Penang is known for its delicious street food and vibrant food scene, but it’s also home to some fantastic cafes that offer a more relaxed atmosphere. Batu Kawan, a suburb of Penang, is no exception.

With its growing cafe culture and unique blend of local and international flavors, Batu Kawan is the perfect place to spend a lazy afternoon sipping on a latte and indulging in some delicious treats. We have compiled a list of 5 must-visit Batu Kawan cafes.

1. Phat Bee Café

Phat Bee Café, a café hidden in Penang’s Batu Kawan industrial zone, is located on the second floor of Plaza WCOE Batu Kawan and is easy to miss if you are not paying attention. This is a forest-inspired house café and you will be surrounded by a lot of greenery because both indoors and outdoors, decorated by numerous small plants, which creates a cozy environment.

The overall design is simple and nice, with floor windows seating that provides adequate lighting for instagrammable photos.
You will get to enjoy a wide range of foods, desserts, and beverages that feature Western cuisine with an Asian twist.

Some of their best sellers include Chicken Parmigiana, Cheesy Fish Rice Bowl, Tangy Mushroom Soup, Carrot Orange Milk, Phat Bee Brownx Milk Tea and Salted Caramel Lava Cake.
What are you waiting for now? Faster JIO your friends and family and head down to this hidden Batu Kawan cafe now.

Check out our Phat Bee Cafe review! 

Address: 41A, Jalan Cassia Selatan, 3/3 Taman Perindustrian, Lebuhraya Bandar Cassia, Batu Kawan, 14110 Simpang Ampat, Penang
Operating hours: Daily from 10am to 9pm, closed on Sunday
Social media: Instagram | Facebook

2. Lighthouse Coffee Outpost @ The Ship Campus

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Another Batu Kawan cafe worth visiting is The Lighthouse Coffee Outpost, formerly known as Lighthouse Coffee Bar and located on Bishop Street Penang in 2011, is now open at The Ship Campus. This Batu Kawan cafe is located on the ground floor of The Ship Campus and can be found immediately upon entering the building.

If you’re looking for a signature and good coffee with a variety of high-grade coffee beans in the Batu Kawan area, Lighthouse Coffee @ The Ship Campus will surprise you because their barista is well-versed in bean varieties and flavor combinations.

In addition to their coffee, this Batu Kawan cafe also offers a variety of food options and desserts that are just as good. Some of the options include the Onde Onde Cake, Tulip Muffin, Peanut Butter and Matcha Toast, and Black Chicken Pie.

Address: No.1, Education Boulevard, Batu Kawan Industrial Park, Penang, Kampung Batu Kawan, 14110, Pulau Pinang
Operating hours: Daily from 8.30am to 5.30pm, closed on Saturday and Sunday
Social media: Instagram | Facebook

3. Meetcha Café

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Meetcha Cafe is a café located at Batu Kawan which suitable for both coffee and non-coffee lovers love because of its extensive menu of drinks, desserts, and pastries.

We are especially impressed by the matcha drink series, which includes the Matcha Latte, Coconut Matcha, Matcha Iced Tea, Dirty Matcha, Matcha Frappe, and their special and creative drinks – Taufufa Matcha, which customers rave about and recommend to others.

While you’re sipping your drinks, round out your meal with a tasty dessert or pastry. The Matcha Burnt Cheese Cake is their best seller, but you will be impressed by their Matcha Tiramisu, Signature Tiramisu. Apart from that, their Smoked Salmon Spinach Quiche, Mixed Mushroom Quiche, and cinnamon roll are also worth to try.

This Batu Kawan café have a sleek design and cozy atmosphere, as well as free wifi, make it an undeniably pleasant place to spend time with your loved one.

Read our Meetcha Cafe & Eatery review!

Address: VERVEA, 5, Jalan Vervea 5, 14110 Simpang Ampat, Penang
Operating hours: Daily 10am to 7pm, closed on Wednesday
Social media: Instagram | Facebook

4. Plantderland

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The lush greenery outside of Plantderland will undoubtedly draw your attention before you enter this Batu Kawan cafe. You will be captivated by the beauty of this place, which is decorated with sophisticated potted plants as well as their beautiful drapery greens.

The coziness provided by the lovely plants surrounding the cafe is a nice touch. It is as if you have stepped out of the city for a moment! We highly recommend plant lovers, as well as coffee lovers, to visit this Batu Kawan cafe if you are in the area.

Address: 19, Jln Vervea 2, 14110 Batu Kawan, Pulau Pinang
Operating hours: Daily 10am to 7pm, closed on Tuesday
Social media: Facebook

5. Palate Lab by Marc’s Kitchen

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Palate Lab by Marc’s Kitchen is a new dessert concept store by Marc’s Kitchen that specializes in Belgian Liege Waffles in both sweet and savory flavors. The Uni*Cone*, Muesli Banana & Strawberry, Lotus Biscoff, and Banana Boat are among their best-selling flavors.

In addition to waffles, this Batu Kawan cafe serves handmade tarts, tiramisu, and also a variety of main courses included Bolognese spaghetti, and American milkshakes. When visiting this cafe at Batu Kawan, the owner strongly advises all sweet tooth to try this combo: Belgian Liege waffles and an American milkshake.

Address: Batu Kawan, 11a, Jalan Vervea 5, Bandar Cassia, 14110 Batu Kawan, Pulau Pinang
Operating hours: Daily from 12pm to 8pm, closed on Tuesday
Social media:  Facebook

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There you have it — the 5 best Batu Kawan cafe for brunch and coffee in Penang! Sip sip hooray! Follow us on Instagram (@penanglicious) for latest cafe reviews! Bon appetit!