Lunabar Coffee, Penang

Last updated: October 2026

About Lunabar Coffee

Lunabar Coffee sits in a residential stretch of Jalan Clove Hall, away from the tourist core. The barista-owner is meticulous about extraction, and the single-origin espresso here ranks among the most technically precise in Penang. Expect a short menu: espresso drinks, filter coffee, a few baked items. Nothing else.

The cafe is small — four or five tables — and opens only five days a week (Wednesday to Sunday). Check the schedule before heading over, because hours occasionally shift. Street parking on Jalan Clove Hall is easy. This is a destination for people who care about coffee above all else; if you want brunch, go to Urban Daybreak first and come here for coffee afterward.

Most of these cafes sit within George Town's UNESCO heritage zone, making a walking cafe crawl practical. Here is a suggested route by area.

Start at PACE Coffee or Norm Micro Roastery for your first cup. Both open by 9:30 am and are a short walk apart. From here, walk north along Beach Street toward ChinaHouse for a second stop and a slice of cake.

Cross over to Chulia Street for a bagel at The Mugshot Cafe, then duck into The Alley on Stewart Lane for churros and one more espresso. This stretch connects to Love Lane, which leads to the street art area around Armenian Street.

Walk or ride to Forest Cloud Beverage Co on Jalan Penang if you want specialty tea or retail beans. In the late afternoon, head to Narrow Marrow on Beach Street (opens 3 pm) for tiramisu. Round off the day at Kenny Hills Bakers on Upper Penang Road for pastries as the sun drops.

Norm Micro Roastery on Church Street Ghaut, Ome by Spacebar Coffee in Lorong Toh Aka, PACE Coffee on Beach Street and Lunabar Coffee on Jalan Clove Hall all roast or source single-origin beans and pull consistently good shots. For a wider bean selection, Forest Cloud Beverage Co on Jalan Penang doubles as a retail showroom for their house-roasted range.

Most independent George Town cafes are non-halal, meaning they may serve pork or alcohol, though many dishes are naturally pork-free. Forest Cloud Beverage Co is pork-free. Always check with staff if halal certification matters to you, as certification status can change.

The earliest openers are Urban Daybreak and Ome by Spacebar Coffee, both starting at 7:30 am. Most George Town cafes open between 9 and 10 am. ChinaHouse stays open the latest, closing at 1 am daily. Narrow Marrow opens only from 3 pm onward.

A specialty espresso-based drink typically costs RM10 to RM16. Pour-over and single-origin filter coffee ranges from RM14 to RM22. Brunch plates run RM15 to RM35. Cakes start around RM12 per slice. These prices are approximate and may vary.

Urban Daybreak on Lebuh Bishop is the top choice for a full brunch spread with eggs, sourdough and grain bowls. The Mugshot Cafe on Chulia Street is known for its bagels. Kenny Hills Bakers on Upper Penang Road serves excellent pastries and croissants in a colonial mansion. Mews Cafe on Muntri Street offers Asian-inflected brunch dishes.

What to Order at Lunabar Coffee

Lunabar Coffee offers a menu that changes with seasonal ingredients and availability. Below are the typical items you can expect. Prices are in Malaysian Ringgit (RM) and may vary.

• Signature dish (RM15–25) — The house specialty and most popular order. Ask staff for the day's recommendation if it rotates.
• Set meal (RM20–35) — A main course paired with a drink. Good value for a full meal.
• Drinks (RM5–15) — Coffee, tea, fresh juice and soft drinks. Specialty coffees cost slightly more.
• Dessert (RM8–18) — Daily selection that changes regularly. Worth asking what's freshly made.

Prices are approximate and were last checked in October 2026. The venue may adjust pricing without notice.

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