Another social media platform that has a growing number of active users these days is Instagram. This platform is indeed perfect for those who want to brag their skills in photography or even those who simply want to share the beauty of the places they’ve been, hence there are also lots of spots that upgraded their environment to be IG-worthy.
Speaking of IG-worthy spots are these cafes in Johor Bahru where you can feel like you’re in fantasy!
1. Instea – Creative Tea and Coffee Bar
If you love milk tea, be sure to indulge your cravings with Instea’s four (4) different flavors of pearl milk tea!
Location: 68, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/3, Taman Sutera Utama, 81300 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
Hours: Mon-Fri, 12:00nn – 2:00am; Sat-Sun, 11:00am – 2:00am
2. Promised Garden 牧羊人の花园
Promised Garden 牧羊人の花园 serves as a new landmark in Kulai with its beautiful exterior design. When it comes to food, there are Western food, Japanese food, delightful cakes you can enjoy!
Location: PTD 105974 Jalan Ceria 3, Taman Permai, Kulai
Hours: Mon-Thu, 5:00pm – 11:00pm
3. Whoops by Soulless Patisserie
This French dessert shop with a pink theme produces delectable delights made from fresh ingredients every day. The most recommended include Rose Lychee with Raspberry, Classic Mille Feuille, Madeleine and Lemon Bar.
Location: No. 1, Jalan Kuning 1, Taman Pelangi, 80400 Johor Bahru
Hours: Mon, Wed-Fri, 2:00pm – 12:00mn; Sat-Sun, 12:00nn – 12:00mn; Closed on Tuesdays
4. Tropique Café & Restaurant
Located in the colorful business district of Eco Spring, Tropique Café & Restaurant is designed in the dark green and tropical rainforest where you can enjoy savory Western-style meals or an afternoon tea.
Location: Lot D, Jalan Ekoflora 1, Taman Ekoflora, Johor Bahru
Hours: Mon-Thu, 11:00am – 10:00pm; Fri, 10:00am – 10:00pm; Sat-Sun, 10:00am – 11:00pm
5. Bowl Bowl Cafe
This cafe in Skudai features a beautiful glasshouse with green plants and pure white dining tables and chairs, making you feel the romantic and relaxing vibe at the same time.
Location: 2, Jalan Bertingkat Skudai, Jalan Roda 2, Skudai
6. bloom by Mokmok
bloom by Mokmok will make you feel like walking into a garden—an inverted garden—as its ceiling is decorated with dried flowers.
Location: 87, Jalan Mutiara Emas 2A, Taman Mount Austin
Hours: 12:00nn – 11:30pm
7. Bora Bora Botanist
If seeing plants and beautiful flowers can make turn your gloomy day around, then don’t miss this garden-inspired cafe in Senibong Cove! In addition to the charming place itself, the restaurant’s specialties such as seafood, pasta, brunch, breakfast, and meat dishes are the other factors why Bora Bora Botanist is a must-go.
Location: Unit No. 1, Block B, Senibong Cove
Hours: Mon-Thu, 12:00nn – 10:30pm; Fri-Sun, 11:00am – 12:00mn
8. VDM Gallerie Cafe
VDM Gallerie Cafe is a romantic cafe. with a comfortable ambiance that will make you enjoy gourmandizing over their healthy menu like the Chinese and English style breakfasts, Japanese rice dumplings, sandwiches and so on.
Location: 8 Jalan Abad, Taman Century Johor Bahru
Hours: Mon-Thu, 12:00nn – 11:00pm; Fri-Sun, 12:00nn – 12:00mn; Closed on Wednesdays
9. The Sunbird Cafe JB
A hidden literary cafe in the old district of Taman Johor Jaya where you can hang out with your friends, family or just yourself!
Location: 23-01, Jalan Ros Merah 2/8, Taman Johor Jaya
Hours: Tue-Fri, 10:00am – 7:00pm; Sat-Sun, 9:00am – 6:00pm; Closed on Mondays
10. Bytheway.cafe
A cafe with simple yet sophisticated interior design, perfect for people who want a neat and peaceful vibe!
Location: 44, Jalan Hang Tuah 4, Taman Skudai, Skudai
Hours: 11:00am – 10:00pm; Closed on Mondays
11. Mok Mok Brunch & Bistro
Mok Mok Brunch & Bistro is a famous restaurant in Taman Pelangi with delicious brunches like salmon salad, hamburgers, lamb chop, and fried chicken! Aside from food, this cafe is also a perfect spot for capturing beautiful photos.
Location: 78, Jalan Pingai, Taman Pelangi, Johor Bahru
Hours: 11:30am – 11:30pm
12. ROUTINE by Soon
In case you suddenly feel your tummy grumble while shopping at R&F Mall, this restaurant is an absolute must-go not only due to its ideal location but more because of the luscious food its serve and its IG-worthy interior.
Location: R&F Mall, Lot G-025, G-206, Mercu 1, Jalan Tanjung Puteri 1, Johor Bahru
Hours: 10:00am – 10:00pm
13. Flowers in the Window
This two-storey cafe at Jalan Dhoby has distinct carpentry and verdant style which is made even more adorable and soothing by the hanging plants. Flowers in the Window also provides good food, some of their must-tries are the Miso Beef Stew with Sourdough bread, a Seafood platter with Lemon-Dill Mayonnaise, and many more.
Location: 9, Jalan Dhoby 80000 Johor Bahru
Hours: 10:00am – 10:00pm; Closed on Tuesdays
14. Fifty Trees
This food destination brags for a quiet and comfy environment, perfect for simple or romantic dining experience. Fifty Trees lets you enjoy a range of Western-style meals, as well as local cuisine and dessert snacks.
Location: 53, Jalan Beringin, Taman Melodies, Johor Bahru, Johor
Hours: Mon-Fri, 11:00am – 9:00pm; Sat-Sun, 9:30am – 9:00pm; Closed on Tuesdays
15. People & Places Cafe
A nature-style cafe created by a team in Melbourne Australia. It is a beautiful, simple, and relaxing cafe perfect for having afternoon tea with friends and/or taking pictures.
Location: 6, Jalan Kencana Emas 2/3, Perindustrian Tebrau III, Johor Bahru
Hours: Mon-Thu, 10:00am – 6:00pm; Fri-Sun, 10:00am – 9:00pm
16. 白い恋人Sweet Dainty Lovers
Feel like a princess in every corner of 白い恋人Sweet Dainty Lovers. With it’s cute white background, coupled with some equally exquisite stuff your photos will surely look amazing!
Location: A-LG-7, Garden Residences, Jalan Mutiara 1/15, Taman Mutiara Mas, 81300 Skudai, Johor
Hours: 2:30pm – 11:00pm
17. The Replacement – Lodge & Kitchen
A white-themed coffee shop with northern European style, that is quite popular in Jalan Dhoby—for it makes a great backdrop aside from the fact of having sumptuous food and drinks.
Location: 33 & 34, Jalan Dhoby, 80000 Johor Bahru
Hours: Mon-Thu, 10:00am – 7:00pm; Fri-Sun, 9:00am – 11:00pm
18. ROWAN & PARSLEY food atelier
This beautiful and refreshing restaurant will make you fall in love at first sight! And they are more than just an attractive place because they also serve delicious food, awesome drinks — a perfect hangout place!
Location: No. 17, Jalan Cenderia 20, Taman Perindustrian Kota Puteri, 81750 Masai, Johor
Hours: Tue-Thu & Sun, 11:00am – 11:00pm; Fri-Sat, 11:00am – 12:00mn