The North Cafe is a charming, two-story heritage shophouse conversion that balances minimalist contemporary decor with the architectural bones of old George Town.
It is uniquely recognized as Penang’s first cafe specializing in Dacquoise, a French nut-meringue dessert that comes in various seasonal flavors like Lemon and Matcha. Beyond its sweets, the cafe offers a robust all-day brunch menu featuring signatures like the The North Breakfast (with homemade pork sausage) and Pork Bacon Aglio e Olio.
The environment is notably work-friendly, offering free WiFi and a relatively quiet atmosphere that appeals to digital nomads and students. A significant advantage for visitors in the congested George Town area is the complimentary customer parking available in a small lot directly adjacent to the building.
Whether you are there for a “me-time” coffee or a casual weekend brunch, the pet-friendly policy ensures you don’t have to leave your furry companions behind.
The cafe is specifically known for its Dacquoise, a French dessert made from nuts and meringue. Their Salted Vienna Coffee is also a frequently cited signature drink.
There are roughly eight complimentary parking lots reserved for cafe guests located right next to the establishment.
Yes, the cafe provides free WiFi and is often recommended as a suitable location for remote work or studying.
The cafe maintains a pet-friendly policy, allowing visitors to bring their pets along.
The cafe typically sees higher traffic during weekend brunch hours. Visiting on weekdays before 12:00 PM or during the mid-afternoon "lull" after the lunch crowd (around 3:00 PM) is usually quieter.
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