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Best Specialty Coffee in Kota Kinabalu

KK's specialty coffee scene draws on Sabah's own highland-grown beans.

Specialty coffee shops in Kota Kinabalu

  • 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…

  • 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…