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Kopi Tampal

Kopi Tampal, a kopitiam brunch cafe in Ipoh Old Town

Charcoal kaya toast, hand-pulled kopi and brunch plates, in an old Ipoh shophouse with notes taped to every wall.

Come for Set Pagi at 7am, stay for nasi lemak at noon. Tables of 2 to 12, a back-lane patio, and delivery across Ipoh on GrabFood and foodpanda.

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  • 7amopen Tue to Sun
  • 4.8from 1,240 reviews
  • Halalcertified kitchen

Four things regulars order without opening the menu

If it is your first visit, start here. Each one has been on the wall since the day we opened, and none of them has changed recipe since.

  • Roti bakar kaya butter

    RM 4.20

    Thick-cut bread toasted over binchotan until the edges crack. Our pandan kaya is stirred for three hours every morning, then a cold slab of butter goes on last so it melts at the table.

    About 400 slices a day

  • Kopi putih Tampal

    RM 3.80

    Liberica and robusta beans roasted with butter at a small roaster down the road. Pulled from a cloth sock, sweetened with condensed milk, served in the green-and-blue cups you grew up with.

    Iced version RM 4.50

  • Nasi lemak ayam berempah

    RM 16.90

    Rice steamed in santan and pandan, a whole chicken leg marinated overnight in 11 spices, and Mak Jah's sambal, sweet first and hot a few seconds later.

    Sambal level: medium

  • Pandan pancake stack

    RM 15.90

    Three fluffy pancakes coloured with real pandan juice, soaked in warm gula Melaka and finished with salted coconut cream. The brunch plate we post the most.

    Vegetarian

HALALkitchenCERTIFIED SINCE 2021

Halal certified, not just "no pork, no lard"

Our kitchen has held halal certification since 2021. The certificate (no. DEMO-0000-2021, renewed to 31 December 2027) hangs by the counter, and every supplier we buy meat, sauces and flavourings from holds its own. There is no alcohol anywhere in the kitchen, including in the cakes and the vanilla.

Why we say this plainly: a "no pork, no lard" sign only describes the menu. Certification means the supply chain, storage and kitchen are audited too. Ask to see the certificate any time.

From a market cart to a wall full of notes

"Tampal" means to stick something on. It started as a joke about the notes on our walls and became the name. We are a small team of 14 in Ipoh Old Town, still roasting, stirring and pulling everything the slow way.

  1. 2019

    A kopi cart at the Saturday market

    Adib Rahman quit his office job in KL, came home to Ipoh and borrowed his aunt's kaya recipe. The cart sold 60 cups on the first morning and ran out of bread by 9.

  2. 2021

    The shophouse on Jalan Tampal Kertas

    We took over a 1930s shophouse with a cracked mosaic floor and kept almost everything. Mak Jah joined the kitchen and brought her nasi lemak with her.

  3. 2023

    The wall of notes

    A regular taped a thank-you note above his table. Now there are more than 3,000 notes, receipts and doodles on the walls. Bring a pen; we have tape.

  4. 2026

    Catering and a back-lane patio

    We opened 20 seats in the back lane under the old awning, and started a kopi cart that comes to your office, kenduri or wedding.

"If the kaya is not stirred for three hours, it is not our kaya. That is the only rule I keep."
Jamilah "Mak Jah" Osman, head cook

Notes from the wall

A few of the things people have written to us, copied off the wall and from our reviews. We read every one, including the four-star ones about parking.

4.8out of 5

from 1,240 reviews since 2021

  • 5 star82%
  • 4 star13%
  • 3 star3%
  • 2 star1%
  • 1 star1%
  • "The kaya toast is the real thing. Crunchy edge, thick butter, kaya that tastes of pandan and not just sugar. I bring every visitor from KL here now."

    Nurul AinaIpoh Garden, Ipoh

  • "Came for kopi, stayed for the laksa lemak. Service is quick even on a Sunday at 10am, and they held our table for 15 minutes when we were late."

    Daniel WongMenglembu, Ipoh

  • "We ordered the office breakfast set for 35 people. Everything arrived hot at 8:15 as promised, labelled, with a kopi cart. My boss asked for the number."

    Priya MenonBercham, Ipoh

  • "Nasi lemak sambal has a proper kick. Only four stars because parking on a Saturday takes patience. Use the lot behind the market, it is a 3-minute walk."

    Hafiz KamarulTambun, Ipoh

  • "My kids love taping their drawings on the wall. It is loud and happy and nobody rushes you. The pandan pancakes are huge, share one."

    Siti HajarPasir Puteh, Ipoh

  • "Best cold brew in Old Town and it is only RM 12. The halal cert is right by the counter, which made it easy to bring my whole team."

    Marcus LeeCanning Garden, Ipoh

Ten cops, one free Set Pagi

Ask the counter for a Kad Cop. Every drink or plate over RM 8 earns a stamp. Fill all ten and your next Set Pagi is on us, kopi included. Cards never expire, and a lost card can be recovered with your phone number.

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Catering, kopi carts and private brunches

We have fed 180 office mornings and 64 weddings since 2024. Book at least 5 working days ahead for offices, and 3 weeks ahead for a kopi cart on a weekend.

  • Office breakfast

    RM 18

    per person, from 20 pax

    • Kaya toast and half-boiled eggs, or nasi lemak
    • Kopi putih and teh tarik in hot flasks
    • Delivered and set up by 8:30am anywhere in Ipoh
    • Labels for vegetarian and no-sambal portions

  • Booked most often

    Kopi cart for your majlis

    RM 1,800

    for 150 cups, 3 hours

    • Our original market cart and two kopi pullers
    • Kopi, teh tarik, cham and one cold drink
    • Kuih tray for 100 guests (add RM 450)
    • Weddings, kenduri, launches and open houses

  • Private brunch

    RM 2,500

    minimum spend, up to 40 guests

    • The whole shop on a Monday, 9am to 1pm
    • Set brunch menu, chosen with our kitchen
    • Your own notes and photos on the wall
    • Free-flow kopi and cold drinks

Tell us about your event

Our events lead, Farah, replies within one working day with a quote and a tasting slot. Tastings are free for bookings over RM 1,500.

Phone: +60 12-000 0000
Email: [email protected]

Sungai KintaJalan Pasar LamaJalan Tampal KertasLorong KapurMarketP120 bays3 min walkKopi Tampal

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Find us in Ipoh Old Town

Lot 12, Jalan Tampal Kertas
Ipoh Old Town, 30000 Ipoh, Perak

Two streets from the river, opposite the old market. Park in the market car park (RM 1 per hour, free after 6pm) and walk 3 minutes. The front step is flat, and there is a ramp through the back-lane patio.

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Opening hours

Monday
Closed (private brunches only)
Tuesday to Friday
7:00am to 4:00pm
Saturday and Sunday
7:00am to 5:00pm
Public holidays
7:00am to 5:00pm

Order for delivery

Same menu, same prices as the shop, delivered within 5 km from 7:30am. Kaya toast travels best in the steamed version.

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Reserve a table

We hold tables for 15 minutes. Walk-ins are always welcome, but weekend mornings between 8 and 11 fill up, so book ahead for groups of 4 or more.

Seating

You get a WhatsApp confirmation within 10 minutes during opening hours.

Questions we get at the counter

Do I need a booking?

Not for 1 to 3 people on weekdays. For weekends between 8am and 11am, or groups of 4 or more, please reserve. We hold a table for 15 minutes.

Is the whole menu halal?

Yes. The kitchen is halal certified and all our meat, sauces and flavourings come from certified suppliers. There is no alcohol in any dish or dessert.

Do you have vegetarian options?

Yes, look for the green Vegetarian tag on the menu. Our kaya, cakes, shakshuka and pancakes are all vegetarian. We do not have vegan cakes yet.

Can I bring my own cake?

Yes, for a RM 15 plating fee, which includes candles, plates and a pot of kopi for the table. Please tell us when you book.

How do I pay?

Cash, cards, DuitNow QR and most e-wallets at the counter. Catering is paid 50% on booking and 50% one day before.

Is it kid friendly?

Very. We have 4 high chairs, a kids' toast set at RM 5.90, and a paper wall at child height for drawings.

Can I buy your kaya or kopi beans?

Yes. Kaya jars (RM 16 for 250 g) and 500 g bags of our kopi putih roast (RM 32) are at the counter. Kaya keeps 7 days in the fridge.

The kopi is on by 7

Book a table for the weekend, or just walk in on a weekday morning. Bring a pen for the wall.

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