A Coffee Oasis in Georgetown
by ShenzhenFoodie
Apr 14, 2023
#PenangTravel Narrow Marrow
A cafe that doesn't talk much, but is full of atmosphere that makes our hearts gradually calm down every minute we are there.
The smell of coffee, the intentionally old-fashioned look, and the light and shadow that falls on a normal day — make this place special without trying at all.
🕰️ Opening-Closing Hours
• Wednesday-Sunday: 10:00-18:00
• Closed Monday-Tuesday
📸 Recommended Time to Go:
• 10:00-11:30 The light in the shop is just right.
• Late afternoon is also suitable for sitting quietly, listening to soft old music.
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🏡 Atmosphere
• The shop is in an old building in the Hutton Lane area — the shop front is small and narrow, almost walking through But inside is very warm
• The wooden and exposed concrete structure is raw but soft. The light coming through the roof makes the atmosphere in the shop feel like being in the world of an indie film.
• Second-hand furniture, scraped wooden tables, and decorations that seem disorderly but have meaning.
• This place is not suitable for those who like to rush — because everything in the shop is teaching us to “slow down”.
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🍰 Recommended menu
• Dirty Latte – Espresso with cold milk, fragrant, strong and round without adding anything.
• Masala Chai – Hot tea with mild spices, smooth taste that makes your heart lighter without realizing it.
• Nangka Cheesecake – Exotic jackfruit cheesecake, slightly sweet, chewing it reminds you of home.
• Tiramisu – Served in a glass, low sugar, light alcohol, just right for missing someone.
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📍 Location
• Jalan Hutton, George Town, Penang
• Not far from the main road, walkable from many points in Georgetown.
🚫 No specific parking — recommended to walk or take Grab.
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🌿 Who is it suitable for?
1. People who like cafes without decoration
2. People who need time to think quietly by themselves
3. People who like the smell of coffee mixed with the smell of old wood and the sound of old blues
4. People who feel that being alone is a kind of gift
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⚠️ Things to know
• There are not many tables and most of them are separated - This place is suitable for "being alone"
• There are no plugs, no Wi-Fi - If you think of working, I recommend other shops
• The shop serves alcoholic drinks in the evening - Chilling but not suitable for families
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✅ Conclusion
Narrow Marrow is not a shop that everyone will love. But for some people... it is a safe place
A place where we can sit quietly without feeling alone
And sometimes... sitting and sipping iced coffee, looking at the light and shadows falling through the old scraped wooden table is enough for a day when your heart is a little tired. 🖤
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