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 go, hippie, this weekend, here are some hipster cafes for you!
1. The Daily Fix Cafe
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
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 a 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
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
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
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
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
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）
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
Though it is just a small cafe sitting in 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
NAVY Cafe not only just serve scrumptious meals in a cozy place but also encourages people to be eco-friendly by skipping the use of straw when dining!
Location: No. 5, Jalan Hang Lekiu, Melaka
Hours: 9:00am – 6:00pm; Closed on Mondays