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The best breakfast and brunch in George Town

Start with Toh Soon Cafe in Campbell Street area for charcoal-grilled kaya toast and soft eggs, Mews Cafe in Muntri Street for malaysian breakfast selection and The Mugshot Cafe in Chulia Street for egg-and-bacon bagel and yogurt. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.

5 places · Updated October 25, 2026

breakfast and brunch in George Town
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  1. Toh Soon CafeCampbell Street area

    Get: Charcoal-grilled kaya toast and soft eggs

  2. Mews CafeMuntri Street

    Get: Malaysian breakfast selection

  3. The Mugshot CafeChulia Street

    Get: Egg-and-bacon bagel and yogurt

  4. Emily DarlingLebuh Pantai

    Get: Pastry and coffee

  5. Yin's Sourdough Bakery and Cafe

    Get: Sourdough toast and eggs

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Where is the best breakfast and brunch in George Town?

Chef Amazing’s picks start with Toh Soon Cafe (Campbell Street area), Mews Cafe (Muntri Street) and The Mugshot Cafe (Chulia Street). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.

What should I order?

At Toh Soon Cafe, get charcoal-grilled kaya toast and soft eggs. At Mews Cafe, get malaysian breakfast selection. At The Mugshot Cafe, get egg-and-bacon bagel and yogurt. At Emily Darling, get pastry and coffee.

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Places change: check hours before you go. Pins come from addresses and OpenStreetMap and can be a little off. Updated October 25, 2026.

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