[Ipoh] I was on the hunt for the best café in Ipoh, not just for the White Coffee, but for specialty coffee.
Online searches brought me to Kommons, found on the ground floor of the Travelodge Hotel. Interesting.
While coffee was the main draw, I was pleasantly surprised to find that their selection of cakes added an extra layer to the experience.
When you step inside, the modern, airy aesthetic stands out.
The decor is clean, simple, and welcoming, with large windows that allows natural light to flood in, making it a great space for relaxing or working.
Their display includes intricate creations like the Citrus Tart (RM21), a zesty treat perfect for citrus lovers, and the Hazelnut Chocolate (RM25), a rich and indulgent option for those with a penchant for chocolate.
Other choices for those who love tropical flavours include the refreshing Strawberry Orange (RM21), Yuzu Matcha (RM21), and Calamansi Mango (RM21) which offers a burst of citrus and mango sweetness.
I decided to have the Oolong Peach (RM21), which merges floral tea flavours with the gentle sweetness of peach,
The appearance is shaped like a jewel in shades of pastel purple. Very pretty.
While the price is higher than the average cake in Ipoh, the texture is light and airy, balanced by the fruity, slightly tart peach layer.
The Ondeh cake (RM21) is also visually striking with a light green hue from pandan, covered in desiccated coconut for added texture.
The flavour is rich and aromatic, with pandan essence shining through, though I was wishing more of that oozy gula melaka (palm sugar) like an actual Ondeh Ondeh.
Kommons offers a variety of drinks including White Espresso (RM15), Blueberry Blossom (RM15), Ondeh-Ondeh (RM18), Matchamisu (RM18), Romance (RM16), Yuzu Cinnamon (RM16), and Passionfruit Lemon (RM16).
The Yuzu Cinnamon is expectedly a refreshing blend; the tanginess of the yuzu hit first, bright and citrusy, followed by the floral flavours of the jasmine cold brew tea.
The relaxed pace adds to the laid-back atmosphere of the café, making it an easy place to spend an afternoon with a book or laptop.
Kommons doesn’t try too hard, and there’s something appealing about that.
Kommons
Travelodge Ipoh Hotel G-1, Ground Floor, Jalan Raja Dihilir, 30350 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 8am – 10pm (Mon – Sun)
Google Maps – Kommons
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