Savouring A Hainanese Breakfast

        The latest fad to take interior decor by storm is the rustic, old school look. It is fairly common these days to find new restaurants and cafes sprouting the vintage look. But when you walk into Vintage Coffee & Bread, Ipoh, you'll know that you're getting the authentic deal. Located at the end of Jalan Theatre (with the new Octagon serviced apartments at the other end), Vintage Coffee & Bread is part of the Hong Loke Hotel building. Entrance into the cafe is via the side of the hotel, which is due to re-open after being given a new lease of life. It is a true blue Hainanese cafe that has retained its original facade but has been given a new coat of paint and is peppered with vintage decor.

Picture of Vintage Coffee & Bread (111, Jalan Theatre) taken from their Facebook page

Entrance to the cafe is at the side of the hotel building

Interesting corner at the cafe with vintage artefacts

This was once used to brew those aromatic Hainanese coffee

        Inheriting their father's hotel, the Lee sisters have decided to continue his legacy of the hotel and cafe. Prices are reasonable at the cafe and the food served is simple yet tasty. The ambience is cozy and laid-back. On Sunday mornings after church where jostling with the masses seems to be the sport at Ipoh eateries, savouring a leisurely breakfast here at Vintage Coffee & Bread is a treat.
        Today, Mummy and I shared an All-Day Breakfast (RM13), which consists of chicken ham, chicken sausage, fried egg, bread & butter, fruit salad and coffee. We also tried their Tuna French Toast (RM6.50), which Mummy especially loved. It was neither greasy nor laden with egg coating. 

Our All-Day Breakfast

Delicious Tuna French Toast

       

The very tantalising Hainanese Chicken Chop (pic taken from their Facebook page)

        I was excited to spot Signature Hainanese Chicken Chop (RM14) in their menu but that's only available after 11 a.m. They also serve the usual Hainanese toast with butter and kaya (RM2.50), pasta (RM10-RM12) and waffles. In addition, they have homemade buns, puffs and cakes. I was told that their specialties include their crispy cream puff, parmesan cheesy sponge cake and signature yam puff. Yum!
        This is definitely another eatery that Mummy and I will frequent.