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China House
Sprawling heritage building complex with cafe, restaurant, gallery, and event space.
Heritage CafeGeorge Town
10 George Town Cafés Locals Actually Work From
Penang has a thriving cafe culture blending traditional kopitiams with modern specialty coffee shops.
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Coffee Atelier
Japanese-style specialty coffee shop with pour-over and siphon brewing.
Specialty CoffeeGeorge Town
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Mugshot Cafe
Popular brunch spot with photogenic interiors and all-day breakfast menu.
Brunch CafeGeorge Town
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Ome by Spacebar
Minimalist cafe with excellent coffee and Japanese-inspired pastries.
Specialty CoffeeGeorge Town
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Narrow Marrow
Quirky cafe in a narrow heritage shophouse serving creative brunch dishes.
Brunch CafeGeorge Town
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Antipodean Cafe
Australian-style cafe with hearty breakfast and quality coffee.
Brunch CafeGurney Drive
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Coffee Tree
Long-standing specialty coffee shop with multiple locations.
Specialty CoffeeMultiple locations
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Kopi-O' Heritage
Traditional kopitiam serving classic Hainanese coffee and toast.
Traditional KopitiamGeorge Town
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