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HIDDEN COFFEE SPOTS IN PORT DICKSON

Wednesday, 03 January 2022
By Puteri Hazlyn

PORT DICKSON: When we talk about coffee spots in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is always the first place that comes to our mind but who says Kuala Lumpur is the only city with the coolest, Instagram-worthy cafes?

Travel south to Port Dickson to find some of the most jaw-dropping and eye-catching coffee spots there, rather than travelling to the regular go-around to the busy capital city for your sweet tooth and photographic requirements.

Aside from the stunning beach resorts and hotels, the trendy and hipster coffee shops in Port Dickson that have been providing locals and travellers new food choices and more fun intriguing places to pass their time are another key lure for travellers and revellers alike.

Without further ado, here are two of Port Dickson's uncovered hottest coffee spots, all of which provide fantastic food, wonderful view and ambient, so you can make the most out of your chill-out weekend with your best friends.

1. Kopilah Kopi

Kopilah Kopi started off as a container-theme coffee shop in Kuala Pilah and has opened its new branch in Port Dickson which is located about ten minutes away from Lexis Port Dickson if you’re driving.

First branch of Kopilah Kopi in Kuala Pilah (cabin concept).
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The name Kopilah stands for Kuala Pilah which resembles their first branch of coffee shop in Kuala Pilah. Kopilah Kopi was first operated in May 2021 and managed to open a new branch by the sea at Port Dickson in October 2021.

The founder, Mohammad Ikhsan Mohammad said that his main goal when he started off this coffee shop was to open at least five branches in Negeri Sembilan with different concepts.

Ikhsan (middle) with his barista.
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“It has always been my dream to let everyone know about Kopilah Kopi. I would like everyone to think of Negeri Sembilan every time they think of us as I want to keep the originality of my coffee shop,” said Ikhsan.

It has made its way into the list of the best cafes in Port Dickson as its location by the sea provides a quiet and calm ambience. This hidden gem of a Port Dickson Cafe is famous for all the right reasons, the main draw would be its lip-smacking beverages such as Double Shot Iced Shaken Espresso, Iced Caramel Macchiato and Caramel Cream Frappe.

Three of Kopilah Kopi’s signature beverages.

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Another reason this Port Dickson coffee shop tops the list of must-visit best cafes in Port Dickson is that all the beverages here are very reasonably priced and made with love. People personally love to come to this cool and trendy Port Dickson coffee shop to get our coffee fixed because of the top notch menu, fun people and ample parking space.

Ikhsan mentioned that his beverages are different from other small coffee shops in that area because he believes that if you enjoy coffee, you'll be delighted to discover that they only offer finest, imported beans from across the world such as Brazil, Ethiopia and Indonesia.  

“Aside from that, I can say that my coffee shop is different from the others because as far as I’m concerned, my coffee shop is the only one that operates using a manual coffee machine,” said Ikhsan.

Ikhsan also said that his best success so far would be him opening his second branch in Port Dickson within five months and managing to hit his target sales within half a month instead of three months.

“My advice to people out there who are planning to open their own coffee shop, just do it and put your heart into it. I believe that if you have passion and knowledge, everything will run smoothly,” Ikhsan added.

Customers enjoying their brewed coffee from Kopilah Kopi.

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2. The Buna Coffee & Bakery

The Buna Coffee & Bakery located with a pleasant seaside ambience.

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The Buna Coffee & Bakery is a coffee shop that will blow your mind away as soon as you step your foot right in. You may ease your mind and unwind at this stylish place if you want to get away from the rush and congestion of Port Dickson city and the pleasant seaside ambiance.

The word Buna is an English translation of the Semitic language Amharic, Ethiopia's national language, which means coffee.

Muhammad Firdhaus Md Harun, 40, said he chose the word Buna as the name of his coffee shop because it depicts the coffee's historical origins while also looking forward to the future of coffee across the globe.

Firdhaus (left) with his sister at the entrance of The Buna Coffee & Bakery.
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Coffee is both old and contemporary, as well as a commodity that is both global and local. Its ability to bring us together in community outweighs the caffeine it contains as we could chill with our loved ones while enjoying our coffee.

Regular customers who dropped by to get their cravings fixed.
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“Honestly, it was never in my plan to own a coffee shop especially during the Movement Control Order (MCO) because I’m fully aware of businesses closing down during that moment,” said Firdhaus.

However, what drove him to open his own coffee shop is that he wants to make people happy and satisfied by providing the best and finest quality of beverages and pastries.

“This coffee shop of mine is only a year old and I’m still thriving to provide the best for my customers and at the same time, I would love to give back to the community.

“Although it was a tough journey in building up this coffee shop on my own, I’m glad to see how far I’ve reached. Everything here in Buna is freshly prepared to order, served hot, and no one goes home feeling hungry or unsatisfied,” said Firdhaus.

Freshly baked pastries and cakes by The Buna Coffee & Baker.

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The Buna Coffee & Bakery's clean and modern ambiance stands out in stark contrast to its surroundings. A simple coffee shop and cafe constructed primarily for the interests of coffee enthusiasts is nestled away from the bustling centre, inside the walls of a historical printing mill.

Take your time browsing through the abundance of coffee-related things on the cafe's shelves while watching the baristas prepare your order for you. The minimalist theme is fundamental to this trendy cafe in Port Dickson.

You'll be struck by its simple yet gorgeous interior decorating of the coffee shop, which has a retro classic theme and vintage decorations on the walls, which is certainly picture-worthy. The scent of coffee then pervades the whole cafe, making it extremely inviting to its customers.

Freshly brewed coffee by the baristas at The Buna Coffee & Bakery.

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A lot of people here do not know that there are many more fantastic locations to get a cup of coffee in the morning that aren't Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts.

“Independent coffee shops and cafes can sometimes provide superior service. Not to mention the low prices, excellent service, and unique tastes and menu options,” Firdhaus added.

The Buna Coffee & Bakery is a convenient place for anybody in the area and provides the best quality of pastries and beverages. Chocolate Cocoa Chip, Caramel Cappuccino, and their Lotus Biscoff Cheesecake are three of the local favourites.

Lotus Biscoff Cheesecake and Chocolate Cocoa Chip.

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“Other than our fresh-brewed coffee, we also have freshly baked pastries where we produce them everyday. What I am most proud of is we are the only cafe here in Port Dickson that sells pastries and beverages with premium quality ingredients,” said Firdhaus.

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