1. Good Husband Patisserie
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Dessert lovers will want to check out Good Husband Patisserie, Korean-style dessert café with some of the prettiest little cakes and entremets. Good Husband has a couple of outlets around Malaysia, but their newest branch is located in Mount Austin, about 30 minutes away from the checkpoint.
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They’re most known for their pastries and aesthetic entremets, with options like Yuzu Blossom (RM28), Pure (RM21), Pistachio Latte (RM22), Taro Pudding (RM20) and more. They even have the viral smashed croissants!
Good Husband Patisserie
Address: No. 31, 8/8, Persiaran Austin Heights, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 12.30pm-9.30pm daily
2. Palates & Bagels – Melodies of Thai
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The popular bagel café in JB, Palates & Bagels has opened a brand new second outlet just 10 minutes away from the checkpoint with a charming 2-storey rustic bungalow vibe! The massive standalone bungalow-esque space has rustic Bali-inspired vibes with raw textured walls and countertops.
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The menu here is more Thai-inspired, with new savoury brunch items and bagel flavours including Ah Seng (RM38.90), Dino (RM26.90) and Lola (RM 18.90), Tom Yum Seafood (RM36.90), Petai & Tiger Prawn Fried Rice (RM33.90), Crab Meat Fried Rice (RM37.90) and more.
Palates & Bagels – Melodies of Thai
Address: 46, Jln Beringin, Taman Melodies, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 8am-7pm daily
3. New Entry Coffee
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Spot the striking peacock green tree-shaped icon and you’ll find New Entry Coffee, one of the latest café spots in JB’s Fairview Building. New Entry Coffee is located less than 10 minutes away from the checkpoint, featuring a mixed industrial and Scandi vibe with raw cement textures and light wood furniture.
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The café serves Western-Asian fusion cuisine, with brunch, desserts and specialty coffees. Highlights from the menu include Beef Don, Carbonara, Aglio Olio, Salmon Rice, Liege Waffles, Vienna Latte, Matcha Yogurt, Pandan Latte and more.
New Entry Coffee
Address: 228, Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, Wadi Hana, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 9am-6pm
4. Xuan Café
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Enter the Qing Dynasty with this ancient Chinese palace-inspired café in JB, located about 15 minutes away from the checkpoint! Xuan Café looks like something out of a Chinese period drama or movie set: with serene bamboo-lined walkways, stone statues, heavy wooden gates, traditional oriental furnishings and more.
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The café and teahouse serves brunch and items and hot mains, but they’re more known for their dessert items and drinks that are served in pretty Chinese porcelain and ceramicware. Must trys from the menu include Rose Milk Peach Gum (RM10.90), Black Sesame Sweet Soup with Mini Rice Ball (RM 10.90), Tiramisu (RM20.90) or Iced Oolong Milk Tea (RM13).
Xuan Café
Address: 187, Jalan Sutera, Taman Sentosa, 80150 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 10am-7pm daily (closed on Wednesday)
5. Melor House by Nurul
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If you’re looking for authentic Malay fare in a stunning al fresco space, Melor House by Nurul is the spot for you. Located 10 minutes away from the checkpoint, Melor House is housed in a gorgeous European chateau-esque space, with charming brick walls and even sunroofs to let in the natural light.
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Melor House specialises in traditional Malay fare, so you’ll find lots of hearty comfort foods like Mee Bandung (RM18), Sup Berempah (from RM35), Pucuk Manis Masak Lemak (RM15), Set Lempeng (RM10) and more.
Melor House by Nurul
Address: Straits View, 80200 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 7am-6pm daily
6. OUR Café
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Vibey neon vibes strike again at OUR Café, an industrial-themed space with greyscale colours, textured cement, stainless steel furnishings and bright neon purple lights to finish. The café is located about 15 minutes away from the checkpoint, and truly comes alive at night, when you’ll get to see the whole place illuminated in neon purple and blue hues.
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On the menu, you can look forward to dishes like Bagel Egg Benny (RM18), Cheeky Chopper (RM25), Roe Pasta (RM30), Dancing Rice (from RM18) and more.
OUR Café
Address: B-01-15, 1, Tebrau Jalan Tebrau, Kg, Taman Seri Setanggi, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 10am-7pm daily
7. Pondok Briyani Kahwin
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Briyani but make it aesthetic? Pondok Briyani Kahwin is a 2-storey retro-inspired briyani café with nostalgic traditional shophouse-inspired vibes complete with old-school wood accents and furnishing—almost Bali-esque! Pondok is located less than 10 minutes away from the checkpoint.
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Recommendations from the menu include Nasi Pengantin Baru (RM29), Nasi Abang Scandal (RM23) or Nasi Madu 3 (RM29), just to name a couple. The vats of dishes for the briyani are displayed at the counter, and they’ll scoop out the dishes to order!
Pondok Briyani Kahwin
Address: 36, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 10.30am-5pm daily (closed on Friday)
8. The Jiran Café
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Located in a buzzy Taman Melodies area less than 15 minutes away from the checkpoint, is The Jiran Café, a sprawling standalone café for brunch and coffee. The café boasts a minimalist Scandinavian-inspired interior with rattan and wood furnishings.
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Highlights from the Western-fusion menu include Banger & Mash (RM26.90), Beef Ragu Pasta (RM35.90), Croque Madame (RM30.90), and Beef Torta (RM39.90), among others. The café is also conveniently situated a stone’s throw away from KSL.
The Jiran Café
Address: 11, Jln Beringin, Taman Melodies, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9am-6pm; Friday-Sunday, 9am-9.30pm
9. Rapi Coffee
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Coffee at 6pm? This hidden coffee shop in JB serves coffee for night owls, so you can stay caffeinated even till the wee hours of the morning! Rapi Coffee boasts moody and chill vibes, with beanbags for chairs indoors and camping tables set up outdoors.
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They’ve got a pretty wide drink menu, with the likes of Matcha Strawberry (RM13), Mocha (RM13), Spanish Latte (RM11), Sparkling Mango (RM8) and more. And if you’re hungry for something more, they’ve also got cooked food items like pasta and char kway teow you can order. Rapi is located about 20 minutes away from the checkpoint.
Rapi Coffee
Address: 33, Jalan Pekaka 5, Taman Perling, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Opening Hours: Thursday-Monday, 12am-6pm & 6pm-12am; Tuesday, 12am-4pm & 8pm-12am; Wednesday, 12am-4am & 6pm-12am
10. Hidden Garden by the Sea
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This hidden garden seaside café in JB opens till 12am daily, and gives off scenic Bali vibes with views of the sea and sunset while you dine! Hidden Garden by the Sea is located about 20 minutes away from the checkpoint, with lots of photo-worthy spots including art installations, a “beach house” dining area, garden walkways and more.
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From the menu are items like Unagi Dry Ramen Noodle (RM 34), Chicken Curry Waffles (RM 29), Argentina Ribeye (RM 77), Sous Vide Chicken Edna (RM 44), Fusion Seafood Spaghetti (RM 42), Yuzu Green Tea Shave Ice (RM 25), Milky Durian (RM 28) and more.
Hidden Garden by the Sea
Address: MLO, 2387-1, KG, Kampung Teluk Jawa, 81750 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 9am-12am daily
