A walk around Kuching's Old Bazaar does not need to end with another generic café stop. At No. 87, Ewe Hai Street, Black Bean Coffee & Tea Co. gives the coffee itself a local connection: Sarawak-grown Liberica, alongside Robusta and other beans. I would put this on a daytime Chinatown wander rather than save it for an after-dinner drink. [image: 1793226953563-4.jpg] Google Map / Black Bean Coffee & Tea Co. Coffee at Black Bean. A roastery story behind the small shop Black Bean's story goes back to 2001. Founders Madam Han and Mr Chang built the business around personally roasting coffee and training its baristas. That matters more here than a long list of café decorations: this is a Sarawak roastery with a shop where you can explore what goes into the cup. The roasting operation is based at the company's Tabuan Jaya headquarters. Do not confuse that with the Ewe Hai Street counter, or assume that the larger La Promenade outlet's food menu and opening hours apply to this Old Bazaar stop. For a visitor on foot, the useful choice is the central location and the chance to make local coffee part of the walk. Start with the bean, then choose the drink I would begin by asking which Sarawak Liberica option is available that day. If you prefer milk and sweetness, the gula apong latte brings together Sarawak Liberica, Robusta and local palm sugar. It is a different starting point from ordering a familiar imported single-origin coffee; Black Bean offers those too, so tell the staff whether your priority is exploring local beans or sticking with your usual style. For a coffee-focused stop, keep the order simple and leave room for the rest of your Old Bazaar food walk. There is no need to turn it into a full brunch itinerary. If you want beans to take home, ask about the roast and the grind for your own brewing method rather than choosing only by the bag's appearance. Drink prices and available beans should be checked at the counter. [image: 1793226953846-5.jpg] Google Map / Black Bean Coffee & Tea Co. The No. 87 entrance on Ewe Hai Street. Make it a daytime stop The Ewe Hai Street shop is a daytime operation, generally around 9am–6pm Monday to Saturday and closed on Sunday. Recheck before making a special trip, especially on public holidays. I would fit it before an afternoon walk towards the Waterfront, not build an evening plan around it. This recommendation is for the No. 87 shop, not another Black Bean branch. Address: 87, Jalan Ewe Hai, 93000 Kuching, Sarawak. Black Bean Coffee & Tea Co. — Google Maps

After a meal around Kuching’s old-town streets, I would leave room for coffee rather than squeeze in another full café breakfast. Yia Coffee Company at No. 75, Ewe Hai Street makes sense for that pause: a cup at a wooden table, with the coffee itself carrying a little of Sarawak into the afternoon. [image: 1792449215349-yia-photo-02.jpg] Google Map / Yia Coffee Company There is a personal beginning behind the name. Yia and her husband pursued the café together out of a shared love of coffee; Yia herself has worked behind the counter preparing the drinks. That is a more interesting reason to stop than a photogenic doorway alone. For me, this belongs on a leisurely old-town wander, not on a checklist of places to rush through. The local-bean connection gives the visit a second purpose. Sarawak coffee beans are part of Yia’s offering, and the business also sends beans by Pos Laju. If bringing something home matters more than collecting another café photo, I would ask which Sarawak beans are available and how to brew them with the equipment I actually use. Do not choose a bag just because its name sounds familiar: ask about the preparation before deciding. [image: 1792449215554-yia-photo-04.jpg] Google Map / Yia Coffee Company I would start by deciding between a hot coffee to sit over and an iced drink for a break from walking, then ask the barista what suits that choice. The photographs show different coffee drinks, not a promise that every pictured recipe is always available. Anyone looking for a substantial meal should eat first and let this be the coffee stop; there is no need to turn every café visit into brunch. [image: 1792449215699-yia-photo-06.jpg] Google Map / Yia Coffee Company The shopfront keeps its old-town proportions: a wide open entrance, greenery beside the counter and wooden seating further inside. I would choose this for a slower conversation or a short rest between walks, rather than make assumptions about silent working space or guaranteed seating. Find Yia Coffee Company at 75, Jalan Ewe Hai, 93000 Kuching, Sarawak. Open Yia Coffee Company in Google Maps The café’s stated hours are 10am–5pm, closed Wednesday. Keep that weekly break in mind before building a route around it. My pick would be coffee after lunch, with a question about the Sarawak beans before leaving—not another hurried takeaway just to tick off an address. What would you rather bring home: a bag of beans or time for one more cup?