5 Instagram-Worthy ‘80s Vibe Cafes for Weekend Food Trip!

Aren’t you getting bored visiting your favorite typical present-day cafe? Why not give yourself the freedom to explore new vibes and diverse flavors at these retro-inspired cafes in Kuala Lumpur!

1. 何九海南茶店 Ho Kow Hainanese Kopitiam

 

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Ho Kow Hainanese Kopitiam has been in KL for more than 50 years! A visit to this humble cafe is not complete without having a taste or two of their traditional toast and Hainan coffee!

Location: No. 1, Jalan Balai Polis, Kuala Lumpur

Business Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM (Closed on Mondays)

2. Vintage 1988

 

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Vintage 1988 is a retro-inspired coffee shop known for its incredibly delicious Western-style coffee, cakes, and waffles!

Location: 34, Jalan Sultan, City Center, Kuala Lumpur

Business Hours: 9 AM – 11 PM

3. Lim Kee Cafe

 

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Spend a leisure afternoon inside Lim Kee Cafe! There are many food options you can try here including our traditional favorite snacks like toasts, half-boiled eggs, and coffee!

Location: 66-68, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

Business Hours: 9:30 AM – 6 PM

4. Merchant’s Lane

 

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You better not dare to miss this one in KL when you’re in need of retro-inspired second-floor resto! Merchant’s Lane is located under a big tree — you know what they say when food is found under a tree, right? Nothing but delicious foods to enjoy!

Location: 150, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur

Business Hours: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM (Weekday); 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM (Weekend)

5. Chocha.foodstore

 

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Before turning into a resto, Chocha Foodstore was once a hotel with patio, mosaic tiles, and an old spiral staircase resembling the 80s and 90s vibes. Now, you can

Location: NO 156, Jalan Petaling, City Centre 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

Business Hours: 11 AM – 11 PM (Sunday – Thursday) ; 11 AM – 12 AM (Friday – Saturday) | Closed on Mondays