White coffee is the best drink in Ipoh, not only tourists, but locals also always like to have a cup of white coffee anytime, anywhere. When the weather is cold, we want a cup of hot white coffee; when the weather is hot, we opt for a cup of cold or iced white coffee. For Ipohans, the white coffee in Ipoh is the best because they can’t find the same taste in other areas.
Ipoh is named one of the top three coffee towns by Lonely Planet. This proves that the saying of Ipohans is not wrong. Anyhow, don’t be cheated by the name as the colour of white coffee is actually not white. It is named white coffee because the people would call it “coffee plus white”, which means coffee with sugar and condensed milk.
What is white coffee?
White coffee originated from Ipoh, where it is made from the coffee beans roasted in margarine and served with sweetened condensed milk. The roasting technique of white coffee beans makes the coffee beans to be roasted to a lighter colour. Years ago, it is usually served by Hainanese kopitiam because it was the Hainanese who modified the Western coffee.
There is a special aroma from white coffee, different from the Italian or Western style of coffee. Ipoh white coffee tastes sweet and creamy, suitable for those who can’t take on the bitterness and sourness of coffee. Sometimes, you can taste a slight caramelised flavour too.
Top 18 Kopitiam For White Coffee In Ipoh 2025
1. Chang Jiang White Coffee
Chang Jiang White Coffee should be the most authentic and well-known coffee in Ipoh. They have their own factory and kopitiam to provide quality white coffee to their customers. Many of the kopitiam are using their coffee powder too. Their kopitiam is located in a nostalgia-feeling bungalow. They decorated the space with something from the old era, it seems like a time tunnel, bringing us back to the old days.
Operating Hours: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm daily
Address: 7, Jalan Windsor, 30250 Ipoh, Perak.
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Website2. Sin Yoon Loong
Sin Yoon Loong has started to operate for more than 80 years. Until now, they are still located in the British style old building. You can know what the traditional kopitiam looks like over here. The area is always experiencing traffic jam and it is hard to find a parking lot over there. If you are driving, make sure to get there earlier.
Operating Hours: 6:00 am – 2:30 pm daily
Address: 15A, Jalan Bandar Timah, 30000 Ipoh, Perak.
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Website3. Nam Heong
Although there are many branches of Nam Heong at different areas, you should not miss its headquarter. Compared to other Nam Heong branches with modern decoration, the Nam Heong in Ipoh still keeps its “old school” style from years ago and that is the right feel for kopitiam. When you are here, make sure to try out their egg tarts too, it is a must-try at Nam Heong.
Operating Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm daily
Address: 2, Jalan Bandar Timah, 30000 Ipoh, Perak.
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Website4. Xin Xiang Er Nong
The white coffee offered by Xin Xiang Er Nong has a strong flavour. For those who always want a cup of white coffee “kaw”, you may try out the white coffee here, it may satisfy you. Besides, the curry mee in this kopitiam tastes good and rich too. With white coffee, it is a good combination for breakfast.
Operating Hours: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm daily
Address: 62, Jalan Foo Eng Lin, Taman Hoover, 31650 Ipoh, Perak.
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5. Yee Hoi
Yee Hoi manufactures coffee powder since the early 1950s. Other than their factory, they have a little coffee stall in Pasar Besar Ipoh. The stall is only focusing on doing quality white coffee, thus no food is sold here. When you are around the Ipoh town, do not miss out the white coffee brewed by the owner as the ratio of water and coffee powder must be the best.
Operating Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (Tuesday to Sunday), closed on Mondays
Address: C62, Pasar Besar Ipoh, Jalan Laxamana, Taman Jubilee, 30300 Ipoh, Perak.
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Website6. Nam Chau
There is a cluster of kopitiam in the old town of Ipoh and Nam Chau is one of them. If you wish to have a bowl of curry noodles and a cup of white coffee, then here is the best place for you. The white coffee over here has a perfect combination of coffee and milk, hence it is not too sweet. Meanwhile, the curry soup of the curry noodles is extremely rich, suitable for curry lovers.
Operating Hours: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm (Thursday to Tuesday), closed on Wednesdays
Address: 54, Jalan Bandar Timah Old, Market Ln, 30000 Ipoh, Perak.
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7. Thean Chun
After you have visited Concubine Lane, you may go to the kopitiam nearby called Thean Chun. It will be a great place for you to rest for a while and fill your stomach. Other than the rich white coffee, the egg custard, sate and chicken hor fun are must-try here. Let’s have a plentiful brunch here to provide you with more energy!
Operating Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (Friday to Wednesday), closed on Thursdays
Address: 73, Jalan Bandar Timah, 31650 Ipoh, Perak.
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8. Sun Yuan Foong
Just opposite Nam Chau, there is another kopitiam called Sun Yuan Foong. Sun Yuan Foong is more suitable for those who want a lighter Malaysian breakfast (not very light though). A cup of white coffee with a set of eggs on toast or a plate of chee cheong fun surely will give you a happy morning.
Operating Hours: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm daily
Address: 17, Jalan Bandar Timah, 30000 Ipoh, Perak.
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Website9. Ah Chow
Are you bored with ordinary white coffee? Don’t worry, here’s something special for you! Ah Chow brings a new idea to the white coffee industry in Ipoh. They provide alcohol-laced white coffee. It is a really good combination as you can taste the aroma of white coffee and alcohol at the same time.
Operating Hours: 6:30 am – 2:00 pm daily
Address: 31, Jalan Bandar Timah, 30000 Ipoh, Perak.
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Website10. Kong’s
Compared to other kopitiam, Kong’s is not that well-known among tourists. It is a relatively new coffee manufacturer as it was established in 1989. However, almost every local knows about it. White coffee is not only for breakfast and lunch, therefore they operate until 12 am. Anytime you need a cup of white coffee, Kong’s is here for you.
Operating Hours: 8:30 am – 12:00 am daily
Address: 171, Jalan Pasir Puteh, 31650 Ipoh, Perak.
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Website11. Keng Nam
Keng Nam is just like a heaven for foodies who like Malaysian-style breakfast. Everything in this kopitiam is good, not only white coffee, but also their chee cheong fun, curry noodles and glutinous rice served with kaya. It is good to bring more people there, so that you can try out more food.
Operating Hours: 7:30 am – 11:45 am (Friday to Wednesday), closed on Thursdays
Address: 127, Jalan Raja Ekram, Kampung Jawa, 30300 Ipoh, Perak.
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Website12. Lim Ko Pi
If you have walked around the old town of Ipoh and need an air-conditioned space to rest while enjoying Hainanese white coffee, Lim Ko Pi should be the best spot for you. It is so special that they serve a piece of cracker with their white coffee and that is the way the old people used to. After finished eating, you can take a picture in front of the red building.
Operating Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (Tuesday to Sunday), closed on Mondays
Address: 10, Jalan Sultan Iskandar, 30000 Ipoh, Perak.
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Website13. Yee Fatt
Yee Fatt is very famous for its curry noodles. Thus, people tend to focus more on their curry noodles, instead of white coffee. Anyways, you should order a cup of white coffee when you are enjoying your bowl of curry noodles here. The white coffee that they make is rich and smooth, it would not disappoint you.
Operating Hours: 7:30 am – 2:00 pm (Tuesday to Sunday), closed on Mondays
Address: 39, Jalan Kampar, 31650 Ipoh, Perak.
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14. Sin Lean Lee
Sin Lean Lee offers a stronger white coffee to their customers, it is more suitable for those who wish to have a cup of bitter coffee. Aside from white coffee, there’s great char kuey teow over here. The stall owner offers a lot of ingredients, including prawns, cockles and eggs. The portion is a little bit small, but it’s acceptable with the amount of ingredients they provide.
Operating Hours: 6:00 am – 2:00 pm (Wednesday to Monday), closed on Tuesdays
Address: 15, Jalan Panglima, 30000 Ipoh, Perak.
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Website15. A Jie Cafe
This is a new cafe, selling traditional kopitiam food and Hainanese coffee. Many youngsters like the concept of A Jie Cafe because they are able to eat traditional food enjoyably in an air-conditioned space. Besides, the place is instagrammable too. It suits the ones who like to update their status on social media.
Operating Hours: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm (Tuesday to Sunday), closed on Mondays
Address: 61, Persiaran Tokong, Taman Hoover, 31650 Ipoh, Perak.
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Website16. Tan Cha Kee
When you step into Tan Cha Kee, you will feel that you are entering your grandmother’s house. This is because some of the walls are built of wood, just like the walls of kampung house. Similar to their decoration, their food keeps the traditional flavour. It is a good place for you to recall your memory with you grandparents.
Operating Hours: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm (Thursday to Tuesday), closed on Wednesdays
Address: 104 C1, Jalan Chung Ah Ming, Taman Hoover, 31650 Ipoh, Perak.
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Website17. Falim Kopitiam
Falim Kopitiam is a hidden kopitiam in Ipoh. It is not really well-known, either among tourists or locals. It is located in Aeon Midtown Falim, hence usually only residents around the area will know about it. They provide nice food and white coffee at a relatively low price even though it is located in a shopping mall.
Operating Hours: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm daily
Address: 1, Hala Falim 1, Taman Mas Jaya, 30200 Ipoh, Perak.
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Website18. Red Leaf
Red Leaf Coffee is another coffee shop in Aeon Midtown Falim. They are professionals in coffee, including Malaysian, Italian and Vietnamese coffee. No matter if you prefer Ipoh white coffee or Americano, you can find your cup of coffee here. Besides, they have various types of coffee beans here, for you to brew some coffee at home.
Operating Hours: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm daily
Address: 1, Hala Falim 1, Taman Mas Jaya, 30200 Ipoh, Perak.
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