They say it’s easier to choose if you have a lot of choices, but when it comes to food, I guess this is a bad idea. And Mount Austin proves it. With all the sprouting cafes, restaurants and other forms of food stalls in the place, diners still find it hard to decide about where they can pig out. So, we’ve run down the must-try cafes to make it easier for every foodie to decide. Check them all here.
A cafe inspired by Cafe De Flore in Paris, hence the nam, where you can indulge yourself in a cup of coffee while having a little chit-chat with your friends.
Location: Jalan Jaya Putra 1/1, Bandar Jaya Putra, Johor Bahru
Contact: +60 19-217 0930
Hours: Mon-Sun, 11:00am – 11:00pm
2. Espressolab
For coffee lovers who seek for a pretty good cup of coffee, visit Espressolab! It’s roomy and comfortable environment will make your dining experience worthwhile.
Location: No. 19, Jalan Austin Heights 8/3, Taman Mount Austin
Contact: +60 7-3643034
Hours: 9:00am – 12:00mn; Closed on Tuesdays
3. gCafe
The place you should go to for your coffee, tea, pastry, pasta and other food cravings! Not to mention that this cafe also has an addictive ambiance. Wew!
Location: 147, Jalan Mutiara Emas 10/19, Taman Mount Austin, Johor Bahru
Contact: +60 7-364 5058
Hours: Mon-Sun, 11:00am – 11:00pm
4. M2escape
With all the Mickey Mouse designs that M2escape has, you can tell right away that this is obviously a Mickey Mouse inspired cafe. Bring your kids here and they will surely love this place!
Location: 7-01, Jalan Austin Heights 8/8 , Taman Mount Austin, Johor Bahru
Contact: +60 12-738 5848
Hours: Tue-Sun, 2:00pm – 1:00am; Closed on Mondays
5. Sangkaya
For every person who always screams for ice cream, head on to Sangkaya now and grab a scoop or two of mouthwatering cool delight!
Location: No. 25, Jalan Austin Height 3, Taman Mount Austin, Johor Bahru
Contact: +60 7-358 7578
Hours: Sun-Thu, 12:00pm – 11:00pm; Fri-Sat, 12:00nn – 12:00mn
6. Oh IceCream
Can’t get enough of ice cream? Here’s another ice cream shop to cool you down on a hot afternoon!
Location: LG-10 KSL CITY MALL 33, Jalan Seladang, Taman Abad, Johor Bahru
Contact: +60 16-757 5331
Their white-themed interior design, great food and comfy environment will surely make your dining experience special and memorable.
Location: No. 32 Jalan Austin Heights 8/7,Taman Mount Austin，81100 Johor Bahru
Contact: +60 7-358 7546
Hours: Mon-Sat, 8:30am – 11:00pm; Sun, 8:30am – 7:00pm
8. Just Want Coffee, The Factory 30
For individuals who Just Want Coffee, this cafe is perfect for you! Aside from coffee, they also serve savory meals that will pretty sure make your taste buds happy.
Location: No 30, Jln Mutiara Emas 5/3, Tmn Mount Austin, Johor Bahru
Contact: +60 7-350 7508
Hours: Mon-Sun, 12:00pm – 12:00am
9. Dream Cafe
Perhaps, this is indeed your Dream Cafe where you can enjoy delightful Western dishes, coffee and brunch on a weekend.
Location: No. 27,Jalan Austin Heights 8/4,Taman Mount Austin, Johor Bahru
Contact: +60 7-362 1088
Hours: Mon-Sun, 12:00pm – 11:00pm
10. D’animo Cafe & Barrels Bistro
Looking for a place where you can round up the gang on a chilling weekend? Oh, well, this cafe-bistro would be a nice place to catch up your long-time-no-see friends.
Location: No. 29, Jalan Austin Height 8/3, Taman Mount Austin, Johor Bahru
Contact: 0167773232 / 0164468392
Hours: Mon-Sun, 11:00am – 2:00am
11. Baystereet 66
A nice, cozy and affordable place where you can hold either a family or friends gatherings.
Location: No. 60, Jalan Austin Height 8/7 Johor Bahru
Contact: +60 7-362 1341
Hours: Mon-Sun, 8:30am – 11:00pm
12. Creamery Boutique Ice Creams JB
Another ice cream paradise on the list! This ice cream spot is basically brought into Johor Bahru by TheIceCreamist to satisfy your ice cream cravings.
Location: No. 33, Jalan Austin Height 8/3, Taman Mount Austin 81100
Contact: +60 7-362 1300
Hours: Mon-Sun, 2:00pm – 10:00pm; Closed on Wednesdays
13. Le Spring Cafe
Aside from their spring theme, another thing you will surely enjoy in this cafe is their signature dish Egg Benedict, desserts and pastries from their menu. There’s nothing like enjoying such savory food in a comfy environment.
Location: 20, Jalan Austin Heights 8/9, Taman Mount Austin, Johor Bahru
Contact: +60 18-769 8643
14. Chapter 01
Not an early person? Don’t worry, you can still have a plate of excellent breakfast even if it’s not that early. Chapter 1 is one the best food spots in serving breakfast and brunch!
Address: No. 58, Jalan Austin Height 8/7, Taman Mount Austin, Johor Bahru
Contact Number: +60 7-362 1896
15. Chicken Factory
Who doesn’t love chicken??? Seriously? Well, I can’t resist the goodness of the tasty chicken. If you love chicken too, Chicken Factory is a great place to satisfy your cravings!
Location: 51, Jalan Austin Height 8/1 , Taman Mount Austin 81100 Johor Bahru
Contact: +60 12-907 5457
16. Dessert Library
True to their name, library dessert has a library painted on their walls as interior design.
Location: No. 35, Jalan Austin Heights 8/8, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor
Contact: +60 7-358 8934
Hours: Monday to Sunday 12:00 pm-12:00 am
17. Missa Cafe
Talk about slices of cakes in different flavors! Head on to Missa’s and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Location: 12 Jalan Austin Heights 3/2, Taman Mount Austin,Johor Bahru
Contact: +60 18-781 9789
18. One 2 Eat Cafe
This Spacious Cafe is a very nice place to dine in with your family or pals. Not only you can enjoy the awesome place but also the good food they serve!
Location: 117 & 119,Jalan Austin Heights , Taman Mount Austin Johor Bahru
Contact: 07-359 5631
Hours: Monday to Sunday 8:00 am to 1:00 am
19. Habibi Cafe
An arabic restaurant which serves good food at a reasonable price. Yep, you don’t need to spend too much money to satisfy your taste buds.
Location:43, Jalan Austin Height 8/1, Taman Mount Austin
Contact: +60 7-350 0942
Hours: 11:00am – 11:00pm
20. Morganfield’s
Morganfield’s® is an award winning Europeanized American casual diner specializing in pork ribs. They serve huge platter that consists mouthwatering and meaty-licious meals like pork ribs, sausages and salad.
Location: Jalan Austin Heights 8/5.
Contact: +607-3587705
Hours: 11:00 am to 1:00 am
21. U Dessert
Want to pamper your sweet tooth? There are lots and lots of varieties of desserts at U Desserts!
Location: No. 42, Jalan Austin Heights 8/7, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor
Contact: +60 7-350 8267
22. AnMour Cafe
Upon entering this cafe, you’ll notice that the interior is very simple yet very elegant. And the food? It’s the bomb! To think that they serve it at a reasonable price.
Location: Mount Austin 81100 Johor Bahru (McDonald , apos next store)
Contact: 07-3500897
23. Auntie Lim
This cafe is very cosy, and they offer a variety of noodle and soup dishes that your picky taste buds will surely approve.
Location:5-1H, Jalan Austin Heights Utama, Taman Mount Austin, Tebrau,81100
24. Love of Taste
Love everything Japanese? You better head over Love of Taste and try their appetizing Japanese dishes that will make you come back for more.
Location: No. 21 Taman Mount Austin, Jalan Austin Heights 8/8, Johor Bahru.
Johor Bahru
Contact: +60 7-350 8777
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 11:30 am to 10:30 pm