The city of Penang is one among all the cities in Malaysia worth exploring. But let’s stop thinking about regular attractions when you think about Penang. The city is not only about the George Town as a UNESCO-listed heritage, but it’s also about the diverse food. Whatever you’ll do in Penang that day, you’re going to want to start your day with the best breakfast in Penang ever.

Penang's street cuisine is one of its main attractions, including for tourists. Traditional Malay, Chinese, Indian, and Peranakan cuisines make up the majority of the food here. Hence, Penang's culinary scene is a celebration of several cultures coming together on your plate!

So, why don’t you join to celebrate the diverse food scene by choosing one of our recommended breakfast spots in Penang? It will complete your experience of exploring Penang. Plus, you will have the extra energy for exploring the city after your stomach is full and satisfied from those delightful dishes!

Location: 67, Lorong Love, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 8 AM - 12 AM
Recommended Menu: Smoked Duck Benedict, Wheeler's Big Breakfast, Sourdough Sandwiches

Experience a cheerful breakfast in Penang by spending it in WHEELER’S. It’s an already famous breakfast cafe, with great ambience, pleasant taste in every bite, and great coffee to complete your morning.

Choose your western breakfast menu and finish them with satisfaction! Everything here is so tasty, you might not be able to stop ordering. As the ambience is really great, you can even spend your morning here, have breakfast, while opening your laptop for work. It’s going to be a well-spent morning in WHEELER’S indeed.

Location: 17, Lorong Bagan Luar 3, Bagan Luar, 12000 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 7.30 AM - 3 PM (Closed every Wednesday)
Recommended Menu: Egg Ham and Cheese Sandwich, Tuna Apple Sandwich, Roti Kahwin

Even though this place seems so small, Luan Fong Kopitiam is still the best breakfast in Penang that serves tasty breakfast menus. Enjoy the perfectly-cooked eggs placed on top of the golden toast. The mix of the taste when you munch them is an utter satisfaction. How could a menu this simple could taste so incredible in your mouth?!

Aside from breads and toasts, there’s still more to taste here: Nasi Lemak Bungkus and Beef Noodles Soup are worth trying. When you’re here, don’t forget to order their signature coffee, which is a combination of sweet but strong.

Location: Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site, Lebuh Campbell, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM (Closed every Sunday, open half hour earlier every Monday)
Recommended Menu: Half-Boiled Eggs, Toasted Bread, Nasi Lemak Bungkus

The next best breakfast in Penang can be experienced in Toh Soon Cafe. Located in Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site, this cafe is people’s favorite, especially for those who search for authentic Malaysian dishes. Don’t be surprised when you see the long line even seconds after the cafe opens.

One of the unique things about Toh Soon Cafe is that it is placed in the alley, so your experience while eating here will be so much different than in other places. Nasi Lemak Bungkus is people’s favorite, even though it’s a little bit spicy. Coffees are also available, and the Kopi O tastes very refreshing for your morning.

Location: 61, Jalan Gemas, Taman Kampar, 10460 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 7 AM - 12.30 PM (Closed every Monday)
Recommended Menu: Roti Canai Special Ayam Gemas Road, Curry Sauce

There’s more menu options for breakfast in Penang: Roti Canai. The best spot for breakfast in Penang that serves Roti Canai is the Gemas Road Roti Canai, owned by brothers. What’s best from this roti canai is the curry sauce. It’s like they have the special ingredients that make the taste so unforgettable, you might want to come back later to taste it again.

They are also very generous since they make the roti canai “banjir”, as in it is covered with curry sauce all over. Anyway, it will be perfect to close your roti canai breakfast with a glass of teh tarik.

Location: Beach St, Georgetown, 10300 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 7 AM - 2 PM (Closed every Sunday)
Recommended Menu: Nasi Lemak

Nasi lemak always sounds so good, especially for breakfast in Penang. If you’re wondering where you can find the best and the most popular Nasi Lemak in Penang, the answer is Ali Nasi Lemak! As their signature, they package the rice inside the "daun pisang," or banana leaf, making a signature fragrance that smells twice more tempting.

Additionally, they provide a variety of toppings for Nasi Lemak. Prawns, fish, salted fish, and anchovies with hard-boiled eggs are the options available to you. Want to make it more challenging? Don’t forget to add sambal or the chili paste. It will really enhance the flavor of your Nasi Lemak!

Location: 612-T, Jalan Air Itam, Pekan Ayer Itam, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 7.30 AM - 1 PM
Recommended Food: The Signature Curry Mee

Air Itam Sister Curry Mee is another best breakfast in Penang that has operated from 1946. As the name suggests, this street food is owned by sisters that still cook the curry mee until today. Visiting the Air Itam Sister Curry Mee is also the best choice for people that look for non-halal foods.

The dish's flavor is made even better by the use of a charcoal burner to cook the noodles or mee. Tofu, blood cockles, prawns, coconut milk, and chili paste are combined perfectly with the mee, making every taste that visits your tongue memorable!

Location: Mk. 12, Jalan Sungai Tiram, Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Bayan Lepas, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 7 AM - 11 AM and 6 PM - 9.30 PM (Closed every Monday)
Recommended Menu: Seafood Porridge, Nasi Lemak, Seafood Bihun Soup

Joo Leong Cafe is a great place to grab breakfast in Penang! This coffee shop offers traditional Malaysian breakfast, including kaya butter bread, and also toast bread and eggs coffee. Seafood porridge is the most famous menu item in Joo Leong Cafe, so you must order a bowl of it.

Even though the shop is quite small, there’s always a lot of people here. The location of this cafe, which is close to the Penang International Airport, makes it also the best option for a breakfast cafe before you depart somewhere.

Location: 45, Lebuh Cintra, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 6.30 AM - 1.30 PM and 6 PM - 9 PM
Recommended Menu: Yam Dim Sum, Chicken Feet, Lo Mai Kai

The Tai Tong Restaurant is another best breakfast in Penang that you must try. A little different from other choices, you’ll spend your morning eating a lot of dimsum in Tai Tong Restaurant!

The place is actually open almost all day long, but many people enjoy the dimsum in the morning. Their tasty dimsums always invite a lot of crowd, so don’t be surprised when you’re in one.

Once seated, simply wait your time until the dim sum trolley arrives. You may choose from steamed, fried, and bak pao dim sum. Don’t stop until you’re satisfied tasting all those delicious dimsum!

Location: 80, Jln Penang, George Town, 10000 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 7 AM - 1.30 PM (Closed every Monday and Tuesday)
Recommended Menu: Lor Bak, Char Kway Teow Wanton Mee, Prawn Noodles

Last but not least, the recommended breakfast cafe in Penang is Kheng Pin Cafe. It’s a nice place to spend breakfast, and you can see people already gathering even though it's still 7 in the morning! Come earlier so you can get the best parking spot and grab a table.

The taste of the menus here are incredible. Even the smell is already appetizing. Kheng Pin Cafe also has an oldies ambience, which is really good, and the ambience is even implemented from the choices of plates and glasses. So, don’t hesitate to spend your breakfast in Penang here. You’ll have a good time… and a full tummy!

Now, you might be confused, which one would you want to have for breakfast in Penang first? Is it roti canai, nasi lemak, western food, or maybe you just need a cup of coffee to make your morning refreshed?

Well, whatever breakfast in Penang you finally pick, don’t forget to also choose the best hotel in Penang and book it through Traveloka for easier access and best deals ever. Book your flight to Penang from Traveloka too and explore the attractions of the city with your loved ones. Surely, you’ll have a wonderful time in Penang… and a happy tummy because everything here is so delicious!