Whether it’s the food or ambience, KL is teeming with gorgeous cafes and eateries that are begging to be photographed and posted up on your Instagram feeds.

We know you can’t resist taking photos before you eat, while you’re eating, and after you eat, so here’s our pick of 10 cafes and restaurants that are worthy of your Instagram feed ?

1. Dotty’s

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Not only is their display of pastries super pretty, with salted egg everything being the current craze of the season, you need to check out relative newcomer Dotty’s for their salted egg yolk cronut (combing two food fads in one!). From what we hear, their speculoos éclair isn’t one to be missed as well.

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#HHWT Tip: Their salted egg cronuts are released in 3 batches daily, and can be pre-ordered with a minimum of 6 pieces per order. For walk-in customers, purchases are limited to 4 cronuts per person.

Opening Hours: 8:00am – 6:00pm, closed on Tuesdays
Address: 20-G, Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad 2, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, 60000 WP Kuala Lumpur
Contact Number: +603 7733 4233
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2. Rimba & Rusa by Wondermilk

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This light, airy space by long time cafepreneurs and purveyors of delicious cupcakes Wondermilk is not only a stylish space for a cosy get together, it’s also kid-friendly (big plus point for all new parents out there)! Rimba & Rusa focuses more on all day dining offerings instead of Wondermilk’s signature cupcakes and light food.

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With great looking food like this and an ‘instagrammable’ corner everywhere you look, Rimba & Rusa might just be the place for your next get together with friends.

#HHWT Tip: They’ve got a terrarium mouse that looks pretty awesome, and  we’ve heard good things about their Laksa Rimba with Soft Shell Crab too ?

Opening Hours: 8:00am – 11:00pm (Tuesday to Thursday and Saturday to Sunday), 4:00pm – 11:00pm (Fridays), closed on Mondays
Address: D-GF-01, Sunway Nexis, Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
Contact Number: +603 6151 4022
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3. Peter & Mawar

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Peter & Mawar’s name was inspired by the interracial love story of the owner’s friend – how sweet! This gorgeously designed cafe serves reasonably priced food, and has both Asian and Western fare on its menu. Definitely looks like a place where sparks will fly ? The churros look pretty good too!

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Opening Hours:  12:00pm – 11:00pm (Sunday to Thursday), 3:00pm – 12:00am (Friday), 12:00pm – 12:00am (Saturday), Closed on Tuesdays
Address: C-01-GF, Block C, Jalan PJU 5/10, Sunway Nexis, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya
Contact Number: +03 6150 4400
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4. Grind 22

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If you’re looking for a cosy little hideaway in the city, Grind 22 Might just be the spot for you to grab a great cup of coffee and desserts (the Nona latte is yummy!). They’ve also got noodle aficionados Wok It at their premise every Friday night (soon to be permanently) for a quick stir fry fix, and regularly have different promotions or food trucks down at the cafe.

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#HHWT Tip: Grind 22 is connected to Twenty2 boutique so you can also do a spot of shopping after coffee, or shop first and have coffee after…both sounds pretty good to us!

Opening Hours: 12:00pm – 10:00pm (Sunday to Thursday), 12:00pm – 1:00am (Friday to Saturday)
Address: 22, Lorong Maarof, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
Contact Number: +6012 6737 205 / +6019 9710 731
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5. The Picnic Table by Simply Sandwiches

Want to have a picnic but it’s too hot outside or it’s raining cats and dogs? The Picnic Table by Simply Sandwiches is the perfect place to kickback and relax with healthy sandwiches, filling pastas (try their soft shell crab aglio olio!) or a cup of coffee and dessert. You can sit on their picnic tables or spread a mat on their indoor grass that’s complete with comfy pillows, books and boardgames for you to laze the day away.

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#HHWT Tip: They also do deliveries and catering for events! Contact them on Facebook or the numbers below to find out when they’ll be delivering to your area. Perfect for a healthy lunch fix ?

Opening Hours: 8:30am – 8:00pm (Tuesday to Friday), 9:00am – 8:00pm (Saturday and Sunday), Closed on Mondays
Address: 62A-G, Jalan PJU 5/21, The Strand Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Contact Number: 017-6862076 or 03-74974259
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6. eat X dignity

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Not only does eat X dignity have an airy and welcoming interior (with board games to boot!), what better way to feel good than knowing that when you’re digging into that crispy fried chicken, you’re also supporting the skills training program of the Dignity for Children Foundation, which aims to empower underprivileged children to break the cycle of poverty by providing them with quality education. The eatery is a social enterprise staffed by the older students from Dignity for Children Foundation, as part of their work experience and skills education. Not only is their food good, it’s very reasonably priced as well!

Opening Hours: 11:00am – 10:00pm daily
Address: 25-G Jalan 11/48A, Sentul Raya Boulevard, Kuala Lumpur
Contact Number: +603 4050 3387
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7. Merchant’s Lane

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There’s plenty of natural lighting in this beautiful rustic café that’s hidden in the heart of Petaling Street, perfect for capturing 172985 photos! Housed in a heritage shop-house, the cafe serves up Asian inspired comfort dishes and distinctive beverages like rose honey milk and jasmine infused black coffee. Stop by if you’re exploring the surrounds of Petaling Street and want to relax in a calming oasis in the middle of the city.

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#HHWT Tip: The cafe is a little hidden as it’s on the first floor of the shop-house, so look out for Kiat Loong Stationery Supplier near Advance Tertiary College (ATC). Merchant Lan’s entrance is right next to ATC.

Opening Hours:
Address: No. 150 Jalan Petaling, Kuala Lumpur,
Contact Number:  +60 3 2022 1736
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8. LOKL Coffee Co

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LOKL (a play off the word ‘local’), is tucked in Jalan Tun H.S. Lee at the heart of old Kuala Lumpur and is just a short walk away from the iconic Masjid Jamek. The cafe is owned by Cheryl Samad, a well known emcee, tv presenter and actress. In spite of its famous owner, the cafe has a comfortable and relaxed vibe, perfect for a quiet afternoon with a book, serving comforting fare and an assortment of cakes sourced from local bakers.

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#HHWT Tip: Check out their weekly specials of soup, salad, main, pasta and dessert!

Opening Hours: 8:00am – 8:00pm, closed on Mondays
Address: 30, Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, Kuala Lumpur.
Contact Number: +603 2072 1188
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10. Sugar Rush

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We think that any time is cake time, and at Sugar Rush, you can have your pick of pretty cakes and freshly baked bread that they have on display. Whether you’re gathering your girlfriends for a girly get together or looking for some alone time with their chocolate ganache cake with salted buttercream (we won’t judge, promise!), Sugar Rush will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth.

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Opening Hours: 4:00pm – 12:00am (Tuesday to Friday), 11:00am – 12:00am (Saturday), 11:00am – 9:00pm (Sunday)
Address: 28, Jalan Dato Abu Bakar 16/1, Section 16, Petaling Jaya.
Contact Number: +603 7954 5271
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We can’t possibly list down every picture perfect place there is in KL, so do help us out by leaving a comment below with your favourite Instagram-worthy cafe!