It's not an overstatement to say Singaporeans love travelling to Johor Bahru.

If you're thinking of heading down to JB this weekend, here are some cafes that are a 10 minute (or less) grab ride from the Customs Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) .

1) Miyakori Coffee

First on the list is Miyakori Coffee at City Square Mall, which is right in front of the CIQ.

The main highlight of this 50-seater cafe are the cartoon characters imprinted on cups, cakes (~S$4.30) and drinks (S$3.30 - S$5.30):

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJZvpQFDHXS/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRBeWdXBiqp/

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ba9nGmOlRhi/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BQupQ-RgFL3/

You can also try their selection of waffles (S$6 - S$7):

https://www.instagram.com/p/B1fdDmaACkV/

Or pastel coloured Frappressos (S$5 - S$6):

https://www.instagram.com/p/B1kt2sHg2II/

Address: J5-19, Johor Bahru City Square, 108, Jalan Wong Ah Fook, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

Opening Hours: 10am - 10pm daily

2) Shakespeare Milkshakes

Shakespeare Milkshakes is a Scandinavian-style cafe with plenty of photo spots:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BKlFB3fBYYU/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BtXQ_yQoIj8/

The cafe specialises in a variety of food and drinks, including speciality milkshakes (S$6), waffles (S$6), croffles (S$3.30) and soft serve ice cream (S$4):

https://www.instagram.com/p/B1g1YemHopR/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BKlF0D-hvG8/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B1Bjo1CJX1d/

In July, they launched the boba cheesecake (S$6.30), which bubble tea fans may be keen to try:

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzh3JbHJIxW/

There are also plenty of boardgames at the cafe that guests can play with:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BwV7m6ti_1V/

Currently, they are having a one-for-one promotion for their bubble milk tea (S$4 - $5) until end September:

Address: 9 Jalan Trus, Johor Bahru 80000

Opening Hours:

Monday to Friday, 12pm - 11pm

Saturday to Sunday, 12pm - 12am

3) Sweet Blossom Coffee Roasters

Sweet Blossom Coffee Roasters is a cafe located five minutes away from KSL mall.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B1YZwP-HHu2/

Here's a quick look at their furniture:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B0QZvHJlnLl/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B0gGXZ8HXfH/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTvASH3AJCh/

[tinymce_insert_adshttps://www.instagram.com/p/BzLUNfbAvI8/

The cafe sells cakes, coffees and even scones:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B1WUzRcn45Z/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B0czlNYA-Jm/

https://www.instagram.com/p/Br2LfKRAMAT/

They are best known for their 3D latte art, featuring foam animals:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhNT6I5gW3S/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BpQ27X9H7TU/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhYnDJ9jqky/

Address: 28, Jalan Maju, Taman Pelangi, 80400 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

Opening Hours: 8am - 6pm, daily (closed on Thursdays)

4) Openwork

With a clean and open concept, Openwork is very much a hipster's hangout (if that's still a thing).

https://www.instagram.com/p/BwzW4jqHua8/

If you're there for the gram, this cafe should suit your purpose nicely.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BxL7JgXhoNP/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B0fHIVKnE9p/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BvS9QVBnEMT/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BvV4qKpBnnY/

Mains range around S$6 to S$8, while gyozas cost S$4 for a plate of six:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B00B9p9Hm-O/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BzqV_N3HCRr/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B0NGCe1FiCq/

https://www.instagram.com/p/ByoVKe0gu_6/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B0dRvNan4_S/

They also serve drinks from S$3 to S$7.

Address: 236, Gim Shew Building, Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, Johor Bahru 80000

Opening Hours: 11am - 9pm, daily

5) Mok Mok Brunch & Bistro

Mok Mok Brunch & Bistro is a botanical themed cafe that uses local produce in their dishes.

There's plenty of greenery inside and outside of the cafe:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B1bQ27on6qU/

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bk1mm8EDEX-/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B1dwgMhBSuv/

With hanging vines on the ceilings:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B047AcdnZQ7/

Their menu consists of mains like rice bowls (S$7 - S$13) and burgers (S$6 - S$9):

https://www.instagram.com/p/B0ffhkXnMDT/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BzxEePXgCf_/

https://www.instagram.com/p/ByuwM27F3NE/

https://www.instagram.com/p/ByftBPUA7DB/

As well as desserts like souffle pancakes (S$8) and egg pufflets (S$6 - S$7):

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzm1_gdBAeP/

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz5BIjohRGG/

Address: 78, Jalan Pingai, Taman Pelangi, Johor Bahru 80400

Opening Hours: 11:30am – 11:30pm, daily

Top image via britneykhu, shakespeare.milkshakes, miss_anqi, smackyourlips on Instagram