferringhigarden.com
Operating HoursDaily 9:00AM-2:30PM

Authentic Western cuisine is available at Ferringhi Coffee Garden. Additionally, they offer house-baked pastries and breakfast all day. Their espresso beverages have a unique and soothing vibe.

Key Differentiators:

  • Great offers
  • High quality products
  • Cheap eats

Customer Testimonial:

“Great breakfast to kickstart your day!! The food is perfect, good environment with lots of beautiful orchid. Thanks to the barista, I have a cute bear cappuccino.”

Kc Hor

8. Brown Sugar Eatery

Brown Sugar Eatery - 10 Best Halal Cafes in Penang
Brown Sugar Eatery – 10 Best Halal Cafes in Penang (Credit: Brown Sugar Eatery)
Key ServicesHalal Cafe Penang
Websitehttps://www.instagram.com/brownsugareatery/
AddressJalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone+60 18-471 0719
Operating HoursMonday-Friday 3:00PM-11:00PM
Saturday-Sunday 8:00PM-11:00PM

The charming container cafe Brown Sugar Eatery has a K-drama feel about it. One of Penang’s undervalued halal eateries, it is run by an all-Muslim team and is worth seeking out.

Key Differentiators:

  • K-drama inspired
  • High quality products and service
  • Reasonable price

Customer Testimonial:

“Hidden gem. Very friendly staffs. Love the latte and cakes. Location is a bit tricky to find but easy enough to reach. Ample parking. Will return, definitely.”

Fakhrurrazi Arshad

9. Areca Café

Areca Café - 10 Best Halal Cafes in Penang
Areca CafĂ© – 10 Best Halal Cafes in Penang (Credit: Areca CafĂ©)
Key ServicesHalal Cafe Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/eurasiandining
Address27, Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone+60 4-261 0173
Emailinfo@arecahotelpenang.com
Operating HoursDaily 11:00AM-8:00PM

A wide variety of halal Eurasian foods are available at Areca Cafe. The atmosphere is the perfect mix of intimate and sophisticated, and the terrace area has the same tranquil sense as an urban paradise.

Key Differentiators:

  • Edible art and presentation
  • Creative cuisine
  • Reasonable price

Customer Testimonial:

“Tasty food, reasonable price and generous portions.”

Tiffany Tan

10. Pinwheel Resto Cafe  

 Pinwheel Resto Cafe   - 10 Best Halal Cafes in Penang
 Pinwheel Resto Cafe   – 10 Best Halal Cafes in Penang (Credit:  Pinwheel Resto Cafe  )
Key ServicesHalal Cafe Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/pinwheelrestocafe/
Address461, Chulia St, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 17-544 7721
Emailpinwheelrestocafe@gmail.com
Operating HoursMonday-Thursday 12:00PM-11:00PM
Friday 12:00–1:15PM, 2:15PM–12:00AM
Saturday-Sunday 12:00PM-12:00AM

Food and drinks are prepared quickly at Pinwheel Resto Cafe, and the entire staff—especially the waiters—are quite receptive. They offer tomyam pizza, tomyam carbonara, spaghetti, and snacks.

Key Differentiators:

  • Quality service
  • Various offers
  • Fair price

Customer Testimonial:

“Fast service, food and drinks ready at fast pace, all staff especially the waiters are very responsive. Always come to clear our table so that we have spaces and more convenient. Great food. All the best!”

Sufiah Azila

Halal Cafe Penang

Our list provides wonderful customer service and has a nice ambience. Be sure to check out our list if you’re searching for a distinctive halal eating experience!

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