Torn between going to the cafe to enjoy your favorite coffee drinks or to bookshop or library to have some good reads? Why choose one if you can do both? Yes, Johor Bahru offers plenty of book cafes which you can visit with your pals whenever you feel like your book-loving or coffeeholic side attacks.
1. Little Prince Cafe
This book cafe which has officially opened recently in Eco Botanic features tall bookcases filled with high-quality books and pure white grand pianos, making the place warm and cozy. Since reading books becomes more perfect with superb food and drinks, you can definitely do Little Prince Cafe.
Location: 46, Jalan Eco Botani 3/3, Taman Eco Botani, Iskandar Puteri 79100
Hours: 10:00am – 10:00pm
2. Futari Book Cafe
Has it been a while since you last hold and read a book? If yes, there’s a cafe hidden in Skudai, where you can pamper your taste buds with a range of delicious food and drinks without compromising your passion in reading.
Location: 37, Jalan Mutiara 1/9, Taman Mutiara Mas, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia 81300
Hours: 8:30am – 7:00pm; Closed on Mondays
3. ALICE Library Cafe
If you’re planning to go out with your family on the weekend, ALICE Library Cafe is a literary cafe that can suit your family size! Another thing that costumers, especially youngsters, like about the cafe are the cute Totoro theme that can be seen everywhere, even on food and drinks.
Location: No. 43, Jalan Sri Putra 1, Bandar Putra, Kulai 81000
Hours: 11:00am – 9:00pm; Closed on Sundays
4. Coffee Valley
If you’re located around Eko Botanic, for sure Coffee Valley is no longer stranger to you. This cafe-slash-library has black and white interior design with simple and retro style where costumers can feel homey.
In addition, Coffee Valley promotes healthy diet by means of providing a variety of healthy food including vegetable salads, Italian noodles, cakes, fruit smoothies, and more.
Location: 25, Jalan Eko Botani 3/5, Taman Eko Botani, Iskandar Puteri, Johor Bahru 79100
Hours: 9:00am – 6:00pm
5. Journeydotcom小城故事
This literary cafe with a theme of whales, hiding in the Impian Emas in Johor Bahru, is an absolute must-go whether you’re a bookworm or a coffee lover. In addition to the smell of books, the cafe is also filled with the aroma of luscious coffee drinks and superb food such as Japanese-style curry chicken, Korean bibimbap, Thai charcoal barbecue, braised pork rice, and more.
Location: 57, Jalan Impian Emas 5/1, Taman Impian Emas, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia 81300
Hours: 11:30am – 11:30pm; Closed on Tuesdays
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6. Dessert Library 甜品•軒
But if you’re a loyal fan of desserts including coconut glutinous rice and afternoon snacks like French fries, burgers, pasta, toast, and the like, this dessert shop in Taman Desa Tebrau is a must-go!
Location: No. 45, Jalan Harmonium 35/1, Taman Desa Tebrau, 81100 Johor Bahru
Hours: 12:00nn – 12:00mn; Closed on Mondays