12 cafés in the Klang Valley for your French toast fix

Classic French toast with a slight facelift can be found at Feeka. Made with slices of tender Japanese milk loaf instead of the usual brioche, expect only the most pillow brunch-dessert hybrid here. Its French toast is dressed with seasonal berries, cookie crumbles, pistachios, and a healthy drizzle of Canadian maple syrup. 

VCR has proven itself as a local institution in all things brunch. While its savoury plates are bound to impress, its sweet selection can take any brunch spread to new heights. French toast here features what the café does best—espresso. Brioche fried in butter till crisp and dusted with cinnamon sugar forms the base of this dish. The custard-marinated slice is then plated with raspberry compote, mocha sauce, and a scoop of espresso ice cream. 

Pepper Bakery & Bistro, a relatively new addition to Bukit Damansara’s dining scene, is a haven for all things brunch. While savoury dishes are aplenty here, its take on French toast is sinfully sweet. Expect hearty, crisp slabs of brioche topped with silky strawberry compote, indulgent whipped ricotta, and finished with crushed pistachios for crunch. 

Bringing the best of Australian breakfast culture to Bangsar, Urban Daybreak has made a name for itself with its fantastic midday offerings. From waffles to pancakes, you’ll find every Sunday morning pick-me-up here. Its signature French toast is an ode to childhood nostalgia, infusing the classic with peanut butter. In a spin on both French toast and peanut butter sandwiches, its French toast features peanut butter, caramelised bananas, maple syrup, and bacon. 

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Yellow Brick Road has recently revamped its version of French toast. A cornerstone of Bukit Damansara’s dining scene, the café now offers a sweet breakfast that brings together vanilla flan and French toast. Buttery brioche is caramelised on the outside but filled with a silky French vanilla pastry cream. The dish is tied together with helpings of bananas and fresh fruit. 

Leaning into the dessert-like qualities of French toast is Wizards at Tribeca. Its take on the breakfast favourite celebrates both French toast and crème brûlée. Fluffy brioche is coated with slivers of almond before being slathered in a caramelised mascarpone topping. While a decadent incarnation of the dish, its French toast is balanced with a medley of forest berries and a touch of gula Melaka. 

Common Man Coffee Roasters’ French toast may be the most inventive on this list. The café makes this dish entirely its own by foregoing bread. Its take on French toast is its Kouign Amman Toast, with a laminated Breton cake forming the foundation of this breakfast plate. A perfectly crisp wheel of Kouign-amman is dotted with fixings you may usually find on French toast or pancake stacks and sees fresh cherries, plum compote, chocolate sauce, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. 

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With a name like Breadfruits, it is no surprise this café offers excellent French toast. Comfort food is breathed new life by this Desa Sri Hartamas spot. While satisfying and hearty, each dish is crafted with nourishment in mind and whole foods. Its French toast sees thick slices of bread served with caramelised bananas, bacon, and a splash of wildflower honey. 

A specialist in down-to-earth French fare, Bangsar’s Yeast Bistronomy also offers a selection of moreish breakfast dishes. At night, Yeast takes inspiration from French bistros, offering the cuisine’s mainstays and glasses, but come morning, the spot turns into a quaint café equipped with fresh pastries, specialty jams, and eggs the way you like them. The café’s take on French toast stays true to tradition. Slabs of brioche are fried till golden brown and then topped with caramelised bananas, whipped cream, orange zest, and a cinnamon apple compote.

Ra-Ft Café embraces this classic brunch dish and the seemingly unlimited topping combinations that come with it. While those who swear by savoury breakfasts won’t be let down by its menu, its sweet selection is where you’ll find this spot’s signatures. Hefty slices of brioche French toast are served three ways here. Diners can choose between the conventional drizzle of maple syrup, a vibrant dollop of lemon curd, or an indulgent side of bacon. 

This coffeehouse in the centre of the city is a favourite for unfussy breakfasts. Alongside Asian-inspired plates, breakfast platters, and specialty coffee, you’ll find its French toast. Its Shibuya Egg Toast is a nod to Japanese cuisine and comes together with thick, cube-like pieces of milk bread soaked in eggy batter till tender. This spot keeps its French toast simple, plating the dish in homemade vanilla sauce, ice cream, and strawberries. 

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