The movement control order (MCO) may have postponed our cafe-hopping plans, yet these cafes vie to impress with food delivery.

Check out the latest grubs and brews in Penang to keep your appetite moving at home.

Sincerely Crafted Cuisine

You have probably tried several times switching to meatless food but a life without meat seems plain horrendous. However, this new eatery is ready to prove you wrong!

Sink your teeth into their Mac & Cheese Zinger - curried mac & cheese patties, pickled cabbage and toasted yeast mayonnaise on a brioche, spice things up with the Tandoori Flavoured Mushrooms Wrap and Meatless Phat Kaphrao or stick to their signature Hainanese Mushroom Rice.

The menu may have impressed you already but wait till the MCO is over to check out their spotless interior.

(Note: Vegan, onion and garlic free options are available)

Delivery Fee: RM5 delivery charges for orders within 10km radius of the restaurant. Contact Number: 019-4982018

Navy Specialty Coffee

With a name like Navy Specialty Coffee, you known a caffeine fix here is destined to be good. But that does not mean you should overlook the rest of the menu.

Be impressed by a list of filling mains such as Braised Pork Belly, Hamburg Rice, Mala Pork Burger and Buffalo Chicken. Cutting down on coffee? Matcha Honey Lemon, Grapefruit Yakult and Niko Neko Houjicha Latte have you covered.

(Note: Ask them about their Winter Truffle menu too)

Delivery Fee: As per Grab Food Contact Number: 017-4577703

The Blessings Cafe

If you love a good cup of joe but have not heard of The Blessings Cafe, things are about to change. Even better, MCO has got this new cafe delivering a coffee experience right to your home.

Get a box of their drip coffee which comes in sachets or go big with the brewer coffee sets. The combination of dripper stand, tall glass jug, drip coffee and in-house roasted coffee beans will unleash the barista in you!

(Note: Check out their New Year promotion and add on some cakes)

Delivery Fee: Call for more information Contact Number: 019-4788899

Pinwheel Resto Cafe

Asian-inspired spaghettis such as Chicken Rendang Pasta and Carbonara Tomyam are making the move, while Cheesy Meat Bun and Butter Chicken Masala pizza tempt to be part of the food cart.

Yes, this could be the scenario while scrolling through Pinwheel Resto Cafe’s delivery menu. If you think that is easy, Nutella Milkshake and a list of refreshing mocktails greet you at the beverage department.

(Note: Be on the lookout for their Pandan Gula Melaka Waffle)

Delivery Fee: As per Grab Food, Food Panda and Deliver Eat. Contact Number: 017-5447721

STAIRS Specialty Coffee

Penang may be home to more coffee spots than we can count but there is no such thing as too much coffee. And it’s safe to say that Stairs Specialty Coffee is raising the bar high with creative caffeine fixes.

Energy Boost (Espresso, Lemonade and Soda), Glazed Espresso (Frozen Espresso with Fresh Milk) and Aurora (Stairs Cold Brew, Peach, Orange and Rosemary), to name a few. The flavours are bound to impress, nevertheless tickles your curiosity on how the drinks are crafted.

(Note: Pair your favourite brew with croissant and donut)

Delivery Fee: Call for more information. Contact Number: 016-4464832

Bagel’s Dream

If anyone is embracing the idea of doing one thing and doing it well, it’s the folks at Bagel’s Dream. Get their homemade sourdough bagels with unique cream cheese spreads like cranberry yoghurt, maple walnut, rum & raisin or garlic & herbs.

Seeking something more hearty and savoury? Try the Hawaiian Chicken Bagel, which is stuffed with smoked chicken breast, pineapple and cheddar, or Smoked Salmon Bagel, an interplay of smoked salmon and caper cream cheese. Bagel fans, this is one hedonistic dream for you!

(Note: They also have peanut butter spreads)

Delivery Fee: Call for more information. Contact Number: 016-4457965

Citarasa Dadi Dada Cafe

In the mood for some traditional Malay dishes that are wallet-friendly? Citarasa Dadi Dada Cafe can help you. Top picks include Mee Udang Mamu and Set Bawal Nani Nah.

Juicy prawns over a bed of noodles in a savoury broth complete the former, while the latter rice set comes with a large fried Pomfret. Overall, it’s the narrative of generational recipes and generous portions that keeps the order coming in. Add yours too.

(Note: Get some of their belacan condiment)

Delivery Fee: RM5 for all areas on Penang Island except Balik Pulau and Batu Feringghi. Contact Number: 011-14445224

Boston Coffee

While only a few months old, Boston Coffee has been making a name in the cafe scene. So, it’s no surprise that the industrial-themed eatery continues to serve customers via food delivery.

Morning classics such as Big Breakfast and Sourdough & eggs are to be had, but if you prefer a savoury spin, go for their Cajun Chicken, Teriyaki Salmon and Black Pepper Chicken. Paired with your favourite brew, you will be hard-pressed to find fault.

(Note: Spend RM50 and above, get a RM50 free voucher)

Delivery Fee: Call for more information. Contact Number: 013-4544280

Project CAN

You could recognise Project Can from its distinctive Aussie design but more likely from their unique beverage servings in cans. While it may take some time for a cafe visit, proceed with their food first.

Their most talked-about dish is The Bird Nest, a visually arresting nest made from deep-fried potatoes and leek, katsuobushi and veggies pancake. For meat-centric options, there are also the Lamb Shank, Char-Grilled Chicken and Sizzling Lamb Shoulder to munch on.

(Note: Their breakfast menu is worth checking out too)

Delivery Fee: Call for more information. Contact Number: 016-8668650

Vegie Cafe

Joining the slew of good food along Gurney Drive is this vegetarian cafe with options from starters to desserts.

Keep an eye on their weekly rotating bento box set. Priced at RM10.90 per box, the menu often features braised black fungus, five-spice tofu, as well as ginger and sesame braised dry bean curd. Remember to wrap up on a sweet note with their gluten-free cakes.

(Note: Check out their latest promotion for orders above RM50 and RM100)