The residents of PJ are pretty laidback and the cafe culture there is booming like mushrooms after a rain. Many cafes now serve great coffee, awesome pastries and fulfilling brunches that cater to a diverse age range. You have to try these 9 must-visit cafes that PJ residents will swear by!
All cafes are PORK- & LARD-FREE except for Superfine which is NON-HALAL.
1. Parisio Cafe and Art
If you’re an art lover and love aesthetic backgrounds for your OOTDs, Parisio Cafe is the place to be. With a lighted skeleton of the eiffel tower greeting you, and curtains draped throughout the cafe, this cafe makes a lovely place even for a romantic dinner. Picasso-like prints adorn the walls and cushions for a whimsical touch.
The French Toast range is quite famous here and comes in a variety of toppings such as Peanut Butter with Ice Cream and the classic Rum & Raisins with Ice Cream. Feeling more than dessert? There’s a selection of croissants, savory crepes, pastas and more to choose from.
Address: LG-18, PJ midtown, Seksyen, 13, Jalan Kemajuan, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +603-7931 2295
2. Superfine
This Australian-inspired cafe in PJ sells hearty brunch and unique Neapolitan Canotto Style Pizza. Head on to Superfine for some awesome Australian-inspired food that has everything piggy with it! This cozy cafe has just the right ambience if you are looking to have brunch with friends and family over the weekend.
If you’re looking for something filling, try their Full Breakfast, as its name suggests, you will be equally full after it! A kampung egg is either poached, scrambled or sunny side up. Then come the chicken chipolata sausage, a choice of streaky bacon or pork ham, chorizo baked bean, tomatoes, roasted mushrooms and toasted sourdough. Now, that’s a lot!
This cafe does awesome sandwiches from chewy sourdough as well. Have the Chef’s Cubano which has roasted pulled pork, coriander garlic mayo, melted Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard and some greens. Super tasty! Don’t forget to try their unique Neapolitan Canotto Style Pizza!🍕The pizza dough is fermented 72 hours before baking for a crisp, light and flavorful crust.
If you’re a matcha lover, the Dirty Latte is the drink for you! A mix of Japanese green tea, espresso and creamy milk foam, you’ll be on cloud nine!
Address: Seventeen Mall, 5a, Jalan 17/1, Seksyen 17, 46400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +603-7625 7715
3. Strangers at 47
Want to enjoy delicious food while relaxing in a cafe that is not only beautiful, but also comfortable? This is one of the cafes you must visit. This cafe is famous for their crepes. There are various types of crepes available here, among them are Red Riding Hood, Dark Side and Shore to Please.
Not only crepes, other dishes are also available. Ayam Goreng Korean Pedas or Spicy Korean Chicken is another popular menu here.
Address: 45, 47 49, Jalan 17/45, Seksyen 17, 46400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +6012-745 4749
4. Wild Yeast Bakery Cafe
When a bassoonist turns into an artisan bread baker, you’ll definitely be guaranteed of bread that you will be singing praises about! For tangy sourdough that’s crusty on the outside and chewy on the inside, head to Wild Yeast Bakery Cafe.
As befits the owner’s musical background, don’t be surprised by the cute names given to his sourdough-based dishes like Smoked Salmon Concerto (smoked salmon and cream cheese on sourdough) or Egg Mayo Mushroom Sonata (egg mayo with mushrooms and cheddar cheese atop sourdough).
You can also take home some of the sourdough goodness in the form of freshly-baked loaves or croissants.
Address: 15, Jalan SS 22/11, Damansara Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +6019-300 8492
5. Flakes
Another Australian-inspired cafe, Flakes serves up croissants, Australian-inspired brunches and coffee. Their croissant takes up centre stage in most of their breakfast/brunch dishes. Asian-inspired rice bowls are also a favorite pick among customers.
Address: B-G-06, The Hub SS2, 19 Sentral, Jalan Harapan, Seksyen 19, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +6011-1760 4816
6. Catcher In The Rye
Those who are familiar with Wild Sheep Chase in Taman Desa need to visit this cafe as the brainchild behind Wild Sheep Case is behind Catcher In The Rye too! Be prepared to be wowed by their famous ice creams, desserts and coffees!
They also serve a small selection of savory meals after all that sweetness, mainly Cold Green Tea Soba, Deep Fried Mac & Cheese, Sweet Potato Rosti and Ciabatta Sandwich with Omelette.
Address: 605, Jalan 17/12, Seksyen 17, 46400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
7. Coco Fika
Coco Fika is a wonderful, cozy cafe where you’ll feel right at home, with some amazing coffee. As you walk in, you can see that it’s a local favorite, as young businessmen and women stop in for one of their delicious lunch sets. The staff are incredibly courteous and helpful, and will go out of their way to make you feel welcome. While the food smells incredible, and you get ample portions for the price, the real reason to come to Coco Fika is to relax with some coffee.
Address: A-1-15, Eve Suite @Ara Damansara, Jalan PJU 1A/41, Ara Damansara, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +6013-700 3985
8. Undisclosed Location
Excellent coffees and cakes, modern Mexican-inspired food and Romanesque decor, this cafe is slowly but surely grabbing the attention of PJ residents for its hipster vibes.
Salsa fresca and guacamole can be found splashed throughout the Mexican dishes like the O.G. Beef Tacos, Malacca Asam Fish Tacos and Varuval Chicken Tacos. For a lighter bite, there’s nachos and quesadillas.
Address: 1, Jalan SS 4c/5, Taman Rasa Sayang, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +6012-902 6648
9. Jo’s Bakery
Located just next to Village Grocer, drop by Jo’s Bakery for a cuppa and a slice of home-baked cheesecake that contains ZERO preservatives. There are also pastries, all day meal sets, and awesome coffee.
Address: P-G-22, Tropicana Avenue, 12, Persiaran Tropicana, 47410 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +6014-972 8599
Now, which cafe in PJ is on your food hunt list?
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