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Chan's Cafe 老陈早餐 • From AM to PM

Updated 2026-08-14 · 2,270 reviewed · 300 listed · Scored from 167 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(167) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
CafeTraditional Kopitiam
Chan's Cafe 老陈早餐 • From AM to PM
Services
Cafe, Traditional Kopitiam
Reviews
167

What recent reviews say

Chan's delivers consistent breakfast appeal with standout white coffee (they roast beans in-house) and vegetarian dishes that keep customers returning. Staff earn regular praise for warmth, though kitchen pace can lag during busy times and parking requires patience.

Praised for
  • house-roasted coffee
  • white coffee quality
  • friendly staff
  • vegetarian options
  • clean atmosphere
Watch-outs
  • slow service
  • parking challenges
  • acidic coffee occasionally
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Best for: White coffee lovers and vegetarians seeking quality Malaysian breakfast.
Think twice if: Time-sensitive visitors should plan ahead; service pace and parking can both test patience.

Strengths

  • house-roasted beans
  • white coffee (rose coffee) signature drink
  • vegetarian-focused menu
  • consistent quality

Worth knowing

  • Owner roasts coffee beans in-house
  • Rose-shaped coffee ice is visually distinctive
  • Vegetarian mushroom tea noodles and fried rice praised
  • White coffee blends include rose-flavored variant

What reviews say by service

Cafe
House-roasted coffee and varied food consistently praised; slow kitchen pace noted during peak hours.
Traditional Kopitiam
White coffee quality earns strong praise; vegetarian offerings expand beyond typical kopitiam range.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.4 average across the 257 cafe businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 66% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 72
Review volume 97
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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4
29
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Common questions

Do they roast their own coffee?
Yes, the owner roasts beans in-house, which reviewers note creates distinctively fragrant and rich coffee.
What should I order?
White coffee (including rose-flavored variant), vegetarian mushroom tea noodles, and fried rice all receive consistent praise.
Is parking available?
Parking is available but reviewers note it may require patience during busy times.

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Last updated 2026-08-14