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Cheesecake Crawl: 20 Must-Visit Cafes in Malang
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items From classic New York-style to burnt basque, Malang's cheesecake scene is stacked. I hunted down 20 cafes across the city — some famous, some hidden gems — that serious cheesecake lovers need to check off their list. Every spot on here has been tried...
Malang's most popular dessert hangout, with a cozy, bread-scented ambience; cakes lean not-too-sweet, and their 50% off happy hour (8–10PM) makes it an easy add to any cheesecake crawl.
Loopi Hoopi Dessert & Bakery
A cheesecake specialist with a strong sweet-tooth following; their burnt cheesecake biscoff is a signature pick, served in a newly upgraded, aesthetic space.
Sweet Layers by Laras, Lowokwaru
Tiny but charming spot along Kayutangan Heritage street, known for a mildly sweet original cheesecake with a well-balanced cheese flavor.
Mother Makes
A Korean-style cafe with a gluten-free-friendly menu; their cheesecake and brownies are frequently praised alongside genuinely great service.
SIENNA Coffee, Dessert and Eats
A quiet, book-filled hideaway better known for coffee, but their pastries and cakes (including cheesecake) round out a genuinely cozy reading-cafe experience.
Sugar Room Cafe
Set inside the heritage Hotel Pelangi building, their Blueberry Cheesecake has a soft, homemade texture — premium pricing, but the Dutch-colonial atmosphere adds real value.
Lapidoth Cafe & Patisserie
A hyped Sukun bakery-cafe where the Chocolate Burnt Cheesecake stands out for being not-too-sweet, paired with a light strawberry sauce.
Mad Baker
A newer, WFH-friendly cafe with power outlets everywhere; reviews on their red velvet cheesecake are mixed, so it's worth trying other slices too.
Lourmarin Patisserie & Coffee
A small, fragrant dessert shop where the burnt basque cheesecake is consistently called out as the top choice by regulars.
Amami Sweets
Known more for croissants and tarts, but their overall pastry quality and attentive service make this a strong stop for any dessert crawl.
Casa De Artisan Patisserie
A warm, welcoming bakery-cafe on a restaurant-lined street, with a wide variety of breads and cakes at reasonable prices.
de Lys Patisserie and Coffee
Home of the legendary Strawberry Cheesecake Bingsoo — bold, sweet-and-sour flavor in a generous shareable portion, though the tiny space means long weekend queues.
TimTong
A polished, two-story cafe with a distinct Islamic-values atmosphere and a wide dessert menu, cheesecake included — premium pricing to match the premium vibe.
Lafayette Coffee & Eatery
Primarily an Italian brunch spot, but their pastry counter (including cake slices) is a solid bonus if you're already there for the food.
Pane è pane: Authentic Italian Experience in Kota Malang
An iconic red heritage building turned bakery-cafe; pastries are pricey but consistently praised, though checkout queues can get long during peak hours.
Retawu Deli
A hidden-gem cake house tucked on a small street; their matcha cheesecake is well-balanced and not overly sweet, with one slice easily enough for two.
Boo Bakers
An upscale cake house where the Strawberry Cheesecake is a frequently recommended pick — pricier, but backed by consistent quality.
The Harvest, Malang Soekarno Hatta
A photogenic patisserie-cafe where the matcha cheese cake gets solid praise, though portions and pricing lean toward the premium side.
Mier Dessert & Pattiserie
A spacious two-floor bakery-cafe with a strong all-around dessert reputation, great for lingering over cake and coffee.
Luke Artisan Bakery
A no-frills cheesecake specialist with a perfect rating and budget-friendly prices — straightforward, no-gimmick cheesecake done right.
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