My wife and I had planned to spend an hour or so exploring Jonker Street. We ended up spending more than two hrs here, and returned again few days later to check out other cafes.
There are plenty cafes, eating places and shops to browse...and buy locally produced stuff like palm sugar, biscuits and other dried goods.
Cafes I recommend are Stolen Cup and Daily Fix...good cafe, friendly service. Eat 18 looks nice from.The outside, but lacks warmth when it comes to service inside.
Definitely avoid Hoe Kee Chicken Rice Stall near the entrance. Ranked high by many others, but, personally, it is the worst chicken rice I have ever had in all of Malaysia. Service here is also curt and transactional.
Many chendol (local ice dessert drink) is a must try, to cool off after walking about on your feet in humid weather.
If you are driving, good luck finding a parking space! May have to park some distance away and walk to the main streets.
Enjoy!More