Kuala Lumpur’s cafes and bars offer not only great coffee but an amazing interior and delicious desserts as well. It sure sounds like a perfect plan, but how do you choose between so many different options? From hip, bustling vibes to peaceful hideouts, chill ambiance and coffee options, this fabulous city is the right place to be.

Caffeine addicts all around the world, look no more. Here is the list of the top 5 coolest café bars in Kuala Lumpur.

Atmosphere 360

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One of the best town’s viewpoints is also one of the coolest bars in Kuala Lumpur. Atmosphere 360, located at 276m, has the highest view in town. This amazing revolving bar and restaurant look like a spaceship with its neon lights, chill vibes and interesting interior design. What is really cool about this place is that the tables are arranged in a single line around the edge of the restaurant right beside the huge floor-to-ceiling windows. At first, it is hard to notice that the restaurant is moving. After a few moments, you realize the outer world passes beside you and your table is not in the same place anymore; one moment you’re sitting right beside the bar and the next you are in front of an impressive piano. It takes more than an hour for the restaurant to do a full circle, which gives you plenty of time to enjoy the spectacular views over the city.

Address: Menara Kuala Lumpur, No.2, Jalan Punchak

Opening hours: 11.30am – 11.00pm

Merchant's Lane

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In the middle of Chinatown, in an old heritage building, Merchant’s Lane can be found. It is definitely one of those amazing places that can be spotted around Instagram, leaving you with the feeling ‘I have to go there’. The whole ambiance is full of old-school charm, reminding you of those iconic, atmospheric cafes in Penang and Malacca. Heavy wooden furnishings and rattan chairs are in contrast with mismatched colorful ornamentation. Ruined walls and exposed ceilings with a dash of luscious greenery and amazing flower details are really worth seeing. A unique outdoor seating area with a peaceful atmosphere is sugar at the end, almost like, they are trying to keep the past with a slight touch of modern beauty. There is also a big, open island bar concept that allows you to observe baristas in making caffeinated wonders. Similarly, the whole ‘Malaysian Oriental motif’ can be found in beautifully prepared dishes and beverages. Merchant’s Lane is definitely one of those must-visit cool café bars.

Address: 150, Jalan Petaling, Kuala Lumpur

Opening hours: 09.30am – 09.30pm

Feeka Coffee Roasters

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For a quiet getaway from the bustling vibe of Kuala Lumpur, Feeka is the right place to be. Located in an old townhouse with both an outdoor and indoor seating area, every corner of this café bar is different and unique in its own way. The interesting fact is that the word ‘feeka’ is actually lent from the Swedish word ‘fika’ which means taking a break with food. That is the exact description of this fantastic place because it’s a true oasis of peace in the middle of the city. The interior design is colored by minimalism, left to its purest form with pale tones and simple furnishings. Their motto ‘Less is more’ can be seen written across the wall which will cheer up all simplicity lovers. Small potted plants, wooden details and hanging light bulbs in combination with a fusion of mismatched wall colors gives this place a cozy, relaxed vibe. On the other hand, when it comes to coffee, Feeka offers nothing less than a rich and excellent selection of coffee beans. If you’re not a coffee fan, don’t worry because here you can find great tea and juice options as well as brunch selection.

Address: 19, Jalan Mesui, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur

Opening hours: 09.00am – 11.00pm

Three Little Birds

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When it comes to the coolest café bars in Kuala Lumpur, the Three Little Birds Coffee café should not be missed. With a reputation as one of the best coffees in town, this place is a product of three coffee geniuses who took a focused approach of roasting and delivering amazing coffee. While using beans from El Salvador, Panama, Costa Rica and Kenya and chocolate from Papua New Guinea, every single hot beverage tastes fantastically good. The interior is simply and tastefully decorated with warm, wooden furniture and polished cement floors. If you are looking for a zen-like oasis to escape the stresses of everyday life, head to the outdoor patio. Hidden with lush greenery and water features, this open space gives you a feeling you’ve entered into a different world. Three Little Birds can get very busy during working hours but they stay open until fairly late so when the night comes, the café becomes a cozy hangout.

Address: D7, Jalan Sentul, Kuala Lumpur

Opening hours: 08.00am-11.00pm (Mon-Thur), 08.00am-midnight (Fri-Sat), 08.00am-10.00pm (Sunday)