JB Cafe Hop: The 7 JB Coffee Shops to go in 7 days

K la, After going to these coffee shops in JB, I've decided to compile them and recommend the best offering from each cafe. Enjoy! Have a cuppa.

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1. The Factory 30 by Just Want Coffee

What to try: Affogato Luxurious

This is definitely one of the trendiest coffee shops in JB. Indulge yourselves in this industrial looking secret hideout. Great place for the weekend gathering with your closest friends. Of course, the topnotch quality of their coffee and food definitely will enhance your experience further.

Location: 30, Jalan Mutiara Emas 5/3, Taman Mount Austin

Affogato Luxurious -- RM12.00

Your usual affogato with a luxurious twist: warm alcohol

Cold on your tongue, but heat down your spine.

2. My Liberica

What to try: Rose Latte

The coffee pro people's hangout spot, indulge in high quality coffee with elegant and contemporary ambience. Great place to just quietly sip your coffee and talk about good things in life with your friends.

Location: 73, Jalan Molek 3/10, Taman Molek, 81100 Johor Bahru

Rose Latte -- RM13.00

Never knew rose extract TASTE this good besides from the irresistible floral scent. Bittersweet done awesome. 

3. Carffee 

What to try: Macadamia Latte

Love their super smooth texture and slightly moist foam. Open and comfy environment, great for lunch dates and also gatherings with your favorite people to chat and enjoy the food.

Location: 51-01 Jalan Molek 2/1, Taman Molek, 81100 JB

Macadamia Latte -- RM11.90

4. The Brew Orchestra

What to try: Magic

Magic is their specialty here, sorry I don't have a nice photo of it. But it's definitely for someone who prefers something in between a regular latte and piccolo latte. Less milkier than latte, with heavier espresso content. Something you would occasionally crave for after all your usual lattes and mochas. My flat white taste awesome though, super smooth and the foam was kinda like candy for some reason haha. Interior looks simple, chic and elegant, great place to have a coffee with your colleagues after a whole day of hectic work.

Location: 19, Jalan Molek 1/5C, Taman Molek 81100, Johor Bahru.

Flat White -- RM9.00

5. g Cafe

What to try: Flat white with homemade cookie and Lemon Cheesecake

Love the cheesecake coz it's not too heavy but the cheese is really smooth, perfect to go with your coffee. Coffee taste great, not so much of the bitter type, suits most people from different age groups.

Very warm and friendly cafe, with super comfy chairs and tea-lounge like interior. Great for a weekend gathering with your best friends to gossip, maybe complaint about work and of course laugh heheh...

Location: 147, Jalan Mutiara Emas 10/19 Taman Mount Austin

Flat White -- RM8.50

Lemon Cheesecake -- RM9.90

6. Coffee Loft(closed)

What to try: Mocha

The mocha doesn't taste like your usual mocha with chocolate syrup, it has a strong taste of cocoa but without the sugar(unlike chocolate). So yea, very aromatic and less sweet. The place, Love it. Simplicity and serenity. Quiet and spacious with urban furnishing. The wood and steel concept. I would say it's suitable for people who like to sip their coffee on their own, or come with a few friends for a quiet afternoon tea.

Location: 29, Jalan Molek 1/12, Taman Molek, 81100 Johor Bahru

Mocha -- RM11.00

7. Once Upon A Time

What to try: Latte and Baked Rice

This cafe takes pride of their amazing latte art, where pictures of them are showcased on the walls of the restaurant. Latte taste great, love the balance of milk and espresso. Slightly more bitter but has a sweet aftertaste. Try their baked rice!!! It's not exactly special but still it's good. Looks cheesy but believe me it goes well with the rice and very appetizing. The place? Beautiful, feels like cozy home inside with wooden tables and chairs. On the outside, it's warm and looks like a garden tea lounge for Tai-Tai day.

Location: 7A Showhouse, Jalan Persiaran Jaya Putra 1 Bandar Jaya Putra 81100 Johor Bahru

Bacon and Mushroom Baked Rice -- RM17.90

Latte -- RM8.90

snap loads of photos when you're there!

After my descriptions of the cafe, you'll realize that each cafe are actually unique when it comes to both the food, beverage, environment and therefore suits different occasions. So I decided to make.....a 7 Day JB Cafe Hop Calendar. Who says you can't have coffee everyday??

Extra here....

8. C'estino (closed)

This is a very chic cafe with a wide range of food to choose from. From my previous visit, the coffee and food actually taste good, but I wasn't able to try out their impressive variety of western desserts. There's macarons of different flavors, cakes like tiramisu and brownies, creme brulee, and more!! The place, very spacious and I would say it's great for a sophisticated lunch or afternoon tea. Hope to visit there again....so I recommend this place to you guys as well.

Location: Blok F-01-07 and 08, Jalan Harmonium 24/2, Taman Desa Tebrau, Johor Bahru

Hazelnut Latte -- RM8.00

Aglio Olio -- RM12.90

9. Be Coffee (former Just Want Coffee @ Taman Molek)

I know the current Be Coffee might not be serving the exact thing as the previous JWC, but still some photos sharing here from our experience at JWC Molek. The JWC Tiramisu is the bomb, try them at other JWC outlets like The Factory 30 and The Gardens@JP Perdana.

Location: 2, Jalan Molek 1/5C Taman Molek 91100

Caramel Macchiato -- RM9.50

If you happen to go Be Coffee, you'll love the classy and luxurious interior especially this full length display shelf of coffee brewing equipment. 

Hey guys, hope this post helps if you're thinking of which JB cafe to go and what to order...

Do check out my cafehop posts for other Cafe reviews:

http://rhythmsandbluez.blogspot.com/search/label/Food%20%3A%20SpecialtyCoffee%26Tea

Updated!! Adding on to the list!

10. The Sugar Pantry 

I bet you girls will love this bakery cafe with exquisite desserts that can turn your whole day bright. Coffee needs desserts!

Location: 47, Jalan Molek 1/9, Taman Molek Johor Bahru

11. Atlas Coffee Embassy

The breakfast here is awesome!! Imagine feasting in scrumptious meal and ending it with a nice cup of coffee. Life is good! Love the ambience as well, it's a brightly lit shop with light walls and homey furniture. People from all ages can enjoy quality time together.

Location: No 32 Jalan Austin Heights 8/7,Taman Mount Austin, 81100

Atlas Specialty Breakfast with 5 items - RM18.90

Sauteed mushrooms are super addictive. Should have ordered double servings haha

Anyways everything is well seasoned and it really is something that makes you feel good while you eat it.

 Blueberry Waffles - RM22.90 

sweet and sour blueberries with crunchy waffles

yumz

Mocha -- RM13.90

Coming soon...

12. M2Escape @Mount Austin 

JB's Mickey Mouse themed cafe where you get to dine and enjoy games in a cute and lively atmosphere. Great for family gatherings or a fun meet up with your closest friend for some joy time. Personally think the food is just okay, but the Tiramisu and Oreo Cheesecake do worth a shot. 

Location: 7-01, Jalan Austin Heights 8/8 , Taman Mount Austin

13. Palladium Cafe @Eco Spring

A pretty cafe with a serene view of the ECOWorld Housing estates.

Location: @Eco Spring JB Jalan Jaya Putra 6, Taman Daya, 81100 Tebrau, Johore

14. Dream Cafe @Mount Austin

A rather unique cafe with unique western food menu. If you're up for some delicious main courses or burgers together with wine or coffee. This is the place to go!

Location: 27, Jalan Austin Heights 8/4, Taman Mount Austin 81100 Johor Bahru

15. Homies by JWC

This IKEA inspired cafe is a perfect place for gatherings.

Location: Jalan Molek 1/27, Taman Molek, 81100 Johor Bahru

16. The Hare by SOT @ Mount Austin
Awesome desserts for ladies to indulge in.

Location: #01-01, Blok A, Menara Hartamas, Jalan Austin Heights 8/2 Johor Bahru

17. The Workshop Cafe and Bar by Gran Fiesta
Come here if you love thick chicken chops in your burger (instead of patties).

Location: 31, Jln Austin Height 8/8, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor

18. MACO Bakery

To-go place for mille crepe lovers. Satisfy your cravings for that layered crepes with whipped creams in loads of interesting flavors. 

Location: 65, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/2, Taman Sutera Utama, 81300 Skudai, Johor

19. Joshua's Bistro
Not exactly a cafe but it's a great hangout spot to indulge in delicious meal and tasty wine. Really fell in love with the Rose of Salmon Aglio Olio, it's my favorite fish on my favorite pasta.

Location: 65,Jalan Austin heights 8/5, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor

20. Diagon Alley 
All the way from Taiwan, it's not just for coffee fix but getting a boost of energy from all the fun and wacky beverages over here. Plus, the name is already doing its magic.

Location: 49-GF, Jalan Austin Heights 8/1, Taman Austin Heights, Johor Bahru

21. Kolla Coffee
Hands down one of the best brunch I've ever had. Initially the menu didn't seem to look impressive because the combination of ingredients isn't exactly familiar. But hey, the offering here is special, delicious and very satisfying. What's more, even the mocktails gives a refreshing boost. The garlic bread toast was so good, so does the delicious croquet and otak-otak sandwich.

Location: Lot 2110&2111, Jalan Permas Utara, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, 81750 Masai Johor

22. Union Fashion Bar
Another unexpectedly delicious restaurant. Usually restaurants that has too many things on their menu tend to taste not as well. But everything I had from this restaurant was delicious. So good that I thought I was just lucky. Personal favorite is the Salmon Penne in Pink Creme Sauce, which is pretty much the goodness of carbonara and tomato combined.

Location: No 24, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/4, Taman Sutera Utama, Skudai, Johor

Sukiya @ Taipan USJ

TGIF with my chui shui gang again!!!
One of the best fridays ever!!!!
Why, coz I had a really really stressful week
well won't complaint much about my work here...maybe another post
but ya, it was just stress, I felt like a pressure tank that week,
Anyways, got to meet up with my high school buddies and turns out they were as stress as I was
Everyone needed a relief!

How to pamper ourselves?? Good food la!
Our first stop, went to the not-so-famous but very yummy

Sukiya @ USJ Taipan

While we were on the way to subang, thinking of how to answer The Hardest Question in The World -- "Eat What?", suddenly Gavin thought of this place and the next thing we know, it seems like nothing can stop him from going there haha...Gavin says their Gyudon rocks...and yes he's right!

Both yummy and affordable, Sukiya is a rather unique fast food restaurant that sells Gyudon aka Japanese Beef Rice. Well no worries for those who don't take beef, there's other alternatives on the menu as well. To my surprise the place was quite empty on a Friday night. For a fast food restaurant the ambience is actually pretty good, but still you can't get rid of the super strong greasy smell that all fast food chain has.   

Japanese Fast Food lerr!!

Like like...

Cheese Gyudon (Large) -- RM12.90
Gavin's choice, nothing can go wrong with this steak and cheese combination! On top of that there's a mild yet aromatic flavor of teriyaki sauce I guess, and extra sweetness from caramelised onions.
By the way, like any other fast food restaurant, you can choose the size for your meal.
There's Small Medium and Large bowl, with RM2.00 difference in price from each size.  

Kimchi Gyudon (Small) -- RM8.90
Me and Daph's
Love it!!! Spicy and sour cabbage with the sweet and chewy beef strips. I don't know what word to use to describe the beef, erm.....the flavor, I know not everyone likes it, but I really like the only-beef-has-it taste. It's so strong that the smell can rush up to your nostrils after you placed it on your tongue. Sounds exaggerating but I'm not. Rice is the soft type but with a little crunch, and it absorbs all the flavors of the sauce. Nice!

Seafood Tofu Set Add On -- RM5.00

Miso Soup (ala carte) -- RM2.50
The Add On includes this seafood tofu and also one drink/miso soup.
I didn't feel like having soft drinks so I asked for miso soup.
Tofu was really normal, well I guess for 5 bucks it's still worth it, but I suggest there's no need to have this add on, maybe try others.

Anyways I would say the Extra Point for this restaurant being casual dining with delicious food at affordable prices. Try this place if you want a special fast food experience.  

Suddenly realize that Me and Daph are wearing similar styles haha
saw this pretty wall with interesting photos, decided to take a photo heheh
Thanks Gavin for being the photographer though you very beh tahan and can't wait to dig in. 

Sukiya (beside True Fitness)

No. 6 & 7, Jalan USJ 10/1H,

47620 UEP SUBANG JAYA, 

Selangor. 

Phone: 03-8081-3465
Business Hour : 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

heheh really love this photo, both of us smiling so widely.

Grateful to have this girl as a close friend throughout all these years, well we went through different phases I suppose, classmates, close friends, friends (when u left taman sea) then no contact (after high school), then close friends again haha...

anyways thanks for still being the fun and caring Daphney that I know and always so ON whenever I propose to go somewhere. 

Well not to forget our driver Gavin oso larr!!!

More to talk about these awesome people in Part 2 of our night at Cosan's Coffee

stay tuned hehe...

Stuff Your Face Cafe @ Bangsar Shopping Center

Daph decided to pay me a visit at my work place
Well I wasn't sure where to take her for lunch coz my area, there's only one shopping center and God knows how pricey the food is. I usually bring my own lunch to my work place or I just simply don't eat.

Since she's dropping by, kinda googled BSC, only to find super expensive food, most of them at least 30 bucks per meal. Finally found this simple little cafe, hidden at the 4th floor of BSC beside a children's ice skating rink and playground.

Stuff Your Face Cafe @ Bangsar Shopping Center

When we reached there, the place was empty, probably because of it's rather remote location LOL But as we were waiting for our food, there were actually more customers coming up and in fact, some of them are actually mothers who were making reservations for a children's party to be held here. Yes, no doubt this is a wonderful place to celebrate your precious children's birthday, with all the children playground, arcade and skating rink beside, it would be awesome.haizzz 现在的孩子真幸福。Plus the cafe looks very cosy and warm, with white color furnishings and home like decor, great place to just rest and relax. 

Spaghetti Carbonara RM18.00

Doesn't look exactly nice, but it's actually quite tasty!

Loads of cheese that burst into yummy and rich flavors in my mouth.

Not too heavy coz the sauce it's not that thick and rich, just a mild taste of creamy flavor. Crunchy bacons and mushrooms adds texture and more flavor into the spaghetti. Nice.

Soba Aglio Olio RM20.00

Quite a special fusion dish I must say! Looks abit like "Wat Dan Hor" but the taste is actually both western and oriental. Soba has a lighter and softer texture and but also crunchy, and the sweet sauce is rich with a little bit of heat. Very refreshing flavor in my opinion.  

Cappuccino RM8.00

Both of us ordered the same drink. Simple and full bodied cappuccino by Lavazza. 

Lunch date of the day : Daphney!

The simple yet pretty interior. 

Well after finishing our food, we decided to head out to the balcony area and have a look. Love the place so much, it's like a secret hideout for people to sip coffee and have a good view of Bangsar 

Okay, I admit not exactly good view larrr since it's all just concrete jungle, but just a place for you to view from high and observe some peace. 

really love all the white color chairs and tables. 

There's some nostalgic items on set, ice cream truck? and a scribbled Blackboard.

Not bad right the view!!!

I can imagine myself drinking a latte and stare into the distance.

Looks like a comfy balcony of a home

Hope I can go back there soon. 

By the way, there's no tax charges for this cafe. The prices stated above are nett prices. 

Well slightly expensive I must say, but it's Bangsar Lerrr......yeap BANGSAR LERR!!!!

Less than 30 bucks for both food and beverage and nice ambience, 偷笑liao lorr!!

Stuff your Face Cafe 

@ Bangsar Shopping Centre

4-09 Jalan Maarof, 

Bukit Bandaraya, 

59000 Kuala Lumpur

Let me whine, let me whine....

Haizzz speaking of lunch at my work place....

I actually enjoy my job and also very satisfied with the pay

But the drawback is.....Lunch is just too expensive over here!

So far I only dined out twice, once dabao and once at the food court. 

Believe it or not, the "zap fan" (3 dishes) at the food court cost 9 bucks LOL

Kinda had a heart attack when I was at the cashier haha... 

I know u will say 9 bucks is quite reasonable but imagine eating them everyday?

There's this Jason's Food Hall which is like the ATAS people's super market, they offer the cheapest food but still, it's considered as expensive for me. I can't afford to have them everyday. 

So yea, I brought my own food everyday and sometimes I even forgot and skipped lunch. 

Which is really not good coz I end up eating so much in the evening and have gastric problems. 

Believe it or not, my belly is now 2 inch fatter due to this irregular meal times.
Really don't encourage people to do the same mistake as I did. 

Must take breakfast and lunch and eat less in the evening. 

Omg every time I try to wear my jeans I'll break a cold sweat coz it seems like I can't fit into them anymore. and True enough now my shorts are like tight fitting edi LOL

Haizzz....hope going back to NTU can help me to slim down (which I don't think is possible haha)

Extra: 6 2 10 Nasi Lemak & Grill at Aman Suria

This was after one of our movie nights on Friday, it was around 10pm already, and they are still opened. Hopped in and had our dinner like a boss, yes really a boss, coz we're the only table left at that hour. 包场arr!!!

The food here is actually quite good. Sorry didn't take individual photos for each main course. 

Daph ordered their Spaghetti Bolognese RM15.90, Ting and Gav both ordered their signature Grilled Chicken with Brown Sauce RM15.90.

While I had a nice and creamy carbonara.  

Photo credits to Gavin

Spaghetti Carbonara -- RM17.90

compared to stuff your face one, this one has more of a mushroom soup type of sauce, The spaghetti was softer with milder flavors but the cheese on top adds extra aroma and taste to every bite. 

yeng lerr!!! Only us arr!!

It's great to dine outdoors, even better when you have the whole place to yourself!

By the way, 6 2 10 is famous for it's Grilled chicken, grilled steak and Nasi Lemak

Price is quite reasonable, all our meals are below RM20 per pax. Portion is also quite generous. Will come back to try their Nasi Lemak!

6 2 10 Grill & Nasi Lemak 

C-21, Jalan PJU 1/45, Aman Suria 

Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Garage 51 @ Bandar Sunway

Let's talk coffee again!

It's been almost 3 weeks since I started working, well I don't hate my job, but it does get stressful. Glad that this bunch of friends Jio-ed me for a weekday night coffee talk. And finally get to indulge in this super famous coffee shop in Bandar Sunway, I'd seen their photos all over Instagram and they always appear on top-coffee-shop lists at several websites. And they are...

The unique and chic Garage 51 @ Bandar Sunway

Don't think the name is just a name, the shop is kinda like a hidden gem among the Car garages in Sunway. I was stupid enough to not check da location before heading out and it took us really long to find the place! The streets were all dark, no shops were opened, and then it felt like we won a treasure hunt when we spot the beautiful coffee shop with vibrant graffiti on the outside.  

It was a weekday night, but the place was almost full! It looks abit like The Factory 30 at first sight, but with a different and stronger sense of identity since it has this garage themed setting, very "Yau Yeng" . And there I found the super cute oil-barrel-transformed chair which many people talked about. 

The menu that looks like those car inspection report. 

Yeucian and Gary both ordered their signature Mochatella. -- RM14.90

Coffee Ice cubes with Nutella and Fresh Milk

Stir till the frozen coffee melts and mingles with the chocolate and milk. 

Sweet, aromatic and creamy. 

Cappuccino -- RM8.90

I didn't feel like having something sweet that night, so the waiter recommended their Cappuccino.

Love it, Smooth milky taste with strong coffee aroma.  

It's not bitter at all. 

Creme Brulee -- RM9.90

Recommended by Yeucian

This is yummy!!! It's not too sweet, just the caramel on top that gives the right amount of sweetness. Once in my mouth, it starts to melt and all the strong creamy flavors starts bursting out. 

We wanted to order their New York Cheesecake since the waiter was hard selling it haha

Turns out it must be really good, coz the moment we decided to try, it's sold out! 

The waiter recommended the 2nd best cake, Strawberry Cheesecake -- RM9.90,(in the photo above) which wasn't really nice...They probably forgot to put sugar LOL

Coffee mates of the night:

Gary, Kuok Fung and Yeucian

These are my NTU uni mates, can't believe we actually meet up in our home country instead of our Pulau NTU in Singapore. Anyways this bunch of people are really funny, sometimes beh tahan them insulting me but it's just fun!! hehe

By the way, dress code of the day was NERD

The bell curve Gods

Another bell curve god beside me. 

Love the ambience anyway, casual yet chic, great for chit-chat sessions with friends

The waiter was too super friendly. 

The place closes around 11pm, went out and took photos like a boss heheh

Favorite shot of the day

Macam yes haha, thanks to the waiter who took our photos...

Will definitely visit this place again, love the environment and also the coffee. 

Garage 51 by Coffee Societe 

51, Jalan PJS 11/9,

Bandar Sunway.

Business hours: 11am-11pm

Wi-Fi : Available, Password is idontknow. *sweat*


Well the coffee shop closed at 11pm, 2 hours was in fact not enough for us! For some reason we just have so much to talk about. I have work the next day, but dun care larr....how often we could meet (in Malaysia LOL)?? Might as well enjoy our night the Malaysian way....

Teh Tarik session at Asia Cafe!

It was my first time there, and the place was so crowded and quite happening. Looks abit like Ming Tien @ Taman Megah actually. Beautiful lights, loads of food stalls, super sized LCD screen...

Well we continued chatting while sipping the mug-sized teh tarik. Thumbs up!

Was really really great to catch up with these people, though we'll see each other very often back in Singapore, but it's still great to meet up in KL especially it's during the hols!! I can feel everyone's holiday mood heheh...

Gosh 2 weeks left before I head back to the island....OMG i wanna cry :(

It's just too fast!!!
But life has to move on....
Anyways more food post coming up!!! I guess my holidays was a great one after all, filled with awesome food!!