Big Ben Breakfast & Western Cafe is an open-air eatery near Penang Botanic Gardens. It is right next to the hawkers complex where it used to operate. The restaurant’s current location was previously occupied by Bee Gallery Penang.
There are separate menus for brunch and dinner. We are trying the former today. The breakfast menu includes combination platters, toasts and sandwiches.
As for omelettes, the Ultimate Cheezy Omelette (RM12.00) is our choice today. The omelette is filled with molten cheese and then folded in half. This egg dish is great for cheese lovers.
Set B (RM8.50) consists of sautéed ham, sausage, mushrooms, mashed potato, toasted wholemeal bread and fried egg. Fried egg can be replaced with scrambled egg for RM2.00 more. The breakfast platter is cooked with olive oil.
For something lighter, go for Tuna & Egg Double Decker Sandwiches (RM6.50). Also sandwiched between slices of wholemeal bread are tomato and cucumber. Chips and carrot curls are provided.
Meanwhile for hot drinks, many people rely on Local Coffee (RM1.50) and Hong Kong Milk Tea (RM2.70) for their morning caffeine fix.
The food at Big Ben is reasonably good and affordable. In the evening, the eatery serves Western food instead.
Address: Kuarters D, MK18, Jalan Kebun Bunga, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Contact: 016-433-6900
Business hours: 8:00am-2:00pm, 5:00pm-10:30pm, closed on Mondays