{"id":221674,"date":"2016-12-20T14:00:30","date_gmt":"2016-12-20T06:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/?p=221674"},"modified":"2016-12-09T15:06:50","modified_gmt":"2016-12-09T07:06:50","slug":"ultimate-cafe-guide-penang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/my\/food-my\/hot-spots-my\/recommended-spots-my\/ultimate-cafe-guide-penang-221674.html","title":{"rendered":"Hipster Hideout: Your ultimate guide to Penang's exciting cafe scene"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cafes <\/a>have become somewhat of a distinct culture of its own and a popular weekend activity. Penang<\/strong> <\/a>is definitely not short of great cafes, whether you're a local seeking some coffee and grub on weekends, or a visitor to the city looking for a great spot to dine at in between exploring the city. There is truly nothing better than kicking back at a great cafe spot after a day of exploring this historically and culturally rich city.<\/p>

You'll find that a distinctive feature of the Penang (or Georgetown) cafe scene is that they are typically housed\u00a0within\u00a0restored colonial shophouses, which makes for a refreshing and uniquely Penang cafe experience. \u00a0Give the iconic China House<\/strong> a visit for an overall great ambience - with its live music and good food, we are confident you'll be in for a good time. Or if you want a scrumptious and hearty brunch<\/a> that won't disappoint, head down to The Twelve Cups<\/strong> at the WhiteAways Arcade, one of Penang's oldest and most popular cafe establishments.<\/p>

Head up to our gallery above for more of our favourite cafe spots in Penang!<\/p>

Sarah Khan<\/em><\/p>

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