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Calanthe Art Cafe

11. Jalan Hang Kasturi, Melaka, Malaysia
606-2922960
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Ranked #4 of 194 restaurants in Melaka
Price range: S$1 - S$6
Cuisines: Dessert, Malaysian, Café
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
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Gladstone, Australia
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126 reviews 126 reviews
60 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 63 cities Reviews in 63 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

We came across this lovingly developed cafe on our first night in Melaka. The food was good but it was the service and energy these young people have put into this place that could be felt. We decided to come back for breakfast but unfortunately it wasn't open.......I guess everyone has to sleep. We loved the little book menu which... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013 via mobile

A very nice and relaxed place to sit and relax with a nice iced coffee and some great food. Food prices are around 10RM for a whole meal and snacks are around 5-8RM. Drink varied from 5-10RM depending on what you want

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See 2 more reviews by TimScheffer for Melaka
Cheras, Malaysia
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14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Finally finally finally, I managed to squeeze in some time to drop by during my short travels to this state. I like places like these where the decos are random but with a touch of creativity. This cafe doesn't lack in food choices at all. Their coffee is good (drink while hot) and what's even better is their signature Asam... More

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Solo
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29 reviews 29 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

The curry main courses we tried were fairly large portions and deliciously flavoured. But what sets the colourfully decorated Calanthe Art Cafe apart is the coffee - they stock Malaysia 13 States Coffee, a different coffee from each of the states of Malaysia. You can order hot, iced and other varieties. We also bought some sachets of coffee to take... More

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singapore
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6 restaurant reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

There were many choices of coffee selections offered at this cafe and my friends commented that it taste yummy! As we just had breakfast, so I did not have a chance to try out the Asam Laksa, which is one of their signature dish. But many people ordered and all ate everything so I guess it must have tasted good!... More

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Brisbane Australia
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7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

On a very hot day we found Calanthe Art Cafe. Recommended to us, it was well worth tracking down. Walk through and sit out the back. Cooling fans whip around gently stirring the thin reedy vines hanging through the opening in the ceiling. We are told they belong to the cactus group. Jazz music is playing softly in the background... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Perfect place to sit down, relax and have some coffee. They have many different types of coffee, so if you're a coffee afficionado this place is heaven on earth.

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Hong Kong, China
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653 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 108 cities Reviews in 108 cities
4,130 helpful votes 4,130 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

We stopped at the Calanthe Art Cafe during our recent trip to Malacca, intrigued by their promotion of having coffee varieties from all 13 States of Malaysia. It was a very good decision, we much enjoyed our coffee stop here and would gladly return. Calanthe Art Cafe offers three separate indoor seating areas, which are eclectically decorated, creating an atmospheric... More

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Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013 via mobile

I have been Calanthe Art Cafe twice after reading good reviews and feedback. The cafe offers a very unique range of coffee from 13 states in Malaysia. I did not try that range of coffee, but I tried its coffee with alcohol :-) Simply love the Bailey Coffee Shake - coffee blended with alcohol, ice-cream and milk. Food wise, their... More

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singapore
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12 restaurant reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

A very unique place; just relax and enjoy the atmosphere. I tired the Melaka coffee but taste rather simple to me. However the laksa was marvelous as well as the chendul. On weekdays, the café opens 11am onwards, while they open earlier on weekends. Went there during a Friday morning for breakfast but was not open until later in the... More

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