Char Koay Teow is one of Penang’s trademark food. If you happen to travel to Penang, and you did not try out any of the Char Koay Teow, never tell your friends that you came to Penang.
When we usually hear about waffles, most of us might have thought it is only for tea break or as desserts. Cafes and restaurants in Penang has since then evolve and been creative to create waffles that can be served as breakfast, lunch, dinner or just for a small bite.
Sin Seh Kai Artisan Bakery was established in January 2017. Specializing in producing and supplying traditional artisanal breads, especially sourdough, Sin Seh Kai Artisan Bakery also offers breakfast and lunch meals. Besides, Bao Zi Ge, artisanal vegetarian steamed bun, also available in the cafe.
1LDK Eatery is an eatery and furniture showroom at the same time. Located in an ordinary residential area, 1LDK Eatery was established in July 2019. Check out their carefully crafted menu from food to beverages!
Sawadikap! Located at Lebuh Tye Sin (commonly known as the 4th Street Club by the locals), Chern Ka’s Home Recipe is a relatively new Thai eatery in town. From its interior to the food menu, Chern Ka emphasizes on localised tastes and flavours with their home recipe as its name suggested. Meanwhile, you could still find some of the authentic Thai food here.
BeĀngels Specialty Coffee was established on 1 April 2016. BeĀngels, be caffeinated. BeĀngels means the soul of the coffee beans. Located at the ground floor of Island Plaza, BeĀngels Specialty Coffee is best known for their coffee and breakfast.
Ang Ang’s Roastery was established in 2018. “Ang Ang” is the surname of the founders. Located at a relatively quiet location from the city centre of Bukit Mertajam, Ang Ang’s Roastery focuses on serving good coffee and pastries. Instead visiting their new branch at T Place, GTC’s team visited their first branch.
2F+ Coffee Roastery was established 9 years ago. It was started as an interior design studio which was located at the 2nd floor of a shoplot. Besides specialising in coffee, this cafe that tucked in a vintage wooden house also serves Western delights and desserts.
The Warung is now opening up a second branch in Common Ground, a co-working space located on the second floor of Moulmein Rise Shoppes. Besides their favourite sweet waffles menu, The Warung at Common Ground is serving brunch and lunch meals!
Without an apparent signboard, Syarikat.Co is most probably the only cafe in Penang that uses the backdoor entrance in a hidden alley. Syarikat.Co is a cafe with retro office theme situated in a neighbourhood.
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