15 Best Cafes & Restaurants In Melaka: Visit These Top Places To Eat In Melaka 2021

Jacey Hen

Last updated 19 Mar 2024

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It's A Foodie Haven In Melaka

Most people may know Melaka for its richness in history and unique landmarks that bring you back to the good ol' Parameswara days, but did you know that the historical city is also home to loads of good food waiting for you to try out? From vintage cafes to romantic dining spots, check out this complete list we've compiled of the best cafes and restaurants in Melaka that you should definitely visit while you're here!

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15 Best Melaka Cafes & Restaurants

1. The Daily Fix Cafe

The Daily Fix is one of Melaka's most loved cafes, best known for its delicious pandan pancakes that make it one of our personal top picks of this list! This charming little cafe has a homey ambiance and is situated in a double-storey vintage shophouse constructed in the 1800s. Sink your teeth into their fluffy pandan pancakes with gula melaka or other delicious toppings, as well as a good variety of cakes, pasta, coffee, teas, and more that they serve here.

Address: No. 55, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka

2. The Baboon House

Retreat into The Baboon House, a quaint and tranquil restaurant in Melaka situated in a renovated Peranakan shophouse, where they cook up some of the best gourmet burgers that we've ever tried, with their signature homemade chicken, beef or pork patties. Filled with greenery and antiques, this unique cafe is also complete with spaces perfect for you to unwind at or take a couple of Instagram shots. It's also pet-friendly too!

Address: No. 89, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Taman Kota Laksamana, 75200 Melaka

3. Calanthe Art Cafe

There's no shortage of unique cafes in Melaka and Calanthe Art Cafe is definitely one that's not short on personality. Located in a narrow alley just off Jonker Street, what we love about the cafe is its homey atmosphere and its interior fully furnished with a mish-mash of eclectic trinkets and colourful artwork. This cafe is also known for being the only place in town where you can find specialty coffee from all the 13 states in Malaysia!

Address: No. 11, Jalan Hang Kasturi, 75250 Melaka

4. Locahouz

It's a porky good time at Locahouz, a cafe in Melaka that specialise in their homemade pork dishes and signature pumpkin bao. Housed in a refurbished shop lot, this cafe offers a pleasant and cosy environment for you to dine at, with a tranquil open-air courtyard, spacious seating arrangements and vintage furnishings. Locahauz also whips up some of the prettiest drinks we've ever seen before, and the best part is that they taste as good as they look!

Address: 8, Jalan Bukit Cina, Kampung Bukit China, 75100 Melaka

5. Pampas Sky Dining Steakhouse

Elevate your dining experience in Melaka at the Pampas Sky Dining Steakhouse. Boasting a stunning 360-degree view of the historical city, we can't think of a better place to celebrate special occasions at over a fancy dinner. With an add-on fee, you can even request for table decorations for your special celebration! Some dishes we'd recommend would be their Gambas, Smoked Salmon Roulade, Prawn Farfalle with Creamy Curry Sauce, and any of their signature steaks made the Pampas way.

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Address: Swiss-Garden Residence, Jalan Persiaran Bunga Raya, Kampung Bunga Paya Pantai, 75100 Melaka

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6. Backlane Coffee

True to its name, Backlane Coffee is tucked in the back lane of Jonker Street where you can enjoy some quiet time, a pleasant contrast from the busy crowd outside. With a rustic industrial design, this aesthetically-pleasing cafe exudes a chic, laid-back charm through its exposed brick wall, wood and metal accents, and flourishes of greenery. Enjoy a brief respite here and fuel up with their wholesome brunch options, pastas and rice bowls.

Address: No. 129, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka

7. Botanist Cafe

Previously known as Veggie Planet, Botanist Cafe is hands down the best vegetarian restaurant we've ever tried in Melaka (and maybe even in the whole of Malaysia!). The plant-based cafe takes pride in their menu that consists of healthy, yet delicious vegetarian and vegan dishes, using only fresh and natural ingredients. We also love how cosy the restaurant is - dine in a tranquil space amidst potted plants and calm music.

Address: No. 41 & 43, Jalan Melaka Raya 8, Taman Melaka Raya, 75000 Melaka

8. The Old Mark Cafe

If you've got a sweet tooth, we totally recommend heading to The Old Mark Cafe! Situated in the newer side of town, this minimalist and modern cafe serves a wholesome variety of fusion comfort food and good coffee, but most importantly, their desserts are superb. Don't miss out on their signature souffle pancakes that they're most well-known for (so soft and fluffy!), as well as their waffles and panna cotta.

Address: No. 39, Jalan KSB 11, Taman Kota Syahbandar, 75200 Melaka

9. Ee Ji Ban Chicken Rice Ball

Your Melaka trip wouldn't be complete without enjoying a meal of the city's iconic chicken rice balls! They're not just fun to eat, but taste pretty darn good as well. Chicken rice balls can be found everywhere across Melaka, but a popular crowd favourite and one of our top recommendations would be Ee Ji Ban. Aside from the famous chicken rice, they also serve other Nyonya dishes like sambal petai, cincalok omelette, asam pedas and more.

Address: No. 275, Jalan Melaka Raya 3, Taman Melaka Raya, 75000 Melaka

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10. The Stolen Cup

Another must-visit along Jonker Street is The Stolen Cup, a cosy local cafe. With a rustic interior filled with wooden tables and potted plants, it's the perfect space to temporarily escape the heat and rest your legs. The cafe serves up a great range of beverages, pastries (their salted egg yolk croissant is pretty good!), desserts, and mains - but the specialty on the list is definitely the Signature Gula Melaka Latte.

Address: No. 12, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka

11. Cottage Spices Nyonya Restaurant

Another specialty you should not miss out on when in Melaka is Nyonya cuisine and Cottage Spices Nyonya Restaurant is one of the best places you can find some delicious, no-frills, authentic peranakan food. All dishes at this humble eatery are home cooked with love, and with 16 years of experience under their belt, you can expect only the best of Nyonya food from them! In case you're unsure what to order, we'd recommend giving their sotong lemak nenas, otak-otak, cendol and assam pedas fish a try!

Address: No. 171, Jln Merdeka, Taman Melaka Raya, 75000 Melaka

12. Alley No. 5

Hidden along Jalan Kampung Kuli, Alley No. 5 may take a little effort to locate but once you do, you'll discover this gem that offers a quick bite and a welcome rest from the day’s heat. Also known as 'wu hao', this quaint cafe impresses thanks to its great coffee and tantalising desserts, laidback atmosphere as well as its vintage yet minimal decor. Do try out their homemade cheesecakes and latte while you're here. Fun fact: this quaint cafe also transforms into a hidden bar at night!

Address: No. 7, Jalan Kampung Kuli, 75200 Melaka

13. Wild Coriander Melaka

Stroll along the Melaka River and you may chance upon Wild Coriander Melaka. Here, you can enjoy a lovely meal by the sparkling river or head indoors into their charming space filled with plants and vintage furnishing. This riverside restaurant serves pork-free local and Asian cuisine, primarily Nyonya dishes that taste just like homecooked goodness! We especially love their Wild Coriander Special with beef rendang, Pai Tee and pandan layer cake.

Address: No. 40, Jalan Kampung Pantai, 75200 Melaka

14. Wa Zen Japanese Restaurant

If you're craving for Japanese cuisine, look nowhere other than Wa Zen Japanese Restaurant in Melaka. Known to be the best place to find Japanese food in town, you can be sure you'd find premium, high quality servings of sashimi, yakitori, bento rice sets and more here. Indulge in each fresh bite amidst a classy and elegant environment - it's a great place for date nights or special celebrations!

Address: No. 38, Jalan Melaka Raya 15, Taman Melaka Raya, 75000 Melaka

15. Cendol Kampung Hulu

Though not exactly a cafe or restaurant, we couldn't leave this gem out of this list! End your trip in Melaka with a sweet treat, one of the best cendols in town at Cendol Kampung Hulu. Nestled by the banks of the river, this local establishment allows patrons to enjoy refreshing cendol in an alfresco setting. Top your cendol with your favourite toppings whether it's coconut ice cream, mango cubes, dragon fruit, longan, or even durian. People even call the cendol here Cendol Bingsu due to the fluffy and Bingsu-like texture of their shaved ice!

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