The days of the Video Cassette Recorder may be over but the two VCR cafés are here to stay. One occupies the modern intermediate lot along the pulsating Jalan Telawi area of Bangsar, while another is quaintly in an old restored terrace house along Jalan Galloway of Pudu. Both premises are painted black (like the color of the VCR) so you can’t miss them even if you blink, twice. The black theme echoes throughout your whole gastronomic experience from the outer walls, minimalist interior accents right down to the menus.

Brunching either in Bangsar or Pudu, these lil’ black houses offer generous portions of a hearty savory or sweet brunch. Their VCR Brekkie, Surf N Turf, Soft Shell Crab Burger are top favorites, while their fresh cappuccino and latte are popular among patrons. Well, those are the reasons why this cafe is on the list for Best Cafés in Kuala Lumpur.

Opening Hours:

VCR Bangsar
Everyday (7:30am – 11pm)

VCR Pudu
Everyday (8:30am – 11pm)

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Hey coffee connoisseur, fancy a caffeine fix with a variety range of awesome blends and brews? As the name suggests, known for its incredible coffee selection, this is the place to be. Coffee aside, Common Man Coffee Roasters (CMCR) has a wide array of brunch selection from their hardy Common Man Full Breakfast to their hearty Common Man Fluffy Pancakes, Club sandwiches to Churros. 

The CMCR opens its doors in Kuala Lumpur after two famous establishments in Singapore. Located on the podium of Plaza VADS (former IBM building) in the elite area of Taman Tun Dr. Ismail (TTDI), this spacious and well-lit place has a modern Art Deco feel to it. The bright-lighted coffee bar and sofa booths seating on the sides amplify that 1920s vibe to the place. Simply sleek, classy, and welcoming, making it truly deserve to be one of the Best Cafés in Kuala Lumpur.

Opening Hours:

Mon – Fri (8am – 5pm)
Sat – Sun (8am – 6pm) (last orders at 5:30pm)

Note: Double-check during post-MCO (Movement Control Order) and on public holidays

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Get ready for the morning heist! Stealing a glance at the menu, this place sums up delicious, fine modern Australian cuisine with a dash of Asian influence. The usual suspects of the brunch mischief at Breakfast Thieves that made the most wanted list are The Legend and the infamous Terry Benedict. Surrender yourself to its great coffee and awesome signature beverages. What they lack in brunch selection, they make up in deep flavors. Savory or sweet, it’s true that “We are all thieves when it comes to fine food” and so it’s time to lock up and chow down!

Breakfast Thieves Kuala Lumpur is modeled after its industrial-chic-themed twin sister in Melbourne. Adopting or rather, stealing its twin’s similar concept of adaptive reuse, here it repurposes an old commercial printing factory of the Art Printing Works (APW) in Bangsar. Given the ample space, it modernizes the open spaces with a spacious seating layout and gives it a contemporary look. Patrons would be sitting behind a hybrid of steel bars and timber frames matched with its floor to ceiling glass windows where plenty of natural light floods the spaces within. Instagrammable indeed!

Opening Hours:

Mon (Closed)
Tue – Sun (9am – 5pm)
Kitchen closes at 3:30pm

Note: Double-check during post-MCO (Movement Control Order) and on public holidays

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Located on the 6^th floor of Pavilion KL in the posh area of Bukit Bintang, the Wild Honey is literally a melting pot for breakfast flavors and brunch specialties from around the world, all under one roof. Following the success of its predecessors in Singapore, Wild Honey ventures out into the wilderness first to its northern neighbor, Malaysia. Preying on its big love for big breakfast, patrons with a big appetite (and big bucks) would devour on the big portions that are big on flavors. And big thumbs up from them! These are matched with its huge seating area of modern eclectic décor, an oasis with splashes of wild, bold colors. And a huge menu, literally!

The international flavors offered by the all-breakfast, all-day brunch menu are inspired by travels to far and wide places worldwide. But truly, there is “No place like home”. With unlimited possibilities of savory and sweet selection and everything in between, there are also dietary options, bread and side preferences, and condiments variations – all are custom-made and suited to your liking. Choose a region of your untamed hunger and wait in sweet anticipation for your well-presented grub and well-prepared coffee. The Turkish Coffee deserves an honorable mention alongside its cappuccino and latte.

Opening Hours: (including public holidays)
Sun – Thu (10am – 10pm)
Fri & Sat (10am – 11pm)

Note: Double-check during post-MCO (Movement Control Order)

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If you ever find yourself around the Sri Hartamas area and looking for a unique brunch, head up to the nearby Publika. Atop two flights of stairs, The Red Beanbag would cook up your brunch with a twist. The rustic look of this Australian-inspired hangout is complete with its wooden tables and chairs lined along with several big burlap bean bags that adorn one of its walls. Dimly lit, this joint opts for the natural light from the adjacent windows. But don’t be fooled by the cold, gloomy concrete walls and kitchen countertops for they are contrasted with the warm brunch meals it offers.

From the amazing menu, look up for favorites in the likes of Benedict III, The Atlantic, Smashing Avocado, Super Awesome Fry-up and Signature Baked Eggs. Pancake lovers would not miss a chance at hitting up the sweet Skyscraper and the savory Portobello & Pancakes. As for its coffee, Mocha is a must-try amidst all the good selection of coffees available. It’s the place to go for a simple brunch done well.

Opening Hours:
Everyday (9:30am – 6pm)

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Enter the Botanica + Co, take a seat and take in the lush greenery of your surroundings. Ferns in planters surrounding lone trees, leafy plants in pots scattered around the vicinity and shrubs in planter boxes suspended from above the countertops. Bright and spacious spaces bathed in natural light from glass walls enveloping the enclosure gives a new meaning to these urban greenhouse-themed eateries. It is the only greenhouse-themed cafe on this list of the Best Cafés in Kuala Lumpur.

Whether you are dining in or brunching out from their Bangsar South or Alila Bangsar outlets, they serve meals that are guaranteed to fill you up. Delicious brunch, decent coffee, and a delectable spot. Weeding through the menu, The Bo+Co Truffle Fries and Halibut Fish & Chips made it to the top of the food chain. You can also pick and choose from a variety of pizzas and sandwiches available. Before leaving, try the Broken Cheesecake and Valrhona Chocolate Pudding, many patrons were rooting for them.

Opening Hours:
Mon – Fri (11am – 10pm)
Sat, Sun & public holidays (9:30am – 10pm)

Note: Double-check during post-MCO (Movement Control Order)

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No hocus-pocus here! Let the whizz-chefs from Wizards at Tribeca charm you with their magical contemporary dishes done by “infusing local flavors into western cuisines”. Their mastery of conjuring up the essence of good food and spell-bindingly good coffee make Wizards a good place for brunch. Besides the top quacking dish of Smoked Duck Porridge, have a crack on the egg double whammies specialties – Egg Royale and Golden French Toast. The Matcha Latte is one of the many Latte concoctions of that caffeine charm that will leave you spellbound. Even though it is the last cafe to be mentioned on this list but with no doubt, it deserves a spot as one of the Best Cafés in Kuala Lumpur.

Wizards at Tribeca occupies the lobby of the Tribeca Bukit Bintang. While those whizz-chefs are waving the wands and working the works in the kitchen, one can’t help waiting without being bewitched by its equally magical contemporary décor. Enchanted by the high ceilings, full-height glass windows, and huge pastel-colored columns, the elongated space is also furnished with a mix of matching pastel-colored and turquoise upholsteries, and wire-mesh lantern-like ornaments that lined the main pathway. Completing the look with leafy greens and creeper plants on shelves atop the long kitchen counter, the whole setting gives the atmosphere a sophisticated vibe.  

Opening Hours:
Mon – Thu (10am – 6pm)
Fri – Sun (10am – 9pm)

Note: Double-check during post-MCO (Movement Control Order) and on public holidays

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