6 Must-Visit Cafes in Johor Bahru (JB) for Great Food and Aesthetic Vibes
Looking for your next café-hopping adventure across the border? From ghibli-vibes to gram-worthy dishes, Johor Bahru’s café scene has something for everyone. Here are six must-visit cafés that serve not just great food — but aesthetic vibes that make every visit to JB worthy.
1. Yeon Cafe
Yeon Cafe, one of the well-known korean cafes in JB, helms an assorted array of cute and aesthetic food. It is also a convenient 10-minute drive from customs. Once you step in, you will feel like you are instantly teleported into a cafe in Seoul, without the travelling time and cost of going to Korea.
Any dish you get at Yeon Cafe will be a hit, from the mains such as the Yeon set that comes with chicken, rich, banchan (side dishes) and even kimchi soup, to its cakes such as Seasalt Banana Cream Cake and Mango Lemon Swiss Roll. Wash down your food with its tasty drinks such as Matcha Oat Latte and Orange Americano.
🏠 Address: 12, Jalan Perang, Taman Pelangi, Johor Bahru 80400
🕒 Opening hours: Daily 10:30am to 10pm
2. Oh My Ice
Oh My Ice is another korean-themed cafe, serving drinks and desserts that look good and taste good. It shares a space with a tufting studio, Tutu studio, so you can tuft and grab some sweet bites after that. Oh My Ice is also pet-friendly, so you can bring your fur-babies to enjoy the cosy space with you.
Oh My Ice serves some of the cutest drinks and desserts. The TikTok viral and fan favourite drink ‘Castle in the Sky’ is sweet and decorated with yoghurt as the clouds, with grape jelly as the fields and the blue drink as the sky. It is soothing both in taste and looks, just like the Ghibli movie ‘Castle in the Sky’ The drink comes along with its own card that introduces the drink.
🏠 Address: 122a, Jalan Gaya 1, Taman Gaya, Johor Bahru 81100
🕒 Opening hours: Tue-Sun 1.30pm to 8.30pm
3. Niko Niko Onigiri
Niko Niko Onigiri, one of the newer cafes in the JB cafe scene, is known for its aesthetic fish tanks around the store. It serves up a wide variety of Japanese food featuring Onigiri (of course), as well as classic dishes such as Curry Katsu, Teriyaki Don and many more.
Mains start from just RM13.90 (S$4.34), while the most expensive dish is priced at RM33 (S$10.30), nothing that will break the bank. With its soothing aquarium-themed interior and budget-friendly menu, Niko Niko Onigiri is a cafe that makes your visit worthwhile. Do take note Niko Niko Onigiri serves main dishes from 11am to 3pm, and 5pm to 8.30pm
🏠 Address: 28, Jalan Dedap 7, Taman Johor Jaya, Johor Bahru 81100
🕒 Opening hours: Daily 9am to 8.30pm
4. Tea Room by Afters Pastry
Tea Rooms by Afters Pastry is a quaint, vintage vibe cafe that serves pretty cakes, waffles and coffee. It is another pet-friendly cafe, so pet-lovers can rejoice and bring their fur-babies for a weekend getaway.
From cakes shaped like a slice of cheese, to classic cakes like tiramisu, blueberry tart, strawberry cake, there is every kind of cake imaginable, perfect for those with major sweet-tooth or those cafe-hopping with a group of friends. Decked in antique mirrors, ribbon lamps, and cushy sofas, Tea Rooms by Afters Pastry is perfect for taking pictures for the gram.
🏠 Address: 60, Jalan Tebrau, Kim Teng Park, Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru 80300
🕒 Opening hours: Mon-Wed 11am to 7pm, Fri-Sun 11am to 9pm
5. Alley & Daisy Cafe (Jalan Trus)
Alley & Daisy Cafe (Jalan Trus) is another vintage cafe, and is only a 10-minute drive from customs, perfect for anyone looking to quickly fill their stomachs after crossing borders. From the moment you step in, it feels like you are in a cafe in the heart of Paris, decked in European-style furniture with golden framed pictures hanging on the walls.
Boasting a vast menu, Alley & Daisy Cafe serves something for every craving at any time of day — from light brunch plates like Tuna Croissant and Berries Open Toast, to classic European-style desserts such as Tiramisu and Chocolate Lava Basque cheesecake, plus hearty mains like Green Curry Chicken. Whether you are popping in for a slow brunch, an afternoon coffee break or a full lunch, this European-inspired café makes it easy to settle in for a satisfying meal.
🏠 Address: 128, Jalan Trus, Johor Bahru Town, Johor Bahru 80000
🕒 Opening hours: Daily 8.30am to 5.30pm
6. Sunday Morning Coffee Shop
Sunday Morning Coffee Shop is a 喫茶店 (Kissaten), a Japanese coffee shop that is known for its daily hand roasted coffee. It also serves Japanese food and functions as a film lab. A quick 10-minute drive from customs, this cafe is perfect for anyone looking to refresh themselves with a nice cup of coffee or for some light bites if they are feeling a little hungry.
You can choose from three different drips of coffee, hand drip, nel drip and cold drip. Pair your coffee with curries such as Curry Rice or mains such as Seafood Baked Rice, or if you have a sweet tooth a selected menu of desserts such as Banana Brownies could suit your palate. With minimalist décor, coffee lovers can relax with their favourite choice of coffee. And if you are into film cameras as well, you can develop and scan your film rolls.
🏠 Address: 124, Jalan Trus, Bandar Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru 80000
🕒 Opening hours: Mon-Tue, Thurs-Sun 9am to 5pm