Anomaly Café

Lot 44, Lorong Kenawai 4, Dah Yeh Villa, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
$$$ Cafe
(56 Reviews)
Price Range RM 20–40

Welcome to Anomaly Café, a charming retreat located at Lot 44, Lorong Kenawai 4, Dah Yeh Villa, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. This cozy café stands as an oasis for both locals and travelers seeking a delightful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. As you step into Anomaly Café, you are greeted by an inviting display of beautifully crafted cakes that immediately whet your appetite.

The ambiance strikes a harmonious balance between vintage charm and modern comfort. The ground floor offers a quaint seating area, while the spacious upper level boasts a clean aesthetic adorned with unique decor, including old green metal window grills and colorful mosaic tiles. This carefully curated environment enhances your café experience and sets the perfect backdrop for savoring delicious treats and aromatic coffee.

One of the café's highlights is its signature desserts, and customers can hardly contain their excitement when discussing them. The Tiramisu Sphere is a must-try – an indulgent masterpiece that combines various textures and flavors, leaving your taste buds dancing with delight. If you’re feeling adventurous, the Le Mogador presents a unique blend of sour passion fruit and sweet chocolate that will intrigue your palate. Emily PW, a newcomer to Anomaly, expressed her surprise at the high quality of the L’Opera cake and expertly crafted lattes – a true testament to the café's commitment to excellence.

For those with dietary preferences, Rebecca Chin noted her appreciation for the café’s offerings, which include dairy-free alternatives. Her glowing review of the refreshing lemon tart and rich carrot cake echoed a sentiment shared by many visitors; here, desserts are celebrated for their balanced sweetness and well-defined flavors.

The experience doesn't stop at the food. Patrons have highlighted the friendly service, with the owner taking the time to beckon customers and guide them to pastries tailored to their preferences. Chris G remarked on the tranquil atmosphere, perfect for enjoying a quiet moment over dessert and good conversation.

Anomaly Café is not just about food; it’s an experience crafted to brighten your day, whether you're in need of a quick coffee fix or looking to unwind with a sweet treat in hand. With each visit, you're bound to find something new to love in this hidden gem.

So, if you're in Kota Kinabalu and in search of a cozy café with an exceptional menu and a welcoming vibe, make your way to Anomaly Café. You won't just enjoy beautiful food; you'll discover a hub of community and warmth, one cup and slice at a time.

Service options
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Popular for
Solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Offerings
Coffee
Quick bite
Small plates
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Amenities
Toilet
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Groups
University students
Payments
Credit cards
NFC mobile payments
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Parking
Openings Hours

Monday

09:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Tuesday

09:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Wednesday

09:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Thursday

09:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Friday

09:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

09:00 AM - 06:00 PM

56 Reviews
alshane

27 Sep 2025

We happened to pass by here after sending a friend back home. As you enter the cafe from the ground floor entrance, you will be greeted by a display of cakes. There is a small sitting area on the ground floor, and a much larger one upstairs, where the drinks are made. The overall look is a slightly antiquated one, think old green metal window grills, mosaics and irregular-shaped colorful floor tiles... We like. We ordered the Tiramisu Spheres (RM19.90), Flat White (RM12), and Americano (RM9). The tiramisu is nice, the drinks are OK. Recommended if you are around the area, though I probably won't purposely travel for this.

Mas Light

07 Sep 2025

Cosy cafe away from the busy city. I love the space upstairs, clean look. Tiramisu Sphere is by far my fav and the best I've tasted. You get a lot of textures and flavors from it. Le Jardin were beautiful, not too sweet. The mix of nuts and matcha was nice. Le Mogador is a combo of sour (from passionfruit) and sweet from chocolate. This is an acquired taste. Something different. Hot Chocolate was deliciously thick. I went overboard with the cream but it's a great drink especially when it's cold out. I need bread or croissant to dip OMG. Mocha was a bit light. Parking are limited but the cafe has a space for customer at the back. Will be back for Matcha Sphere. Haven't move on with that Tiramisu. So good

Emily PW

30 Aug 2025

This was my first visit, and honestly, I didn’t have high expectations since many people mentioned it’s pricey. However, I was pleasantly surprised! The L’Opera cake was absolutely delicious and well worth the price. The latte was perfectly crafted and suited my taste beautifully. I’ll definitely return for such a high-quality coffee experience. was told that customers also can park their cars behind the cafe

Chris G

29 Aug 2025

They have 2 floors. Got the 1st floor. Nice. Not noisy. They only accept QR not credit card. In my opinion, it's a good place to get dessert. May come back again to try other menu.

Rebecca Chin

20 Aug 2025

Dropped by for a simple afternoon cafe run and was met with a lovely experience that made my day. The owner was very kind and took time to showed us which pastry had less dairy. Loved the lemon tart and carrot cake! Both weren't too sweet and the flavour packed a punch. The coffee is one of the best in KK, also they have non-dairy alternative milks!! The space was had a modern vibe, the second floor being more spacious (the green couches on the second floor were super comfy)! A great space to catch up with friends, or unwind with a book over an excellent cup of coffee and pastries.

Sharon Sim

14 Aug 2025

Love their desserts and coffee. The environment and atmosphere is super cozy too. Love doing work here.

Ng Chok Chen

22 Jun 2025

Flat white coffee amazingly good. The matcha cake is rich, very strong green tea flavour, delicious good. The tiramisu is also very good, bittersweet from the espresso and the cake. Really enjoy chilling and eating cake there. Good job and well done.

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