Cafés to work and study in Bukit Bintang

1. Q Cup Café

Bukit Bintang, specialty coffee

• good wifi
• a few plugs
• quiet
• coffee RM15

single-origin, fruity, well-made coffee

sourdough toasties, pancakes, breakfast

friendly, knowledgeable staff

inattentive staff, uncleared tables

not the cheapest, but worth it

2. OPTIMIST COFFEE - BUKIT BINTANG

Bukit Bintang, specialty coffee

• lively

rich, bold espresso, serious beans

friendly staff who remember orders

cozy vibe, friendly staff

pricey for the small size

decent, not outstanding

3. Café Kitsuné

Bukit Bintang

• lively
• coffee RM15-21

polite, friendly staff

strong, well-crafted coffee

soft, not-too-sweet cakes

slow drinks, 10-20 minute waits

stale croissant, overrated cheesecake

premium prices for mall location

4. Eden Coffee Rooftop Cafe

Bukit Bintang

• quiet
• coffee RM6

rooftop views of the city

affordable, cheap for Bukit Bintang

friendly, good staff

few seats, hot outdoor tables

bland, reheated-tasting food

cash or bank QR only

5. Cong Caphe @ Eslite Spectrum, The Starhill Gallery

Bukit Bintang

• plenty of plugs
• quiet

bold Vietnamese milk coffee

cool vintage Vietnamese decor

friendly, attentive staff

low knee-level seats uncomfortable

staff handled bread bare-handed

6. Miyakori Coffee Bukit Bintang

Bukit Bintang

• good wifi
• plenty of plugs
• quiet
• hard parking

generous portions, Japanese dishes

calm, zen Japanese interior

friendly, helpful staff

outdoor seating and toilets need cleaning

crowded at peak, may queue

loud music on repeat

7. Jing-Si Books & Cafe

Bukit Bintang

• good wifi
• a few plugs
• quiet

quiet, peaceful, calm

friendly, polite staff

tasty tea, reasonable prices

few power outlets

8. Kafe Dolce

Bukit Bintang, specialty coffee

• quiet

calm, cosy, minimalist interior

helpful, friendly staff

strong, bold coffee beans

coffee just okay, mild americano

pricey for what you get

everything too sweet

9. Lucky Coffee Bar

Bukit Bintang

• a few plugs
• quiet

loved interior and ambiance

accommodating, warm staff

comfy for working with laptop

poor, limited food

pricey for what's served

pricey parking, cash only

10. eclipse cafe & meal

Bukit Bintang

good food, generous portions

build-your-own pasta, toast, salad

friendly, helpful staff

bland or undercooked chicken

latte average, little coffee flavour

slow prep for salads

11. Outreach Coffee - Bukit Bintang

Bukit Bintang, specialty coffee

• good wifi
• plenty of plugs
• quiet

smooth, well-balanced coffee

cozy, warm vibes

friendly, helpful staff

baristas not trained on coffee

prices above average

croissant not very good

12. Swee Lee Cafe

Bukit Bintang, specialty coffee

• lively
• coffee RM9

flat whites and beans praised

good music, guitars, chill vibe

professional and warm staff

loud music in the cafe

too sweet, beans not aromatic

jampacked at lunchtime

13. AGORA

Bukit Bintang

• quiet

delicious, filling generous portions

friendly staff, good food

moist, rich chocolate cakes

mediocre food and service on one visit

14. Grounds & Grains Cafe

Bukit Bintang

• good wifi
• quiet

friendly staff

bright, airy, comfortable seating

light, healthy, tasty breakfast

rude staff, poor attitude

dirty, unwashed cups

oily food, watery egg white

15. Sydny Coffee Bar (Mobile Coffee Truck) & Pop Up Cart

Bukit Bintang, specialty coffee

• quiet

best coffee in KL

good ambience, friendly owner

passion fruit summer drink

closed Friday to Sunday

long queue on Friday night

16. The Messengers Cafe - Starhill

Bukit Bintang, specialty coffee

• quiet

unique Liberica blend, great coffee

knowledgeable, helpful staff

quiet, comfortable atmosphere

17. VCR

Bukit Bintang, specialty coffee

• lively

avocado toast, breakfast dishes

friendly, professional staff

iced coffee and lattes

some dishes plain or bland

average, bitter milk drinks

pressured to leave, unhelpful at counter

18. Brew & Bread Changkat Bukit Bintang

Bukit Bintang, specialty coffee

• good wifi
• easy parking
• coffee RM10

friendly, helpful staff

vibes, pleasant interior

cakes and tarts, lemon tart

not for coffee aficionados

pricey for what you get