Are JB cafes as good as Singapore cafes?

JB has a thriving specialty cafe scene with quality coffee and creative food menus, often at 30–50% lower prices than equivalent Singapore cafes. Many Instagram-popular JB cafes are well worth the trip.

How much does coffee cost in JB?

Specialty coffee in JB costs MYR 12–22 (roughly SGD 3.60–6.60), compared to SGD 7–12 in Singapore. Traditional kopitiam coffee is even cheaper at MYR 2–5.

What areas have the best cafes in JB?

Mount Austin, Tebrau, and the Johor Bahru city centre have dense concentrations of cafes. Many newer cafes are in suburban areas - Grab is the easiest way to reach them.

Do JB cafes have food as well?

Most JB specialty cafes serve full brunch or all-day menus including eggs, toasts, pasta, and local-fusion dishes. Many are worth visiting for food alone, not just coffee.

Cafes in Johor Bahru

JB's cafe scene has grown considerably, with specialty coffee shops, aesthetically designed spaces, and brunch menus catering to a younger, social-media-savvy crowd. Many cafes in JB are popular with Singaporean visitors on day trips.

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Cafes in Johor Bahru

Ashhryshoshedap Cafes★4.9 (18,618 reviews)NO 24, Nongchik Riverside, Jalan Kolam Ayer, Kampung Mohd Amin, 80200 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia3 km from JB CIQ
Made On Monday Hq Cafes★4.9 (10,369 reviews)71A, Jalan Abdul Samad 1, Sri Gelam, 80100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia2.2 km from JB CIQ
Palates & Bagels by T.A.M Jalan Dhoby Cafes★4.7 (4,187 reviews)Ibrahim International Business District, 10, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80888 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia0.7 km from JB CIQ
Manzanita Pâtisserie & Boulangerie - Komtar JBCC Cafes★4.9 (2,713 reviews)Lot 05, 06, 07, Ground Floor, Komtar JBCC, City Centre, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia0.1 km from JB CIQ
Uncle Five (Sutera) Coffee Cafes★4.8 (1,771 reviews)33, Jalan Sutera Pulai 2/26, Taman Sutera Utama Skudai, Taman Sutera Utama, 81300 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia12.7 km from JB CIQ
Palates & Bagels by T.A.M - Melodies of Thai Cafes★4.7 (2,070 reviews)46, Jln Beringin, Taman Melodies, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia3 km from JB CIQ
Commune by the Creators Cafes★4.7 (1,309 reviews)228 & 230, 228 & 230, Jalan Adda 7, Taman Adda Heights, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia9.3 km from JB CIQ
Principle Reserve by T.A.M Taman Melodies Cafes★4.7 (1,072 reviews)23, Jalan Balau, Taman Melodies, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia2.8 km from JB CIQ
3littlechef @ Trove Cafes★4.7 (1,041 reviews)Ground Floor, Trove Hotel, Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir, Taman Abad, 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia1.6 km from JB CIQ
Bee Hive . The Place To Bee Cafes★4.8 (723 reviews)Block F-02-07 Komersil Southkey Mozek, Persiaran Southkey 1, Kota Southkey, Southkey, 80150 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia4 km from JB CIQ
My Kol Cafe Cafes★4.8 (686 reviews)92, Jln Beringin, Taman Melodies, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia3 km from JB CIQ
Ikhwan Coffee Cafes★4.8 (440 reviews)13c jalan yahya awal, Lorong 3, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia1.3 km from JB CIQ
Le pain cafe Cafes★4.9 (275 reviews)13, Jln Beringin, Taman Kebun Teh, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia3.3 km from JB CIQ
The Peaky Coffee & Dine Cafes★4.8 (270 reviews)44, Jalan Gaya 1, Taman Gaya, 81800 Ulu Tiram, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia12 km from JB CIQ
Secret Recipe Dataran Larkin Cafes★4.0 (294 reviews)Ground Floor, 25, Jalan Dataran Larkin 3, Taman Dataran Larkin, 80350 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia4.5 km from JB CIQ
BLUER HOUSE - Café Cafes★4.9 (97 reviews)53, Jalan Ibrahim, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia0.8 km from JB CIQ

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