FunEmpire Malaysia Blog

10 Best Book Cafes in KL & Selangor [2024]

Hi! Welcome to FunEmpire 👋

We take pride in finding the best local experiences, activities and services. We only recommend what we love, and hope you love them too. Learn about our story.

Book Cafe KL Selangor

Best Book Cafes KL Selangor
Best Book Cafes KL Selangor

If you’re a bookworm, then you’ll love spending time in one of KL’s or Selangor’s many book cafes! These establishments offer the perfect environment for reading and relaxing. Here are the 10 Best Book Cafes in KL & Selangor!

1. BookXcess Café @ The Starling Mall

Key ServicesBook Cafe
Websitehttp://www.bookxcess.com/
AddressT-331B, The Starling, 6, Jalan SS 21/23, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Phone+60 3-5614 4884
Emailsupport@bookxcessonline.com
Operating hoursDaily, 10:00 am-10:00 pm

BookXcess is a chain of bookstores in the Klang Valley (and recently Penang as well). They’re recognized for their laid-back atmosphere and low-cost literature. The Starling Mall location even includes an onsite cafĂ© with coffee and sweets. This lovely nook allows you to relax while browsing, and it serves as a welcome area to preview your favorite novels before purchasing them.

Key Differentiators:

  • Great books at affordable prices
  • Online customers worldwide
  • Discounted books

2. Pages Book Cafe

Key ServicesBook Cafe
Websitehttps://linktr.ee/pagesbookcafe
AddressF-G-43 Taipan Damansara 2, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Phone+60 11-5416 9808
Emailpages.bookcafe@gmail.com
Operating hoursMondays to Saturdays, 9:00 am -6:00 pm

Pages Book cafĂ© is a unique coffee shop that combines elements of an art gallery, a library, and a book store. It’s all about simplicity here: the space is small but well-designed, with plenty of natural light. You can get their delicious pies as well as coffees and teas if you come hungry. Feel free to peruse their fiction and nonfiction titles and make a purchase if anything attracts your attention. There are just a handful of pages available, so you shouldn’t expect to encounter too many people anytime soon.

Key Differentiators:

  • Available in Foodpanda, Shopee and other online platforms
  • Various products offerings

3. Nalanda Book Cafe

Key ServicesBook Cafe
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/nalandabookcafe/
Address35, Jalan Radin Anum 1, Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Phone+60 3-9058 3510
Emailbookcafe35@gmail.com
Operating hoursWednesday- Sunday 12:00 pm-7:00 pm

Nalanda Book Café is a non-profit community center dedicated to promoting healthy and balanced living. Some of the food available are home-cooked Tom Yam Mee Hoon, which is not spicy, does not contain garlic or onion, and offers other choices.

Key Differentiators:

  • Delicious signature food
  • Natural ingredients are emphasized
  • Healthy dishes

4. Kamilah’s Lifestyle & Book CafĂ©

Key ServicesBook Cafe
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/kamilahcafe/
Address15-G, Jalan Putra Mahkota 7/7B, Putra Heights,, Subang Jaya
Phone+60123287807
Emailozieta_yusof@yahoo.com
Operating hoursMondays to Saturdays, 10:30 am-6:30 pm

Kamilah’s is the neighborhood hangout that doesn’t get old, and it’s made even better with the shelves of books on the walls. The restaurant also has a cozy atmosphere, with local Malay dishes served alongside Western meals like Mee Rebus Meletop, Fish and Chips with Apple Slaw, and Nasi Lemak with Chicken Rendang.

Key Differentiators:

  • Perfect book vibes
  • Local Malay cuisine offerings

5. Departure Lounge Cafe

Key ServicesBook Cafe
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/cafedeparturelounge/
AddressAddress: 10 Jalan SS 21/39 Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Phone+60 12-310 2749
Emailinfo.departurelounge@gmail.com
Operating hoursDaily, 8:00 am-7:00 pm

The walls of the Departure Lounge Cafe are filled with travel novels, much like an airport waiting area. They specialize in large breakfast plates, where you may choose a combination of three to seven items. Other dishes, such as their salted egg pasta and salted egg yolk Benedict, have received excellent evaluations.

Key Differentiators:

  • Offers handcrafted coffee
  • Various products available

6. Me Time Book Cafe

Key ServicesBook Cafe
Website https://www.greenpointbookcafe.com/
Address1.010b ,Level 1,The square, Jaya One, Jln Profesor Diraja Ungku Aziz, Seksyen 13, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Phone+60 14-343 4577
Emailmetime.bookcafe@gmail.com
Operating HoursDaily 1pm to 7pm

There are numerous book cafés in Malaysia, but Me Time Book Cafe stands out because it offers a sleeping pod where you can relax while reading. The cafe is located in Petaling Jaya and provides space for each reader to read in peace and quiet. This book cafe, which was designed with the famous manga cafés in Japan in mind, is sure to attract manga fans. The books you may read at this book cafe are of course manga comic books, as well as Chinese and English novels in a variety of genres. For first-timers, the cost is only RM5 for the first two hours, with a complimentary cup of coffee or tea! Sign up as a member for a substantially reduced price and read books whenever you want because the cafe is open every day from 10 am until 12 am.

Key Differentiators

  • Affordable
  • Cosy atmosphere
  • Variety of novels

7. Book Barter Cafe

Key ServicesBook Cafe
Website https://www.facebook.com/bookbartercafe.my
Address3G, Jalan Pelapik B U8/B, Bukit Jelutong, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Phone+60 19-499 1408
Emailbookbartercafe@gmail.com
Operating HoursMonday 10am to 5pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 7pm

Reading, eating cakes, and admiring the lovely natural scenery are a wonderful combination! This Cyberjaya forest-like book cafe will surely provide a tranquil reading environment. Readers will be able to read and enjoy a variety of delectable pastries and cakes as well as a variety of coffee choices at Book Barter Cafe. The novel cafe in this case is located in a building that was once the town library. Customers may exchange books from the shelves for free, and those who like to share their own book collections are welcome to donate! The majority of the titles on offer are English novels. The store opens daily at 9 a.m. and closes at 9 pm.

Key Differentiators

  • Amazing atmosphere
  • Variety of books
  • Can exchange books for free

8. Bukku Cafe

Key ServicesBook Cafe
Website https://www.facebook.com/bukkucafe
AddressNO.1, JALAN SINGGAHSANA 4A/KU2, , Klang, Malaysia
Phone+60 12-567 7392
Emailbukku.cafe@gmail.com
Operating HoursMonday 10:00 – 22:00
Tuesday 10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday 10:00 – 17:00
Thursday 08:30 – 17:00
Friday 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday 10:00 – 17:00
Sunday 10:00 – 17:00

This European-style book cafe in Klang has its own style and is highly Instagram-worthy, with such a wonderful location to rest and read! The ambience of the book cafe is conducive to working on projects and essays. This two-story book cafe with outside seating serves a variety of desserts and pastries. Many people, on the other hand, come here for their two top distinct dishes: the Salted Egg Yolk and the Green Tea Croissant. Customers can browse the library’s collections, read various books from the shelves, or give their own to the first-floor donation box. The book cafĂ© is closed on Sundays.

Key Differentiators

  • Wonderful ambience
  • Great food

9.Ink Library Cafe

Key ServicesBook Cafe
Website https://www.facebook.com/inklibrarycafe/
AddressInk Library Café @ Grandeur Labs, Lot 6232, Persiaran Mokhtar Dahari, Eco Grandeur 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Phone+60 3-6038 7989
Emailinklibrarycafe@gmail.com
Operating Hours11 am to 9:30 pm (Except Monday) 

The Ink Library cafe is housed in a container on Puncak Alam. The bookshelf is packed with indie English publications from the United States and the United Kingdom. A wide range of English, Malay, and Chinese fictional volumes are also available. The Ink Library Cafe also offers a variety of main and side English cuisine. You may sit inside or outside the cafe to enjoy your day in the Ink Library Cafe. If you only want to try their food, simply purchase online and have it delivered to your home.

Key Differentiators

  • Variety of books available
  • Food Available

10. Yue Coffee bar

Key ServicesBook Cafe
Website https://www.facebook.com/yuecoffee/
Address46A, Jalan Mutiara Barat 6, Taman Taynton View 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Emailyue.coffeebar@gmail.com
Operating Hours9am ~ 7pm (except thursday)

The Yue Coffee Bar is another charming design book cafe on our list. You may get an RM10 latte with antique furnishings and old-school celebrity movie posters, making this a must-see Instagrammable book café. You may also give their famous rojak a try. This rustic calm atmosphere is ideal for a relaxing weekend getaway from the city. Make this your next trip location!

Key Differentiators

  • Great food
  • Beautiful atmosphere

Book Cafe KL Selangor

All of the book cafes listed above offer a unique experience that is perfect for avid readers, writers and anyone in between. Whether you’re looking to relax with a good book and some coffee or you want to find a place to study in peace, any of these five establishments will do the trick. Visit them!

Since you have made it to the end, it would be great if you could check out the awesome articles that we have written for you! Maybe, it will help you add more fun to your daily lifestyle.

Rachel Tan - FunEmpire

Article by

I'm currently the editor at FunEmpire Media Malaysia. I've over 8 years of experience in the media industry discovering the best local businesses, places and things to do in Malaysia. From lifestyle, entertainment, food, travel, education and more, I strive to curate the very best Malaysia has to offer.