Drink

OldTown White Coffee

Chain of coffee shops selling Ipoh's very own white coffee in comfortable surroundings. The first outlet actually began in Ipoh Garden South. Reasonably priced but uninspiring snacks. A rarity in Ipoh but standard in all branches is free Wi-Fi.

Address: 3 Jalan Tun Sambathan
Getting there: on the Padang, opposite the Tourist Information Office
Hours: 9AM-12:30AM
Price: Coffee RM3.50
Website: oldtown.com.my (opens in a new tab)

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