Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage city, Melaka is known for its rich history, unique landmarks, and authentic Nyonya food. They also have a bustling café scene so while you’re there, you should definitely add these spots to your list. Read on to find out more!
Truly Two Café
‘Croffles’ are made with croissant dough and baked using waffle machines, resulting in a deliciously crispy outer later and a chewy inner middle. If you haven’t tried them yet, here at this café with a chic black and white interior, it comes loaded with fresh fruits such as strawberries and peaches, chocolate, and more.
Address: No. 9, Jalan PNBB 2, Pusat Niaga Seksyen IV, Mukim Bukit Baru, Melaka, 75150 Melaka
Handmade Signature
This café, restaurant, and bakery all rolled into one boasts a tasteful décor with dark wood panelling, carefully placed lighting, and even stairs behind its dessert counter. Drink up their frozen berry smoothie on a hot day, chomp up a macaron in one bite or indulge in their soft shell crab burger.
Address: 19,21,23 Jalan Kota Laksamana 2/15, Taman Kota Laksamana, Seksyen 2, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia
Sharing Plates
Just a walking distance from Jonker Street, this place serves up some unique eats like French toast with teh tarik sauce and pandan pancakes with an apam balik-like texture that is filled with gula Melaka. This quaint eatery has a white-themed dining area decorated with plants as well as an outdoor space that you can enjoy on cool nights.
Address: 143, Jalan Bendahara, 75100 Melaka
Locahouz
Housed in a heritage building, this café has still kept the traditional elements of its interior that lend to its charm whilst giving it a modern update. Make sure to order a cup of their coffee that is decorated with flowers and infused with a floral fragrance. Among the recommended dishes here are the Portobello Mushroom Spaghetti and Pork Belly Ciabatta.
Address: 8, Jalan Bukit Cina, Kampung Bukit China, 75100 Melaka
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