18 Best Dessert Spots Around KL & PJ - Where To Get The Best Cakes, Ice Cream, Waffles, And Honey Toast

Eunis Ong

Last updated 21 Mar 2024

Photo Credits: @natural.lordgarithm, @rojimalaysia, @jaslyncakes

Dessert-Hunting In KL

You know how the saying goes - there's always room for desserts even after a hearty lunch or dinner. This article is specially-curated for those with a sweet tooth - we've gathered some of our favourite dessert spots across KL for you to get your fix of ice cream, cakes, kakigori, and more!

Jaslyn Cakes
Niko Neko Matcha
New Chapter by The Owls Cafe
Brownies Bar by The Accidental Bakers
Llao Llao
Yum Thong Sui
Dáo Desserts
My Cookie Dough
Kind Kones
Inside Scoop
Yellow Whisk Cake Cafe
Roji Monster Ice Cream
Prince Valley
Foo Foo Fine Desserts
Seniman Kakao
Kakiyuki
Miru Dessert Cafe
Bawangchaji

1. Jaslyn Cakes

Jaslyn Cakes' cakes are so good they sell like hot cakes - the good ones always run out by the afternoon, so you better head over early if you have a specific favourite in mind! There are only 2 shops located in Bangsar and Mont Kiara, and both are pretty small yet super quaint and homey (and smell so good - with heavenly scents of honey, vanilla, and chocolate!). Our favourite bakes from the place are the Custard Donuts, Pavlova, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake.

Address: [Bangsar] 7A, Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur || [Mont Kiara] Lot 1B New Wing, Lower Ground Floor, Mont' Kiara Shoplex, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur

2. Niko Neko Matcha

Niko Neko is basically heaven on earth for match lovers. Catch up with your friends in the warmth its zen, minimalistic concept stores and satisfy your green tea cravings with a good old cup of matcha latte. You can also get a variety of delicious matcha treats at Niko Neko such as matcha burnt cheesecakes, Choux pastries, and croissants. Get your cash voucher on Klook and enjoy 10% off mocktails for 2!

Niko Neko has finally opened its second concept store along Jalan Tun H S Lee, Petaling Street! Check out our sneak peek write-up about the new store:

Address: [Bangsar] 82A, Lorong Maarof, Bangsar, 59000 Kuala Lumpur || [Petaling Street] 181, Jalan Tun H S Lee, 50000, Kuala Lumpur

3. New Chapter by The Owls Cafe

Craving for waffles? The Owls Cafe is one of our favourite waffle spots in KL! Located in a bright, cheerful space in Bukit Jalil (the building it's housed in is actually a church that doubles up as an events space), New Chapter by The Owls Cafe serves up great food (including brunch items, pastas, and more!) and yummy waffles topped with everything you can imagine - from sprinkles to ice cream, cereal, and marshmallows.

Address: Calvary Convention Centre, 1, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 1, Bukit Jalil, 57100 Kuala Lumpur.

4. Brownies Bar By The Accidental Bakers

Brownies Bar is a brownie specialist where you'll be spoilt for choice with a wide-variety of fudgy brownies and blondies that will make you drool. The brownies here are loaded generously with fillings such as nutella, oreo, dark chocolate, and salted caramel - topped with fresh almonds, sea salt, pistachios, and crunchy granola.

Satisfy your sweet tooth by grabbing a few (trust us, one will not be enough) at its stores in Pavilion Elite or The Gardens Mall. Book your cash voucher on Klook and enjoy up to 21% off your brownies!

Address: The Gardens Mall || Pavilion Elite

5. Llao Llao

Llao Llao is a total no-brainer - it's basically frozen yogurt ice cream in the best form. The cheery green kiosk is easy to spot even from afar, and you can satisfy your cravings with froyo topped with sauces, fresh fruit, nuts, cereal, and chocolate. Our favourite is definitely the caramelized biscuit sauce with a sweetness that goes perfectly with the refreshing froyo. Get your Llao Llao voucher on Klook and simply flash it at the counter to redeem your froyo in a jiffy - you'll also get 13% off your bill!

6. Yum Thong Sui

Yum Thong Sui is there for days when all you're craving for is a refreshing bowl of cold Cantonese-style thong sui. Each bowl of soothing goodness is packed with nutritious ingredients such as snow fungus, goji berries, and jujube dates! Our favourites are the Longan Tofu, Longan Osmanthus, and Apple Jujube. Book your cash voucher on Klook and enjoy 25% off with our special Buy 3 Free 1 deal!

Address: Sunway Pyramid || Jaya One || Sri Petaling || Sunway Velocity || Aurora Place

7. Dáo Desserts

If you're craving for a bowl of silky smooth tau fu fah, Dao's the place to go to. Dao's tau fu fah recipe is a family one that originates from a humble bean curd stall in Bercham, Ipoh. Everything sold here is prepared from scratch daily, including the syrups, glutinous rice balls, soymilk, and bean paste. Pop by for a simple yet satisfying bowl of silky goodness - you can also get shaved ice or ice cream here, all infused with Dao's magic.

Address: [Subang] 20, Jalan SS 15/4b, Ss 15, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor || [Damansara Jaya] 21, Jalan SS 22/19, Damansara Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya

8. My Cookie Dough

Here's a place that will make Cookie Monster go crazy - My Cookie Dough serves some heavenly, freshly-baked cookies that are so sinful but oh-so-good. With origins from the UK, these cookies are crispy on the outside and soft and gooey on the inside - get them with a drizzle of chocolate sauce, a generous serving of nutella, lotus biscoff spread, whipped cream, or even crushed oreos. You can also get a dough shake which is basically thick creamy shakes blended with cookie dough and fresh ice cream! *drools*

Address: Level 1, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur Shopping Mall, Bukit Bintang, 55100, KL

9. Kind Kones

Every scoop of ice cream from Kind Kones is kind for your body and the environment. Made with 100% natural ingredients, it's perfect for vegans and even those who're looking for gluten-free ice cream! Be spoilt for choice with its extensive menu of flavours from banana sorbet to black sesame, charcoal vanilla, matcha coconut, and salted gula melaka. Top your cone of ice cream with healthy chia seeds, quinoa, or granola for an extra crunch!

10. Inside Scoop

You'll never go wrong with Inside Scoop! This homegrown ice cream chain stays true to its ambition of creating freshly handcrafter ice cream from scratch using the best ingredients - most of which are locally-sourced such as fresh durians from Raub and fine teas from Cameron Highlands!

Satisfy your cravings with a wide range of awe-inspiring flavours such as Teh Tarik, Cendol, Kopi Peng, Salted Gula Melaka, as well as unique flavours like Unicorn, Red Velvet, and Peanut Butter Cup. With over 70 flavours on rotation, we struggle to even decide which one's our favourite!

11. Yellow Whisk Cake Cafe

The Yellow Whisk Cake Cafe is a cosy hidden gem that sells a variety of home-baked, customized cakes! Dig into delicious bakes from fruit scones to cheesecakes that taste amazing when paired with a cup of coffee. Get your cash voucher on Klook and enjoy up to 25% off your bill at The Yellow Whisk Cake Cafe!

Address: G01a, The Club @ Bukit Utama 1, Club Drive, Persiaran Bukit Utama, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya

12. Roji Monster Ice Cream

Refreshing shaved ice cream that look too adorable to eat? Sign me up for it! Roji Monster Ice Cream became a hot spot with the opening of its store in the vibrant SS15. These adorable ice cream are cute, refreshing, and super soothing to the palette - perfect for hot days when you're looking for something to beat the heat. Dig into refreshing flavours such as uji matcha, black sesame, mango yogurt, milk, and watermelon lychee! Top your ice cream with over 20 different toppings such as mixed nuts, chocolate chips, sweet rice balls, corn flakes, honeycomb, and frozen berries.

Address: 28, Jalan SS 15/4, Ss 15, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor

13. Prince Valley

Prince Valley is the go-to dessert spot for fans of souffle pancakes! Dig into soft, fluffy, delicious souffle pancakes topped with chewy boba pearls. Prince Valley's popular desserts include their creme brulee souffle, french lemon souffle, and mango souffle. Book your cash voucher on Klook and enjoy up to 25% off your bill at Prince Valley!

Address: 31, Jalan SS 21/1a, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

14. Foo Foo Fine Desserts

Foo Foo is the kind of cafe that will make you feel at home the moment you step in. Decorated with rattan furniture, comfy seating, homey decor, and pretty greens, you can easily spend a few hours here catching up with your besties over some sophisticated desserts. Foo Foo's desserts are fine creations, plated beautifully, and perfect for the gram. Dig into a Semifreddo served on top of a flourless brownie, apple strudels served with ice cream, or crispy profiteroles filled with delicious homemade salted caramel ice cream!

Address: First Floor, 64, Jalan Burhanuddin Helmi, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur

15. Seniman Kakao

A quaint space in the middle of a bustling district, Seniman Kakao is a hidden gem we recently discovered! Here's the spot for you to enjoy a good cup of Malaysian hot chocolate and freshly-baked cakes, tarts, and chocolate balls. Of everything on their menu, our favourite is definitely their banana fritters! Dip some good old banana fritters into a side of high-quality chocolate dipping sauce that will level up your pisang goreng game.

Address: 29, Jalan Pudu Lama, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur

16. Kakiyuki

Kakigori is a popular shaved ice dessert with origins from Japan. It was a special delicacy served to upper-class noblemen in the hot summers, made with ice reserved in ice chambers since winter, and shaved by hand with a well-trained knife. Beat the heat with a good old bowl of shaved ice topped with sweet, gooey sauces from Kakiyuki (formerly known as Kakigōri), the Kakigori OG in Malaysia. Besides shaved ice, you can also enjoy other desserts such as cakes and mochi balls here!

Address: The Gardens Mall || Paramount Garden || Pavilion Kuala Lumpur || 163 Retail Park || Cheras Business Centre || Macalister Road, Penang

17. Miru Dessert Cafe

Miru is our ultimate go-to place for honey toasts! Specializing in Japanese Shibuya-style toasts and kakigori, Miru Dessert Cafe is an adorable dessert shop that's great for catching up over sweet treats. The toasts here are slathered with butter and topped with ice cream, fruits, or whipped cream - with crispy edges and a fluffy centre. Cast your thoughts of dieting aside for the time-being!

Address: [Damansara Uptown] 62, Jalan SS21/58, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya || [Pavilion] Lot 6.35 Level 6 Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, 168 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur

18. Bawangchaji 霸王茶姬

We figured this list wouldn't be complete without a milk tea contender on it! Though milk tea isn't really a dessert, it's something you might crave for after a satisfying meal. The latest addition to Malaysia's milk tea craze is the popular Bawangchaji from China - a brand that aims to bring the modern Chinese tea culture experience from China to the world. Bawangchaji's stores in Malaysia have welcomed throngs of tea lovers since its opening - beverages on its menu include refreshing fresh fruit teas and milk teas that come in huger-than-usual cups that are perfect for photos.

Check out our list of #KlookApproved bubble teas around KL: