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Best specialty coffee in Malaysia

Explore 53 curated specialty coffee shops and roasters across 10 cities in Malaysia. Every listing is selected for credible coffee quality and craft.

Specialty coffee cities in Malaysia

Curated coffee shops in Malaysia

  • 103 Coffee (Chow Kit)

    9, Jalan Yap Ah Shak, Chow Kit, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Led by World Latte Art and Coffee in Good Spirits finalists, the program features high-technical execution in milk-based drinks and signature cold brews like the strawberry cream and nitro infusions. The menu showcases…

  • about: Espresso & Brew Bar

    57, Lorong Seri Kuantan 65, Taman Kuantan, 25250 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia

    The program features Ghostbird Coffee Co. beans with a focus on temperature-controlled milk drinks, most notably a Dirty Latte served in frozen glassware. They offer a technical espresso service alongside a dedicated…

  • Afloat Coffee Roaster

    2-15, Second Floor, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 13, Arked Esplanad, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    A roastery-intensive program focusing on clean, expressive single-origins and technical brewing. Beyond their filter bar, they are known for their 'Dirty' coffee and a unique bagel program featuring bold flavor…

  • August Drip Coffee

    211, Jalan Dato Sulaiman, Taman Abad, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia

    A dedicated roastery-cafe managing a staggering rotating inventory of over 160 single-origin beans. The program specializes in meticulously sourced filter coffee, featuring everything from classic washed lots to…

  • Bean Brothers (The Starhill)

    G36, The Starhill, 181, Jln Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    The program highlights technical espresso precision with signature drinks like the 'Espresso Tricolore' and a balanced Con Panna. They maintain high standards for milk-based classics and offer a rotating selection of…

  • Black Bean Coffee

    No.87, Jalan Ewe Hai, 93000 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

    A pioneer in Sarawakian specialty coffee, they focus on roasting and brewing local Liberica and Robusta beans alongside international origins. The menu features unique regional touches like Gula Apong (nipah palm…

  • Blue Cottage Coffee

    No.6, Ground Floor & M Floor, Lot 2357, Jalan Krokop 2, 98000 Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia

    An owner-operated micro-roastery that balances technical pour-overs with a highly-regarded matcha program, featuring signature items like the Ichigo (strawberry) matcha latte. They function as both a brewing bar and a…

  • Brooos & Co by JWC

    18, Jln Sri Pelangi 4, Taman Pelangi, 80400 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia

    A concept by the JWC group focusing on technical milk-based drinks and coffee-centric cocktails. Their signature 'Why Dirty' uses a specifically creamier milk for a thick, velvety texture, and the bar features unique…

  • Coffee Stain (Publika)

    D4-G3-01, Jln Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    A technical program led by competition-pedigree baristas, specializing in house-roasted single origins and inventive compositions like the 'Mercury' yuzu coffee. Their focus spans from precision pour-overs to…

  • Cold Blue Specialty Coffee

    Level 2, No23, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, 30000 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

    The program features a rotating selection of high-quality beans, including anaerobic honey-processed lots from Chiang Rai and classic Ethiopian origins. Signature drinks like the 'Dirty Coconut' provide a balanced,…

  • Common Man Coffee Roasters (Kuala Lumpur)

    A-G-1 New Podium, 1, Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    As a leading regional roaster, they offer a sophisticated dual-track program featuring high-performance espresso blends and a dedicated filter bar with rotating single-origins. Unique signature drinks like the Roti…

  • Curate Coffee Roasters

    75, Jalan SS 2/72, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

    This roastery-led space distinguishes itself through a vast catalog of single-origin beans, with baristas frequently offering tasting samples to help guests navigate roast profiles. The program emphasizes clean,…

  • Curio Coffee Roaster & Cafe (Jalan Ipoh)

    Rivercity Roof Top, Lot 468, G26-A Block G, Rivercity, Jln Sultan Azlan Shah, Jalan Ipoh, 51200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    A roastery-led program where guests can select specific single-origin profiles or seasonal blends for their 'Dirty' latte or filter brews. They are also known for subtle, homemade floral syrups and a focused selection…

  • Earthlings Coffee Workshop

    Soho East, Sublot 16 Ground Floor Lot 188, Jalan Wan Alwi Lorong, 5, Taman Supreme, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

    A technical roastery-led program that champions both high-end single-origin Arabica and Sarawak’s native Liberica. The bar features a structured pour-over program, precise espresso execution, and one of the rare venues…

  • Fade by sb cafe

    13, Jalan 52/6, Bandar Baru, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

    A minimalist program highlighting precision in balance, featuring standout iced hojicha coffee and nuanced espresso. The food menu focuses on elevated house-made bakes, such as banana cake served with chocolate cream…

  • Feeka Coffee Roasters

    19, Jln Mesui, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    A sophisticated roastery program featuring nuanced espresso alongside high-concept specialty lattes, such as their sticky bun-inspired infusions and bold hojicha-espresso pairings.

  • Forest Cloud Beverage Company

    132, Jln Penang, George Town, 10000 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

    A sophisticated beverage laboratory and roastery where coffee expertise meets a tiered matcha program featuring specific cultivars. They offer a dual-track experience: meticulously roasted single-origins and espresso…

  • Ghostbird Coffee Company

    9, Jalan Seputeh, Seputeh, 58000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    A technical roastery-cafe specializing in local Malaysian Liberica and high-quality espresso sets like the '1+1' (split espresso and macchiato). Their program emphasizes seasonal roasts and meticulously crafted 'Dirty'…

  • Hiritsu Coffee Roastery

    89, Jln Beringin, Taman Melodies, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia

    A technical roastery-cafe offering a wide spectrum of single-origins roasted on-site. The program highlights clean filter extractions via V60 and experimental signatures like the Shaddock Gathered, which pairs…

  • Jln Theatre Coffee

    76, Jalan Theatre, Taman Jubilee, 30300 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

    A specialized focus on precision espresso and creative beverage engineering, featuring nuanced signature drinks like Earl Grey lychee matcha and a rotating selection of pour-overs. The coffee program is complemented by…

  • Kenny Hills Coffee Roasters (Bangsar Shopping Centre)

    BSC Fine Foods, Level G, Bangsar Shopping Centre, Jalan Maarof, Bangsar, 59000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    A dedicated roastery-cafe offering clean, technically precise espresso and milk-based drinks using their own house-roasted blends. The program is specifically highlighted by a retail-facing 'omakase' coffee bar…

  • Kommons

    G-1, Ground Floor, Travelodge Ipoh Hotel, Jalan Raja Dihilir, 30350 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

    Kommons elevates the typical hotel cafe experience with a focused espresso program and inventive local-inspired drinks like Mango Sticky Rice lattes and Cheesecake Brulé. The bar menu features balanced Tiramisu Lattes…

  • Kopenhagen Coffee (Kapas)

    B2-01, Kapas Condominium, 3, Jalan Kapas, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    A Scandi-focused coffee program prioritizing clean, balanced espresso profiles paired with a robust in-house bakery program featuring rye bread and sourdough.

  • Le Petit Four Patisserie

    310, Lebuh Pantai, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

    A technical marriage of high-end French pastry work and a disciplined espresso program, featuring well-executed milk-based drinks like piccolo lattes and flat whites using quality beans.

  • Macallum Connoisseurs Coffee Company

    140, Burmah Road, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

    A full-scale roasting operation focused on balanced espresso profiles and creative signature lattes, such as their balanced rose latte. The program is rare for its dual-focus on high-volume specialty coffee and a…

  • mizumizu coffee

    115, Jalan Gaya, Pusat Bandar Kota Kinabalu, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

    A meticulous program focusing on Japanese-inspired manual brewing and high-grade tea lattes like Hojicha and Rose Matcha. The coffee is paired with a focused pastry selection including matcha pound cakes and seasonal…

  • Mods Cafe, Artisan Hand Roasted Coffee

    14, Jalan Tukang Emas, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia

    Traditional charcoal-roasted coffee focusing on single-origin pour-overs and meticulous espresso program. They are known for processing their own milk and offering a split-service filter experience where you can taste…

  • Norm Micro Roastery

    13, Gat Lebuh Gereja, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

    An on-site micro-roastery specializing in clean, profile-driven single origins and meticulously prepared pour-overs. Beyond the bean, they offer a sophisticated kitchen program featuring unique pasta compositions and…

  • October Coffee (Gaya)

    13, Lorong Dewan, Pusat Bandar, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

    A roastery-focused program that bridges local and global flavors, specializing in Sabarica beans grown in Sabah alongside high-altitude international single origins. Their technical approach extends to precisely pulled…

  • October Coffee Roasters

    Lot 5 Ground Floor (DBKK No. 0-5) and 1st Floor (DBKK No. 1, 5, Lorong Bunga Raja 4, Taman Bunga Raja, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

    A veteran in Sabah’s specialty scene, focusing on precision roasting and a diverse rotation of single-origin filter coffees. Their program is elevated by technical pour-over service and house-made pastries that lean…

  • Ome by Spacebar Coffee

    1, Lorong Toh Aka, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

    A precision-focused program where baristas quality-check individual extractions before service. The menu highlights single-origin filter beans and technical milk-based drinks paired with house-made fruit crumbles and…

  • Omni Coffee Roasters

    25A, Jalan Lapangan Siber 10, Bandar Cyber, 31350 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

    A technical micro-roastery that prioritizes seasonal single-origin sourcing and precision filter brewing. Their program bridges the gap between serious cuppings and creative signature drinks, supported by an ambitious…

  • One Half Coffee (Taman Paramount)

    17, Jalan 20/13, Taman Paramount, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

    Led by Malaysia Brewers Cup Champion Keith Koay, the program highlights precision filter brewing and a rotating roster of high-scoring single-origins, often featuring competition-grade Panama Geishas. The espresso menu…

  • One Half Coffee Roastery (Seksyen 11)

    19, Jalan Bukit 11/2, Seksyen 11 Petaling Jaya, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

    Led by 2018 Malaysia Brewers Cup Champion Keith Koay, this roastery-lab focuses on high-scoring micro-lots and experimental ferments. The program is distinguished by its technical rigor, featuring a rotating menu of…

  • Peep Coffee

    Located inside Vernakular Store, 33, Jln Telawi 3, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    The program centers on rotating single-origin beans for filter and espresso, supplemented by inventive signature lattes such as salted brown butter and butterscotch. Their approach is technical, emphasizing clarity in…

  • Project 703 Roastery Cafe

    24, Jalan Kota Laksamana 3/14, Taman Kota Laksamana, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia

    A micro-roastery dedicated to small-batch single origins, Project 703 is known for technical precision in their filter bar and distinctive flavor profiles like their honeydew-forward light roasts.

  • Pucks Coffee

    Back Portion, 180, Jalan Tun H S Lee, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    A late-night specialty program featuring clean espresso extractions and filter coffee. They balance high-volume efficiency with a social atmosphere, offering a solid selection of loaves and pastries alongside a…

  • Pull A Shot Specialty Coffee

    A-245, Ground Floor, Jalan Air Putih, Taman Sentosa Baru, 25300 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia

    The program emphasizes technical mastery of milk-based drinks, serving exceptionally stable, creamy microfoam alongside a dedicated V60 bar featuring rotating single-origins. Their coffee menu is supported by a…

  • PULP by PPP Coffee

    29-01, Jalan Riong, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    The KL flagship of PPP Coffee, it features a technical brew bar offering diverse extraction methods and a robust decaf program. Their menu pairs precision-roasted beans with seasonal experimental drinks, such as…

  • RAYs @ B.LAND

    Lot 8, B.LAND, 2, Jalan 51a/225, Seksyen 51a, 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

    A roastery-led program focused on technical precision, offering house-roasted single-origin filter flights and competition-style espresso service. The coffee program is complemented by elevated matcha preparations and…

  • Room 203

    A3-G2-08, No. 1, Jln Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    A radical, menu-less concept serving only black or white coffee at a flat RM5 price point. The program eschews sugar and syrups to focus on the execution of two rotating bean selections in a cash-only environment.

  • Sprezzatura Coffee (BUNA MARKET)

    116, Block E, Phileo Damansara, 1, Pusat Perdagangan Phileo Damansara, 46350 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

    The program focuses on a 'low and slow' roasting philosophy to maximize sweetness, complemented by a serious equipment retail presence and technical expertise in Rwanda-sourced single origins.

  • Story of Ono

    47, Jalan SS 2/30, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

    A highly technical program merging championship-level specialty coffee with ceremonial-grade matcha. Signature creations like 'When Two Worlds Collide' and the 'Fruit of Eden' flat white showcase their ability to…

  • Sunday Morning Coffee Shop

    124, Jalan Trus, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia

    A Japanese-influenced program focused on precise hand-drip brews and clean espresso. The coffee experience is uniquely integrated with an on-site analog film lab and a kitchen serving 'kissaten' staples like house-made…

  • Sweet Blossom Coffee - Jalan Tan Hiok Nee

    23, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia

    House-roasted light single origins selected through blind cupping, served as filter and espresso.

  • Sweet Blossom Coffee Roasters (HQ)

    28, Jalan Maju, Taman Pelangi, 80400 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia

    A roastery-focused program emphasizing seasonal single-origins with a high-clarity, tea-like extraction style. Their menu highlights diverse origins, from bright Kenyan lots to innovative anaerobic processed Indonesian…

  • Sweetbar Cafe

    38B, Lebuh Tye Sin, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

    In-house roasting, rotating single origins, filter coffee and espresso.

  • The Alley, 5 Stewart Lane

    5, Stewart Ln, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

    A technical focus on espresso that rivals major regional players, featuring aromatic lattes with fruity acidity and unique additions like coffee blossom. The program is bolstered by a high-end dessert menu,…

  • The Brew Orchestra

    19, Jln Molek 1/5C, Taman Molek, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia

    Founded by a Q-Grader and AST-certified barista, the program emphasizes technical precision through seasonal guest roasts and meticulously prepared pour-overs. Beyond the black coffee, they are known for innovative…

  • The Coffee JAR

    40, Lorong Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia

    The program centers on an entrance-set micro-roaster producing small batches for both espresso and pour-over. They are particularly recognized for pairing technical coffee with local Malaccan flavors, notably their…

  • The Hub Coffee Roaster

    Shop 1, Pusat Perniagaan Palet, 2, Jalan 3/23a, 53300 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    A roastery-led program that emphasizes origin education, featuring a dedicated filter bar and expertly balanced milk-based drinks like their oat milk lattes. Sourcing is showcased through technical brewing and a…

  • Transparent Coffee

    Sam Mansion Flat, Jalan Tuba, Kampung Attap, 50460 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Direct sourcing, rotating micro- and nanolots, filter and espresso.

  • VCR (Jalan Galloway)

    2, Jalan Galloway, Bukit Bintang, 50150 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    One of KL’s specialty pioneers, VCR pairs a sophisticated on-site roasting program with a kitchen that elevates brunch standards. Their coffee menu excels in technical espresso execution and seasonal single-origin…