Breda Cafe - Ipoh, Perak

ChoonSeng L.

Look, I've lost count how many times I've visited.

Breda is the cornerstone for great quality brunches in Ipoh, and has been that way for years. Lazy weekend mornings aren't the same without poring through their vast selection, from waffles to eggs Hollandaise to a good ol' big breakfast.

Their menu is generally delicious, but I always order their smashed avocado toast. Served with your choice of protein, the avocado meshes perfectly with poached egg and a thick slice of sourdough. The pairing with smoked salmon is best because it's hard to get elsewhere.

For the lunch menu I'm a sucker for their pork chops. Tender and well-seasoned, honey garlic is the sauce that hits the spot for me (they used to have a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce that was even better but sadly discontinued). Other worthwhile items to try are the truffle risotto, bloody Mary pasta with vodka, and truffle waffle with fried chicken.

To round off, the environment is soothing and evokes classicism, the service staff are attentive, and prices are slightly on the high side but worth it. A coffee and main course would be about RM40+.

Through the years, they've remained consistent and still put out delicious meals. Breda is a cut above generic western outlets, with more thought and effort put in.

Highly recommended.

Alex S.

Nice restaurant with upmarket decor and ambience. The venue is spacious with the dining area divided into 2 spaces. Only dropped by for a drink and slice of Tiramisu, which was prepared slightly differently with a crunchy cookie like base. Still tasted quite good. Saw some of the hot dishes which were served which looked good but can't really comment so will be back to try. Parking available in front of the restaurant.

Aaron L.

Really nice Cafe for Western food when you’re done with local fare.
Online ordering is easy as, environment is clean and spacious. The food is pretty good, very tasty and good portions.
My own feedback is giving more than 1 slice of bacon in a big breakfast/ BLT.
Your sourdough toast needs to be toasted abit more too.
Drinks are great, staff quick but abit of connection would be nice.

Anni T.

Food: Tuna croissant was too soggy. Looks presentable though. The duck salad was ok.
Beverage: Weak coffee and tea.
Service: Attentive.
Atmosphere: Nice deco and spacious but restroom needs refurbishment. Also, requires pest control as a giant cockroach was waiting in the ladies restroom.
Overall: Not enough to draw me back.

Tan Y. C.

Comfortable place for lunch. Our ‘go to’ place after we have our baby as the place is spacious and able to accommodate baby carrier and stroller. Food is nice, especially the Peruvian chicken and the Salmon lime Mozarella Cheese risotto. Will come again although the food price might be a bit high for daily consumption. Recommended place.

Raymond S. S.

Probably one of the best western cuisine food in Ipoh. A place where they are generous with proper spices to be use. First time having porkchop that satifies. Meat wasn't hard but tender and juicy when eat, accompanied with perfect honey garlic butter sauce. Fish and chip is well done, not too soft to break yet not too hard, the tartar sauce is simply marvelous. Service was impressive, shout of welcome and immediate greet to table the moment you open the door. If only there's a bit more "Italian" touch in the interior and signboard, i believe the atmosphere would be romantic. Nevertheless, the ambiance is perfect for dine in.

Bruce Y.

Be warned. Sleight of hands is used making the reviews to be skewed to a near perfect 5-star as they offer free dessert panna Cotta (looks like icing but it's not) for those leaving 5 star on the spot. Though I appreciate the free dessert, I think reviews still have to be true and just🤣.

This place really went under my radar for too long. Should have discovered this hidden gem sooner.

Overall food is fine but with quite a long wait. However the price might not truly reflect the value as frozen seafood are used, making the premium price (35++ for seafood topped pasta, risotto...) not so justified. Regardless the presentation and the flavour is quite on point. Cheese tomyum risotto was zesty and punchy. As for the ciopinno, it is just kinda a bet of a letdown as they used frozen seafood. The accompanying ciabatta was not airy not chewy - felt like ordinary toasted bread though.

Would certainly not dismiss the possibility of coming again to try other dishes though.

thlin

Absolutely loved this cozy western food restaurant! The chops were juicy and cooked to perfection. Service was warm and attentive. Highly recommend for anyone craving hearty, satisfying meals in a welcoming atmosphere