The FOUNDERS Hutton

Looking for a modern café in the heart of George Town that can handle everything from breakfast bagels to late-night dessert? The FOUNDERS Hutton has become one of Jalan Hutton’s more talked-about café destinations, pairing a spacious, stylish setting with an unusually broad all-day menu. The bagels are the obvious draw, but pizzas, desserts, coffee and a work-friendly layout give you plenty of reasons to stay longer than planned.

Come for the Sweet & Salty Bagel, stay for the tiramisu, and don’t waste twenty minutes circling Jalan Hutton looking for parking. The FOUNDERS Hutton isn’t traditional Penang hawker food—and it doesn’t pretend to be. It’s a modern George Town hangout for when you want something polished, comfortable and satisfying without leaving the heritage district.

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Pinwheel Resto Cafe

On the endlessly busy stretch of Chulia Street, Pinwheel Resto Cafe has carved out a loyal following with its unapologetically Malaysian fusion menu — think Carbonara Tomyam Spaghetti, Butter Chicken Masala Pizza, cheesy café snacks, and colourful mocktails served inside a retro-inspired café space built for lingering.

It’s not traditional Penang food, and that’s exactly the point. Pinwheel represents modern Georgetown café culture at full volume: energetic, indulgent, slightly chaotic, and surprisingly comforting. Perfect for groups, café-hoppers, and anyone craving a break from hawker food without sacrificing big local flavours.

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