Yesteryears Cafe is one of Kota Kinabalu’s long standing oldies, serving cheap beer, good grub and surprisingly delicious pizzas.

*Since the writing of this post, Yesteryears Cafe has become Alawa Cafe. The name, new management and the fact that it’s now air-conditioned aside, everything else remains pretty much the same.

Located in Kota Kinabalu’s Printer District, Yesteryears Alawa Cafe is tucked away and nestled amongst backpacker hostels, budget hotels and printing businesses that have been around almost as long as KK itself.

A popular post-game venue for nearby futsal arenas, Yesteryears Alawa Cafe is known for good pub grub and cheap beers.

Considered as one of the most value for money watering holes in Kota Kinabalu, Yesteryears Alawa Cafe sets are RM25.50 for 3x 650ml bottles of Tiger or Carlsberg, making it one of the best priced sets (or jugs) in Kota Kinabalu (price vs. volume).

Serving mostly western food, the Yesteryears Alawa Cafe menu is a mixed basket.

Top item on the menu are the so-called stone baked pizzas, which is a light, but decent feed for one, or can easily serve as a snack for two.

A selection of 12 pizzas are at your disposal, including some extra toppings if you prefer, and are very reasonably priced between RM9 and RM15 and is a tasty treat.

Other menu items include pastas, lamb chops, fish and chips, a variety of nasi goreng (fried rice) and snacks.

Amongst the snacks, Hivana (Sabah sushi) is a must try, as is the Ikan Basung Goreng, which is little whole fried fish, about two bites big, eaten with a hot chilli sauce.

Yesteryears Alawa Cafe is a good venue for a pub grub dinner, a chat or a spirited get-together. Look for it in the printers district and lose yourself in a tad of nostalgia in Yesteryears Alawa Cafe.