The combination of a cafe and a library is like heaven for a book lover. Not only can you satisfy your appetite, but you can also fill your mind with new information or immerse yourself in a fantasy world with stories from all over the world. The question is where is this bookworm heaven? Escape into a book at these 9 hidden book cafes in KL & PJ!
All cafes are PORK- & LARD-FREE. Nalanda is VEGETARIAN. Orchids is MUSLIM-OWNED.
9 Hidden Book Cafes in KL & PJ for Book Lovers!
- MeTime Book Cafe
MeTime Book Cafe lives up to its name. It not only provides tables and chairs to be used as a reading corner, but also private rooms with wooden dividers that can reduce the distraction from the outside world.
Ever heard of pod concept hotels? This pod style is what MeTime Book Cafe is all about. You can really enjoy ‘me time’. The books here consist of English, Chinese and even manga comics. If you want to study or prepare an assignment, this is a really good place.
In addition to personal pods, you can also relax on a beanbag to read under the twinkling of starlights. While immersed in the world of the book being read, you can sip coffee or hot tea provided for free. The cafe also provides bathroom facilities with hot water for anyone who wants to freshen up.
Address: 1.010b, Level 1, Jaya One, The Square, Jln Profesor Diraja Ungku Aziz, Seksyen 13, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +6014-343 4577
- Pages Book Cafe
A quiet cafe in Taipan Damansara, Pages Book Cafe is a combination bookstore, library and also a cafe that serves a variety of cakes and coffee. The reading room is located next to the bookshelves and also in a cozy part in the back of the shop.
In addition to coffee and cake, you can also enjoy a variety of other dishes on offer such as Smoked Duck Olio and Chicken Bolognaise. For drinks, apart from coffee, there’s also Hot Chocolate, tea and fresh fruit juice.
Interested in reading books? You can buy books at this cafe at a very cheap discounted price. The books offered here consist of books published in Singapore, the UK and also the US with books consisting of fiction, graphic novels and even biographies.
Address: F-G-43, Taipan Damansara 2, Jalan PJU 1a/3, Ara Damansara, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +6011-5416 9808
- Orchids Library Cafe
This book cafe is helmed by a young and bubbly entrepreneur who’s love of books spurred her on to open up this cafe and share her love of books. Dayana, as she’s fondly known, is also a diet advisor so expect some filling yet healthy smoothies to go along with your book at this cafe.
If you’d love to know more about the books at this cafe, tune in to their Instagram page where there are honest book reviews from the owner herself!
Address: 53A-1 KL Traders Square, Jln Gombak, Kampung Kuantan, 53000 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +6012-352 0097
- The Ink Library Cafe
From the name Ink Library Cafe, you can already imagine the atmosphere of this cafe. This cozy cafe presents a beautiful sight for book lovers where the books are arranged neatly on the walls of the cafe.
The atmosphere of the cafe is also comfortable for you to read because of the natural light from outside that sneaks in through the wide floor-to-ceiling windows. In addition, they also provide a reading room with cozy chairs and floor lamps.
While reading you can enjoy a variety of dishes that generally consist of western cuisine such as Chicken Pepperoni Pizza, Burger Patty, New York Cheesecake and many more. There’s also an interesting local dish to try which is the Nasi Goreng Kampung. The available drinks are Matcha Latte, Hot Chocolate, Mocha and so on.
Address: EcoWorld Gallery@Eco Grandeur, 42300 Puncak Alam 6332, B49, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor.
Contact: +603-6038 7989
- Jing-Si Books & Cafe
Jing-Si Books & Cafe was established to provide people with a place to calm their souls and receive humanistic influence in the turbulent society. Jing-Si Bookstore aims to be a “community living room” and is a dojo for propagating Dharma. Rather than promoting Buddhism, it’s better to say that it’s promoting the “law of life”.
Jing-Si’s books record various realms of life, from which readers can know their own insignificance, and realize that personal suffering and troubles are really insignificant.
Address: Few outlets in KL & PJ.
Contact: Contact respective outlets.
- First Step Coffee
Originating in Korea in 2012, this book cafe has been getting a steady stream of regulars for its great coffee and relaxing ambience. Although there are not as many books as the other cafes, there’s a decent selection of titles to take your pick.
The most unique aspect is their coffee made from green coffee beans. The beans are hand-sifted daily for impurities, ensuring that each cuppa is of utmost quality.
Address: Jalan Solaris 1, Solaris Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +603-6211 1769
- Nalanda Book Cafe
Looking for some healthy vegetarian food while reading? Look no further than Nalanda Book Cafe. Run by volunteers from a Buddhist society, this cafe has a serene atmosphere that resonates with its background.
Address: 35-1, Jalan Radin Anum 1, Bandar Sri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +603-9058 3510
Which hidden book cafe would you choose to relax with a book in KL or PJ?
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Written by Kartini Kannan
