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10 Insta-Worthy Cafés In Johor That Will Help You Heal While Keeping Your Tummy Full

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1. Hill & Heal

Step into this hidden oasis, where caffeine and nature collide!

A serene sanctuary located on Gunung Lambak's hill, this glasshouse café near a stream serves as the ideal eatery for those seeking tranquillity and a unique healing venture different from the typical dining experience.

The cool forest breeze blowing towards you as you sip a warm cup of latte will undoubtedly soothe your heartache.

Address:
Gunung Lambak,
86000 Kluang, Johor

Opening Hours:
8am - 4pm (Friday to Sunday)

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2. 3littlechef

Previously known for the sizzling sound of its barbecue grills and its campsite popup setting, this café has since shifted its decor to offer more comfortable seating options that still cater to those who want to spend quality time with friends and family in an intimate space.

From an array of Western dishes to delectable pastries, this café guarantees a happy tummy for all of its customers. You can also bring your little companion over as their space is pet-friendly!

Address:
1, Lebuh Medini Utara,
79200 Iskandar Puteri, Johor

Opening Hours:
9am - 6pm (Daily)

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3. Morihana Pastry

With its white walls framed by a large brown awning and two circular windows complementing its entrance, the exterior of this pastry café looks like it was drawn for an animated television show.

However, once inside Morihana Pastry, you will be wowed by the seemingly endless selection of baked goods that will surely satisfy all your cravings. Reviewers praised their watermelon cake and said the food is suitable for those with a more sophisticated palate. Bougie!

Address:
Lot B, Jalan Ekoflora Utama,
Taman Ekoflora,
81100, Johor Bahru, Johor

Opening Hours:
12pm - 7pm (Tuesday - Sunday)
Closed on Monday

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4. Nikkō & Yōryō

The rustic atmosphere of this café is well paired with minimalistic and vibrant pieces of furniture that will surely entice anyone looking for the most Instagrammable eatery. Simply put, Nikkō & Yōryō will give an eyegasm to interior decor nerds who spend hours on Pinterest scrolling through aesthetically pleasing boards.

Customers are encouraged to try their signature soufflé, mentaiko set, Japanese donburi, and matcha.

Address:
No 72, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/4,
Taman Sutera Utama,
81300 Johor Bahru, Johor

Opening Hours:
11am - 11pm (Daily)

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5. Keijometo

Don't judge a book by its cover and don't be fooled by this café's moody tones.

Despite the piano that has been converted into a counter and the old television set that decorates the interior of this industrial-themed eatery, they serve the most colourful Japanese cuisines, such as salmon ochazuke, rice bowls, and various matcha beverages.

Address:
3, Jalan Chengai,
Taman Melodies,
80250 Johor Bahru, Johor

Opening Hours:
11am - 7pm (Tuesday to Sunday)
Closed on Monday

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6. Nimmies Pastry Café

Are you a bit delulu and often fantasise dining at a Parisian restaurant with your friends while laughing at life's most absurd obstacles? You no longer have to dream because this lovely café was designed to capture the magnifiqué essence of France!

The Renaissance statues and beautifully carved wooden furniture will keep your eyes blessed while your palate gets refreshed at Nimies Pastry Café.

Address:
171, Jln Beringin,
Taman Melodies,
80250 Johor Bahru, Johor

Opening Hours:
8am - 11pm (Daily)

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7. Seven Oaks Bakery Café

Located in the heart of Taman Pelangi, Seven Oaks Bakery Café is the place to go for those seeking to load themselves with carbs. If you need a large lunch to complete your afternoon tasks, the main dishes served here will keep you satisfied until dinner.

Most importantly, don't forget to order a croissant to go with your pasta!

Address:
134, Jalan Serampang,
Taman Pelangi,
80400 Johor Bahru, Johor

Opening Hours:
9am - 10pm

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8. Awesome Brew

The large glass windows that surround this café let in plenty of natural light, creating a spacious, warm, and inviting atmosphere. To enjoy the scenery outside of this eatery at its full potential, go to Awesome Brew in the evening just before sunset and order a bowl of pasta while you watch the sky melt.

Sipping on a cup of coffee that comes with a view that'll make your heart skip a beat? Yes, please!

Address:
1-19, First Floor, Hab Citrine,
Sunway Citrine, Sunway Iskandar,
Persiaran Medini 3, Bandar,
79250 Iskandar Puteri, Johor

Opening Hours:
9am - 10pm

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9. The RUD Café

Taking advantage of building an eatery using three containers attached to one another, the developer of this café cleverly used floor-to-ceiling windows to ensure that sunlight rays are able to travel into the space throughout the day.

This café is also located near a circuit, so you can watch go-karts go vroom vroom while you nom nom on A5 Wagyu beef. 

Address:
PTD 200284, Persiaran Medini Sentral 6,
Bandar Medini Iskandar,
79250 Iskandar Puteri, Johor

Opening Hours:
11am - 12am (Daily)

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10. Doña Bakehouse

This bakehouse was founded by the same group of women who established JB's most popular healthy food chain, Poké Twins, after one of the owners fell in love with baking during the pandemic.

Some of the best words to describe the atmosphere of this café are classic, elegant, and timeless. The old-school English decor will surely make you feel like you're the main character of a British film.

With the pastries ready, all you need now is a book and a black-and-white filter to complete your murder-mystery soap opera aesthetic.

Address:
14, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee,
Bandar Johor Bahru,
80000 Johor Bahru, Johor

Opening Hours:
8.30am - 5pm (Daily)

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