If there is anything Singaporeans can agree on, it’s that we all love food. And what better way to spend a weekend or day trip in Johor Bahru, then hunting down the best cafes in both aesthetics and taste?
Mok Mok Brunch & Bistro
This cafe is decorated with green plants from the outside-in, serving as a reminder that their food is made organically, and only from local produce to support farmers.
Their signature dish is souffle pancakes, which jiggles as you take a scoop out of it, and melts tantalizingly in your mouth. It comes with a side of vanilla ice cream and has 6 flavours that you can choose from. For those who want a more hearty meal, you can venture for their hamburgers and egg pufflets.
Address: 78, Jalan Pingai, Taman Pelangi, 80400 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Phone: +60 18-270 6068
Flowers in the Window
As its namesake suggests, this cafe is another green thumb with an array of plants for decor. On first glance, you may mistake this place for a floral shop! The first floor doesn’t have a lot of seating area but you can comfortably spread out on the second.
Don’t miss out on their salmon dishes. Whether you prefer to have the fish with salad or pasta, their concoctions of sauce and flavoring will leave you craving for more.
Address: 9, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Phone: +60 7-222 7489
Shakespeare Milkshake
All that glitters is not gold, but this instagrammable milkshakes are! They have 6 flavored milkshakes, including the Avocado Power, Banana Tower and Kinder Bueno. Indeed, chocolate lovers will get a kick out of the dark chocolate milkshake topped with nuts and a salted cookie.
Their Beef Pastrami and Cheese Croffle are also delights to eat and take pictures with. The cheese stretches just far enough for that perfect cheesy shot.
Address: 9, Jalan Trus, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Phone: +60 12-776 7401
Chaiwalla & Co. Container Cafe
Housed in steel grey containers, like on a shipyard, this cafe is known for its outdoor seating area and backdrop which gives an edgy but cool vibe.
Originally just a street cart, Chaiwalla & Co specialize in Thai milk tea but have progressed to being an impressive cafe that sells sinful chocolate brownies topped with vanilla ice cream. Take time out of your afternoon and have a sip of delicious warm goodness!
Address: 36, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Phone: +60 12-735 3572
Yard & Co
Looking for that sun-kissed daydream, relaxing beach day cafe? Look no further, for this cafe has the sea as a backdrop, and even a tiny island to walk out into the horizon.
Like any beachside cafe, they specialize in fish and chips and oh cheesecakes with a top layer of crispy, slightly-burnt crust.
Address: 4785, 1, Jalan Siakap, Kampung Sungai Rengit, 81600 Pengerang, Johor, Malaysia
Phone: +60 13-779 5460
Bev C Cafe
Shopaholics can hit two for two at this boutique cafe. On the first floor, you will be welcomed into a hipster fashion clothing shop which you can browse through followed by your tea break in the cafe upstairs.
The famous earl grey dome cake with a galaxy blue strip across the top, has a peanut butter core with a light tea taste. They also have pretty good pies from mint chocolate to banana-flavored that will perk you right up so that you can shop til you drop. If you have a sweet tooth, this cafe is the perfect pick!
Address: 54, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Phone: +60 16-725 3530
Faculty of Caffeine
A pioneer in all-day brunch, you can expect simple, clean but heart-warming breakfast food and coffee at this cafe. Their coffee is made from 100% Arabica and food is seasoned just enough to bring out the flavours but not overwhelm the natural taste.
The owners sure love their cafe and it shows from the art decor that they personally chose and hung up. All in all, a perfectly little quaint cafe to get your morning started at.
Address: 106, Jalan Trus, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Phone: +60 12-547 7885
Food is best savoured slowly with a great company of friends. So grab some friends, and make a day trip to hop through some of these cafes and return to experience what you missed out on another day!
