Imagine this: the sun shines through your bedroom window, its warm embrace waking you up early in the morning and you feel your stomach grumble – time for breakfast, but where? Well, this article is for all the morning Foodies who loves a good breakfast to kick-start the day! Let’s check out 10 BEST breakfast spots in Penang that you don’t want to miss out on for year 2025!
Top 15 Popular Breakfast Spots In Penang
1. Ali Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang
For those who love heat and spice even in the mornings, you’ll surely love this popular breakfast spot: Michelin-Selected Ali Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang! Known to be the best nasi lemak in Penang, this grab-and-go stall offers traditional coconut rice that is wrapped into a triangular shape using banana leaf. You can even see how they prepare your favourite nasi lemak from scratch, with rows of fragrant steamy rice waiting for the sambal to be poured over!
They currently offer 6 variations to choose from, which are anchovies and hard-boiled egg (the classic combo), chicken, fried fish, salted fish, squid and prawn! Friendly reminder that the sambal (chilli) is definitely on the spicier side!
Address: Beach St, Georgetown, 10300 George Town, Penang
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday (7 am – 2 pm), Saturday (7 am – 1 pm), Closed on Sundays
Status: Muslim-owned
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
2. Gemas Road Brothers Roti Canai
There’s nothing better than having some nice Roti Canai with teh tarik for breakfast! If you love roti canai as much as we do, then you can’t miss out on Gemas Road Brothers Roti Canai that been around since 1993. From mouthwatering Roti Bossku, Roti Telur, Roti Canai Cheese to the best-selling Roti Canai Special Aya, this place serves our local favourite roti canai in various tasty combinations! The magic happens when you pair their trio curries – chicken, beef, and dhal with the roti canai, sedapnya~
Address: 61, Jalan Gemas, Taman Kampar, 10460 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: 7am – 12.30pm (Closed on Mon)
Status: Muslim-owned
Link (s): Instagram
3. Hutton Lane Roti Bakar
Hi bang, Roti Bakar satu~ No doubt, Hutton Lane Roti Bakar is one of the most popular breakfast spots in Penang! The place is always crowded with patrons in the morning, and if you take a look at their logo, it even indicates that they’ve been established since 1957. Some of their most popular dishes are the Garlic Butter Roti Bakar, Roti Canai Telur Goyang Cheese, Roti Balut Telur and Roti Bakar Butter Kaya!
Address: 300, Jalan Phee Choon, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: 5am – 1.30pm (Closed on Fri)
Status: Muslim-owned
Photo Credits: @rotibakarhuttonlane (official Facebook)
4. Cecil Street Market
Cecil Street Market is a widely known breakfast spot that’s popular for the variety of local delights they have to offer! They have all sorts of delicious Penang food here, so let us walk you through some of the must-try signatures here: the famous Barefoot Char Koay Teow, mouth-watering LUM LAI Duck Meat Koay Teow Th’ng, crispy Sio Bak, Pasembur with jellyfish, Curry Mee and more! Don’t worry, you won’t miss out on anything delicious as there is usually a queue right in front of the stall~
Address: 24, Lebuh Cecil, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: 7.30am – 6.30pm (Tue – Sun) | 3.30pm – 8.20pm (Mon)
Status: Non-Halal
5. Pitt Street Koay Teow Th’ng
The long queue at Pitt Street Koay Teow Th’ng is no joke, every morning you’ll see locals and tourists flock here to enjoy a warm and comforting bowl of Koay Teow noodles! But, do you know what’s so special about this place? It’s so popular because of their unique eel balls! Though they’re not as “doink doink” as usual fishballs, the mild seafood-sweetness will definitely leave you craving for more~
Address: 183, Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating hours: 8am – 1pm (Tue – Fri) , 8am – 12.30pm (Sat), 8am – 12pm (Sun) | Closed on Mon
Status: Non-Halal
Link(s): Facebook
6. Sentosa Corner Coffee Shop
Those residing in the Bukit Mertajam area will be pretty familiar with this popular breakfast spot – Sentosa Corner Coffee Shop! There are plenty of good food here, including the famous Yam Rice, Jawa Mee, Chee Cheong Fun as well as the popular Sandoza Bakery that offers their signature pastries. We’s recommend getting the Siew Pao, Portugese Tart and Egg Tart if you’re enjoying your breakfast here!
Address: 1, Jalan Sentosa, Taman Sentosa, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang
Operating hours: 7am – 5pm (Mon), 7.30am – 5pm (Tue – Sun)
Status: Non-Halal
7. OO White Coffee Carnarvon Street
Though there are a few OO White Coffee outlets in Penang, we’d recommend everyone to try out the very first coffee shop (their main branch) which is located at Carnarvon Street. This place is where you get to enjoy street food in a kopitiam setting and soak in all the local Penang vibes in the morning! Some of the popular food options here are: Beef Noodle Soup, Nasi Lemak, Char Koay Teow and more. Don’t forget to order a cup of OO White Coffee and some toast to complete your breakkie too!
Address: 262-264, Lebuh Carnarvon, Georgetown, 10100 George Town, Penang
Operating hours: 6.30am – 4.30pm (Closed on Wed)
Status: Non-Halal
8. Hot Bowl White Curry Mee
Famous among both locals and tourists, this Michelin Bib Gourmand Curry Mee spot is famous for their signature White Curry Mee! According to the Michelin Guide, the owners of Hot Bowl White Curry Mee started a curry mee stall back to 1992, at Dhoby Ghaut Kopitiam near Market Cross in Penang. Each bowl of White Curry Mee paired with their signature chilli paste will leave you wanting to come back for more! But, be mindful that the chilli paste is pretty spicy, even if the colour of the soup doesn’t shine a bright red! The deboned steamed chicken is also a best-selling dish here~
Address: 58C, Jalan Rangoon, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: 8am – 2.30pm (Closed on Mon)
Status: Non-Halal
9. Toh Soon Cafe
Of course, it’s no surprise that Toh Soon Cafe is on this list! Favoured by both local Penangites and tourists, Toh Soon is framed as one of the must-visit breakfast spots in Penang. There’s a queue in the morning almost every day, as everyone is heading over to the small alley and waiting for a table to enjoy some traditional local breakfast. Not sure what to order here? Well, the must-have breakfast package is charcoal toasted bread with butter and kaya paired with half-boiled eggs and a cup of signature coffee! If you have a bigger appetite in the mornings, their nasi lemak is also surprisingly good!
Address: 184 Campbell St 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating hours: 8am – 5pm (Closed on Sun)
Status: Non-Halal
Link(s): Facebook
10. First Genting Cafe
Located at Island Glades, First Genting Cafe is another popular local breakfast spot you’ll come across in Penang! Though they’ve just opened in April 2024, this fairly new kopitiam is always busy and crowded as plenty of famous street food stalls have relocated here. You’ll also notice that almost everyone is sharing a plate of Chee Cheong Fun that comes with peanut butter and shrimp paste, besides enjoying mains like Thai Pork Leg Rice, Curry Mee, Nasi Lemak and more!
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Address: 3K, Lorong Delima 1, Taman Island Glades, 11600, George Town, Penang
Operating Hours: 6am – 4pm (Closed on Wed)
Status: Non-Halal
Link(s): Facebook
11. One Corner Cafe
No doubt, One Corner Cafe is one of the most popular breakfast spots in Penang! Besides the super famous Hokkien mee which is usually entailed to a 1-hour wait, there are plenty of other food choices here too such as Koay Teow Th’ng, Char Koay Teow, Nyonya Kuih, Chee Cheong Fun, Curry Mee and more. The popular Hokkien Mee comes with a broth that leans toward the sweeter side and is packed with the strong prawn aroma (in other words, a big no no if you’re not a fan of the fishy prawn taste!). A friendly reminder to reach here early and wait patiently for your order as follow ups may not receive friendly feedbacks most of the time~
Address: 12, Jalan Bawasah, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: 7am – 3pm (Closed on Sat)
Status: Non-Halal
12. Ah Huat Pek
Nestled in Balik Pulau, this popular breakfast spot is famous for serving uniquely delicious Deep Fried Hor Fun! Unlike your usual plate of Char Hor Fun, this version comes with noodles that are deep-fried into crispy air pockets, which is addictively satisfying as it closely resembles to munching on potato chips! The noodles are then drenched in thick and savoury egg gravy, soaking up all the moisture and returning to its tender texture. It’s definitely a plate of goodness that will leave you wanting for more!
Address: 278, MK D, Kampung Jalan Baru, 11000 Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: 8am -3pm (Closed on Wed)
Status: Non-Halal
Link: Facebook
13. Kedai Kopi Bobo
Situated right below a flat at Taman Lip Sin, Kedai Kopi Bobo is a popular coffee shop where locals flock over for a hearty breakfast! Here, you get to enjoy your breakfast in an open-air dining space that comes with a flat as a backdrop. They used to serve signature drinks in stainless steel condensed milk cans a few years ago, which added an old-school vibe to your meal. If you’re looking for a warm bowl of piping hot noodles to kickstart your morning, many returning customers recommend trying their Hokkien Mee and Curry Mee!
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Address: G-23, Lengkok Nipah 2, Taman Lip Sin, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: 7am – 12pm (Closed on Fri)
Status: Non-Halal
14. Makan Pagi by Fizzy Cafe
Makan Pagi by Fizzy Cafe is also another popular breakfast spot you can find in Penang, serving kopitiam favourites like roti bakar telur goyang, kopi butter and more! Their Lontong is a must-try, and there plenty of good reviews on the Nasi Lemak, Char Kuey Teow and Kuetiau Soup too~
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Address (Georgetown): 266, Jalan Dr Lim Chwee Leong, George Town, Pulau Pinang (In front of KOMTAR Walk)
Operating Hours: 7am – 2pm, 6pm – 2am (Daily)
Address (Bayan Lepas): Jalan Bayan Lepas, Kampung Masjid, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: 7am – 1pm
Address (Permatang Pauh): 561, mukim, 6, Jalan Kg Pertama, 13500 Permatang Pauh, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: 7am – 2pm / 5pm – 1am (Daily)
Status: Halal
Photo Credits: Makan Pagi (official Facebook)
15. Fu Er Dai
Love dim sum? This insta-famous breakfast spot serve all sorts of dim sums, including steamed and fried ones, baos or buns, noodles, congee and more! It’s definitely a great place to enjoy breakfast in the morning with your family and loves ones, especially on weekends. Some of their signatures are the viral Steamed Red Bean Paste Bun, Signature Siew Mai with King Prawn, Sesame Ball with Peanut, Flower Roll with Prawn Paste and they also have plenty of unique dim sum dishes too~
Address: 7, Jln Sultan Ahmad Shah, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: 6.30am – 2pm
Status: Non-Halal
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
Photo Credits: @Fu Er Dai (official Facebook)
Rise And Shine!
So, put on some comfy eating pants, grab a fork (or chopsticks) and let’s dive into the ultimate best breakfast feast that Penang has in store, especially for you. Wake up and smell the coffee and eggs!
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