Curated city guide
JB's specialty coffee scene is young, creative, and cross-border influenced.
211, Jalan Dato Sulaiman, Taman Abad, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia
A dedicated roastery-cafe managing a staggering rotating inventory of over 160 single-origin beans. The program specializes in meticulously sourced filter coffee, featuring everything from classic washed lots to…
18, Jln Sri Pelangi 4, Taman Pelangi, 80400 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia
A concept by the JWC group focusing on technical milk-based drinks and coffee-centric cocktails. Their signature 'Why Dirty' uses a specifically creamier milk for a thick, velvety texture, and the bar features unique…
89, Jln Beringin, Taman Melodies, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia
A technical roastery-cafe offering a wide spectrum of single-origins roasted on-site. The program highlights clean filter extractions via V60 and experimental signatures like the Shaddock Gathered, which pairs…
124, Jalan Trus, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia
A Japanese-influenced program focused on precise hand-drip brews and clean espresso. The coffee experience is uniquely integrated with an on-site analog film lab and a kitchen serving 'kissaten' staples like house-made…
23, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia
House-roasted light single origins selected through blind cupping, served as filter and espresso.
28, Jalan Maju, Taman Pelangi, 80400 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia
A roastery-focused program emphasizing seasonal single-origins with a high-clarity, tea-like extraction style. Their menu highlights diverse origins, from bright Kenyan lots to innovative anaerobic processed Indonesian…
19, Jln Molek 1/5C, Taman Molek, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia
Founded by a Q-Grader and AST-certified barista, the program emphasizes technical precision through seasonal guest roasts and meticulously prepared pour-overs. Beyond the black coffee, they are known for innovative…