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George Town


This cavernous cafe carved out of an old shophouse has exposed brick and Kinfolk-inspired minimalism that complement its sophisticated coffee drinks, which range from pour-overs to nitro, and baked goods such as olive oil zucchini cake.


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Nearby George Town attractions

1. Acheen St Mosque

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Built in 1808 by a wealthy Arab trader, the Acheen St Mosque was the focal point for the Malay and Arab traders in this quarter – the oldest Malay kampung…

2. Khoo Kongsi

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The most spectacular clanhouse in George Town, Khoo Kongsi is an explosion of colour. Intricate ceramic mosaics of immortals, carp and dragons dance…

3. Batik Painting Museum Penang

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Penang artist Chuah Thean Teng is credited with applying the age-old local craft of batik (a dye-resist process) to making works of art. Several of his…

4. Lee Jetty

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Perhaps the most appealing clan jetty, with a new row of wooden homes and businesses owned by members of one extended family.

5. Lebuh Armenian

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Although this street is named for Penang's Armenian population (such as the famous Sarkies, who established the Eastern & Oriental Hotel), there's no…

6. Kids on a Bicycle Mural

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This 2012 work by Ernest Zacharevic is the most famous of George Town's street-art pieces. It features a real bicycle attached to a wall, on which the two…

7. Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple

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This 1850 temple is dedicated to its patron deity, the Taoist God of Prosperity. Resplendent in red, gold and polished black columns, it has quite a few…

8. Yap Kongsi

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The main structure here, built in a curious art deco-meets-Straits-Chinese' style in 1924, is painted a distinctive shade of light green. It is not always…