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VCR Penang

Penang, Malaysia

About VCR Penang

A beloved Penang specialty coffee institution that helped launch the island's third-wave coffee scene, with excellent espresso, cold brew, and an all-day brunch menu in a beautifully renovated shophouse. The banana-butterscotch waffle is legendary among Penang food bloggers.

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📍2 Jalan Macalister, George Town, Penang 10400, Malaysia

📞+60 4-228 8508

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Why it works for solo travelers

✓ Comfortable to sit here on your own, whether you're reading, working or people-watching.
✓ Mid-range ($$).

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China House Penang

Three heritage buildings connected by a 100-meter central corridor housing a bakery, cafe, restaurant, art gallery, and live music venue. China House is George Town's cultural hub - the homemade cakes are the best in Penang and the evening live jazz on weekends packs the courtyard.

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Ome by Spacebar Penang

A minimalist specialty coffee cafe in a Japanese-influenced wooden shophouse interior, known for its single-origin filter coffees, limited-edition Japanese-style cheesecakes, and a serene atmosphere perfect for slow morning reading. One of George Town's most photogenic cafes.

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Mugshot Cafe Penang

A George Town institution for over a decade, Mugshot serves Penang's original specialty espresso in a quirky space decorated with old film posters and vintage cameras. The cold brew coffee float and the smoked-salmon bagel have been on the menu since the beginning and remain the bestsellers.

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