Looking to go to Penang for a day trip during the weekends? Here are 5 cafes to check out while you are there!
Narrow Marrow opened its doors to the loyal fans of their cakes and drinks in 2014 where it began as a hub for the founders’ friends. It is now well known for its tiramisu, cheesecakes, coffee and toddy (a locally fermented palm wine). They relocated to 312, Lebuh Pantai 10300 George Town, Penang, Malaysia in 2020.
The vibe of this cafe is chill with a good playlist to relax and have a chat with friends.
The more you look around the more you will notice different trinkets and antiques surrounding you.
I highly recommend the handcrafted Toddy Mojito which has a refreshing hint of mint and the flavours are not overwhelming. As for the cakes, Baked Cheese Cake Coconut Clitoria which has the butterfly pea flower essence (the scientific name is Clitoria ternatea which explains the name) and topped with roasted coconut flakes and white chocolate crumbs.
Location: 312, Lebuh Pantai 10300 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Opening hours: Thursday- Monday 3 pm–11 pm
Norm cafe is hidden in a corner in Lebuh Carnavon and is pretty easy to miss. This cafe is very cosy and simplistic and you can see many people taking their OOTD photos in this space. Norm cafe also roasts their coffee beans in Norm Micro Roastery.
They serve an array of waffles, pasta, artisanal coffee and tea. There’s a variety of freshly made waffles that you can try here, ranging from savoury to sweet-tasting waffles to favour whatever you feel like eating that day. The waffles are crisp on the outside but light and airy inside.
When night falls this cafe does a 360 change to a bar called Noct Penang. Stay for a good cocktail, a favourite on the menu to explore is the Tipsy in Tambun, a pomelo infused gin, vodka and lemon with an osmanthus essence cocktail.
Location: 260c, Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Opening hours: Friday- Sunday 11 am-6 pm
This eatery is not only a furniture showroom, it is also a cafe that serves a homey menu with a variety of bites, noodles, pita and bread, soup and rice. They also have a list of very interestingly named tea menus like Ahma at the Beach, which is a mixture of peach, chrysanthemum tea and Tie Guan Yin.
Devil Eggu Pita is a hot seller in 1Ldk Eatery together with Lala Mapo Tofu rice.
Location: 2f, Solok Tavoy, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Opening hours: Monday – Wednesday 12pm – 7pm & Friday- Sunday 1130am – 9pm
Bricklin cafe is a stylish and rustic cafe set in an art gallery, Hin Bus Depot. Bricklin serves wonderful coffee and is a perfect place to chill when it gets too hot on a weekend in the Pop-up market in Hin Bus.
A must-try for newcomers is the signature Laugh Pilaf Chicken Poke Bowl. It is light, fresh and also filling. The poke bowl is served with yoghurt, vegetables, nuts and grilled chicken.
You can check their Instagram highlights for any new ongoing promotions. They offer lunch set menus on weekdays currently at a price of RM23 for a main and a lemon shake ice tea, only available on weekdays from 12.00 pm – 3.00 pm.
Location: 31A, Jalan Gurdwara, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Opening hours: 10am – 7pm (Monday) 9am – 7pm (Wednesday – Sunday)
Rumah Kacha also located in Hin Bus Depot is a very rustic, cosy and welcoming cafe that is great for gatherings, parties or just to hang out.
Rumah Kacha serves hearty fusion meals, ranging from chicken rendang pasta to squid ink tomyam seafood pasta. The fan favourite Juicy Lucy Burger is true to its name, the very juicy homemade patty is served with caramelized onions, cheese and barbeque sauce with a side of onion rings and fries.
Location: 31A, Jalan Gurdwara, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Opening hours: Tuesday- Sunday 12 pm-9.30 pm
Kitchen break: 3 pm-5 pm
Check out these places if you are in town and have fun cafe hopping!
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