17 Best Cafes In Ipoh: Cosy, Unique & Relaxing Cafes For Coffee, Cakes Or Brunch

Eunis Ong

Last updated 19 Mar 2024

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Best Cafes In Ipoh

Besides tau fu fah and chicken rice, Ipoh is also home to a handful of cosy cafes with lots of charm and character, perfect for resting your legs after all that sightseeing. We've compiled a list of our favourites cafes in Ipoh for you to add to your cafe-hopping checklist! Pop by for some coffee, cakes, or even a full meal - most of these spots have pretty extensive menus offering items that are great for any time of the day.

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1. Shake & Bake Cafe 雪摇烘焙

Shake & Bake Cafe is a spacious, modern bakery known for its freshly-baked bread, pastries, and cakes. Be spoilt for choice by their extensive menu and take your pick from a variety of comfortable indoor and outdoor seating areas. The inventive folks behind the cafe also often roll out limited-time seasonal bakes for festive periods, so you'll always get to try something new every time you visit. Besides fresh bakes, you can quench your thirst with refreshing fruit teas and coffee!

Address: 14, Jalan Raja Dr Nazrin Shah, 30250

2. Purple Moon Lover

Purple Moon Lover is crowned one of the prettiest cafes in Ipoh (unofficially, by us *winks*). Besides a minimalist, white-themed interior paired with huge floor-to-ceiling windows, you'll find a beautifully-maintained garden that's perfect for taking that #OOTD shot. The cafe specializes in super cute mini cakes available in various adorable designs - our personal favourite is definitely the Totoro-shaped Black Sesame Mousse. Savoury items on their menu are mostly Japanese dishes such as curry rice, chicken katsu udon, ramen, teriyaki chicken set, and more.

Address: 53, Jalan Lee Kwee Foh, Taman Canning, 31400 Ipoh

3. Platform 9 1/2

Fans of Harry Potter, you'll definitely not want to miss out on this cafe when in Ipoh. Tucked away in Concubine Lane, Platf9rm Coffee Cafe has attracted throngs of fans since its opening, all thanks to its dreamy interior that looks straight out of a Harry Potter movie (our personal favourite photo spot is the Diagon Alley window front!). They even provide props such as wands, broomsticks, and books for you to take photos with. While you're there, be sure to get yourself a glass of butterbeer made with a delicious combination of caramel and butterscotch (0% alcohol, 100% halal!) - perfect for beating the heat.

Address: 22, Lorong Panglima, Concubine Ln, 30000 Ipoh, Negeri Perak

4. Seong Man Teahouse 上文

Looking for a relaxing spot to enjoy a cup of tea with your friends or family? Seong Man Teahouse is a hidden gem with a vintage, oriental charm and zen vibes. The teahouse specializes not just in tea but also vegetarian dishes. Cool down with humble bites such as steamed red bean cake, chilled bowls of tang yuan, agar jelly, and home-baked cheesecake. They also offer a variety of vegetarian mains such as stews, rice sets, noodles, and more.

Address: 124, Jalan Sultan Iskandar 30000 Ipoh, Perak

5. Fujiwara Tofa Shop

There aren't many themed cafes in Ipoh, but besides the Harry Potter cafe listed above, Fujiwara Tofa Shop was the second themed cafe that made waves upon its opening. Themed after the famous Japanese street racing manga series Initial-D, Fujiwara Tofa Shop pays homage to tau fu fah, the iconic Chinese dessert that Ipoh is known for. The shop opened its doors in October 2020 in the midst of the pandemic and is definitely worth a visit if you love cars, tau fu fah, the Initial-D series, or all of the above. The tau fu fah at Fujiwara Tofa Shop is made fresh daily and they also sell a variety of other food, snacks, and beverages.

Address: Palo 101 Lot 189-E, Jalan Sultan Iskandar, 30000 Ipoh, Perak

6. 10 Studio Cafe

Located a short drive away from the hustle and bustle of the town centre (most people pop by after visiting the Ipoh Cave Temples), 10 Studio Cafe is a charming cafe with minimalist decor, cosy warm lighting, and cakes that look too cute to be eaten. Some popular items on the menu include their signature creme brulee, mango cake, Japanese strawberry cake, and chocolate mousse! They also have whole cakes available for birthday or special celebrations.

Address: 10, Hala Tambun Jaya 1, Taman Tambun Jaya 31400 Ipoh, Perak

7. De Cafe & Rest House

De Cafe & Rest House is sorta a hidden gem in Ipoh - you'll have to walk through an unasssuming narrow alley to get here. All the cakes at the cafe are home-baked with love by the owner and taste as good as they look - we heard they also have weekly specials, so you might be caught by surprise everytime you come here. Space-wise the cafe is brightly-lit, rustic, and spacious, with a collection of different-sized tables, including a huge one that can fit up to eight pax in case you're travelling with a big group.

Address: 35, Jalan Sultan Iskandar, 30000 Ipoh, Perak

8. The Happy 8 Cafe & Restaurant

The Happy 8 Cafe is an artistic boutique-style cafe housed in a pre-war heritage building in the old town of Ipoh. The owners of the cafe hoped to recreate a mini forest in the space by decorating it with wood accents, jungle-themed murals, and green foliage. Most of the dishes here are home-cooked with simple and nutritious ingredients - they've also got vegetarian-friendly options for those with a plant-based diet.

Address: 46 Jalan Market 30000, Ipoh, Perak

9. Chakori 二奶冰室

Chakori is an Ipoh cafe made Internet-famous by its IG-worthy space (imagine bright neon lights, huge glass windows, and hipster vibes!) and pretty desserts. Besides popping by for its nice ambiance, Chakori has also garnered satisfied patrons with its yummy waffles, gelato, and sorbets available in a crazy amount of flavours from lavender to black sesame, passionfruit, and dragonfruit.

Address: 35, Jalan Market Ipoh, 30000 Perak

10. Patisserie BoutiQue

Patisserie BoutiQue has been around for a while but is still a popular and iconic cafe that's centrally located in Ipoh Old Town. Satisfy your sweet tooth with highly-raved desserts such as berry lychee pavlova cake, oreo matcha cheesecake, caramel chocolate velvet cake, vanilla caneles, and more. They also offer sandwiches and mains such as pasta and big breakfast. Do note though that the cafe is almost always full due to its popularity and limited seating, so make sure you call in advance to place a reservation!

Address: 103, Jalan Sultan Yusuff, 30000 Ipoh, Perak

11. Just Say Cafe《西》

Nestled along a street lined with bars, Just Say Cafe is a cafe full of character. Unlike other white-themed cafes on the list, this cafe is decorated with plants, flowers, hanging lights, and cool skull decor - even some of their drinks are served in skull-shaped glasses! Pop by for a cosy hangout over inventive drinks, dessert, and mains such as burgers, salted egg chicken chop, and squid ink pasta. If you're feeling adventurous, order their Southeast Northwest series that comes with four cups of drinks in mysterious flavours determined by the barista!

Address: 20 Jalan Lau Ek Ching 30300 Ipoh, Perak

12. Asow Eatery Station

Seek some calm and tranquility at Asow Eatery Station, the first glasshouse cafe in Ipoh. The cafe looks like a plant nursery on the outside and is well-decorated with hanging greens, a brick-wall backed counter, and huge glass windows on the inside. They've got a pretty good selection of food and beverages on their menu, great for teatime, a coffee break, or even a full-fledged lunch or dinner.

Address: PT 188913 Jalan Tambun Baru, Ampang Baru 6, Ampang Baru New Village, Ipoh, Perak

14. Girlie’s Cafe

Hang out with your girl friends at Girlie's Cafe, a quaint space located in the heart of Ipoh. The cafe serves up a range of freshly-baked sweet and savoury pastries and desserts, from croissants to pancakes, quiches, and a popular signature watermelon cake. They're also known as one of the first cafes in Ipoh to serve matcha-flavoured cakes and beverages made with Niko Neko's matcha powder!

Address: No. 26, Jalan Market 30000 Ipoh, Perak

15. Jln Theatre Coffee

Jln Theatre Coffee is a specialty coffee shop with a micro-roastery on-site (which proves how much they take their coffee seriously). They also have a small bakery with a delectable line-up of petit bakes such as cookies, macarons, brownies, and madeleines. Place your coffee order, pick your dessert, and find a spot at one of the corners in the cosy cafe that exudes a clean, aesthetic Kinfolk-like charm (its vibe kinda reminds us of %Arabica!).

Address: 76 Jln Theatre 30300 Ipoh, Perak

16. PBUY & DRINKÄ Store

Keep an eye out for its elephant-shaped neon light and you know you've reached PBUY & DRINKÄ! This cafe has a Korean-style minimalist interior with white walls and warm wooden tones. Their signature raspberry latte is perfect for hot days and great paired with a slice of creamy burnt cheesecake. While the space is relatively small, it exudes a cosy and welcoming vibe that will make you want to stay a lil longer.

Address: 146, Jalan Sultan Idris Shah, Ipoh

17. Marketplace Waffle Bar & Cafe

Nestled in the Ipoh Old Town, Marketplace Waffle Bar & Cafe serves some of the best waffles and crepes in town. Whether you like it sweet or savoury, there'll be something up your alley on their menu - top your waffle with ice cream and fresh fruits to beat the heat! Besides waffles, the cafe also serves souffle pancakes, cakes, drinks, as well as mains (from all kinds of pasta to chicken chop, fish and chips, and burgers), all available at affordable prices.

Address: 13, Jalan Market 30000 Ipoh, Perak

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