THE MIDNIGHT BAKER @ SENI MONT KIARA

Jason bakes bread, his wife Cheryl crafts cakes & pastries, & their buddy Neil makes coffee - The Midnight Baker is a fetching new stop for a fuss-free breakfast, lunch or tea, run by a small, self-reliant team with skill & soul. Fun Fact No. 1: Curious about the cafe's name? Jason has a separate day-job, so he oversees the oven only after most of us have headed to bed. Fun Fact No. 2: If you've missed popular barista Neil Ng, he'll be here for the next several months, helping his friends set up shop.

Recommendations? The chicken sandwich is constructed with satisfying bread, fresh & flavoursome, dense but yielding, stuffed with a substantial balance of tender, well-marinated meat & wholesome vegetables. The pesto tomato quiche succeeds as a light, savoury meal, while the scones come crumbly-buttery, infused with real vanilla & served with kitchen-made cream. Cap off your visit with a caramel chocolate pecan bar, an indulgence worth the calories, paired with coffee that hits the spot. And if you have kids, they might enjoy the play corner here, ideal for a idyllically cosy cafe in a calm Mont Kiara condominium.

The Midnight Baker

SENI Mont Kiara, Jalan Changkat Duta Kiara, Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur. Tues-Fri, 7am-5pm; Sat-Sun, 8am-6pm