During my recent trip to George Town, I had breakfast at Kong Thai Lai Coffee Shop. While the food and coffee were decent, I wouldn't say they were exceptional. The breakfast was budget-friendly, which was a plus. However, the taste of the food was just average. It was satisfying enough to fill me up, but I didn't find myself craving more. Despite the average quality of the food and coffee, I did appreciate the quaint atmosphere of the coffee shop. It had an old-world charm that added to the overall experience.

This kopitiam is on the recommended lists of several foodie socmed platforms. Hor ka sai was thick 👍🏻. However, the soft boiled eggs turned out to be hard boiled egg yolks. Kaya butter toast was ok, you can opt for steamed bread version also. Crew recommended char koay teow which was average, a little lacking on wok hei, though they scored brownie points for bigger than average prawns. Was told that the CKT here does not have chinese sausage. Another famous kopitiam, Bee Wah, is just a few doors away.

Nice ambient of old vibe kopitiam, situated in a quite backstreet. Went there on a Thursday, few old timers were having conversation, they were loud but I like it. The kopi was so so, was a little to sweet, did not have the usual hainan bitter and sour. I sensed a vibe of nutmeg in it. Roti goyang was good, roti kawin was OK. They will be moving to a new location

Definitely should go. Crunchy toast. The spread of 'kaya' and butter not too much and it's not too sweet. Personal preference, the toast is a bit too thick for me. Other than that, everything else is great. Kopi O is without sugar and you get to add your own amount of sugar. I believe other drinks as well. All without sugar.

The signature menu of the shop is the coffee and toast. I tried the roti kahwin and roti goyang, both tasted really good. The coffee is thick and you may also request for kopi "kaw" if you preferred strong coffee. Besides, there's nasi lemak served on every table in individual packing, you may take it if u want to try and it is nice as well. However, we didn't get to try the signature Char Kuay Teow because we arrived too early that the stall is not open yet. Price is affordable and the place is clean.

Not up to hype, just a kopitiam with old history. Toast n other can get in any kopitiam and there alot other much better taste to me.

This place served very nice local coffee aka "Kopi O". It is a must if you visit this shop. They also have bread toast and half boiled eggs. This place is very relaxing. This place usually crowded with locals and travellers during breakfast. Fried Koay Teow here also not bad. The boss is very friendly and helpful.

Good old toast and eggs! Bread was perfectly toasted and fragrant but margerine lacks a little. Drinks were diluted so be sure to ask for kopi/ teh to be gao.

Best local coffee in town. Visit this coffee shop twice during my trip in Penang. Service is good and fast, staff very friendly. The coffee, the toast and the half boiled eggs are perfectly done. A very good place to relax after long walk in the surrounding.

Well i guess different people has different taste and opinion but im not gona contribute to an overrated place just because its viralled and yes 100years old hidden kopitiam. I agree with the previous comment. The toast is dry like sandpaper haha. You can challenge me on this too. Ive had better. Maybe its not with eggs. Idk. Kopi was so so. Ckt no wokhey. Ive tasted better from roadside uncle in penang. And trust me im here for almost a week. Im a CKT connoisseur. So this place got my 3* worth

The fried rice noodles is hands down Oh My天so good! Coffee is good too. Limited choice of food unlike many other typical kopitiam but indulge yourself in the comfort food nevertheless, eat the kaya toast and eggs too.

(Translated by Google) The century-old tea house, Come and enjoy Hainan coffee. Recommend charcoal toast, The traditional approach is very particular, Roasted crispy and soft; Soft-boiled egg whites are tender and tender, The egg yolk cream is very smooth, Can be called a standard. Disappointed ice coffee milk tea, Adding ice cubes tastes very light, Plastic cups are very deductible, Although paper straws are environmentally friendly, But it is super difficult to suck after softening. It is recommended to order hot drinks, Using traditional coffee cups, It retains flavor. The nasi lemak is spicy and delicious, Fried Kway Teow looks ordinary. (Original) 百年歷史老茶室， 來享用海南咖啡。 推薦炭火烤麵包， 傳統做法蠻講究， 烤得香酥且鬆軟； 半熟蛋蛋白水嫩， 蛋黃膏狀很綿滑， 堪稱一絕的水準。 失望冰咖啡奶茶， 加冰塊口味很淡， 塑膠杯非常扣分， 紙吸管雖然環保， 但變軟後超難吸。 建議點熱的飲料， 使用傳統咖啡杯， 比較保留着風味。 椰漿飯香辣好吃， 炒粿條顯得普通。

Don’t only go to those breakfast shop which was so famous and always crowded and hard to secure a seat when you have such a hidden breakfast shop which offer the same option and quality. Coffee and bread was good but most recommend is the fried rice, it was so good!

This Kopi Tiam has been around for a long, long time. It has relocated to the present premise at Leith Street from Hutton Lane. It used to be a late philantrophist's favourite breakfast place every morning. This is a typical Kopi Tiam serving toasted bread with good coffee. It is still drawing the crowd as an iconic Kopi Tiam. So tag someone to have good toasted bread and coffee. Bon Appetit.

(Translated by Google) Love the Coffee O and Bread Married (Original) Love the Kopi O and Roti Kahwin

Simple and very good . All the staffs are very friendly and nice . They provide fried noodles during breakfast time as well. I ordered one to share with my friend . I really like the fried koay teow, it really tasty !!! I wanted to order one more but too many good food in Penang. Love it

We went to the other famous road side coffee shop at Lebuh Campbell (you know which kopitiam I was talking about) it was too crowded. So I decided to give this a try. It’s not packed and the food is as comparable as the other famous ones. I’d highly recommended to come here for stress free local kopitiam experience. Worth to mention that the shop workers here is much friendlier!

Tried the nasi lemak, ckt , roti goyang n kopi...Not bad tho...Price is reasonable as well...I like the bread toast ...nice

The coffee was not bad but the teh tarik (milk tea) was a disappointment. The roti kaya butter was great. Nasi lemak was a surprised with choices like prawn and egg. Fried rice slightly above average price but quite good home cook taste by the stall owner auntie.

Clean and spacious kopitiam that served some “cooked foods”, breakfast set and drinks. Basically I cant find any wow factor in the noodles neither the toast. The CKT is lacking of “wok hei”and much flavour. Edible cooked foods. The toast bread is dry and plain cold when served to us. Kudos points: The half-boiled eggs done nicely. The coffee is rich and aromatic. The place is comfortable, airy and the owner tried to attend and take order from diners as fast as he could. Ps* the place mainly suitable for 2-4pax sitting.

Got recommended to try Kong Thai Lai instead of waiting out the queue for Toh Soon Cafe. Have to say that it was such a great decision because I enjoyed this iced coffee so much more! The signature Roti Kahwin was really fluffy and they also serve other local dishes if you want something more substantial. Hope to revisit sometime!

A very old school type of coffeeshop. According to the auntie they have moved here from another location for 6mths already. Ordered the toast with Butter and Kaya and toast with butter and half boil eggs on top. The toast are very well done, very crispy as though it's deep fried snack but it's not. Hainan coffee is a must to order, very fragrant. Service is 10/10, the auntie speaks very good english and their menu comes in english as well. There is option for CKT as well but didnt try hence can't comment on the taste. Come support these traditional coffesshops that's part of our culture.

Simple local breakfast you can find here…roti khawin with half boiled egg…I still prefer last time roti texture

Everything is tasty here, the fried kuey teow, the roti. As for the coffee, not as good as our Ipoh white coffee la 😂😂😂 but still a very good coffee ❤️ two sets of roti& 1 iced coffee at only RM7.00++ , can say that the price is very affordable too. Wanted to comeback here for breakfast on our 2nd day but it's closed on Sunday. Too bad. Will come again next time!

Friendly senior staffs, char kway teow was good, bought 2 packets coffee powder

Local hai nan coffee, taste not as good as others. Toast bread are crunchy outside but inside butter and kaya not surprise.

The butter taste flavourful. Toasted bread is a bit tough and dry. Overall….can visit if u plan this place along the way of your itinerary. I saw patrons started to order the CKT when the CKT aunty arrived at her stall. I did not order the CKT. I did not observe WOW expression when they eat the noodles. The food shop assistant is friendly and well spoken in English. But the temperature of the food shop is warm even the weather is cloudy.

First time trying roti goyang (egg on the bread) but there’s nothing to shout about. I think it’s a personal preference to get the egg and bread separated, just so my bread can remain crispier for a longer time. Got a kopi bing also but quite standard too.

Friendly service and great environment. Food is great too eggs and toast

Craving for local coffee and toast so i visited kong thai lai coffee shop to had their coffee and ordered 1 set of toast. Coffee not bad but the toast a bit thick for me but it consider quite crunchy. Depends if you like the thickness of the bread. The half boil egg really good. Separately i have ordered char kuey teow, but nothing to shout about it but the prawn is fresh. So overall is not bad but cleanliness definitely better than toh son cafe.

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

After read all the reviews, I personally find it is overrated. Coffee is just typical coffee not the hainanese type. Roti is below my expectation, too blend too thick. Char kuey tiaw was so-so.

(Translated by Google) It feels ancient...👍🏻 (Original) 有古早味的感觉..👍🏻

Average... overrated

Friendly service.

(Translated by Google) The old store has the feeling and taste of 5-60 years old. (Original) 老店有 5，60年古时候的感觉和味道。

Kopi & goyang so so🙈 But Kudos to the aunty that did the fried kuey tiao, don’t know how she do it, but 1st time I had a fried Kuey Tiao that’s total no oily feel in my mouth👍👍👍 😬Maybe to others this might not give them the “wok hey” taste they want.

(Translated by Google) 👍OK (Original) 👍好

(Translated by Google) The coffee is delicious and the fried kway teow is also great (Original) 咖啡很好喝 炒粿条也很棒

Roasted bread and coffee, traditional breakfast.

(Translated by Google) kopi 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 fried kuey teow 😋😋😋 roti must try 🤤🤤🤤 (Original) kopi 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 fried kuey teow 😋😋😋 roti must try 🤤🤤🤤

Very good Roti Bakar with half boiled eggs. CKT also good. Duck eggs.

The coffee ice is very nice! It is also our sugar king, mr Robert ‘s favorite coffee shop in Penang. The roti is much better than the txxx sxx nearby here also.. the fried rice is nice

It's a disappointment to how the taste is been out. Went on 1 Jan 2021 for breakfast. Not many crowd when we arrived. Ordered Kopi Peng and Kopi O Ais, coffee aroma is just not there and the drinks is not "Kao" The kaya toast bread was normal. Maybe should order a hot coffee The only good thing is the Char Koay Teow, tasty for both spicy and non spicy.

Pretty good place with nice food, not too big crowd. Char kuey Teow unexpectedly nice. Kaya butter toast is just average.

Coffee is good, toast and soft boil eggs are typical. Avoid venturing during peak hours, tourist spot. Parking can be challenging.

Recommended place to eat breakfast.. The Char koay teow really delicious.. Really nice..

Nice coffee, toast and half boiled egg. Fried rice and nasi lemak is average good. Markings on the nasi lemak packing: BT = bilis telur IT = ikan telur Initially I didn't know that so I tried both 😂

Food and drinks very good and yummy.More ever it's cheap and tasty.

Clean place

My favourite shop for Penang local coffee n tasty toasted bread of various kinds.

(Translated by Google) Affordable, worth a try (Original) 价廉物美，值得一试

👍🏻 Kaya Butter Toast + Coffee

Cheap and delicious. Kopi, roti bakar and fried rice were as good as we've had.

I am originally from China and have been in Singapore for 10+ years. This is the best Kaya toast I have ever had in this zone! Toast inside very crispy but outside not burnt black. Plus the homemade Kaya Jam having the authentic flavor with no “artificial and strong” sweetness at all. It is the amazing combination! Other local delights like Char Kuey Teow, fried noodle/rice ... all of good quality and at reasonable price. Highly recommend if you are looking for a breakfast/brunch place in George Town of Penang.

nice traditional style malaysian coffee shop and very cheap

Found it out of surprised bread is delicious

Visited last year, not even kidding when I say I think about their fried rice all the time. We were so blown away we came back the next day to eat it again LOL. Pls visit n eat the fried rice you won’t regret it!!! Toast and char kway teow rly good too but the fried rice is supreme

Good coffee

Good classic coffee, char koay teow, good roti bakar, French toast, where the millionaire like to go, Loh Boon Siew, Robert Kouk,

Good breakfast to have here.

Decent food and friendly staff!

Not bad. Toast and half boiled eggs. Yum!

(Translated by Google) Milk coffee ($ 1.50) no coffee taste (Original) Kopi susu ($1.50) no coffee taste

A great place to start your day in Penang. Aromatic local coffee made by owner (blessed), bread is perfectly toast, half boiled eggs is well made, tiny nasi lemak is delicious too. If you still can indulge more, please try the char kwe teow...taste awesome even without pork and cockles. You will accompany by the locals senior if you come early, listen to the current affairs is very therapeutic....scenes like this will not last long.

This shop has been around for generations. If you're looking for a taste of local breakfast this is the place to be.

(Translated by Google) tasty . The bread is crispy and hot, and the egg is really delicious. In addition, I also ordered fried rice, it should be good coffee, but unfortunately we don't drink coffee, there is no point. Service attitude is very good, it should be the boss wife can speak fluent Cantonese and talked with us a few words. You don't have to wait for it. If you want to have a good breakfast, you can come here. (Original) 味道不错 。面包很酥脆 ，而且热热的， 蛋加点酱油真的好吃哦 。另外还点了炒粿条 ，应该咖啡也是很好的 ，可惜我们不太喝咖啡就没有点 。服务态度很好 ，应该是老板娘 能说流利粤语 还跟我们聊了几句。还不用等位，想要轻松吃个早餐可以来这里。

Everything good here and friendly service.

Comfort food at its best! Ckt is pretty good as well!

Not a good day to visit here as the char kuay teow stall was closed. However, tried their telur goyang bread, no regrets. It will be much better if they use salted butter instead of planta.

Traditional kinda breakfast. Coffee was good. Half boiled egg was normal. The toast bread also delicious. Owner is friendly. Will come again.

A simple coffee shop but with very friendly owners.