8 cafés near public transport in the Klang Valley

Before the days of Taman Paramount’s reputation as the edgiest suburb in the Klang Valley, many knew it by its slew of great local eateries and its eponymous LRT station. Now, hopping on the Kelana Jaya line and getting off at the Taman Paramount stop will take you to some of the suburb’s best bars, cafés, and restaurants.

A must-visit when in Taman Paramount, though, is One Half x Ilaika where you’ll find award-winning brews and a selection of pastries. Besides your usual coffee order, opt for its watermelon espresso tonic or a single-origin chocolate creation. 

SS15 LRT Station

Planning a trip to SS15 may seem daunting, knowing parking is rarely available but take the LRT there and you’ll find that this area of Subang Jaya is a walkable one. Located within a popular tattoo parlour, Wayang Kulit Tatu, Atap is SS15’s answer to caffeine cravings. Just an eight-minute walk from the station through the area’s many shop lots, you’ll find constantly rotating bean selections at Atap.

Some of its most recent offerings include espresso and filter beans from Pablo and Ophanim coffee roasters. 

Semantan MRT Station

If you and your loved ones struggle to decide on where to eat, chances are you’ve probably ended up at The Five on account of the dining and lifestyle hub’s sheer volume of eateries. Feeka at The Five is a cornerstone of Bukit Damansara’s dining scene and happens to be just a stone’s throw away from the MRT Semantan station.

Perfect for quick coffee runs or decadent brunches, you can expect poached Turkish eggs served with sourdough, eggs Florentine with burnt butter miso hollandaise, chocolate chip ricotta pancakes, and lunch or dinner dishes of Peruvian grilled chicken, Scandinavian meatballs, and more. 

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Taman Tun Dr Ismail MRT Station

The second location of one of Shah Alam’s most popular brunch spots is just a 15-minute walk away from TTDI’s MRT station. While a stroll longer than ten minutes in this tropical heat may sound formidable, it’ll be worth it once you place your order at Common.

Here, you’ll find sous vide eggs with brioche served alongside homemade kaya, banana butterscotch French toast, an assortment of pasta dishes, pastries, and Asian favourites. 

SS18 LRT Station

In search of fluffy pancakes without a tedious commute? Look no further than SS18’s Shikomi Coffee. The wabi sabi inspired café takes up residence right next to the SS18 LRT station and offers speciality coffee alongside Japanese-style pancakes.

Opt for your serving of pancakes to come drizzled in gula Melaka syrup or topped with classic maple syrup. 

Don’t miss: 11 cafés in the Klang Valley for your pancake fix
 

Bangsar LRT Station

The brunch haven of Jalan Telawi may be a long uphill climb from Bangsar’s LRT station but Beng Beng Sourdough is situated just across the street in Menara UOA. As its name suggests, this spot’s specialty is its sourdough.

You can expect fresh bakes here from sourdough bagels served with a choice of chive or dill and caper cream cheese, toasties paired with house-made kombu butter or filled with chicken parmesan, croissant sandwiches, and more. 

Pasar Seni MRT or LRT Station

The closer you get to the city centre, the more well-connected by public transport dining venues become. Pucks Coffee in Chinatown is no exception to this, located four minutes from the Pasar Seni MRT and LRT station. Walk through Jalan Tun HS Lee and expect to be greeted by a revolving wooden door that will lead you into the coffeehouse.

Expect excellent brews, non-espresso-based beverages, and house specials including yuzu butterfly pea soda and white chocolate matcha. You’ll also find a selection of desserts from Japanese cream puffs to banana walnut loaf. 

Merdeka MRT Station and Hang Tuah LRT Station

Mention the name VCR when planning to dine out and expect everyone to know what you’re talking about. A staple of local café culture, VCR Galloway is a short walk from both the Merdeka MRT station on the Kajang Line and the Hang Tuah LRT station on the Ampang and Sri Petaling Lines.

Brunch fare is done right here, with its menu seeing takes on fried chicken and waffles with habanero butter and chrysanthemum syrup, house-cured gravlax with parmesan scrambled eggs, and lunch and dinner plates like ulam raja pesto, and a myriad of other pasta. 

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