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6 Best Breakfast Spots in Penang [2025]

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Breakfast Spot Penang

Best Breakfast Penang
Best Breakfast Penang

If you’re looking for a great breakfast spot in Penang, look no further! We’ve compiled a list of the 6 Best Breakfast Spots in Penang. These restaurants are known for their delicious breakfast menus, and they are sure to satisfy your cravings. So what are you waiting for? Start planning your next breakfast outing now!

1. Black Kettle

Key Services: Breakfast Spot, Bistro, Patisserie, Café
Website:https://www.blackkettle.com.my
Address: 105, Beach St, Georgetown, 10300 George Town, Penang
Phone:+60 4-251 9270
Email: talk2us@blackkettle.com.my
Operating hours:Daily 11 am – 10 pm

Black Kettle is one of Penang’s most well-rounded dining experiences. Despite its charming appearance, the cafe has a huge area with several seating options available. They’ve got everything from high stools, regular chairs, and sofas to low tables and couches.

However, the cafe’s soothing atmosphere isn’t the only thing drawing clients in. Their cuisine is also fantastic, with a wide range of tastes — ranging from local favorites to mixes and internationally flavored dishes.

They specialize in pastries that are absolutely incredible, especially the croissants! All of them are handmade and prepared with the highest quality ingredients from Penang. It’ll be one of your favorite breakfasts if you enjoy it coupled with their coffee.

Key Differentiators:

  • Artisan Bakery
  • French Kitchen
  • Dimattina Coffee

2. Kim Haus

Key Services: Breakfast Spot, Café, Bakery, Restaurant And Bar
Website:https://www.facebook.com
Address: No. 9 & 11 Campbell Street 10100 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Phone:+60 16-330 1515
Email: kimhaus1515@gmail.com

The latest place in heritage Georgetown is Kim Haus, a redecorated goldsmith shop that has been transformed into a cafe, bakery, restaurant, and bar.

With their distinctive dishes and light snacks prepared by Chef G, some of which are served with in-house baked bread and buns to your preference, Kim Haus offers you a beautiful and one-of-a-kind dining experience.

Key Differentiators:

  • Served fresh 
  • No preservatives added
  • Pork-Free 

3. Bee Hwa Cafe

Key Services: Breakfast Spot, Coffee shop, Halal Restaurant, Family Style Restaurant
Website:https://www.facebook.com/beehwacafe/
Address: 10, Lebuh Dickens 10050 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Phone:+60 4-263 6092
Email: beehwacafe1608@gmail.com
Operating hours:Monday – Saturday 7 am -3pm

The Bee Hwa Cafe is Penang’s best street food and Halal breakfast spot. Since 1992, the Bee Hwa Cafe has been a popular destination for visitors from all around who want to taste genuine Hainanese kopi tiam.

Your breakfast will be complete with fried egg and shrimp fried rice with vegetables. If a pork-free breakfast sandwich is too much for you, go get yourself a hot coffee to wake you up.

Key Differentiators:

  • Chinese style
  • Local Foods
  • PORK FREE

4. NASI kandar Kampung Melayu

Key Services: Breakfast Spot, Nasi kandar
Website:https://www.facebook.com/Nasikandarkgmelayu/
Address: A-29, Jalan Kampung Melayu, Kampung Melayu, 11500 Air Itam, Penang, Malaysia
Phone:+60 10-450 3434
Email: nasikandarkgmelayu@gmail.com
Operating hours:Daily 6:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

It’s unusual to eat nasi kandar for breakfast in Malaysia, but it’s a normal occurrence in Penang. This little village tucked away in Melayu is one of the finest spots to get it.

Nasi Kandar Kampung Melayu, compared to other restaurants that offer nasi kandar, gives a larger portion of rice, chicken, squid, and long beans – all drenched in kuah banjir. Because of the flavorful, expertly-blended spices, you’ll undoubtedly want a second serving.

Every day, Nasi Kandar Kampung Melayu serves roughly 15-20 dishes. Menu changes are common, though. It’s the only dish that stays on the menu.

Key Differentiators:

  • Produce local beef curry
  • Freshly Made 

5. The Daily Dose Café

Key Services: Breakfast Spot, Coffee Shop, Western, Malaysian Cuisine 
Website:https://www.facebook.com/TheDailyDoseCafe/
Address: 36, Lorong Stewart 10200 Penang, Malaysia
Phone:+60 12-438 8373
Email: dailydosepenang@gmail.com
Operating hours:Daily 9 am- 5 pm , Closed Tuesday

The Daily Dose Café is a coffee shop in George Town, Penang.

The Daily Dose Café primarily serves budget Western visitors, with food available every day. It offers coffee and other beverages, served with buns, cakes, and sandwiches.

Key Differentiators:

  • Drink Coffee To Get The Energy To Drink More Coffee
  • Love Food Not Waste
  • A Home-cooked Meal Is A Labor of Love

6. Breakfast From The Barn

Key Services: Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant, Family Style Restaurant
Website:https://www.facebook.com/breakfastfromthebarn/
Address: 42 Lorong Bangkok 10350 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Phone:+60 16-412 7665
Email: breakfastfromthebarn@hotmail.com
Operating hours:Always open

Breakfast From The Barn is the next breakfast place to check out in Penang.

Breakfast From The Barn offers an excellent location for people to start their day with a delicious breakfast, spend quality time with friends and families, or go on a run all in one spot.

The scrambled eggs are particularly wonderful, being extremely buttery, creamy, and soft. The sautéed mushroom is delicious with a subtle smoky flavor. They even prepare their own chicken sausage from scratch!

Key Differentiators:

  • Wide selection of food for different groups of people
  • Affordable price
  • Serve only real food made with high-quality ingredients

Breakfast Spot Penang

If you’re looking for a delicious breakfast to start your day in Penang, look no further than the list of spots we’ve provided. Whether you’re in the mood for Chinese-style cuisine or Western favorites, there’s something for everyone on this list. So what are you waiting for? Get out there and explore all that Breakfast Spot Penang.

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Rachel Tan - FunEmpire

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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.