Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Best cafes in Kuala Lumpur
19 places, ranked by traveler reviews. Coffee worth crossing Kuala Lumpur for, specialty roasters, brunch spots and quiet corners to work.
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What is the best-known of the cafes in Kuala Lumpur?
VCR is the most reviewed, with 4,774 traveler reviews and a 4.3 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of Kuala Lumpur's cafes is worth going out of your way for?
Raflis Vietnam Coffee Bukit Bintang rates highest at 4.9 out of 5 across 441 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
How is this list of cafes ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.