Kedah, located in the northern region of Malaysia, offers a delightful array of cafes that cater to locals and tourists alike. These cafes often reflect the state’s rich cultural heritage, blending traditional flavors with modern aesthetics. If you are a cafe person and planning on visiting Kedah, you might find your new favorite cafe here!
Say Bye To Penang
Have you heard about the saying, ‘Kedah Is The New Penang?”. Right, because it does not exist. YET. Other than Penang, Kedah has a lot of varieties of cafes that are worth visiting. The cafes include…
1. Caffè Diem
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A spot for gatherings! Caffè Diem uses historic accents to enhance their environment while preserving the history and classic appeal of the city. Their desserts, like cheesecakes, canelés, cruffins, and tarts, are what make them most well-known.
Wondering about the food served there? Give them a call and they will WhatsApp you their menu.
| Address | 44, Jalan Penjara Lama, Bandar Alor Setar, 05000 Alor Setar, Kedah |
| Operating Hour | Daily, 12pm – 12am |
| Contact | 04-730 8895 |
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2. Homies Cafe (Non-Halal)
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As the name suggests, you can catch up with your homies over delicious cuisine and coffee. Homies Cafe offers breakfast all day long, snacks, spaghetti, Western cuisine, and rice. They also offer refreshments and pastries to help you get in the mood. Additionally, they provide monthly special menus, so keep an eye on their social media channels to stay informed.
Check out their menu here!
| Address | 1026, Jalan Psk 3, Pekan Simpang Kuala, 05400 Alor Setar, Kedah |
| Operating Hour | Wednesday – Monday, 9.30am – 7.30pm Tuesday – CLOSED |
| Contact | 016-415 9127 |
| Social Media |
3. Café Takdak Nama
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The name directly translates to “café without a name” in northern slang. This cafe in Kedah is famous for its interior design. Café Takdak Nama has an excellent idea—double-decker seating! Its interior is cleverly built to house stacks of eating tables and benches rather than the conventional dining space.
WhatsApp them for a full catalogue of their menu.
| Address | No 3, Jalan Perdana Heights 1/2, Bandar Amanjaya, 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah |
| Operating Hour | Daily, 12pm – 11pm |
| Contact | 010-797 5016 |
| Social Media | Facebook | Instagram | Whatsapp |
4. Kopi Kafe
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With its outside dining area where you can watch the sunset and have dinner beneath the stars, Kopi Kafe is an ideal spot to hang out, especially in the evening. It is one of Alor Setar’s most picturesque cafés, offering Italian cuisine along with sandwiches, snacks, desserts, coffees, and more. The paninis, croissants, and pasta are a few of their bestsellers.
Check out their menu on their Facebook Photos.
| Address | 175, 256, Hutan Kampung, 05460 Alor Setar, Kedah |
| Operating Hour | Daily, 3pm – 11pm |
| Contact | 04 737 4599 |
| Social Media | Facebook | Instagram |
5. The Cabin Café
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The Cabin Café is a house that was turned into a café and is located in a bustling area of Sungai Petani. There is a sizable dining area there, both indoors and outside. The interior is decorated with warm furnishings and cheerful colors. Delicious yet reasonably priced Western food and a wide range of beverages are offered on the
Check out their menu for more details!
| Address | 942, Jalan Delima 3/1, Jalan Lencongan Barat, Taman Delima, 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah |
| Operating Hour | Wednesday – Sunday, 5pm – 10.45pm Monday – CLOSED |
| Contact | 017-536 8776 |
| Social Media | Facebook | Instagram |
6. 105c Coffeehaus
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The homey 105c Coffeehaus offers scrumptious meals, fine coffee, delectable desserts, and freshly baked pastries. In addition, they offer hearty dishes like pasta and Western favorites to fill your stomach as well as a comprehensive breakfast buffet for a fantastic start to the day.
Check out their menu here!
| Address | 642, Jalan Pintu Sepuluh, Kampung Lubok Peringgi, 05100 Alor Setar, Kedah |
| Operating Hour | Daily, 11am – 11pm |
| Contact | 017-235 1058 |
| Social Media | Facebook | Instagram |
7. Sulb
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This halal-friendly cafe in Alor Setar, Kedah, known as Sulb serves excellent coffee and Italian-inspired cuisine with a distinctively local flavor. The Croque Madame, which is served with sourdough, chicken or beef bacon, bechamel, triple cheese, and a sunny-side egg, is among their standouts.
Visit their social media to find their menu!
| Address | 66 & 67, 2nd Floor, Pekan Simpang Kuala, 05400 Alor Setar, Kedah |
| Operating Hour | Daily, 10am – 10pm |
| Contact | 04-773 3298 |
| Social Media | Facebook | Instagram | Website |
There you go! One cafe a day keeps the stress away!
Don’t forget to check out other attractions in Kedah such as the Library In A Park: Award-Winning Kedah Digital Library In Alor Setar.
