JM Dessert House
Sungai Petani, Kedah
JM Dessert House is a small, flower-filled dessert cafe in the old town (Pekan Lama) of Sungai Petani, Kedah, where three resident cats keep guests company. An outgoing white cat usually does the greeting, while a British Shorthair and a calico are more reserved, and the small number of cats keeps the room calm rather than crowded. The menu centres on sweets: mille-crêpe and other cakes, bingsu, mochi, croissants and drinks such as Thai chocolate, with a few savoury snacks like Tom Yum Maggi. Guests can also decorate their own cake and then eat it, which makes the cafe a popular choice for birthdays and family outings, and fresh flowers are sold on site. The cafe describes itself as Muslim friendly with no pork. It suits anyone looking for a quiet dessert stop in the company of a few cats rather than a big cat lounge.