Cafes in Chow Kit: ranked picks
Chow Kit's cafe scene ranges from a kampung-style Malay dining room to specialty coffee bars, a vinyl listening cafe and a Thai bingsu spot. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, recency and review sentiment, as set out in our methodology. Each listing page has the full write-up.
Options include street-level shopfronts and a mall outlet at Sunway Putra Mall. The popular spots get busy at peak hours and weekends, so early mornings or weekdays are easier, and some places take bookings.
29 businesses, scored on rating, review volume, recency, sentiment and listing completeness. How we score › · View on map ›
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White & Black Kampong | 90 | 4.8 (5813) | — | Malay food, groups |
| 2 | 103 Coffee - Chow Kit | 84 | 4.5 (1524) | — | Specialty coffee, brunch |
| 3 | House of Wheat, Chow Kit | 84 | 4.6 (2225) | — | Sourdough, pastries |
| 4 | Listen HiFi Cafe | 84 | 4.8 (1243) | — | Vinyl, daytime chilling |
| 5 | Gavel | Coffee | Kitchen | Craft Beers | 83 | 4.5 (519) | moderate | Sunday roast, craft beer |
| 6 | Silverfox Cafe KL | 82 | 4.5 (888) | — | Matcha, laptop work |
| 7 | Tim Hortons Sunway Putra Mall | 81 | 4.8 (462) | — | Donuts, quiet mall stop |
| 8 | Cheevit Cheeva | 79 | 4.5 (814) | — | Bingsu, late desserts |
| 9 | ZUS Coffee - Menara TH Perdana | 75 | 4.4 (120) | — | specialty coffee |
| 10 | Bricks and Bread KL | 75 | 4.3 (2363) | — | brunch cafes |
| 11 | Common Grind | 73 | 4.1 (521) | moderate | brunch cafes |
| 12 | RAISON DELICIOUS CAFE - The Best Cafe in the Town | 73 | 4 (113) | — | specialty coffee |
| 13 | Nook & Nomad Cafe | 70 | 4.6 (26) | — | cafe |
| 14 | RE KITCHEN | 70 | 4.4 (25) | — | specialty coffee |
| 15 | Cafe Transit @ STEG KL | 69 | 4.6 (37) | — | specialty coffee |
| 16 | Syed Bistro - Kuala Lumpur | 67 | 3.8 (1116) | moderate | specialty coffee |
| 17 | ZUS Coffee - Pusat Perdagangan Chow Kit (PPCK) | 66 | 3.9 (86) | — | specialty coffee |
| 18 | Vietnam Coffee Chow Kit | 65 | 4.2 (53) | — | specialty coffee |
| 19 | Kooky Plate | 80 | 4.3 (757) | — | brunch cafes |
| 20 | IJO. Matcha Bar Heritage Valley | 64 | 4.6 (18) | — | tea houses |
| 21 | Berisi Cafe | 60 | 3.9 (10) | — | specialty coffee |
| 22 | Cafe Coffee Culture | 55 | 3 (4) | — | specialty coffee |
| 23 | Muzz Cafe | 51 | 4.5 (16) | — | specialty coffee |
| 24 | Tazza Cafe | 44 | 4 (2) | — | specialty coffee |
| 25 | Nurads Cafe - Nurads Kenyalang Resources | 42 | 5 (2) | — | specialty coffee |
| 26 | Exim Bank Cafe | 38 | 4 (2) | — | specialty coffee |
| 27 | Side Walk Cafe | 21 | — | — | specialty coffee |
| 28 | Kak Long Terengganu | 21 | — | — | specialty coffee |
| 29 | ScrappyDough@ChowKit | 19 | — | — | specialty coffee |
Ranked picks

White & Black Kampong
score 90/100Top score on a 4.8 rating from 5,813 reviews, with authentic Malay dishes, generous portions and warm service in a kampung setting.

103 Coffee - Chow Kit
score 84/100Praised for espresso, latte art and a varied brunch and pastry menu in a relaxed retro room; early mornings are calmer.

House of Wheat, Chow Kit
score 84/100House-made sourdough, pastries and brunch dishes like hummus chicken, in a stylish, calm space with warm staff and weekday deals.

Listen HiFi Cafe
score 84/100A 4.8 rating for its curated vinyl concept, banana cake and matcha drinks; daytime is the cozy time to go.

Gavel | Coffee | Kitchen | Craft Beers
score 83/100Its Sunday roast is compared favourably to London originals, backed by a well-kept craft beer list and happy hours.

Silverfox Cafe KL
score 82/100Specialty coffee and matcha in photogenic interiors, with named staff earning praise and open seven days.

Tim Hortons Sunway Putra Mall
score 81/100A 4.8 rating and steady praise for maple donuts and friendly named staff, in a quiet setting good for lingering.

Cheevit Cheeva
score 79/100Thai-inspired bingsu in creative flavours, with a photobooth, QR ordering and late-night hours seven days a week.

ZUS Coffee - Menara TH Perdana
score 75/100Coffee quality draws regular visitors, though recent experiences split sharply: half praise the brew and barista warmth, while others report waits stretching past 30 minutes without advance notice.

Bricks and Bread KL
score 75/100Bricks and Bread KL excels with specialty coffee drinks (dirty latte, dirty coffee frequently praised) and brunch staples like mushroom toast on sourdough and cinnamon rolls.

Common Grind
score 73/100Reviewers praise the matcha and coffee quality, and recent visits highlight genuinely friendly service in a cosy, work-friendly space with good natural light and outdoor seating.

RAISON DELICIOUS CAFE - The Best Cafe in the Town
score 73/100Most visits deliver solid food, cosy surroundings, and prompt service that keeps people coming back.

Nook & Nomad Cafe
score 70/100Regulars and passing travellers consistently praise the warm staff, calm vibe, and reliable coffee and matcha here.

RE KITCHEN
score 70/100Most recent reviews highlight a welcoming owner, affordable breakfast, and reliable workspace setup.

Cafe Transit @ STEG KL
score 69/100Recent visitors praise the relaxed atmosphere, generous portions, and warm service.

Syed Bistro - Kuala Lumpur
score 67/100Syed Bistro trades on over a century of family history and delivers well-seasoned Indian dishes at moderate prices, with the mee rebus and signature biryani standing out at breakfast.

ZUS Coffee - Pusat Perdagangan Chow Kit (PPCK)
score 66/100ZUS Coffee in Chow Kit draws regular praise for skilled baristas like Najla and fair pricing, but recent reviews reveal a sharp divide: some customers report warm, attentive service and well-made drinks, while others describe rude staff, rigid policies applied inconsistently, and noticeable drops in drink quality.

Vietnam Coffee Chow Kit
score 65/100Vietnamese coffee shop in Chow Kit known for bold Vietnamese brews at competitive prices.

Kooky Plate
score 80/100Strong coffee and showstopping desserts drive repeat visits.

IJO. Matcha Bar Heritage Valley
score 64/100Most recent visitors praise the matcha quality and creative local flavour fusions, with staff described as helpful and patient.

Berisi Cafe
score 60/100Berisi does local sweets and tea well; recent praise for tea tarik, and older reviews loved the beef floss and dodol.

Cafe Coffee Culture
score 55/100Split between strong praise and harsh criticism.

Muzz Cafe
score 51/100Muzz Cafe is known for its asam pedas and crispy fried fish, paired with nasi lemak and traditional breakfast fare.

Tazza Cafe
score 44/100Food and pricing draw casual visits.

Nurads Cafe - Nurads Kenyalang Resources
score 42/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.

Exim Bank Cafe
score 38/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.

Side Walk Cafe
score 21/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.

Kak Long Terengganu
score 21/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
ScrappyDough@ChowKit
score 19/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.