Top 10 Weekend Brunch Cafes

Top 10 weekend brunch cafés

BY VICTORIA BROWN

PETALING JAYA: Sunday is a day of sleeping-in, relaxing and recovery after an entire week of working hard. Weekend brunch is about getting up and enjoying delicious eggs, french toast, bacon and sausages at any time of the day (whether it be at 11am or 3pm)!

Here is our pick for the best cafés to unwind and enjoy your weekend brunch.

1) Mr. & Ms. Café

The beautifully decorated Mr. & Ms. Cafe has an Australian vibe and serves up scrumptious food perfect for your Sunday brunch!

B-G-3A, Block B, Oasis Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya.
(Open Tuesday-Friday, 10am - 6pm; Saturday-Sunday, 9am-5pm)

2) J&D Espresso café

J&D Espresso café is a Malaysian product of a Sydney-inspired café - a perfect place to cozy up with a great cup of coffee and mouth-watering dishes.

On top of serving brunch, J&D Espresso also offers mains such as burgers and pizza to cater to the dinner crowd.

Oasis Business Center BU11, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya.
(Open Monday-Sunday, 8am-10pm)

3) Quar/Tet

You can expect to hear great music at Quar/Tet, as this quirky café is harmoniously run by four friends belonging to indie bands.

Check out their symphonic menu of delicious brunch favourites, such as french toast, eggs benedict, and bagels. Duet your dish up with your favourite cup of coffee and cake and you are sure to have a great Sunday ahead.

21, Lorong Datuk Sulaiman 7, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur.
(Open Sunday-Thursday, 8am-9pm; Friday-Saturday, 8am-10pm)

4) Pickle & Fig

Enjoy Sunday brunch with Pickle & Fig’s handcrafted gourmet sandwiches, paninis and smoothies. This laid-back joint is a comfortable place to hang out and enjoy a fresh and healthy meal.

26, Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad 2, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur.
(Open 10am-10pm daily, 11pm on Fridays & Saturdays)

5) Mukha

Nestled in the heart of TTDI, Mukha is inspired from a place of the same name in Yemen, where traders from all over the world would meet and trade coffee in the 15th century.

Mukha, with its cosy ambience is a perfect place to escape for Sunday brunch.

15, Lorong Rahim Kajai 13, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur(Open Tuesday-Thursday, 7.30am-10pm; Friday, 7.30am-1pm & 2pm-12am; Saturday, 7.30am-12am; Sunday, 7.30am-10pm; Closed on Mondays)

6) Acme Bar & Coffee

With its timeless, yet modern decor, open spaces and natural light, Acme Bar & Coffee (ABC) - and with KLCC as a backdrop - Acme serves a mean brunch which will satisfy any breakfast cravings!

The Troika, Jalan Binjai, 50450 Kuala Lumpur(Open Monday-Thursday, 11am-12 midnight; Friday, 11am-1am; Saturday, 9.30am-1am; Sunday, 9.30am-12 midnight; Breakfast served on Saturday and Sunday from 9.30am - 5pm)

7) Antipodean

This café is a popular one for Sunday brunch. Antipodean’s extensive menu is meticulously scrawled across its walls (no physical menus available) with a range of all-day breakfasts, sandwiches, burgers, salads and many more. The coffee here is also a must-try!

20, Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
(Open daily 8am – 10pm, closes 11pm on Friday and Saturday)

8) Podgy & The Banker

Podgy & The Banker is the place to go for good coffee and great brunch. This workshop-styled café is a great place to hang out and enjoy the classic brunch menu - eggs (poached, scrambled, or omelette) and sandwiches.

2, Jalan Sri Hartamas 8, Kuala Lumpur (Open 8am-3pm, closed on Tuesdays)

9) The Red Beanbag

The Red Beanbag is a modern contemporary Australian-inspired café, located in pleasant corner of overlooking the Piazza at Publika mall.

Eggs Atlantic v2.0, one of the bestselling dishes at the Red Beanbag Cafe.

Apart from serving all-day breakfast, they also serve up main meals like pastas and burgers.

A-4-1-08, Solaris Dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur(Open Tuesday – Friday, 10am – 10pm; Saturday – Sunday, 9.30am – 10pm, Closed on Mondays)

10) The Good Batch

The Good Batch is an excellent place to go to for a Sunday brunch retreat. This new Damansara Uptown cafe offers all-day brunch items and has an all-day bar.

Customers can order egg-laden breakfast platters, cakes, juices and coffees.

53, Jalan SS 21/1A, Damansara Uptown, Petaling Jaya 
(Open Tuesday-Thursday, 10am-10pm; Friday-Sunday & public holidays, 10am-1am)

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