Living in a concrete jungle which is the Klang Valley can get a little stressful sometimes. Not many of us have the privilege of escaping into the wild whenever we want to. If you need a taste of nature right in the city, try having a cuppa at any one of this 9 insta-worthy cafe in KL!
All cafes are PORK- and LARD-FREE.
- Lisette’s Cafe & Bakery
Lisette’s Café & Bakery can be said to be one of the most popular places to eat. Serving Western dishes, this cafe is famous for their wide variety of desserts. Their breakfast menu also receives a warm welcome from regular patrons. The Breakfast Buffet is a buffet that you must try.
Their Instagrammable wall covered in flowers of a pink hue are famous with the ladies. Throughout the cafe, green plants are placed strategically to invoke a feeling of eating in a garden.
Address: GF-18, Ground Floor 163 Retail Park, 8, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +603-9775 1727
- Foliage Coffee
At Foliage Coffee, you will be able to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city into a lush green setting. Vintage decor and fairy lights at night bring about a sense of being in a magical fairy garden. Definitely Insta-worthy!
Asian fusion dishes are served alongside good coffee and a selection of desserts. Most customers come here for the hearty Big Breakfast amongst the greenery.
Address: 9-11, Jalan Desa Utama, Taman Desa, 58100 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +6012-213 0113
- Planter Chin
For those of you who like the atmosphere of trees surrounding you while eating, you can try Planter Chin. It’s a cafe decorated with potted plants and uses earth tones in the coloring of their shop. It’s really beautiful to be able to hang out here. Although there are many trees, this place does not look bushy because they are arranged in an orderly manner and in pots. This cafe is located in Bangsar and is on the top floor of a shophouse.
The food menu here is very simple and consists of mostly pastas. When you arrive at this cafe, don’t forget to try the coffees available while enjoying the refreshing scent of the trees. If you don’t drink coffee, don’t worry, tea is also available.
Address: 6a, Jalan Kemuja, Bangsar, 59000 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +6019-616 5193
- The Farm Foodcraft
If you are in Bangsar South, you can find this nature-themed cafe at The Sphere. This place is very unique because it uses ingredients that are grown and harvested in their own garden laboratory which is guaranteed to be fresh. Most of the ingredients they use are harvested and shipped the same day. You don’t have to worry about the freshness of the ingredients they use.
You can come here for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Their menu includes delicious western and Asian food. The food served is pleasing to the eye so don’t forget to take a picture before you eat.
Address: Unit G-01 & G-02, Level Ground, The Sphere Bangsar South City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +6014-993 3880
- Fine Coffee & Flowers
Fine Coffee & Flowers has an aesthetically pleasing Korean-influenced decor. Doubling up as both a cafe and florist, you can nibble on some delectable cakes while waiting for your gorgeous bouquet to be assembled.
A small selection of main courses are served up like the classic Big Breakfast and Grilled Chicken Sandwich. One of the dessert highlights that you have to try is the Houjicha Roll which is to be paired with strawberry latte or earl grey tea.
Address: C2, Jalan Ampang Utama 1/1, Tmn, Taman Ampang Utama, 68000 Ampang Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +6017-276 9650
- The Botanist
The Botanist has a design with the concept of ‘cafe in a forest’ as the cafe is filled with green plant decorations along with chairs and tables made of bamboo. Among the dishes you should try if you visit this cafe are Avocado Toast and Cheese Mushroom Burger. In addition, this cafe is also often a focal point for ‘cafe-hoppers’ because of its very insta-worthy atmosphere.
Address: GP3A-03M,LEVEL 3M,Tamarind square, Persiaran Multimedia, 63000 Cyberjaya.
- Warunk Koffie by Wood & Steel
Warunk Koffie is a new spacious cafe located in Shah Alam and offers popular local tea time snacks such as Cucur Badak and curry puffs. They also serve local fusion food including Salted Egg Chicken, Beef Fried Rice and more.
If you want to bring your family to this cafe, book in advance to confirm a table to avoid disappointment.
Address: Seksyen U17, Lot 1686, Jalan Gajah 10, Kampung Kubu Gajah, 40160 Shah Alam, Selangor.
Contact: +6012-336 1545
- Plant Meets Art
Plant Meets Art is a flower shop and cafe at Tropicana Gardens Mall that serves a variety of drinks and cakes, as well as our favorite nasi lemak, made fresh by the owner and her mother.
Address: LG-23, East Walk, Tropicana Gardens, 2a, Persiaran Surian, Tropicana Indah, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +603-7665 4188
- Subak Restaurant
Located in Bukit Lanjan, Kuala Lumpur, Subak Restaurant is one of the “fine dining” places to eat in a grand garden. Although it’s not really a cafe per se, we chose this to share as it’s located amongst greenery. You will definitely have an interesting experience here including delicious food.
The available menu is a mix of local food and western food. There are many seats that provide different views but are still beautiful to look at. People usually come here for a very romantic candlelight dinner. You can make a reservation and surprise your partner. They will provide decorations with a romantic atmosphere that will surely be one of the most beautiful memories for you and your partner. The table will be decorated with rose petals as well as candles and decorations for the couple. Don’t forget to make a reservation before coming if you want a candlelight dinner.
Address: Lot 3213, Jalan Penchala Indah, Bukit Lanjan, 60000 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +603-7729 9030
Written by Kartini Kannan
