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Best Specialty Coffee in Kuala Lumpur

50 curated cafés

Standouts include Single Dose Coffee, Afloat Coffee Roaster and 103 Coffee - Chow Kit; the densest specialty pockets are Petaling Jaya, Bukit Bintang, City Centre.

Top cafés in Kuala Lumpur

#1 - Single Dose Coffee

Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur

Intimate specialty spot in PJ Old Town focusing on full-bodied, intensely extracted coffee with thoughtful minimalist design

Open until 11:00 PM

#2 - Afloat Coffee Roaster

Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur

Micro specialty roaster in Bukit Jalil brewing meticulously sourced single origins with standout pour overs and rotating offerings like Kenya Geisha Natural

Open until 6:00 PM

#3 - 103 Coffee - Chow Kit

Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur

Pioneer of Malaysia's specialty coffee scene since 2014, with award-winning baristas and in-house roasting operations established in 2017

Open until 8:30 PM

#4 - YiLuDou Roastery

Cheras, Kuala Lumpur

Garage roastery specializing in traditional flannel filter brewing with single-origin selections like Honduras Hanabi

Open until 6:00 PM

#5 - Bean Brothers at The Linc KL

Taman U Thant, Kuala Lumpur

Roasting single origins, COEs, and competition lots in-house with over 10 years sourcing experience across global coffee regions

Open until 9:30 PM

#6 - Lim Kee Cafe

City Centre, Kuala Lumpur

Retro-styled City Centre café near Petaling Street delivering properly extracted flat whites and competent espresso work

Open until 5:30 PM

#7 - Cloud Catcher Specialty Coffee Roastery

Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur

SCA-certified campus and roastery offering education programs, multi-origin house blends, and fresh roasted-to-order beans for wholesale and retail

Opens 10:00 AM tomorrow

#8 - Stellar Coffee

City Centre, Kuala Lumpur

Light roast espresso and expansive filter lineup inside REXKL, with multiple bean origins and clear tasting notes

Open until 7:30 PM

#9 - Transparent Coffee

Kampung Attap, Kuala Lumpur

Third wave coffee destination in Kampung Attap serving quality espresso and filter coffee with knowledgeable baristas

Open until 5:00 PM

#10 - One Half

Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur

Specialty coffee bar featuring rotating single origins like Panama and Guatemala beans, housed in a minimalist creative space

Open until 10:00 PM

Blitz X Colony @ KLCC

KLCC

Onsite micro-roaster serving direct trade specialty beans with hand drip and espresso, plus custom roasting services

Ari Roastery

Taman Desa

In-house roastery serving single-origin espresso and filter coffees with Ethiopian and Kenyan selections in minimalist digs

Ghostbird Coffee @ Nala Kasturi

City Centre

Ghostbird Coffee outpost offering up to 10 bean selections including local Sabah and Liberica, all available as pour over

Curio Coffee Roaster & Cafe @ Jalan Ipoh

Jalan Ipoh

Micro roastery tucked above Rivercity serving self-roasted beans with customizable dirty lattes and rose syrup options

JWC Roastery

Bukit Jalil

Roastery and retail space offering an extensive selection of specialty coffee beans for home brewing enthusiasts

White Land Cafe | Specialty Coffee

Pantai Dalam

Classy minimalist cafe where knowledgeable baristas guide you through in-house blended beans with balanced or strong brew options

PULP Cafe Bangsar

Bangsar

Malaysia's specialty coffee pioneer since 2014, roasting their own acclaimed beans with a focus on excellence and consistency

Suka Benih Coffee

Bukit Damansara

No-frills neighborhood roastery in residential Bukit Damansara, with owner-operated sourcing, roasting, and extraction

Bean Shipper

Cheras

Specialty coffee roaster in Cheras delivering freshly roasted, small-batch single origins scoring 83+ on SCA scale, plus Malaysian Liberica

Spillstone Coffee

Pudu

Specialty coffee concept centered on decaf and low-caffeine options, housed in a converted Pudu shophouse with outdoor seating

% Arabica Kuala Lumpur Menara The MET Towers

Dutamas

% Arabica's minimalist design meets corporate Kompleks Kerajaan at Menara The MET with their signature espresso program and brews

The Messengers by JWC

Bukit Bintang

Manual lever espresso and bean education inside Eslite bookstore, showcasing Malaysian Kulai Liberica and single origins with tasting cards

VCR Mont Kiara

Mont Kiara

Neighborhood coffee anchor in a converted house where dedicated baristas craft specialty brews in Mont Kiara

103 Coffee @ Sri Petaling

Sri Petaling

Pioneer of Malaysia's specialty scene since 2014, now roasting their own beans since 2017 with competition-trained baristas

Antipodean @ Menara Tan & Tan

KLCC

New Zealand-inspired cafe delivering standout specialty coffee with impressive latte art and house-made brunch fare

% Arabica Kuala Lumpur Pavilion DH

Bukit Damansara

International specialty coffee brand bringing their signature modern minimalism and quality beans to Pavilion Damansara Heights

% Arabica Kuala Lumpur The Exchange TRX

Imbi

Global specialty coffee chain known for consistent espresso and precise brewing at The Exchange TRX's modern concourse location

% Arabica Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

Bukit Bintang

International specialty chain delivering consistent espresso and signature Kyoto lattes in Pavilion's premium shopping district

Asylum Coffeehouse Bangsar

Bangsar

Melbourne-inspired Bangsar spot serving Singapore's Keluak blend on espresso, with filter options and a bright, work-friendly space

Bean Brothers Bukit Bintang

Bukit Bintang

10+ years sourcing and roasting single origins, COE lots, and competition coffees with a focused espresso program in Starhill

Brew N Bread Taman Desa

Taman Desa

Boutique roaster with 9+ years experience led by TISCA Asia Award-winning roaster Jian, daily roasting on-site for peak freshness

Common Man Coffee Roasters - Kuala Lumpur

Taman Tun Dr Ismail

Singapore-based specialty roaster with in-house roastery, barista academy, and Breville training sessions for home brewing enthusiasts

Craft Origin Cafe

Taman Tun Dr Ismail

In-house roastery featuring Brazilian and Colombian origins in natural and washed processes, with knowledgeable baristas pulling clean filter coffees

Empty Cup Coffee Roastery

Puchong

In-house roastery in Puchong equipped with serious espresso machinery and brew bar setup, serving their own roasted beans in a spacious cafe

Curio Dark Cafe @ Jalan Ampang

Kampung Datuk Keramat

Micro roastery tucked in a moody underground space where owner-roasters serve their own beans with expert guidance on process and origin

Feeka Coffee Roasters

Bukit Bintang

Light-filled in-house roaster in Bukit Bintang offering their own beans alongside creative coffee drinks and all-day brunch menu

Ditto Specialty Coffee Bar

Bukit Damansara

Zen-inspired minimalist space pouring Wells Coffee roasters from Penang, featuring single origins from Kenya, Ethiopia, Colombia, and Panama Geisha from Chevas Estate

Ghostbird Coffee Company

Seputeh

House-roasted specialty coffee in a charming heritage bungalow, showcasing Malaysian Liberica beans alongside espresso and filter options

Miss Coco Cafe

Bukit Ceylon

Direct-trade specialty coffee and chocolate from Malaysia, Venezuela, and Colombia, roasted in-house with knowledgeable staff guiding tastings

The Hub Coffee Roaster @ The Linc KL

Taman U Thant

Decade-old roaster focusing on single-origin coffees with 'less is more' philosophy, offering filter and espresso with educational open bar setup

VCR

Bukit Bintang

Beautifully restored heritage house serving quality coffee with a charming back terrace in the heart of Bukit Bintang

Whatever Works Coffee

Kampung Datuk Keramat

Neighborhood cafe in a converted house serving fruity, well-extracted coffee with indoor and outdoor seating plus resident cats

Artelier Coffee - Pavilion Damansara Heights

Damansara Heights

Modern specialty café in Pavilion Damansara Heights with skilled baristas crafting quality latte art and milk-based espresso drinks

Eight Ounce Coffee Co. : Suria KLCC

KLCC

Malaysian homegrown roaster with a decade of expertise, sourcing beans from Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, and Indonesia for their signature blends

Contour

Petaling Jaya

Self-roasted beans and single origin filter coffee in a modern-meets-vintage space, with knowledgeable baristas guiding guests through their selections

Toothless Coffee

Petaling Jaya

Omakase-style coffee tastings showcase this roastery's own beans from direct farm relationships, guided by skilled baristas

One Half Coffee Roastery

Petaling Jaya

Roastery focused on seasonality and origin character, serving rare Geisha and experimental processes with methodical preparation

HWC Coffee - KL Gateway Mall

Bangsar South

Malaysia's specialty coffee chain serving 91-point rated House Blend Classic NO.9 and Panama Geisha at a compact KL Gateway kiosk

AMP Cafe

Ampang

Locally-roasted specialty coffee alongside chef-driven food pairings in this Ampang breakfast and brunch destination

Beam

Sri Damansara

Nearly a decade of sourcing, roasting, and brewing specialty coffee in-house, with a focus on bringing out unique terroir from beans around the world

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