Whether you’re a local Penangite, a Malaysian visiting from another state, or a tourist from another country wandering the streets of George Town, these 7 Penang breakfast cafes will definitely get your mouth drooling while you snap away at the aesthetically pleasing surroundings. Looking to get something satisfying and filling because you skipped breakfast while rushing for work? Problem solved. These Penang breakfast cafes have got you covered for all your foody needs.
1. Urban Daybreak
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Walking along the almost ancient buildings of Beach St. (moved to Bishop St. now), some may find it surprising that a modern-day coffee house can be found sandwiched between the antique buildings.
With numerous of small and big tables scattered around the place, Urban Daybreak is the perfect place to bring your +1 for the breakfast in Penang. With some transparent roofing to allow natural light into the building, this café displays their aesthetics not only on their walls, but on their plates as well.
If you were to walk into this Penang breakfast cafe and you’re greeted with full seats, do not fear. A second floor is available for even more seating. Plus, the second floor is more aesthetically pleasing anyways. Urban Daybreak may look like a small cafe from the outside, but the interior is spacious and comfortable.
The food they offer on their menu ranges from a light breakfast snack, such as ‘Toaster Artisan Bread’, to a filling meal like ‘The Perfect Omelette’ and ‘The Hungry Burger’, while also offering ‘Extras’ and ‘Add ons’.
Check out our Urban Daybreak Penang review!
Address: 34, Lebuh Bishop, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang (new outlet)
Operating hours: 7.30am – 3.30pm (Tuesday closed)
Social media: Instagram | Facebook
2. Wheeler’s
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Whether it’s coffee in the morning to wake you up, or some alcohol at night to put you to sleep, this Penang breakfast cafe has got you covered.
Alongside the Omelettes, Full Breakfasts, Sandwiches and Fishes comes the coffee art, light snacks and some very enticing carbs. Offering food of this caliber alongside drinks to die for and long operating hours that lead into the night results in Wheeler’s being the perfect place to go for both the beginning, and the end of your day.
The building also offers an upstairs area that is led to by a very aesthetically pleasing spiral staircase in addition to the outdoor seating for those cool and breezy mornings while you sip on your free Black Tea or Americano.
Besides the incredible interior design, creatively created by parts of bicycles to compliment the theme of the place, Wheeler’s also offers a hearty meal in the form of pizzas starting from 6 p.m.
Address: 67, Lorong Love, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating hours: 8am – 12am
Social media: Instagram | Facebook
3. PACE Coffee
This Penang breakfast cafe only been open for about a year and a bit, PACE coffee has been making the rounds across Penang Island.
Being one of the hottest spots for brunch and nested in the heart of George Town along Beach St. Opening its doors to customers at 9am allows this place to rake in customers way before their peak hours.
Well known for their big breakfasts, eggs benedict and an incredible BLT sandwich, the slightly higher prices are justifiable with incredible ambience. The decor inside puts a heavy emphasis on nature with heavy natural lighting and plants growing from every corner of the room, the air in the room tastes as fresh as the food they serve.
Along with impressive coffee art, PACE also provides freshly baked goods that are baked in house and sold from beautifully decorated and refrigerated display counters ranging from cakes to cinnamon rolls, this breakfast cafe has got you covered whether you would like to fill your stomach with some juicy bacon or satisfy your sweet tooth with a slice of cake.
Address: 397, Beach St, Georgetown, 10300 George Town, Penang
Operating hours: 9am – 6pm (Wednesday closed)
Social media: Instagram | Facebook
4. Chapel Street Cafe
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Heavily inspired by Australian coffee culture, this Penang breakfast spot found in Kampung Syed, George Town is not just your average cafe.
The interior design as you go from room to room speaks for itself! Like somewhere dim and cozy? They’ve got you covered. If aesthetics is what you’re looking for, this Penang breakfast spot the place for you. Surrounded by plants growing out of every wall you see, Chapel Street Cafe will be sure to leave you feeling comfortable and cozy.
With small tables protruding out of the walls in one room and cushioned stools and a sunroof in the next, the wide variety of seating that’s provided here is suitable for any type of meeting you would like to have.
The variety doesn’t stop there though! From croissant sandwiches and a full english breakfast, this breakfast cafe will also leave you satisfied with balanced portions and aromatically enticing spices that litter your plates, accompanied by beautiful coffee art served in the EDGIEST matte black coffee cups. So whip out your cameras for the saucers and the setting because you wouldn’t want to miss the chance of photoshooting in a place like this.
Address: 14, Medan Lim Cheng Teik, Kampung Syed, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating hours: 9am -5pm (Tuesday closed)
Social media: Instagram | Facebook
5. Norm Micro Roastery
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Norm’s name is as misleading as it gets. For a place called NORM, it is as though they are intentionally straying away from the norm in a café.
Decorated with gravel all over the floor to give the place a dull and otherwise gloomy vibe, and tables led to by cement pathways through said gravel. Nothing about this place is normal! I swear, NORM’s interior designers were drunk when they planned the place. AND THE PEOPLE ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!
Intentionally rusted tables, a long curvy, deviating bench in the center of the cafe. Trees growing out of the gravel and a whole lot of natural lighting through the transparent roof tiles gives NORM a truly rustic feel. Even the food is unique! Incredible plating of incredible food is always impressive. What more if it is unique.
Dishes ranging from freshly baked bread topped with eggs, bacon and garnished with fresh coriander to Asian clam accompanied by an incredible sauce that is beautifully plated and dessert that is freshly made in house. Although, some of the tables can be found to be a little bit small.
Address: 13, Gat Lebuh Gereja, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating hours: 8am – 6pm (Sunday – Thursday) | 8am – 10pm (Friday & Saturday)
Social media: Instagram | Facebook
6. Unknown Cafe & Bistro
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Along Jalan Pahang lies a place known only as Unknown. Yes. It’s called UNKNOWN CAFE.
Confusing right? A very homey feeling Penang breakfast cafe comes along with the interior of this place. It’s nothing Insta-worthy, but you can tell this place isn’t run by any ammeter. The vibe that is given off in this place can not be described by any other word besides ‘IMMACULATE’.
Tainted with a very plain white and accompanied by a simple dull green along the walls, the simplicity of this Penang breakfast spot is truly amazing. Fortunately, the same could be said for the food!
One look at any cup of coffee that is served in this place will immediately tell you that the barista here is on another level. And so is the chef! The sauce that comes with their deep fried chicken chop is to die for. Not to mention the french toast topped with scrambled eggs, cooked salmon and the must have potato smileys.
Craving some Mexican food? Worry not! They have quesadillas too. Every plate of food that is served tells a unique story and has a theme of its very own and that’s part of the beauty of this place.
Address: 35, Jalan Pahang, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating hours: 9am – 10pm
Social media: Instagram | Facebook
7. Kafka @ Kelawai
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Last, but definitely not least on our list is Kafka. Placed along Jalan Kelawai, the extremely modern looking exterior is sure to catch the eye of anyone who passes by.
The seating in this Penang breakfast cafe is comfortably spacious and the low hanging lights above each table dimly lights up the room at night while being assisted by natural light through the window in the day. The interior design leans toward a rustic feel while also maintaining a sense of modernity perfectly blended with Chinese tradition.
With a second floor that is no less impressive, this breakfast cafe is usually busiest during lunch hours due to the perfectly crafted food that is fine dining-esque. A variety of spaghetti, quesadillas, chicken wraps and cakes that are baked in-house are just a few reasons why Penangites and tourists alike keep coming back for more.
Not to mention, the building is on its very own plot of land, so you know what that means. That’s right! We have an outdoors area where you can take as many photos as you like! Start raking in the likes with beautiful, natural backdrops and professionally plated food and deserts all at a reasonable price.
Address: 15, Jalan Kelawai, George Town, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating hours: 8am – 10.30pm
Social media: Instagram | Facebook
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