7 Must-Visit Cafes When You Are In Kedah

2023-09-22

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
Social Media	Facebook

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	Facebook

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