There’s nothing quite like being curled up with a good book, alternating between flipping the pages and sipping on a hot cup of coffee, pastry forgotten on the table. Picture this: a bookstore or a library, that’s also a café. Just imagine the lingering smell of coffee wafting through the air mixed in with the scent of books, the quiet drone of people talking in the background, a perfectly lit ambience – sounds almost too good to be true. If you’ve grown tired of having to make your own drinks and reading at the same spot everyday, why not try something new and head over to the best book cafes in KL & Selangor?
Best Book Cafes in KL & Selangor
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1. Orchid’s Library Cafe
You might recognise Orchid’s Library Cafe from Malaysian booktok – one of many TikTok’s niche topics. Owned and run by Tik Tok influencer Dayana, this book cafe is located at Jalan Gombak, Setapak. What we love most about this book cafe is that they encourage sharing a love for books with others, so if you donate three books to their library, you can get a free smoothie! If you’re feeling peckish, Orchid’s also offers a full menu of delicious yet low-calorie drinks and pastries, including waffles and cakes.
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| Address: | 53A-1, Plaza KLTS, 99 Jalan Gombak, Setapak, Kuala Lumpur |
| Operating hours: | Wed – Fri, Sun: 3pm – 9pm Sat: 2pm – 9pm Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays |
| Contact details: | 03 4031 6363 |
2. BookXcess
Cosy isn’t the best word to describe BookXcess, but this chain of bookstores is well known for having a huge variety of books, and there are plenty of corners to read at. Plus, some of their locations have on-site cafes, like at Tropicana Gardens Mall, Tamarind Square, and The Starling Mall. You’d also be surprised to know that a few of their locations, Tamarin Square included, are open 24-hours, so if you’ve got a penchant for cake and a good book at 3am, then head down over to BookXcess. However, it is a bookstore and not a library, so buying a book before you finish reading it it is highly encouraged.
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3. Pages Book Cafe
Pages Book Cafe is a book cafe out of a romcom – it’s quaint, cosy, and has plenty of charm. We secretly always hope to have a meetcute with an avid reader who also plays guitar and rides motorbikes whenever we go here – but we digress. Besides their amazing book collection, they’ve also got a full-fledged menu of really interesting things, like Yellow Sticky Rice with Penang Style Chicken Curry, Chicken Pot Pie, and tons of really good bread. Don’t sleep on their drinks menu either; favourites include Hawthorn Goji Berry and Lemon Ranctcho, perfect on hot days.
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| Address: | F-G-43, Taipan Damansara 2, Jalan PJU 1a/3, Ara Damansara, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor |
| Operating hours: | Mon – Sat: 9am – 5.30pm Closed on Sundays |
| Contact details: | 011 5416 9808 |
4. Me Time Book Cafe
A book cafe with private nooks, complete with sleeping pods? Sign us up! Me Time Book Cafe is a unique book cafe, because not only do they have a good selection of reading materials as well as an on-site cafe, this place also has secluded spaces for you to curl up with your book on your own, without being disturbed. They also provide OH card reading, sound healing meditation, and personalized Aquera reports, and you can even rent out the entire space for events or birthday parties. Prices start at RM 57 for four hours, but you can also get a membership, starting at RM 59 for 5 hours per month. Psst: they’re also pet-friendly!
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| Prices: | Starts from RM 57 |
| Address: | 1.010 b, Level 1, The Square, Jaya One, Jalan Prof Diraja Ungku Aziz. Seksyen 13, Petaling Jaya, 46200 Selangor |
| Operating hours: | 11am – 8pm daily |
| Contact details: | 014 3434 577 |
5. Jing-Si Books & Cafe
One word to describe Jing-Si Books & Cafe: tranquil. Seriously, this places is basically a spa for your brain. With its earthy tones, its moody lighting, and even karesansui gardens in some locations, this book cafe will just make you feel at peace. Although the cafe only serves drinks, their retail area is an amazing place to just clear your mind and wander through if you ever need a place to just mentally drift away. They also have several different outlets, so be sure to check out the one nearest to you for some peace and quiet.
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6. Lit Books
We love when book readers become bookstore owners, and that’s exactly what happened at Lit Books. Owned and run by a couple of avid book lovers, this independent book cafe has an amazing selection of books, as well as an on-site Nespresso bar, so go get drunk on caffeine, if you want. What we love most about Lit Books is that they’re always hosting some sort of event, like book clubs and social gatherings, because there’s nothing quite like fangirling over a book with like-minded people – this is a safe space.
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| Address: | P-01-11 Level 1, Tropicana Avenue, 12 Jalan Persiaran Tropicana, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia |
| Operating hours: | Tue – Sun: 1pm – 7pm Closed on Mondays |
| Contact details: | 03 7886 6988 |
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