11 Most Beloved New Cafes in Penang According to Reviewers

Love to try new cafes in Penang with your girl gang and make believe you’re an Influencer?

Is there life other than café hopping in Penang – don’t be silly; of course, there’s lots more to do when you visit.

Don’t believe the mantra of Penang Café Hopping, Instagrammable Cafes in Penang, or Best New Trendy Café – it’s true.

There are lots more where that came from.

The designers are super talented.

They managed to pull so many of these café designs off – each with a different sense of quirkiness and minimalism.

One day, my friends from Ipoh dropped by and decided the check out some new cafes in Penang – they stood staring into the holding space.

“Everyone is a millennial!”

So did Grandma Shark check out all the new spots with gusto?

Let’s say with determination (read trepidation) that we shall work our way down the list!

Hit me up if you’ve been there; done that!

Instagramable New Cafes in Penang?

In Penang, you would never run out of places to grab a coffee, cheesecake, or croissants.

Not to be left behind, Aunty Ah Hu and her gang have rallied up 11 new eateries that sprouted in Penang.

Make August, September, November, and December your best Penang café hunting s this year!

Start your next cafe-hopping journey with these eleven, then work down the following list.

List of 11 Most Beloved New Cafes in Penang

Chucafe 厝

When a café becomes the talk of the town for breakfast and rice box menu – Penangites sit up.

We love a home-cook food experience, and Chu Café aims to provide that!

Expand your palate or waistline (some of us are made differently) and go for the best place to expand your palate.

Signature Grilled Chicken, Egg Cheese Toast, Japanese Chicken Skewer, or Asian Cuisine.

Head there for one of the best breakfast experiences in Penang — don’t miss out on the good stuff!

Address: 8, Lebuh Cintra, George Town, 10100 George Town, Penang.
Operating hours: 8.00 AM to 3.00 PM (Weekdays) 10.00 AM to 8.00 PM (Weekends)

Golden Egg Café

Golden Egg Penang is a small café with big dreams, quiet, non-descript, and a hidden car park.

Set lunch comes fancy with a glass cover and smoke-infused food.

If you fancy afternoon tea, their signature hi-tea set, the Tic Tac Toe, has eight sweet and savory treats!

A smoked salmon avocado, chocolate tarts, and even a fancy roti canai omelet wrap.

The creamy turkey spaghetti is a must-try!

Halal status: No alcohol, no pork
Address: Golden Egg Penang, 177, Jalan Macalister, 10450 George Town, Penang. (1st Floor, One Pacific Hotel)
Opening hours: 7.30 AM to 6.00 PM (Daily)
Free parking available

Higher Ground

Once there were horse carriages and stables in George Town – yes! Two horse stables were repurposed into niche boutique hotels and cafés.

Muntri Mews and Higher Ground.

If Higher Ground looks familiar, it was the previous George Town Wines.

Perfect for those who want a quiet, spacious, and relaxing space to sip your cuppa and work.

Higher Ground offers a delicious range of coffees, cakes, and the proverbial Eggs Benedict.

Address: 19-19A, Lebuh Leith, 10200 George Town, Penang.
Operating hours: 12 PM – 12 AM (Monday closed)

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Khing Cafe

If you love Mille Crepe Cake like me, you will enjoy this café.

There’s a piano there, too, if you feel like ‘Tinkering on the Ivories’

Biscoff Cheesecake and Coconut Latte Crepe Cake are luscious cakes to spot and order.

If neither of these flavors sounds interesting, there’s a visual array for you to choose from to satiate your sweet tooth.

There’s another outlet in Bukit Mertajam if you don’t want to drive to the island.

Address: 278, Lebuh Pantai, 10300 George Town, Penang.
Operating hours: 12.00 PM to 10.00 PM (Monday closed)

Langit Senja Kopi

Named after two rescue cats, Langit and Senja, the café specializes in Nusantara dishes and traditional Malay Kuih Mueh.

If you love local snacks like Karipap (Curry Puff) and Onde-Onde or special treats like Kek Lapis (Layer Cake), you will love it here.

As for the coffee, you get to sample coffee beans sourced from various regions in Asia.

For vintage lovers, Langit Senja Kopi doubles up as a record store that opens nightly.
Shop for purchase cassettes, vinyl, and even books!

Are Langit and Senja in the house?

There’s one way to find out when you visit!

Address: 93, Lebuh Armenian, 10200 George Town, Penang.
Operating hours: 3.00 PM to 10.00 PM (Wednesday closed)

Ngopi

Never visited Fort Cornwallis before as a Penangite?

Here’s an excellent reason – Ngopi, a coffee truck, has occupied the fort.

There is a Tiffany blue coffee truck perfect for the Smartdory IG!

Feel safe, secure, and happy in Penang’s historical fort and enjoy the sea breeze. There are canons all around!

Grab a cuppa and enjoy your mid-day pick-me-up of coffee and pastries!

Halal status: No alcohol, no pork
Address: Fort Cornwallis, Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah, 10200 George Town, Penang.
Opening hours: 2.00 PM to 11.00 PM (Daily)

p.66

Some of us are bookish, love nothing better than browsing arts and crafts supplies, and love coffee.

Perfect for writers, artists, coffee junkies, and anyone who loves artisanal things.

p.66 is a Muji-inspired café with natural light, sleek furnishing, and white-washed walls.

Get some arts and crafts supplies in a café or vice versa to enjoy a Big Breakfast and chill with coffee.

Hot or cold? Your choice.

Get ready to doodle and draw to your heart’s content in the brand-new notebook you just purchased.

Halal status: No alcohol, no pork.
Address: p.66, 66, Lebuh Campbell, George Town, 10100 George Town, Penang.
Opening hours: 9.00 AM to 6.00 PM (Daily)

Secangkir Kopi Hitam

Secangkir Kopi Hitam in Malay means “a cup of black coffee.”

The tiny cafe on Lebuh Clarke also serves traditional kuih (pastries) and simple local delights such as fried noodles and Nasi Lemak!

Halal status: All ingredients are sourced from Halal-certified suppliers.
Address: Secangkir Kopi Hitam, 5, Lebuh Clarke, George Town, 10050 George Town, Penang.
Opening hours: 8.00 AM to 10.00 PM (Daily)

Sedaun Modern Food

Sedaun in Bayan Lepas is a cozy cafe that serves fusion dishes.

Look out for Smoked Duck Volcano Rice Bowl and Tiger Prawn Aglio Olio.

Want an all-white theme minimalist café as the perfect backdrop?

Here’s one for the Gram.

Halal status: All poultry are sourced from Halal-certified suppliers.
Address: Sedaun, 72-1-05, Arena Curve, Jalan Mahsuri, 11950, Bayan Lepas, Penang
Opening hours: 11.30 AM – 9.00 PM (Tuesday – Sunday)

Utoo Boho Café

We know the row of shophouses on Victoria Street as offices and stores.

The Utoo Boho Cafe is a cute, aesthetically pleasing café with a big surprise inside.

There’s everything your grandma can make come to life – macrame pillows and crochets abound in a good way.

You’ll love to hang out here with your besties.

You may be tempted to bring your grandma here, but sitting picnic-style on the floor might not be significant.

She might not be able to get up!

But if you’re sweet 16 going on 22, you will love every corner of this lovely cafe!

Enjoy your coffee and load up on the petit gateaux desserts – emerald ganache, matcha mousse, and a selection of French pastries.

So, summon your girlfriends, put on your OOTD, and pose pose pose away at Utoo Boho Cafe!

Halal status: No alcohol and ingredients are sourced from Halal suppliers.
Address: Utoo Boho Cafe, 156, Lebuh Victoria, George Town, 10300 George Town, Penang.
Opening hours: 9.00 AM to 11.00 PM (Friday and Saturday), 9.00 AM to 7.00 PM (Sunday to Thursday)

Tea Kadai Indian

“Anne Oru Tea!” Tea Kadai has all the vibes, colors, and flavors of Little India.

You get everything rolled into a café that beckons with delicious teas and coffees.

Could this be your next best new cafe in Penang – if you love a good Masala Tea or Bru Coffee?

The interior is tiny, but you can chill al fresco outside in the cool of the evening.

Fancy some authentic Indian snacks?

Try the Pani Puri, Mixed Bahji (Indian Fritters), and Pakoras – carefully piping hot and taste best with Masala Tea. Well, make that two!

Address: 68 Queen St, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang
Hours: Daily 1.00 PM to 10.00 PM

Conclusion

Are you ever ready to eat, drink and be merry?

If you’re always hungry, like SmartDory – you know where to go next to try New Cafes in Penang.

If you know of any new cafes or restaurants that deserve a shoutout, send us a note.

When you visit George Town next, check out these cafes if you want to travel and eat good food like Smartdory!