Kedai Kopi Buruk — Restaurant in Terengganu

KOPI BURUK BETUL ☕️

Kedai Kopi Buruk in Kampung Wakaf Beruas, Kuala Terengganu, is more than just a coffee shop — it’s a love letter to the past. Set in a small roadside lot, the space feels like a living museum, where antique Vespas, old sewing machines, retro signage, and wooden chairs from the 70s and 80s surround you. The moment you step in, it’s as if time slows down.

I love how this place blends vintage aesthetics with a hearty East Coast breakfast menu. It’s not just about the visuals — the food here is just as comforting as the surroundings. My personal favourites are the Nasi Lemak Ikan and Laksa Terengganu. The former is fragrant and simple, served with sambal that has just the right kick. The laksa, uniquely Terengganu in style, is light yet flavourful — perfect for mornings when you want something familiar but special.

The coffee is nice — smooth, strong, and satisfying. From bold black “Kopi Buruk” to the rich and creamy Kopi Butter, it’s a treat for any coffee lover. If you’re feeling adventurous, the Kopi Nissan Butter offers a quirky twist that somehow works.

The system is well-managed; you order, take your number, and wait to be served. Even when it gets busy, the process is calm and orderly — which means you don’t feel irritated if there’s a slight delay. That said, I do wish the portion sizes were a bit more generous, especially for some of the lighter dishes.

Even with the growing attention on social media, the atmosphere remains laid-back and genuine. Service is warm and quick, and despite its popularity, the café hasn’t lost its kampung soul. I recommend going early in the morning when the air is still cool and the crowd is light — a quiet time to truly enjoy the food, the coffee, and the throwback vibe. Just don’t forget: they’re closed on Fridays.

If you love nostalgic spaces and traditional Malaysian flavours, Kedai Kopi Buruk is well...

Checked out this place’s review on TikTok and many food bloggers mentioned this spot for breakfast, but after checking the operational hours on Google, I think they’re open till teatime? Anyhow, my experience at this spot was good. Like 10/10. People here are generally nice, and warm. Despite me being a tad bit awkward, cause this is my first time in Terengganu 😂 and I was severely sleep deprived. I think this place is operated by a family, overheard one of the waiter saying my order was passed to “ayah”/dad. Must say the family is friendly and willing to assist socially awkward people like me, HAHAHA. So I tried out their classic breakfast, laksam, telur goyang, kerepok lekor stim anddddd their legendary kopi butter nisan 🤤 Im not a coffee person but guysss, this coffee is a mustttttt must try! It was ded good! Their laksam was thick and filling. The telur goyang comes with roti bakar and kaya (which was okay, but the bread was goooddddd!). Kerepok lekor stim, ahahaha, first time trying it, was a lil odd to me too, but hey you guys should...

Stopped by to try their butter coffee. The interior is quite nice; its classic, old-school vibe is a key selling point that attracts customers. They’ve designed the space well and even provided a dedicated spot outside for tourists to take pictures.

Our drinks arrived fairly quickly. However, their cold drinks were a bit underwhelming. Personally, I preferred the hot drinks, as they brought out the strong flavors better. The butter coffee was top-notch, especially when compared to the butter nisang coffee and chocolate coffee.

The selection of pastries (kuih) was quite limited, and there’s room for improvement in terms of taste. However, their roti bakar telur goyang was delicious, especially when paired with hot coffee.

To place an order, simply write it down on the paper provided on the table and hand it...