The small town of Muar has its charm from the historical buildings to signature local foods like otak-otak, lontong and mee bandung. These days, you can find plenty of cafes serving local and international cuisines. So, whether you fancy a cuppa or savour a hearty main meal, we have compiled a list of the Top 10 cafes in Muar worth visiting.
1) Coffee + Cream
Cosy up with one of their caffeinated beverages at Coffee + Cream, all reasonably priced without sacrificing quality. Enjoy it hot or iced and don’t forget to pair your drink with one of their delicious cakes. Choices are aplenty here, covering from assorted shortcakes (e.g. Strawberry, Hazelnut Chocolate and Lotus Biscoff Chocolate) to Earl Grey Burnt Cheese and Pistachio Mille Crepe. Coffee + Cream also offers delectable bites such as Chicken Mushroom Pie, Otak-Otak Cheesy Croissant and Steamed Otak-Otak Toast if you prefer something savoury.
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2) Rumacabuk
Rumacabuk evokes the old-fashioned charm of the once-derelict kampung house before it was given a fresh coat of paint and repurposed into a cafe, mixing new and old in a contemporary vintage style. Beyond its aesthetically pleasant interior, you can expect an eclectic choice of local and Western cuisines. This includes Asam Pedas Jenahak/Pari, served with rice, ulam & sambal belacan, Laksa Johor and Nasi Lemak Ayam Berempah. Or indulge in the hearty chicken chop either deep-fried or grilled and chill with a cup of coffee or one of their cooling refreshers.
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3) Project Kaffeine
Occupying the top floor above Yong Sheng Gift Shop, Project Kaffeine’s biggest standout lies in its glasshouse-style design with a tastefully decorated interior. Enjoy one of their dishes such as Creamy Tomyam Spaghetti, Fried Chicken Chop Spaghetti and Salted Egg Croissant. Or taste one of their sliced cakes, namely the Signature Original Half Burnt Cheesecake and Tiramisu Cake. You can choose to sit indoors or outdoors, where the latter has a row of ceiling fans to keep you cool.
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4) Libta Coffee
The first thing that immediately catches one’s attention is the windmill structure outside Libta Coffee. Inside the cafe, you can enjoy their traditional Johor-style coffee served hot or iced such as Kopi O Johor and Signature Cream Kopi Johor. They even have their own coffee plantation and factory in Muar. Hungry? Libta Coffee has you covered here with wholesome menu options such as Big American Breakfast, assorted Nasi Lemak and Briyani dishes and savoury croissants.
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5) Jenna Rose Boutique & Cafe
Shop Jenna Rose’s collection of top-to-bottom wear and don’t forget to relax with a cup of coffee. The cafe also features a full menu, offering pasta cooked in different styles and gourmet burgers from breaded chicken to fish fillets and vegetarian. Try one of their signature thin-crust pizzas such as Aloha Grilled Chicken and Tomato & Herbs Smoked Duck. For something sweet, they also serve croffles, honey toasts and ice cream croissants.
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6) Cafe 1988
This little cafe is instantly recognisable, given its distinctly white facade with a wooden design from the outside. Inside Cafe 1988, the minimalist interior offers an unpretentious sense of cosy charm. Their menu consists of Signature Japanese Kare, offering you a choice of pearl rice or udon paired with thick curry. Then, choose your protein such as Chicken Karaage/Katsu, Prawn Tempura or Organic Tofu Katsu and consider topping your meal with an omu egg. Some of their other recommended dishes include Muar Otak Fried Rice and Mapo Tofu Don.
7) Cafe Lorong by OG’s
This homey Cafe Lorong by OG’s keeps things simple with its charmingly old-school decor and ambience. Their speciality lies in its local delights, where they serve traditional breakfast as early as 8 am and not to forget, lunch and dinner times. Options include nasi lemak, lontong paru, satay (chicken/beef) and tauhu sumbat (stuffed tofu), just to name a few. And finally, chill with a glass of coffee or milk tea served hot or iced.
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8) Fluffy by Chedin
The Muslim-owned Fluffy by Chedin greeted the customers with its industrial-style interior, complete with exposed brick walls and black accents. When comes to its menu, you will find familiar dishes like Laksa Johor, Nasi Lemak Ayam Goreng and Mee Bandung. They serve assorted coffee, tea, chocolate and matcha. And if you want some light bites to go with your drink, they have nuggets, cheesy fries and assorted doughnuts & sliced cakes.
9) After Samp’s Cafe
Indulge in its fine selection of plated desserts, assorted cakes and coffee in the comfort of a roomy space at After Samp’s Cafe. For the main course, they serve assorted pizzas with familiar fillings like pepperoni chicken and mushroom. Or enjoy Thai dishes like Thai Pork Belly Mama Noodles Salad and Tomyam Mama Noodles Little Pot.
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10) JM’s Coffee
JM’s Coffee satisfies your craving with its chops and spaghetti menu such as Grilled Chicken Chop & Aglio Olio and Grilled Chicken Chop & Creamy Carbonara. They also serve sizzling grills from chicken to lamb shoulder and smoked duck served on a hot steel plate with black pepper or mushroom sauce. If you prefer chops with rice, JM’s Coffee has choices including the classic Chicken Chop Rice and Japanese Curry Chicken Chop Rice. Their homemade cakes come highly recommended too, namely Oreo Cheesecake and Red Velvet Double Fromage.
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