15 Of The Best Brunch Spots in Kuala Lumpur For Good Food & Exceptional Coffee

Feeka Coffee Roasters is the perfect spot to go to if you’re craving for some artisan coffee with a scrumptious Sunday brunch and incredible desserts. This hidden gem in Changkat, Bukit Bintang serves some of the most delicious food in town in their cosy, sun-drenched tiny front yard. They offer a plethora of dishes, and we definitely have our eyes set on their smashed avocado on sourdough toast and tacos, fluffy ricotta pancakes, veggie burger (for fellow plant eaters), and mille crepe cakes. Come and try it for yourself and let us know what you think!

One of the best brunch places in KL, Kopenhagen Coffee is a Scandinavian-inspired oasis café of exceptional coffees and healthy food. Located in glitz Mont Kiara, simply find a quiet spot amongst the laptop-tapping digital nomads and try one of their generously sized open sandwiches! Our favourite pick is the Aarhus Alternative—an abundant plate loaded with smashed avocado, feta cheese, and chilli oil, as well as the Smørrebrød—Denmark’s famous open-faced sandwiches. What will yours be?

A specialty coffee bar located at APW Bangsar, Pulp boasts high ceilings, dark wooden panels, mighty glass windows, and furniture that screams rustic charm. This little coffee place serving Sunday brunch in KL welcomes a steady weekend crowd with its relaxing vibe, good cuppa on the side, home-baked cakes, and fresh pastries that’ll have you asking for another slice. If you do plan on dropping by, we advise you to come early in order to secure a seat.

Located in the hustle and bustle of Petaling Street and entitled one of Kuala Lumpur’s most beautiful cafés, Merchant’s Lane is a force to be reckoned with considering its long queue. This brunch spot in KL radiates an old-school, rustic vibe and serves up a unique selection of fusion dishes (with very interesting names) that are sure to satisfy your tastebuds! Some of their popular items include South China Sea (grilled salmon served with a poached egg, salsa and hash) and Eat Die Me (a big breakfast platter featuring eggs, sausages, cheese-baked tomato, corn, and hash).

Nestled in Lorong Kurau, Bangsar, PODGY Kurau is amongst the best places for brunch in KL known for its cosy ambiance without compromising on food quality. Boasting a minimalist interior, the place is decorated with potted plants, wooden furniture, and monochrome tiles. Its extensive range of menu items include pastas, sandwiches, salads, big breakfast, and toasts. We are especially fond of their avocado toasts, steak sandwiches, and macchiato. Do end your meal on a sweet note with their dessert menu, which is set to revamp weekly.

This brunch café in KL definitely lives up to its name as “thieves” as it is ready to steal your heart with their delectable range of minimal brunch items. Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, the dreamy industrial glasshouse serves up many great selections in their Kuala Lumpur outlet from your classic French breakfast dish Croque Madame to homemade granola, eggs Benedict, fresh fruit platter, and of course, a cuppa that impresses.

Urban daybreak is a quaint little brunch spot in KL that’s originated from Penang. The café took the neighbourhood by storm within a few months after its launch and was requested to open an outlet in KL. You got what you wished for! The menu here consists of a range of Australian-inspired breakfast and brunch specialties from avocado toast to yummy croissants and sandwiches. To your surprise, the eatery even prepares its own sausages, ice cream, and peanut butter, from scratch!

It means “tree” in English, Pokok KL highlights majestic floor-to-ceiling windows, exposed brick walls, rattan furnishing, and is surrounded by lush greenery. Radiating an urban, greenhouse vibe, this is the perfect little spot for brunch in KL if you’re looking for something non-pretentious, something really simple but good. Pokok serves a good selection of soups, light bites, homemade pies, pastries, brunch items, just to name a few. If you have a thing for salmon, be sure to give their smoked salmon benedict a taste. Plus, if you’re in for a botanical feed on your Instagram profile, you definitely want to pay a visit here.

Calling our plant-based besties or if you’re not down for anything meat to start the day, make your way to this ‘herbivore-friendly” brunch café in KL dubbed The Hungry Tapir now! This bar serves up a variety of lip-smacking sharing plates, local delights, desserts, and cocktails. The interior embraces calmness and warmth, and will put your mind and soul at ease instantly. Indulge in their “I Can’t Believe These Aren’t Meatballs”, featuring meatballs that aren’t actually meatballs, sweet potato fries, iced coconut latte, and hand-craft seasonal rice wine cocktails. Did we mention that this place is also pet-friendly as well?

One of the most good-looking brunch places in KL is perched on Jalan Galloway, a curiously unusual option for a contemporary coffee spot. Upon entering VCR, you’ll instantly fall heads over heels with its state-of-the-art, minimal design and the soundtrack filling the airwaves of the café. The place is remodelled from a building on-site, while much of its original charm is retained. On the ground floor is a dim, narrow seating area where coffee machines whiz, baristas working their magic and tempting cakes parade. We love that the menu offers a little something for everyone, vegans, vegetarians, and even those on a kosher diet. Cakes here are a bang on form with the most indulgent being The King Cake—banana cake layered with peanut butter frosting, banana slices and chocolate.

If you’re looking to savour a good Malaysian brunch in KL, look no further than Lim Kee café. Located at the Tian Jing Hotel, this contemporary kopitiam has easily won the hearts of many. It makes the perfect spot to chill with local breakfast dishes, cakes, and coffee. While you’re here, take the opportunity to relish their classic roti kahwin with soft-boiled eggs as well as their ice cream with local-inspired flavours like pandan and teh tarik! If you’re a coffee-before-anything-else type of person, do check out their unique range of caffeine choices including the signature blood moon, golden brown, tonic express, dirty sunrise and OJ matcha.

From the outer facade, Kafe Kleptokrat may seem like any other regular eatery located along the street of Chinatown. However, once you step foot inside, be prepared to have your mind blown by its picturesque view of the courtyard pool and rustic interior. Serving up local cuisines with hints of international elements, some of the popular Malaysian-fusion brunch items you must try at this KL poolside café include spaghetti asam pedas fillet of fish, ayam rendang hijau served with nasi hujan panas, nasi lemak, lontong, you name it they have it.

Not a fan of coffee? Come to Fox Paradox. Aside from exceptional coffees, they also serve delicious home-brewed kombucha to start your relaxing day off. Featuring patchy grey walls and black hanging lights that fed into the industrial vibe, another spot for the best brunch in KL is located in Ampang, mind you that their well-thought-out menu is one that’s scrumptious yet wholesome. We highly recommend their mango gluten-free pancakes, smashed avocado on toast, Mr Kim & Mrs Chi—kimchi chicken burger—, and Venetian slow-cooked lamb pasta. Save this place and be sure to check it out with someone who loves brunch as much as you do!

If you’re searching for some classic brunch dishes, Wildflowers Restaurant and Bar may not be the place for you—but if you’re craving for some distinctive flavours, look no further! Located just across the street from Merchant’s Lane, Wildflowers serves up original, inventive fusion recipes inspired by the Japanese, Thai, Chinese, Mexican, Malaysian, and even French, making it one of the best fusion brunch spots in KL! Still not enough for you? We recommend you to sip on their range of craft cocktails and wine.

Formerly known as The Kitchen Table, Table & Apron by restaurateur Marcus Low takes inspiration from world-renowned bakeries and restaurants to deliver modern comfort food that harnesses local produce. Popular for its sharing platters, this bustling restaurant for brunch in KL emphasises robust, rustic flavours best showcased in dishes. Try their coveted pulled pork with apple sourdough and cilantro Salsa, Sanbanto pork chops with spicy chimichurri, ulam (leafy greens) herbed crab rice and earl grey crème brûlée with shortbread that customers will go above and beyond just to grab a bite.