10 Hipster Cafes to Try When in Malacca

If you’re a cafe-loving person, then perhaps you’re no stranger to Geographer Cafe, the famous dine-in restaurant and top cafe in Malacca. But this ain’t the only cafe that keeps the old flavor of Malacca because there are, in fact, many of them! And just in case you want to be hippie one of these days, here are some hipster cafes for you!

 

1. The Daily Fix Cafe

 

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This cafe which is discreetly located in a boutique in Jonker Street will surely make you feel like you’re in another world with its retro furnishing. And if there’s another reason why people visit The Daily Fix, it’s definitely because of their brunch and Banlan-flavored muffins!

Location: 55 Jalan Hang Jebat (Jonker St.), Malacca Town

Contact: 013-290 6855

Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00am – 11:30pm; Sat-Sun, 8:30am – 11:30pm

 

2. The Peninsular Tailor Cafeteria

 

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The Peninsular Tailor Cafe is a reopened cafe with a foreign shop-like interior design set on the busy street of Malacca. In order to maintain the atmosphere of like passing through time and space, the cafe keeps old wooden tables and chairs plus nostalgic music playing on the background and the dim light. Truly a perfect setting for those who want to feel retro on a lazy afternoon.

Location: 213, Jalan Melaka Raya 1, Taman Melaka Raya, Melaka

Contact: 017-617 1339

Hours: 11:00am – 11:00pm

 

3. Heesan Kopi – 囍叁隔壁

 

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On the other hand, Heesan Kopi  – 囍叁隔壁 is a cafe with a vintage atmosphere with an artistic look due to the different murals painted on the white wall! Despite the Chinese decorations, the cafe offers Western-style breakfast that you’ll definitely love!

Location: 100 Jalan Hang Jebat Malaka

Contact: 06-281 2165

Hours: 9:00am – 7:00pm

 

4. The Fat Bee

 

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Unlike the first three mentioned cafes, The Fat Bee brags a simple European and American-style cafe that can make people feel like dining in a foreign restaurant. Here, you can enjoy Western-style meals, cakes, desserts, and whatnot.

Location: The Jetty, No. 12A Jalan Syed Abdul Aziz, Melaka

Contact: 06-283 3696

Hours: Sun-Thu, 11:00am – 12:00mn; Fri-Sat, 11:00am – 1:00am

 

5. Locahouz

 

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Another cafe hidden in Jonker Street where you can enjoy a greenery sight, as it is adorned with green leaves. In addition, Locahouz is a full-of-art cafe for it has numbers of paintings made by local artists hanging on the wall.

Location: No. 8, Jalan Bukit Cina, Melaka

Contact: 019-679 3993

Hours: 10:30am – 6:00pm; Closed on Wednesdays

 

6. Calanthe Art Cafe

 

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Just like the previously mentioned Locahouz, diners coming to Calanthe Art Cafe will be welcomed by an arch of climbing plants, which makes the cafe somewhat refreshing. 0

Location: 11, Jalan Hang Kasturi, Melaka

Contact: 06-292 2960

Hours: Sun-Thu, 9:00am – 11:00pm; Fri-Sat, 9:00am – 12:00mn

 

7. Kaya-kaya Cafe

 

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Experience the atmosphere of the bygone era with Kaya-kaya Cafe’s preserved architectural design. This cafe is located not far from Jonker Street by the way.

Location: 32, Jalan Tukang Besi, Melaka

Contact: 06-281 4089

Hours: 8:00am – 6:00pm

 

8. Alley No.5 （五号）

 

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Alley No. 5, a cafe hidden in an alley where you can feel nostalgic while snacking on your favorite breakfast sandwiches and cakes paired with coffee!

Location: No. 7, Jalan Kampung Kuli, Melaka

Contact: 016-415 5097

Hours: Sun-Wed, 12:00nn – 9:00pm; Fri-Sat, 12:00nn – 6:00pm, 6:00pm – 12:00mn; Closed on Thursdays

 

9. Eat at 18

 

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Though it is just a small cafe sitting in the Jonker area, Eat at 18 is a perfect place where you feel cozy in one of your lazy afternoons! They serve pastries like banana cake, parmesan cheese bread, almond biscotti, chocolate macadamia nut cookies, cranberry raisin oats cookies, almond shortbread cookies, fresh honey pineapple tartlets, peanut sesame butter cookies, meringue kisses, and more. 

Location: No. 18, Jalan Hang Lekiu, Melaka, Malacca 75200 Melaka

Contact: 06-281 4679

Hours: 8:30am – 6:00pm; Closed on Tuesdays

 

10. NAVY Cafe

 

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NAVY Cafe not only just serves scrumptious meals in a cozy place but also encourages people to be eco-friendly by skipping the use of a straw when dining!

Location: No. 5, Jalan Hang Lekiu, Melaka

Hours: 9:00am – 6:00pm; Closed on Mondays