Anyways, I found "The Daily Fix" cafe on Jonker Street, Melaka after hearing about it from a friend. I dropped by for the first time after walking around the street with some of my family members. And the second time for a catching up session with Ms Yong. My first impression: cosy. The cafe was set up at the back of a "batik" handcraft store in one of the old Chinese houses on Jonker Street. The cafe has two courtyards and simple mix-and-match antique furniture. The courtyard gives ample sunlight into the cafe and provided much needed ventilation into the area.

Interior-wise, I'd say that it does not differ much from the cafes I've been before although it leans more to the old and rusty concept rather than the industrial feeling that a lot of new cafes have these days. Old and rusty concept fits well with the building itself. Some part of it reminds me of my grandfather's old house - probably because of the furniture and the decorations.  

While the interior displays uniqueness and diversity from other cafes, the menu doesn't. It's pretty much the same thing that I can get in Melbourne. They serve good espressos (I forgot to ask about their blend of coffee) which is always a plus point in my book. Their pancakes are okay too. I've tried two different types of pancakes before. I'd say that their espresso pancake stack is a must-try if you're a coffee-lover. Their cheesecakes are good too - dense and cheesy. They have other things on the menu too (like sandwiches and milk shakes if I am not mistaken) but I have not tried any. So, I can't comment on those. Maybe I will someday soon.

I shall refrain from commenting on the price, since I am still trying to get used to the idea of paying RM 10 for a cup of cappuccino. The presentation of the food, the taste of the coffee and the ambience in the cafe are worth the money. 

What I love: 

1. The coffee. Even though I usually drink hot cup of cappuccino or a long black, hot drinks on a hot Malaysian day was not really welcoming. So I had iced cappuccino and iced vanilla latte on two separate visits. I enjoyed both of them. And the espresso served with the pancakes (espresso pancakes stack, see picture above) was awesome. In short, the coffee is good!
2. The service is good. Customer service was always a problem in Malaysia. Even the best cafes can have really bad customer service - which I dread a lot after being spoiled but the Australians. I like that the staffs at The Daily Fix smile all the time and were always courteous. It made the whole dining experience much more delectable.

What can be improved: The lime cheesecake that I had was missing it's lime. Don't get me wrong. The cheesecake is good. I can taste the cheese. There was a hint of lime but there wasn't lime.

Will I come back again: Yes, but I'd avoid weekends because getting to Jonker Street is a hassle!!