If there’s one thing millennials enjoy doing during their free time, it’s meeting up with friends at hipster, Instagram-worthy cafes and having a nice hot cuppa. Lately, some of the more sought after venues have one thing in common: neon lights!
So, to save you the time and trouble of Googling for the best cafes with gorgeous neon lights, here’s a list we’ve compiled of some of the most lit cafes in the Klang Valley!
1. Merchant’s Lane @ Petaling Street
This former Petaling Street brothel transformed itself into a unique, homey, ’90s-style cafe complete with potted plants, porcelain cutlery holders and rattan chairs. Definitely the place to go to get away from the busy streets of Petaling Street!
Operating hours: 11.30am – 10pm, weekdays | 9.30am – 10pm, weekends
Address: 1st floor, 150, Jalan Petaling, Off Chinatown, KL
Facebook: Merchant’s Lane
2. Rubberduck @ Sri Hartamas
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This Al-Fresco cafe cum indoor cycling studio is co-founded by three incredibly beat-driven women who place an incredible importance on having a healthy good time.
Operating hours: 8am – 8pm, weekdays | 8am – 6pm, weekends
Address: 60, Jalan Sri Hartamas 1, Plaza Damas, Lot K-0-8B, Dorchester Service Apartment, KL
Instagram: Rubberduckquack
3. MakaMakan by Jibby @ Glo Damansara
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If you love Jibby & Co., MakaMakan is the next place you should visit. This sophisticated western eatery comes with an Asian twist and awesome tropical decor.
Operating hours: 11am – 10pm daily
Address: LG 11 & 11AL, Glo Damansara Mall, Jalan Damansara Tmn Tun Dr Ismail, KL
Facebook: MakaMakanbyJibby
4. Bakar @ Bangsar
One of the best kept open secrets in Bangsar, the interior of Bakar by the Big Group is spartan and minimalistic with the phrase “burn baby burn” immortalised in bright white neon lights to give the place a dramatic flair.
Operating hours: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 12am, Tues – Sun
Address: 11B, Lorong Kurau, Taman Weng Lock, Bangsar, KL
Facebook: BIG.Bakar
5. Gravy Baby @ KLCC
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If you’re into pies, freshly brewed coffee, unique cocktails, decadent desserts and bright broadway lights, this is the place to be. Comfort food at its best!
Operating hours: 7am – 4am daily
Address: 9, Jalan P. Ramlee, 50250, KL.
Facebook: GravyBabyPiesAndCocktails
6. Amore Espresso Bar @ TTDI
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Located upstairs, this cafe combines both Asian and western flavours into their dishes and some good examples include the croissant bulgogi chicken with melted cheese and iceberg lettuce, as well as the croissant nasi lemak rendang chicken with sambal ikan bilis.
Operating hours: 10.30am – 8pm, Tues – Fri | 11am – 9pm, weekends
Address: 24A, Jalan Datuk Sulaiman, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, KL
Facebook: AmoreEspressoBar
7. Naj & Belle @ SS15
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If desserts are your forte, then you must give Naj & Belle a try! The owner of Naj & Belle comes from the family responsible for the desserts in Serai, Jibby & Co., and Jibby & Chow! They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner food too.
Operating hours: 10am – 10pm daily
Address: Ground floor, Courtyard SS15, Subang Jaya.
Facebook: Najnbelle
8. Someplace Beautiful @ Sentul
With lots of natural sunlight thanks to the large glass panels, this spacious, minimalistic cafe is perfect for photos and a hot cup of tea.
Operating hours: 11am – 7pm, Tues – Sun
Address: G17, D7, Jalan Sentul, KL
Facebook: Someplacebeautiful
9. Random Food Store @ Damansara Utama
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Indulge in freshly brewed coffee, and some delicious Buncit Baos, plus some other unique and refreshing drinks like the Kaffir Lime Lemonade while you’re here.
Operating hours: 9am – 10.30pm daily
Address: 9, Jalan SS 21/37, Damansara Utama, PJ
Facebook: Randomfoodstore
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10. Botanica + Co @ Bangsar South
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If you love being one with nature and busking in natural sunlight while sipping on some hot coffee, this is your brunch paradise!
Operating hours: 11.30am – 10pm, Mon – Thurs (closes at 12am on Fri) | 9.30am – 11.59pm, Sat | 9.30am – 10pm, Sun
Address: 9, Jalan SS 21/37, Damansara Utama, PJ
Facebook: BotanicaCo.my
11. Dessert Bar by Stanley Choong @ Sri Petaling
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If you have a sweet tooth, this is the dessert heaven you’ve been looking for. The pastry chef, Stanley Choong, was trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Malaysia and Japan so you can expect the best of the best selections here.
Operating hours: 1pm – 10pm, Sun -Mon, Wed – Thurs | 1pm – 11pm, Fri – Sat
Address: 16, Jalan Radin Bagus 9, Sri Petaling, KL
Facebook: Dessertbarsc
12. Alta Cafe @ Bangsar
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Inspired by the cafe cultures of Paris and Copenhagen, you can expect delicious coffee and simple cuisines made from scratch as well as locally sourced ingredients here. Psst, they serve alcoholic beverages too! 😉
Operating hours: 8am – 11pm, Tues – Sat | 8am – 7pm, Sun | Closed on Mon
Address: 59-1, Jalan Bangkung, 59100, KL
Website: Altacafe.com
Have you visited any of the above cafes? If not, it’s time to add them to your list and start ticking them off one by one! Alternatively, if you know of other more aesthetic cafes, let us know in the comments!
Have fun cafe hopping!
Also read: 12 Most Unique Cocktails in Klang Valley You Absolutely Cannot Miss
