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Calanthe Art Cafe

11. Jalan Hang Kasturi, Melaka, Malaysia
606-2922960
Ranked #4 of 132 restaurants in Melaka
4.5 of 5 stars 42 Reviews
Price range: S$1 - S$6
Cuisines: Café, Dessert, Malaysian
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
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Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
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Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 via mobile
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The place is bigger than what it looks like. there are plenty of places to sit inside so dont leave just cause you see the place packed up front. Coffee is amazing. I like the laksa too. But the laksa is only available from 1130 am onwards. If mosquitoes are bugging you near the back of the place ask for... More

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Kampar, Perak, Malaysia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

thx to calanthe art cafe, i be able to enjoy different type of coffee from different states in malaysia. they provide ambient environment, friendly service, nice deco, delicious foods and of course nice coffee too.. i went there for 3 times in 2 days, to try their different type of coffee and it impress me every time..

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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The Art Cafe is a funky hangout/hideout which has stands out for its eclectic originality. It also serves coffee sourced from the 13 states in Malaysia. Go work out the potential combinations of coffees you can have if you asked for a blend. We tried the local fare 'laksa' (curry noodles) which has recently won an award much to the... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012
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person found this review helpful

Stopped off here while walking from Jonker Street. I'm not a coffee drinker, but my friend was & he said it was "alright" - then again, he has pretty high standards for coffee. I really wanted to try the laksa here, and it definitely delivered. Was a solid, good bowl of nyonya laksa and a good size as well -... More

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London, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Calanthe Art Cafe at 11. Jalan Hang Kasturi is a very comfortable little cafe, serving all sorts of coffee, interestingly named after the 13 states of Malaysia...nice decor, friendly service and most importantly - very good coffee...you can relax here with a book or a magazine (they've got loads to choose from) and watch the Melaka world go by...if had... More

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selangor
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

The 45 minute wait was almost unbearable with all the mosquitoes under the tables at one corner of the cafe. when asked to have a mosquito coil, the waiter didn't even understand our problem. i think he was quite new, because he had trouble when we we ordering as well. The food was actually very good - the Curry Laksa... More

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Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012
3
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This cafe has 13 type of coffee. Special & reasonable cafe price. Good place for taking five along Jonker walk.

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Valais, Switzerland
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Calanthe Art Cafe offers warm, friendly service in a cosy, laid-back environment with whimsical arty decor. It has a wide variety of coffees from all 13 states of Malaysia. Besides the different flavours of coffee, they also serve a good selection of teas & milkshakes. We tried the Melaka Kopi which was very strong-tasting, bordering on bitter... But the Mocha... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Love the ambience and the decor of this place! My friend and I popped by here for a break from the nasty heat and decided to share the Calanthe Laksa and coffee. The laksa was yummy! Especially love the chili! I had the iced honey coffee while my friend had the ice cafe latte. The iced honey coffee has distinct... More

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Petaling Jaya
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3 reviews 3 reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Visited with family on the weekend at found this little place as we walked towards Jonker Street. The environment was cooler than the hot and humid outdoors on that day, so it was a plus. And the management took some effort to make the internal environment more green and "cafe-like". Service attention was relatively better than most restaurants that I... More

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