13 minimalist cafés to visit in the Klang Valley

Popular café chain VCR’s latest outpost in Ampang was an instant hit with coffee enthusiasts and café hoppers in the Klang Valley. Offering a full food menu and delicious coffees, its interior is full of charm thanks to woven rattan materials and soft lighting. 

It's a cosy spot to sample the Cultiveat Salad and juicy Ritchie’s Wagyu Beef Burger. 

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Dou Dou Bakes’ interiors are decorated with neutral hues, mirrors and raw concrete elements for a chic industrial vibe. The café’s beautifully landscaped garden has starred in many of its Instagram posts and act as a great setting for a blissful afternoon cuppa.

Stop by in the evening for a laidback dinner with natural wines.

Located in the increasingly gentrified suburbia of Taman Paramount, this simple and no-frills café is just the place to get your caffeine fix—and they do it well. When the sun sets, trade coffee for cocktails. They have a fine selection of gin and wines.

The interior is simple, sleek and stylish with the walls painted black and a Crema Valencia marble countertop acting as the display unit and table for counter seating. Natural light fills the interior during the day. The rest of the space is embellished with items from lifestyle store Ilaika, which One Half is located in.

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Niko Neko Matcha has become something of a household name in the matcha movement, so much so that bags of its matcha powder are now sold in supermarkets. It also has multiple locations dotted around the Klang Valley.

Aesthetically, its cafés opt for a stark and futuristic all-white interior. Think clean edges, geometric logos, and artsy display units. The tasteful lack of colours draws attention to the brightly hued matcha drinks and desserts.

Ōno serves up clever cocktails of coffee and matcha in a tastefully designed space in Petaling Jaya. Food-wise, Ōno subscribes to a Japanese-inspired narrative, serving Japanese-style sandos.

The ebi katsu taru taru sando and tangy chicken katsu sando are recommended, and its combination of matcha and coffee is a great order for those feeling adventurous. 

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The monochromatic, almost bare interior of this Desa Parkcity café serves as the ideal backdrop to enjoy its small, colourful pies and pastries. Apart from pies, it also serves an elevated version of kaya toast.

At Three Years Old, brown wood furniture juxtapose against its white walls for an elegant setting. It serves classic Australian café fares such as smashed avocado toast and its Pumpkin Patch salad. 

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The Hub Coffee Roasters prides itself on its Japanese minimalism concept that can be seen in all its outlets around the Klang Valley. There's something quite comforting about the clean lines and natural tones and it is a great place to get some work done. 

It roasts its own coffee and offers more than 30 choices of beans of different origins. More interestingly, it produces its own evaporated milk that adds a nice smoothness and sweetness to your drink. 

Powered by pastries, toasties, and positivity, Feeling+ is a comfy space founded by Trev Ng of Optimist Coffee in the thriving The Five @ KPD enclave. Motivational messages and doodles scribbled on the walls are not the only things to help elevate your mood.

We recommend its twice-fried chicken sando, the mac & cheese with cauliflower karaage, and its lattés.

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Nestled amongst rows of watches and other timepieces lies Peep Coffee, the caffeinated part of Vernakular Store along Jalan Telawi 3. It has designated seating areas for those who need a break from perusing and have some time for a treat or two.

Pebbles take the place of tiles on the ground of the café's seating area and the natural wood and unfinished concrete simply build up the space's unrefined, yet charming aura.  

Orito rose to fame on the back of its inventive and picture perfect handcrafted choux buns, filled with light and airy creméux or curd. The minimalist industrial interior is anchored by a wavy bench that snakes through the centre of the café.

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This charming café along bustling Jalan Ipoh is filled with natural light that makes your flat lay foodie shots look absolutely stunning without any additional filters.