Checking out a trio of very different cafes scattered across the Klang Valley, with well-prepared coffee & a fuss-free simplicity being their sole similarities.
First up, L.A.P by Loud & Proud, a women's clothing boutique that also boasts a coffee bar on a relatively tricky-to-trace strip of Solaris Dutamas.
L.A.P's latte is exactly how we like it, creamy & rich, with enough complexity to intrigue & the optimum temperature to warm us without scalding our tongues. Food wasn't available during this visit, but it's possible that pastries & cakes will be offered soon.
Next up, Isaiah 40, located on one of those Subang shop-house rows where parking is scarce.
Isaiah 40 serves Puro fairtrade coffee; this is a socially responsible cafe that apparently also participates in community outreach initiatives.
Toasty; might not be the best coffee in the Klang Valley but it's certainly drinkable.
And it's always a pleasure to see affogato on the menu too.
Basic cakes are served; customers are unlikely to regret a slice of the carrot cake.
Finally, Coffee Sprex, a Petaling Jaya cafe that's notably owned by two deaf & mute friends; Kent bakes & cooks, while Angie prepares beverages.
Coffee from around the world is taken seriously here, with Vietnam, Brazil, Sumatra, Colombia, Tanzania, Guatemala, Honduras & Ethiopia all featuring on the menu.
Steamed lamb, pork or beef burgers are among the hot food served here.
For sweet treats, there are blueberry pies & sugee cakes, plus tiramisu.
L.A.P by Loud & Proud
D3-G4-7, Solaris Dutamas, Kuala Lumpur.
One of those blocks at the back, hidden from the main road, behind Publika, one floor above outlets such as Coffee Societe
Wed-Mon, noon through 8pm. Tel: 03-6211-2373
Isaiah 40 Cafe
70 Jalan SS15/4B, Subang Jaya
Coffee Sprex
9, Jalan SS25/23, Taman Plaza, Petaling Jaya
Daily, 8am-7pm