5 cafés in Ipoh for serious coffee lovers

Decked in neutral hues and natural light, Kommons is passionate about brewing both common and uncommon cups of coffee for you to experience. Its menu not only details specialty coffee and non-coffee drinks, but also small pastries and desserts like croffles and tarts to go along with your cuppa for the day.

Coffee lovers shouldn’t miss one of its handcrafted coffees or tiramisu latte, while non-coffee drinkers can sample a strawberry latte or an iced matcha latte.

If you’re looking for a clean, sleek, and minimalist space to enjoy your brew for the day, head to Cold Blue Specialty Coffee along Jalan Tun Sambanthan. Its space is simple with an all-white interior and even has a micro roastery within its space, sealing its status as one of the most Instagrammable cafés in Ipoh.

Don’t miss any of its filter coffees, croffles, or bagels while there and make sure to pick up a bag of beans on your way out too.

Despite being named the Malay word for ‘secret’, Rahsia should not be kept from any coffee aficionado’s radar. This humble and quaint café serves some of the best cuppas in Ipoh, including its Jingga (salted caramel latte), Debu (charcoal latte), Madu (Tualang honey latte), and Putih (latte). 

For those who aren’t into coffee, order Semesta, a butterfly pea tea with freshly squeezed lemon.  

A mainstay on the local coffee scene, Jln Theatre Coffee is a must-visit for any coffee fiends looking for their fix in Ipoh. Aside from its delicious food, such as the truffle aglio olio and Golden Chicken croffle, its menu also details an impressive list of filter coffee options with beans from Ethiopia to El Salvador. 

It also offers bottled cold brews, both black and white, for those who need a cuppa on the go and tea and chocolate drinks for the non-coffee drinking crowd.