14 Halal Cafes Around Jalan Dhoby - Johor Bahru

By Halal Trip | 31, Mar, 2017

Home to a vast number of cafes and trendy hangouts, the Jalan Dhoby region is one of the best places to go for cafe hopping in Johor Bahru! HalalTrip has compiled a few popular Halal spots that you need to check out.

 

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1. IT Roo Cafe

IT Roo Cafe

Many consider IT Roo Cafe to serve the best chicken chop in town. As one of the oldest Hainanese restaurants around, the Halal cafe is a great spot to head to for a quick bite!

 
Address: 17, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Business Hours: 12–9:30PM
Halal Assurance: Halal assurance by restaurant staff
 

2. Sangkaya

Sangkaya ice cream

Sangkaya is all about coconuts. With countless outlets across the country, Sangkaya's coconut-infused menus offer a huge line-up of delightful ice cream flavours for everyone. The must-try dish is their original coconut ice cream served in a coconut husk.

 
Address: 14, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Business Hours: 01:00 AM – 11:00 PM
 

3. Koone

Koone Ice Cream

Koone is a great dessert option. Stop over at the dainty pink cafe for a few scoops of ice cream. You're sure to love the cafe's cute atmosphere!

 
Address: 28, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Business Hours: 01:00 PM–10:00 PM
 

4. Fork and Dagger

fork and dagger

Fork & Dagger is yet another good spot to savour some local Halal delicacies. Popular dishes include the Nasi Goreng Daging Merah and the Honey Glazed Chicken.

 
Address: No, 11, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Business Hours: 11AM–11:30PM
 
 

5. Flowers in the Window

flowers in the window

This whimsical garden-themed restaurant is a hidden spot in Johor Bahru, complete with beautiful floral decorations to charm every diner. A great place to head to for brunch - make sure to check out their selection of breads, mains, sides and cakes!

 
Address: 9, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Business Hours: 10AM–10PM
 
 

6. The Ice Cream Project

the ice cream project

It's of little surprise that The Ice Cream Project is one of the most popular ice cream shops in Johor Bahru. The speciality is their ice-cream mixed with Nitrogen, made fresh on the spot.

 
Address: 31, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Business Hours: 03:00 PM–10PM
 

7. Chaiwalla & Co. Container Cafe

Chaiwalla & Co. Container Cafe

This unique cafe cannot be missed! An actual container recycled into a cafe, they are known for their milk tea with a wide range of unique toppings. Go for their signature Thai Milk Tea with Pearls that is raved by many! Other than that, they also have tea, coffee and smoothies. 

 
Address: Lot 2810, Tan Hiok Nee Street, 80000 Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Business Hours: 12pm to 12am (Mon-Thu, Sun), 12pm to 1am (Fri-Sat)
Halal Assurance: Muslim-owned establishment
 
 

8. Shakespeare Milkshakes

Shakespeare Milkshakes

Another impressive Halal cafe in Johor Bahru is Shakespeare Milkshakes. In addition to its renowned speciality milkshakes and hot chocolate, the cafe serves up some of the best waffles imaginable - coupled with house-made ice cream. Only Halal ingredients are used and alcohol is not served.

 
Address: 9, Jalan Trus, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Business Hours: 12:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Halal Assurance Muslim friendly, Halal assurance by restaurant staff
 

9. Faculty of Caffeine

Faculty of Caffeine

Another cool kids on the block - Faculty of Caffeine. With a wide variety of savoury dishes on their menu like ramen, pancakes, pasta, you’ll keep coming back to try every single thing on their menu!

 
Address: 106, Jalan Trus, 80000 Johor Bahru
Business Hours: 9am to 6pm (Mon, Wed-Sun)
Halal Assurance: Halal assurance by restaurant staff
 
More information on Faculty of Caffeine here!
 

10. Salahuddin Bakery

Salahuddin Bakery

These guys have been around since 1937! Popular items on their menu include triangular curry puffs, Indian-style puffs as well as cakes displayed in buffet-style for you to pick and choose from.

 
Address: 26, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Business Hours: 9:30AM–5:30PM
Halal Assurance: Halal assurance by restaurant staff
 

11. Hiap Joo Bakery

Hiap Joo Bakery

Although this is not a dine-in bakery, Hiap Joo has been around since 1919 and their bakes are definitely noteworthy. Their must buys are the coconut buns and banana cakes, freshly baked in traditional firewood oven. It’s conveniently located nearby Chaiwalla and long lines are common so while waiting for their hot steaming buns, you can grab a cuppa there!

 
Address: 13, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Business Hours: 7am to 6pm (Mon-Sat), 9am to 1pm (Sun)
Halal Assurance: Halal assurance by restaurant staff
 
More information on Hiap Joo Bakery here!
 
 

12. The Replacement Lodge

the replacement lodge
 
Image Credit: The Replacement Lodge

The Replacement Lodge is the most hipster Halal cafe you’ll ever find in Johor Bahru. It is obvious given their clean, minimalist look, from their interior down right to their menu. The cafe also doubles up as a lodge. Customers however will have to note that bottled beer is now served at the cafe, though all meat used are provided by Halal suppliers.

 
Address: 33, 34, Jalan Dhoby, 80000, Johor Bahru, Johor, 80000 Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Business Hours: 9am to 9pm daily
Halal Assurance: Halal-certified food and beverage suppliers
 
More information on The Replacement Lodge here!
 

13. Bev C

bev c fashion cafe

Image Credit: Bev C

Fashion meets food - Bev C is primarily a boutique when the fashion designers decided to open up a cafe. Ever eaten a black croissant? It’s the first charcoal croissant ever right here in JB! They also have the usual cakes and coffees to offer. However, alcohol is served at the cafe.

 
Address: 54 Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, 80000 Johor Bahru
Business Hours: 2pm to 11pm (Tue-Fri), 1pm to 11pm (Sat-Sun), last order at 10:30pm, closed on Mondays
Halal Assurance: Halal assurance by restaurant staff
 
More information on Bev C here!
 

14. Amphawa Boat Noodle

amphawa boat noodle

This authentic Thai restaurant now offers its newly-opened downtown outlet just around the corner from Jalan Dhoby for quick access. With a myriad of noodle options to choose from, you will be spoilt for choice!

 
Address: No.69, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/2, Taman Sutera Utama, 81300 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
Business Hours: 11:30AM–10:30PM
Halal Assurance:  Halal assurance by restaurant staff

 

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