In KK (Kota Kinabalu) a good western breakfast is hard to find, which is why I relish the opportunity to visit Coffee Bean, as they do some wicked breakfasts.

Recently Sabahbah frequented Coffee Bean in The Waterfront in KK for an early morning western breakfast kick start. On a weekend, the good people at Coffee Bean serve breakfast until 2pm, which is great for those of us who don’t see Sunday until it’s halfway through.

Coffee Bean at the Waterfront in KK has possibly the best breakfast view in Kota Kinabalu, looking out directly onto the Tunku Abdul Rahman marine park and the islands in the distance. You can either enjoy your brekkie in air-conditioned comfort, or on the broadwalk overlooking the ocean.

Either way, there’s a decent menu of breakfast options and if you’re really into western breakfasts, then you’d want to go for the Break o’Day, traditional scrambled eggs with sausages and toast.

On this occasion we were a little more adventurous and opted for the Egg Club Sandwich. What a mammoth way to start the day. Breakfast pinched between Panini Bread, cut in half and filling the plate. For an extra RM2 you can upgrade to a Cafe Latte, or as a standard you can enjoy bottomless brewed coffee or tea. The total tally, with the standard option, is RM11.95.

I actually struggled to get through the huge helping and went right through until dinner, not feeling the need to eat anything for the rest of the day. The latte went down smoothly, although I usually get the bottomless coffee of which I have a refill or two – strong stuff.

If you want to start the day with a bang, do try the Egg Club Sandwich at Coffee Bean in the Waterfront, KK.

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is an American based company, which blew over to Sabah via Australia. Serving a range of coffees, tea, ice-blended drinks and a good selection of meals, Coffee Bean in Sabah is popular for early morning breakfasts, midday coffees and late night chats.

Coffee Bean in Kota Kinabalu is represented by four branches:

Coffee Bean Waterfront, Kota Kinabalu
Open from 8.30am till 1am (2am on public holidays)
Part of the Waterfront, opposite Warasan / Centrepoint Shopping Centres

Coffee Bean Damai
A little off the tourist track, but one of the busiest branches
Open from early till very late.

Coffee Bean Karamunsing Shopping Centre
The newest Coffee Bean in KK, located groud floor in the Karamunsing Shopping Centre.

Coffee Bean Wisma Merdeka Shopping Centre
Old favourite with tourists to KK and the lunchtime crowd alike.
Open from 8.30am until 8pm, or on public holidays until 9pm and until 6pm on Sundays.

Head Quarters
The Perfect Brew Sdn. Bhd.
Lot B702 – B706, 7th Floor
Wisma Merdeka Phase 2
Jalan Tun Razak
Ph: 088 216 833
Fx: 088 217 833
Email: theperfectbrew (@) coffeebeansabah.com.my