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Cafe Georgetown
If you’re looking for a great cup of coffee, Georgetown has no shortage of cafes to choose from. Whether you’re in the mood for a quick caffeine fix or want to relax and enjoy your coffee with friends, the 10 Best Cafes in Georgetown.
1. 20 Chulia Lane Cafe
| Key Services | Cafe Georgetown |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/20chulialanecafe/ |
| Address | 20 Lorong Chulia, George Town, Malaysia |
| Phone | +60 4-963 9282 |
| 20chulialanecafe@gmail.com | |
| Operating Hours | Monday, Thursday-Sunday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
20 Chulia Lane Cafe offers homey meals made from classic regional family recipes with an emphasis on freshness. They provide sweets, savory meals, enticing beverages, and great coffee.
Key Differentiators:
- Good for working
- Best brunch
- Relaxing atmosphere
Customer Testimonial:
“Delicious food, good service, comfortable environment.”
Patricia Ooi
2. Tribute • Retro Cafe
| Key Services | Cafe Georgetown |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/tributeretrocafe/ |
| Phone | +60 12-687 1707 |
| tributepg@gmail.com |
If you’re ever in the mood for some great Nyonya dishes, a Pork Bun, or refreshing nutmeg juice with mint, be sure to head on over to Tribute • Retro Cafe. Their signature coffee is also amazing and definitely worth trying!
Key Differentiators:
- Chic décor
- Authentic dish
- Cozy atmosphere
Customer Testimonial:
“Cozy and charming cafe. Great place to chill out when solo or hangout with friends.”
Joanna Liao
3. ChinaHouse
| Key Services | Cafe Georgetown |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/ChinaHousePenang/ |
| Address | 153 & 155, Lebuh Pantai and 183B, Lebuh Victoria 10300 George Town, Penang, Malaysia |
| Phone | +60 4-263 7299 |
| info@chinahouse.com.my | |
| Operating Hours | Daily 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
ChinaHouse is a popular eatery for Penang residents, as well as a popular tourist attraction due to its cakes. It’s one of the most recognized and long-lasting names in Penang’s café culture, and it’s certainly one of the most recognizable and enduring names in Malaysia’s cafe scene.
Key Differentiators:
- Traditional taste preserved
- Excellent service
- Features music bands
Customer Testimonial:
“Nice service !! All the staff are friendly ! Love the environment.”
Eilynn Ng
4. Potters Place Cafe
| Key Services | Cafe Georgetown |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/pottersplacecafe/ |
| Address | 53, Lebuh Acheh, George Town, Malaysia |
| Phone | +60 17-479 2912 |
| pottersplacetrading@gmail.com | |
| Operating Hours | Monday-Thursday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM Saturday-Sunday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Potters Place is a small cafe located in Georgetown, Malaysia on Lebuh Acheh. In addition to selling their crafts, they also offer pottery throwing classes.
Key Differentiators:
- Various services
- Exquisite experience
- Reasonable price
Customer Testimonial:
“Rare place that still sells real high quality coffee.”
Joy Ariel
5. Urban Artisan Cafe Penang Georgetow
| Key Services | Cafe Georgetown |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/urbanartisanpenang/ |
| Address | 122-C，Jalan Burma, George Town, Malaysia |
| Phone | +60 10-228 5138 |
| urbanartisan.co@gmail.com | |
| Operating Hours | Daily 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
The Artisan Cafe produces some of the most distinctive ice cream you’ve ever tasted. It has a hue that evokes images of the sea and a taste that reminds you of the water. Their bright ice cream, beautiful bubble waffles, and unique flavors will make for an excellent Instagram photo.
Key Differentiators:
- Soft Serve
- Various offers
- Great deals
Customer Testimonial:
“The ice cream taste nice. I ordered pistachios plus sea salt. RM13++ per cone with two flavors. Limited seats inside the cafe.”
Zi Hong
6. The Mugshot Cafe
| Key Services | Cafe Georgetown |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/themugshotcafepenang/ |
| Address | 302, Chulia Street 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia |
| Phone | +60 4-261 4641 |
| Operating Hours | Monday-Tuesday 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday-Sunday 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
The Mugshot Cafe specializes in gourmet coffee, hand-crafted juices, homemade yogurt, and delectable bagels. They provide a peaceful setting combined with excellent coffee and wonderful pastries. It’s a good spot to socialize.
Key Differentiators:
- Great food
- High quality service
- Cozy ambiance
Customer Testimonial:
“Relaxing atmosphere, good coffee and fine pastry. Good place to meet up.”
Ben Yeo
7. Constant Gardener Coffee
| Key Services | Cafe Georgetown |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/ConstantGardenerCoffee/ |
| Address | 9 Lebuh Light, Ground Floor, Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce Building, George Town, Malaysia |
| Phone | +60 11-6078 7883 |
| operation@constantgardener.coffee | |
| Operating Hours | Daily 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Constant Gardener, a modest, multi-roaster coffee shop in Penang that serves only coffees and delectable cheese cakes from scratch, single origin hot chocolates, lovely infusion teas, and other goods.
Key Differentiators:
- Reasonable price
- Relaxing ambiance
- Good service
Customer Testimonial:
“Good coffee with nice ambience, relax setting. Great place to chill or doing casual meet up. Plenty of electric sockets available to recharge phone/laptop juice.”
YaoLong Lim
8. siTigun
| Key Services | Cafe Georgetown |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/siTiguncoffee/ |
| Address | 28 Jalan Nagor, George Town, Malaysia |
| Phone | +60 4-228 7108 |
| sitigun01@gmail.com | |
| Operating Hours | Tuesday-Sunday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
siTigun sees coffee not just as a beverage, but as a tradition that fuels respect and love. This is evident in the care with which their coffee beans are roasted – always to perfection.
Key Differentiators:
- Authentic dish
- Creative cuisine
- Great ambiance
Customer Testimonial:
“The coffee is always good. Limited seats in the cafe though. This is one of the oldest cafes in Penang. I have started frequenting this cafe since it’s humble beginning.”
Grayden Goon
9. Chapel Street Cafe
| Key Services | Cafe Georgetown |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/Chapelstreetcafe/ |
| Address | 14 Medan Lim Cheng Teik, George Town, Malaysia |
| Phone | +60 4-226 0620 |
| chapelstereetcafe@gmail.com | |
| Operating Hours | Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday Closed |
Australian coffee culture is the source of inspiration for the Penang-based Chapel Street Cafe. Here, they serve a great brunch. Affordable rates, a wide selection, private eating rooms that aren’t too big or too little, and lovely decor with hints of the real shophouse.
Key Differentiators:
- Great options
- Various deals
- Fair price
Customer Testimonial:
“Great food and nice atmosphere for gathering. Will come back again for sure.”
Cheah Chee Guan
10. Mews Cafe
| Key Services | Cafe Georgetown |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/kafemews/ |
| Address | 77, Muntri Street, George Town, Malaysia |
| Phone | +60 4-263 5125 |
| info@muntrimews.com | |
| Operating Hours | Daily 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
Malay food is served at Mews Cafe and is created only with local, fresh ingredients. Diners have the option of eating inside in a comfortable air-conditioned environment or outside.
Key Differentiators:
- Pet-friendly
- Creative cuisine
- Cozy atmosphere
Customer Testimonial:
“Great place to meet, dine, chat, snack…. Really friendly and helpful staff as well. Amazing decor and ambiance.”
Alexis Kerr
Cafe Georgetown
Whether you are looking for a place to relax and enjoy some good coffee, catch up with friends, or get some work done, there is bound to be a cafe in Georgetown that suits your needs. Visit one today!
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