Penang Hillside: The Hillside Cafe, Bar and Restaurant


Located just opposite Gusto Cafe, The Hillside Cafe is the latest restaurant to setup at the hillside area in Tanjung Bungah, Penang. Established by expats, the restaurant serves a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals. For more info, vist its Facebook page at THIS LINK.

Penang Hillside: Gusto Cafe

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Gusto Cafe is a small cafe tucked away from the town and is located at Hillside, Tanjung Bungah, Penang. Frequently visited by the local residents living around that area, the cafe serves both English breakfast and American style lunch (burgers). For more info, its Facebook page can be found here; JasonsGustoCafe.

Stewart Lane: Coffee Atelier – Cafe 55

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Cafe 55 is located at the corner pre-war shophouse of Stewart Lane and Chulia Lane. As with most of such cafes in George Town, the cafe serves both food (such as spaghetti and all day breakfast) as well as various drinks, especially coffee. The cafe is notably known for its 3D latte art.

Chulia Lane: Pit Stop no.12


Located at the intersection of Chulia Lane (Lorong Chulia) and Market Lane (Lorong Pasar), Pit Stop no.12 is a recent addition to the cafe culture in George Town, Penang.
The cafe’s Facebook page is located HERE.

Green Hall Street: Brew Thirty Two Coffee House


Brew Thirty Two Coffee House is one of two newly established cafes along Green Hall, George Town. It serves its signature mille crepes in addition to main course meals such as all day breakfast, and of course, various types of coffee. It is located at the same row of shophouses with Kaffa Espresso Bar.

Bishop Street: Lighthouse Coffee

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Lighthouse Coffee is a small cafe (and one of the earlier one of such cafes in George Town) located within the Logan Heritage building and facing Bishop Street. The cafe also provides coffee making or latte art classes for those who want to try their hands as a barista.
For more info, you may visit its website http://www.lighthouse-coffee.com.my/ or its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/lighthouse.coffee.pg.

Green Hall Street: Kaffa Espresso Bar


A newly established cafe at Green Hall Street, Kaffa Espresso Bar joins a myriad of such similar cafes which are opening all over George Town in recent years. Kaffa Espresso Bar provides a retro-like and cozy ambiance while serving nice food (such as Big Bites All-Day Long Breakfast Platter) and coffee. The cafe’s official website is http://www.mykaffa.com/ and the cafe opens 8am – 10pm from Monday to Sunday.

Note: Kaffa Espresso Bar is not to be confused with the Kaffa Kafe at Straits Quay or China Street.

Chulia Street: The Mugshot Cafe


The Mugshot Cafe is one of the many recent small cafes that have mushroomed all over George Town, taking advantage of its heritage status popularity. It serves its own homemade bagels (one of its main draw) which are sourced from the Rainforest bakery next door (both of which are owned by the same people). It is a popular place for both locals and foreigners to hang out and especially for breakfast. The cafe is located along Chulia Street and opens daily from 8am-9pm.

Beach Street: Cozy in the Rocket

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Cozy in the Rocket is the new Amelie Cafe with a spacious dining area and still retains its old vintage settings. Operated by the original couple owners, Cozy in the Rocket is located at the corner of the junction of Armenian Street and Beach Street, a few meters away from the old spot.