Narrow Marrow

I’ve been to Narrow Marrow countless times over the years, and it remains one of my favourite cafés ever. Their tiramisu is still the best in Malaysia—hands down. The texture is perfectly balanced, creamy yet light, with just the right amount of coffee and alcohol. Every bite feels like perfection, and it’s consistently amazing every single visit. The atmosphere here is cozy and unique, with a warm, artistic vibe that makes it the perfect place to chill, catch up with friends or enjoy some quiet time. The staff are always friendly and attentive, and their coffee is great too—smooth, aromatic and well made. If you’re a dessert lover or just someone who appreciates quality café experiences, Narrow Marrow is a must-visit. Always worth the trip, and it never disappoints. Highly recommended!

A must-visit café if you’re in Penang! The place has such a chill vibe — great music, comfy seating, and a beautifully artsy interior. The open bar setup adds a nice touch, and the staff are super friendly and welcoming. The drinks are delicious, and the menu itself is really creative and fun to browse through. Definitely try their tiramisu — it’s soft, not too sweet, and absolutely delightful. Perfect spot to relax, sip a good coffee, and soak in the cozy atmosphere. Will definitely come back next time I’m in town! 🌿✨ ⭐ Rating: 5/5 – Great coffee, lovely people, and amazing vibes!

Based on the reviews, I decided to try the Tiramisu Espresso Kahlua and it didn’t disappoint. It wasn’t too sweet, just ngam ngam for my taste. I also got myself a Hojicha Latte since the matcha no stock. The vibes there were pretty relaxed… and I have to say, the cashier at the counter was kinda cute too hehe. Will def come again whenever im in penang next time ;)

We found this place by chance while searching on Google and thought we’d give it a try while on a short visit here. It was pretty packed when we got there on a Friday afternoon, and we were asked to wait at the back. Most of the cheesecakes and various tiramisu were still available. I ordered the Hojicha strawberry tiramisu because I don’t take coffee or alcohol, and my friend went for the regular tiramisu. To be honest, there was no strawberry whatsoever in mine, even though the menu clearly mentioned it should come with strawberry compote (I even double-checked the menu). All I got was a tiny, dried-up piece of strawberry on top as decor. The cream was also soft - too soft (likely just heavy cream with very little or no mascarpone), and for RM26 a slice, I didn’t think it was worth it. We got seated at the bar table, which had a nice old-school, rustic feel. But here’s the part that really put us off - we were sitting right in front of the baristas, and we saw one of them sniffing and then tasting tea from three different glasses using the same spoon for all of them! Then another barista just poured the tea into glasses with ice and served them to customers like it was nothing. Honestly, after seeing that, we don’t feel comfortable recommending this place to our friends visiting Penang. Sure, you might have a close-knit team of baristas or even family members working together, but that’s no excuse to overlook basic hygiene. Friendly service is great, but it should always come with proper cleanliness.

If you are a die-hard fans of coffee, this is a place to die for.. 😆. The mocha, cappuccino are top notch. The taste is classically rich with taste & aroma. The cafe is classically decorated, used sewing machine as table, well reflected in the cafe, well complement each other. Weekdays and not tourist peak seasons, but this cafe is packed..

Went in and was blown away by the ambience, vibing interior and their service. Coffee was great with all selections, Tiramisu comes in various flavours and most of all they accomodated my request for a whiskey on rocks. Do yourself a favor and step in for a nice break

A visit to Narrow Marrow as one of the highlights during our short trip in Penang. We arrived at the place 15 mins before its opening (it opens at 3pm) and we’re surprised with the long queue. Glad we managed to find a seat. I love the eclectic vibe and i love the owner’s attention to details from the booklet style menu, interior decoration, background music. Even the toilet has a cozy vibe! We ordered their signature Tiramisu and lemon turd cake, both were good! their tiramisu is better than the one we tried at the other cafe. We also ordered their signature mojito and bajito. We ended up ordering 6 glasses of cocktails 😅 The friendly staff was surprised because we ordered a lot and she thought we’re celebrating something! We just loved their cocktails and the overall vibe of this cafe. I’m already planning to go back to Penang and visit Narrow Marrow again. ☺️ PS: i think its best to go at night if you love cocktails

Their Clitoria Coconut Cheesecake was awesome and amazing.👏 To me, Espresso Kahlua Tiramisu was so so because merely tasted the liquour. The liquor was not strong. Espresso lemongrab drink was so good and you guys must try it. Very refreshing! P/s, kids are not allowed to sit inside because they are a bar concept café so if you bring any kids with you, you can only sit outside. 😁