Some things begin as a necessity and end up turning into a whole other thing. That’s what seems to have happened to the coffee bar in Marble Emporium 2.0 in Section 51, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

It started as a place for customers. It was to allow people such as architects, interior designers, and purchasers of marble, to relax while having discussions.

Pretty soon, the concept took off, and now the coffee bar draws visitors from all walks of life. Most of them utilise the venue’s beautiful designs as part of their photo backdrops.

In fact, the number of customers visiting just for the ‘gram versus those looking for natural stones have balanced each other out. And now it has become a prime spot to enjoy various coffee beverages as well as matcha and gelato.

The good thing about having this diverse customer base is that both niches feed off each other. Those looking for a relaxing day out will find new things to learn upon browsing the premises. Mainly, they will leave the place knowing so much more about natural stones than when they came in.

Conversely, customers who’ve spent the entire day picking their favourite granite for their kitchen can kick back with a refreshing drink before heading home. The affordable prices make it even more appealing to make the trip to Petaling Jaya.

Marble Emporium 2.0 itself features a selection of marble, granite, limestone, and onyx, among many other stones, and it also offers comprehensive stone care as well as restorative services.

These stones come from all over the world, including countries such as France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and China.

In the end, it is hard to pinpoint what exactly Marble Emporium 2.0 is: a warehouse, cafe, or art gallery? Guess you’ll have to go to find out.

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