This cafe will soon celebrate its first year anniversary, and is part of what buffered my return from Melbourne after six years. Podgy & The Banker is fondly named after its lead barista Neil Ng and his banker friends and is one of KL's most celebrated (and lovingly Instagrammed) third wave cafes. Home to consistent, good brews, simple, hearty food (personal favourites are the chicken avocado sandwich, omelette and French toast) and an abundance of natural light, it's no wonder why cafe enthusiasts and avid Instagrammers keep coming back. The interior has what I call "elements that remind me of my favourite cafes in Melbourne" and they stock the meanest bakes from MAD Treats (try the Happy Toast on weekends) - so while I loathe the lack of sound (and heat) insulation, P+TB gets away with murder because of its charm that hasn't quite faded since they first opened doors.