Mount Austin JB cafe guide
Mount Austin is one of my favourite neighbourhoods in Johor Bahru (JB) to visit when I want to enjoy some peace and quiet, away from the bustling city. I usually go there for good coffee and desserts over conversations with friends, but with so many cafes sprouting up on every corner, you may feel spoilt for choice. Hopefully, our Mount Austin JB cafe guide comes in handy while you’re planning your itinerary.Â
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1. The Blue Door Coffee House
Hidden behind a huge blue door on the second floor, along a row of cafes and restaurants, is The Blue Door Coffee House. This spacious cafe can easily seat more than 50 customers at once, and offers a wide range of trendy matcha and pistachio-flavoured drinks and desserts.
We recommend starting with the popular Pistachio Cookies Mochi Croissant (RM18), which is essentially a flaky croissant packed with chewy mochi, and topped with velvety smooth pistachio cream. To go with this, get a refreshing Matcha Ah Yuzu (RM20) that blends the bitter, earthy notes of matcha with sweet-tangy yuzu. If you can’t get enough matcha, try the crowd-favourite Matchamisu (RM22), featuring coffee-soaked ladyfingers with matcha-spiked mascarpone.
Read our feature on The Blue Door Coffee House.
Address: 36A, Jalan Austin Height 7/8, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia
Opening hours: Mon-Wed 11:30am to 10pm, Thurs-Sun 11am to 12am
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The Blue Door Coffee House is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.
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2. Meow Me Cat House
Meow Me Cat House is one spot for feline lovers. Don’t mistake them for any other cat cafe where you have to pay a cover fee; instead, think of them as a cafe with cats living in it. You don’t have to pay any entrance fee here, but a minimum spend of RM8 is needed to get a seat. While you’re allowed to pet and play with the adorable furry friends, please be mindful of your speaking volume so that you don’t scare them.
We enjoyed the Tiramisu Latte (RM15), a dessert-like beverage comprising an iced latte topped with sweet mascarpone and bitter cocoa powder, then finished with ladyfingers. For desserts, there was cheesecake on the menu during our visit! We were looking forward to the Matcha-Niko Neko Ajisai (RM21), but it was sold out even before 1pm, so we got the Basque Burnt Cheesecake (RM18) instead. Rich, dense, and creamy, we’re sure cheesecake lovers will enjoy this decadent treat.Â
Read our Meow Me Cat House feature.Â
Address: 28-01, Jalan Austin Height 7/7, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia
Opening hours: Thurs-Tue 12pm to 9pm
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Meow Me Cat House is not a halal-certified eatery.
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3. Cheevit Cheeva
If the name Cheevit Cheeva rings a bell, it’s probably because you’ve come across them in Thailand. This Thai-famous dessert cafe has more than 10 outlets worldwide at the time of writing, and customers flock to their JB outlet for their tasty bingsu and thearty shokupan toasts.
Their Shokupan Thai Tea Sang-Ka-Ya Bingsu (RM34) is popular for the right reasons: the aromatic Thai tea flavour is rich and addictive, and each shaved ice dessert is big enough for at least three people. We were also pleasantly surprised to see Dubai Dream Toast (RM39) on the menu, which nods to the ongoing kunafa dessert trend. A thick shokupan comes generously topped with crispy pistachio kunafa, sweet chocolate and pistachio drizzles, and a dollop of vanilla ice cream with crushed pistachio bits atop everything.Â
Read our Cheevit Cheeva feature.Â
Address: 23 GF, Jalan Austin Heights 8/1, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia
Opening hours: Daily 1pm to 11pm
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Cheevit Cheeva is not a halal-certified eatery.
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4. Knock Knock Cafe
Knock Knock Cafe is the ideal place to bring your date or family for a decent meal, as the cafe offers an inviting ambience that’s not too fancy or casual. Their menu is relatively expansive, with plenty of toast and pasta options, alongside quick bites and drinks for the complete experience.Â
The Brioche French Toast (RM28+) is part of their all-day brunch menu, starring vibrant fruits and edible flowers atop thick toast drenched in maple syrup. If you don’t mind spending more, try the popular River Prawn Arrabiata Pasta (RM69+): tomato-based pasta topped with fresh scallops, prawns, tobiko, and mussels. We recommend getting the Aburi Mentaiko Fries (RM28+) on the side for a hearty, satisfying meal.
Address: 60, Jalan Mutiara Emas 5/9, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 7pm
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Knock Knock Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery.
5. Slow Day Cafe
Slow Day Cafe is all about matcha, hojicha, and genmaicha. They take their tea-infused treats seriously, so we recommend heading down to give their offerings a try if you don’t want to waste your money on mediocre drinks and desserts. FYI, the cafe doubles as an art jamming studio, where you can book classes to paint while indulging in their treats.
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If you’re big on the matcha trend, get a cup of the Strawberry Matcha (RM17.90). You get three stunning layers of sweet strawberry compote, a matcha shot, and fresh milk. This drink leans milky, which means the bitter, earthy notes of matcha are on the milder side, so it may suit those who are new to matcha. Get a slice of their Genmaicha Cake (RM28) too, starring a creamy, nutty treat with hints of roasted brown rice in every bite.Â
Read our Slow Day Cafe feature.Â
Address: No. 2-01, Jalan Austin Heights 7/8, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 12pm to 6:30pm, Fri-Sat 12pm to 10pm, Sun 12pm to 12am
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Slow Day Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery.
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6. Bloom by Mokmok
You may recognise Bloom by Mokmok by their IG-worthy ceiling that’s adorned with colourful dried flowers. This gorgeous cafe takes their ambience as seriously as their food, so visit them if both elements are equally important to you.
For a mean breakfast, go straight for the Baked Telur (RM32+), comprising chicken sausage, beef bacon, chickpeas, spinach, tomatoes, and eggs, served with pita slices for dipping. The cafe is also known for their range of artisanal teas; the crowd favourite A Bloom for You (RM15+) is a delicious blend of sakura, jasmine, and Earl Grey.
Read our Bloom by Mok Mok feature.Â
Address: 87, Jalan Mutiara Emas 2A, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 10pm
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Bloom by Mok Mok is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.
7. OutLine Cafe
OutLine Cafe is a two-storey glamping cafe decked in camping chairs, tools, fairy lights, and tables made from cinder blocks. It’s relatively spacious here, so you don’t have to worry about getting a seat even during peak brunch hours.
If you’re heading down with an empty stomach, we recommend the hearty Grilled Chicken with Cheese (RM24.90+) to fill yourself up. It comes with tender, grilled chicken topped with melted cheese, alongside some fries and salad. Round off your meal with the popular Matcha Lemon Cake (RM15.90+), which is bittersweet from the green tea and tart from the citrus. Do note that their desserts rotate depending on what’s available for the day.
Read our OutLine Cafe feature.
Address: 22, Jalan Austin Height 7/8, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 10pm
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OutLine Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery.
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8. Ukiyo Cafe
Ukiyo Cafe is for those who take desserts very seriously. The patisserie specialises in pretty, dainty cakes that are as yummy as they look. It’s also the ideal place to visit for when you need a midday pick-me-up amid all the walking and shopping around JB!
Most items on display are seasonal, which means you’ll always get to try something new each time you visit. The tangy Mount Nimba (RM26++) seems to be a steady seller at the time of writing; it features raspberry creme brulee, cocoa nibs, and creamy milk chocolate mousse. There’s also the classic A Paris (RM28++), a vanilla mille-feuille that’s sweet, airy, and creamy all at once.Â
Read our Ukiyo Cafe feature.
Address: 17-02, Jalan Austin Heights 8/3, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 12pm to 7pm
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Ukiyo Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.
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9. Four Beans
Cafes don’t always have to be about coffee and desserts—Four Beans is a great example. This popular dessert chain serves up Taiwanese shaved ice in various flavours and fillings, making for the perfect treat to share with your friends on a hot day out.
Our favourite was the World of Taro Soy Beancurd (RM16+), comprising soft beancurd, taro beancurd, taro balls, and orh nee chunks, finished with brown sugar and soya milk. We recommend sharing this in a group of three or four! For a sweet and nutty alternative, their Black Sesame Shaved Ice with Taro Ball (RM21+) is the way to go. You get a pile of shaved black sesame ice topped with chewy taro balls and sweet red beans.
Read our Four Beans feature.
Address: No 71, GF, L009, Jalan Austin Heights 8/1, Taman Austin Heights, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 2pm to 10:30pm, Fri 2pm to 11pm, Sat 1pm to 11pm, Sun 1pm to 10:30pm
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Four Beans is a halal-certified eatery.
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10. CHADDEE
Open till 12am every day, CHADDEE operates as a cosy, minimalist cafe in the day and turns into a cool hangout with camping chairs outside when the sun sets. They mainly sell tea and light bites here, with over 20 options for the former.Â
When we first saw Phoenix Duck-shit Oolong Tea (RM21.50) on the menu, we were a tad sceptical as the name didn’t sound very appealing. But upon the first sip, we were won over by the robust and intense flavour of the tea, which came with a lingering floral sweetness towards the end. If you don’t fancy tea as much as we do, get the refreshing Coconut Lemonade (RM15.50), the perfect quencher to conquer JB’s heat.Â
Read our CHADDEE feature.
Address: 2, Jalan Austin Heights 7/8, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 12am
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CHADDEE is a halal-certified eatery.
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Best Mount Austin JB cafes to visit
Our guide to the best Mount Austin JB cafes will surely be of use, especially when you’re on a time crunch planning your Johor Bahru food itinerary.
If you’re travelling beyond Mount Austin, read our guide to the best Johor Bahru cafes. Alternatively, check out our guide to the best JB breakfast spots.
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