Melaka is an interesting city to explore in Malaysia. It has strong historical significance, as seen in the colonial architecture that spread in the city and diverse culture that influence so many aspects in Melaka, including Malay, Chinese, Indian, Dutch, and Portuguese.

Melaka is also renowned for its diverse and delicious food, thanks to the diverse culture it has. That’s why people often look for the best place to eat in Melaka, including where to have breakfast in Melaka. Hence, other than looking for the places to visit in Melaka, you should also search for the best place to have breakfast too, just so you can complete your exploration of the city.

Yup, there are a myriad of great foods to try for breakfast in Melaka. The most famous is, of course, Nasi Lemak, rice with fragrant coconut served with anchovies, peanuts, boiled eggs, cucumber, and sambal (spicy chili paste). Of course, you’ll find sellers of Nasi Lemak easily around Melaka, from street food to fancy places.

The locals also love to have some kaya toast or roti canai for breakfast. For a more authentic experience, you can have your breakfast in Melaka at one of the most kopitiam style restaurants. Now, check out our list of recommended breakfast spots in Melaka below!

Location: 55, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 8.45 AM - 5.30 PM
Recommended Menu: Pancakes, Burgers

There are so many breakfast cafes in Melaka, but the one that is actually popular to spend breakfast in Melaka is The Daily Fix Cafe. First of all, the place is so cozy. Its unique decoration will make you want to stay longer. The good atmosphere increases when you meet the friendly staff with their top notch service.

Expect the tasty western menus for breakfast here. Be free and order whatever you want for breakfast: Banana Pancakes, Smoked Duck Aglio Olio, or an English Breakfast, maybe? Of course, dishes here are varied. If you bring your friends or family, you can share with each other so you’ll get a lot of taste.

Don’t be surprised when there’s a line, and don’t go yet, because you can wait comfortably in the comfortable waiting area inside.

Location: 1183, Jalan Limbongan, Kampung Limbongan, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 5 AM - 12 PM (Closed every Friday)
Recommended Menu: Kaya Butter Toast, Nasi Lemak

If you are looking for some traditional Melakan dishes, you should spend your breakfast in Kedai Kopi Kheng Juan Hin. The place is a Chinese kopitiam, serves almost all traditional dishes for breakfast in Melaka, including half-boiled eggs, nasi lemak, mihun goreng, chicken rice balls and kaya butter toast.

Kedai Kopi Kheng Juan Hin is often crowded, especially right in the morning, but don’t miss your chance to taste the memorable dishes here by leaving the queue. After you’re done eating your breakfast, don’t forget to enjoy the coffee here. The taste of the coffee is great and your cup will always be made from fresh ground beans.

Location: 459, Kampung Bakar Batu, 75350 Bachang, Melaka, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 7 AM - 12 PM (Closed every Wednesday)
Recommended Menu: Roti Canai Arang Kayu, Roti Banjir

Even when the queue is long and the parking seems always crowded, Roti Canai Kayu Arang Melaka always successfully invites people to come, and makes them go home in satisfaction. Not only for the locals, but Roti Canai Kayu Arang Melaka is already famous for people in Singapore and Borneo.

Aside from the delicious roti canai, you can also order nasi lemak or steamed bun. The variety of the roti canai is plenty too, from Roti Canai Kayu Arang dengan Kuah Dal, Roti Canai Sarang Burung, Roti Canai Tampal, and more.

Although it is always crowded, the order system is good so it won’t take too long until your orders are finally in front of you. A little tip: come as early as you can so you can have the nice seat and parking.

Location: 93/807, Lorong Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 7 AM - 4 PM (Closed at 12 PM every Sunday and fully closed every Wednesday and Thursday)
Recommended Menu: Toast Bread with Butter Kaya and Half Boiled Egg, Hainan Half Boiled Eggs

Another great place to spend breakfast in Melaka is Lung Ann Refreshments. The kopitiam style of this place, plus the tasty dishes they provide, will make you fall in love with this old gem. Trying their toast is mandatory, then you can explore other menus like the Hainan Half Boiled Eggs, Mini Nasi Lemak, and Bee Hoon.

They also serve the best drink to accompany your main breakfast dish. Order for their coffee or Milo that they made to perfection.

Location: 11-J, Jalan Bachang, Kampung Enam, 75300 Melaka, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 7.30 AM - 5 PM (Closed every Thursday)
Recommended Menu: Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup, Hainanese Pork Chop, Minced Chicken Noodles

Craving for something different? You should check out Hing Loong Taiwanese Noodle that is popular with its pork ribs and beef noodles. Well, the plenty of dishes here will make you indecisive, which one will you pick? The one with the soup or the one that served dry? Well, we say, just go spontaneous!

Whatever you pick, you’ll taste the authentic Taiwanese dishes from your bowl. Also, the noodles here are homemade and served in perfect texture. The price is reasonable, and although it has been open for so long, the great taste of the dishes remains the same.

Location: 32, Jalan Tukang Emas, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 6 AM - 11.30 AM (Closed every Tuesday and Wednesday)
Recommended Menu: Salted Egg Bun, Glutinous Rice Lo Mai Kai

You can have breakfast in Melaka with various kinds of warm dimsum if you spend it in Low Yong Moh Restaurant. The place was already open from 6 AM, but still, if you want to enjoy the complete variety of dimsum and avoid the crowd, you should be very punctual.

Other than so many kinds of dimsum, they also serve porridge, lotus leaf rice, and yam balls. Don’t doubt the taste of the dimsum, they must be all so tasty in your mouth. Plenty of beverages are available, and people say they love the black coffee served here. You should prove it on your own!

Location: 12, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM
Recommended Menu: Croissants, Gula Melaka Iced Latte

Again, choosing the best Melaka cafe to have breakfast is a nice choice. Visit The Stolen Cup for the best breakfast in Melaka. This cafe is for you who want to try other dishes than the traditional ones like Nasi Lemak or Kaya Toast.

The Stolen Cup serves the best breakfast menu, like their English breakfast, sourdough bread and croissant or cinnamon buns. If you need a cup of coffee for your breakfast, they have it too. In fact, the place has this nice coffee smell that will make you crave for one immediately.

Since it’s a cafe, surely you’ll find the place is cozy and the ambience is good especially for a slow morning. Don’t forget to order some desserts, as they have the best tiramisu!

Location: 100, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 10 AM - 5.30 PM
Recommended Menu: Heesan The Five Platter, Ice Latte, Piccolo Latte

Last but not least, the best place to have breakfast in Melaka is in Heesan Kopi. As one of the well known breakfast and brunch cafes, Heesan Kopi is indeed serving the best coffee in town. They have plenty of coffee options that almost all taste really good. We recommend you to have Ice Latte for breakfast. Not a coffee fan? You can order tea as well!

Heesan Kopi provides various western style dishes for your breakfast. Try the Heesan’s Lot, their signature breakfast menu, consisting of egg, sausage, croissant, and salad on the side. After that, you can explore the showcase and choose the dessert that you want. It will combine perfectly with your coffee.

Ambience here is great too. You’ll have an absolutely wonderful morning, very well-spent in Heesan Kopi!

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