5 Quirky Theme Cafes in Johor that Kids and Parents Will Love
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1. Capyba Cafe : Feed Capybaras and Alpacas (and yourself)
Looking for unique family-friendly cafes in Johor that offer more than just good food?
In Johor, food isn’t just delicious - it’s also an experience. You won’t find a shortage of cafes that serve delicious food in photo-perfect environments, but some go an extra mile to create themed dining experiences your whole family will love and remember.
From a Harry Potter-inspired cafe to one with real capybaras, here are 5 family-friendly cafes with unique themes that won’t just live on in photos, but in memory.
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Capybaras are considered the friendliest animals, able to hang out with alligators and oyens. And now, you can hang out with them too!
Capyba cafe is a cafe that celebrates all things capy. You’re immediately greeted with cute capybara murals at the entrance, and almost every food and drink item has capybara artwork. Best of all this cafe also has real capybaras and alpacas!
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Don’t worry, hygiene is well-maintained because the friendly capybaras and smiling alpacas are housed separately on the second floor. You’ll get 30 minutes of quality time with them, along with a complimentary cup of veggies to feed them.
If there’s not enough capy for you, you can bring one home Capyba Cafe also offers capybara-themed merchandise from keychains to cuddly plushies.
Either way, you’ll leave Capyba Cafe happy from the capys.
Hours:
10am - 9pm (every day)
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2. The Dreamliner Airways Cafe: Airplane themed (but with better food)
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Ever miss the anticipation of being on a flight and hearing the food service trolley slowly rolling down the aisle?
The Dreamliner Airways Cafe recreates these moments, right down to the airplane seats! Better yet, you get way more options than just chicken, beef, or fish. The menu is almost as international as you’d expect, with local favourites alongside western dishes.
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The dining area itself is made to look like a plane cabin, down to the cabin light strips and the window ports! Don’t worry though, you won’t have to sit separately - there are larger tables in the middle to accommodate larger groups.
Whether for the food or the ambience, your experience will be anything but… plane.
Hours:
12pm - 10:30pm (Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat, Sun)
12pm - 10pm (Fri)
Closed on Tuesdays
Address:
3. Latte Doh: Wand-er into this Harry Potter-themed cafe
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Step into the world of Hogwarts and Diagon Alley at Latte Doh.
From the witch hat lampshades to the cups with Hogwarts House-inspired insignia, this cafe contains more references to the Harry Potter universe than you can shake a wand at. And yes, they serve (non-alcoholic) butterbeer!
There’s something here for everyone. Your kids will love the smoking cauldron or playing with the Hedwig owl puppet.
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For adult Harry Potter fans, small touches like the 9¾ latte foam stencil and themed drinks like Polyjuice Potion and Avada Kedavra will reignite the magic of the wizarding world. You can even dress up in wizard robes for photos!
With Harry Potter being a cultural phenomenon that transcends generations, your visit to Latte Doh will be an accio-lutely magical time.
Hours:
12pm - 10pm (Mon, Wed, Thurs)
12pm - 11pm (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Closed on Tuesdays
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4. Rollmance Dawn: This One Piece/Anime-themed cafe is SUUUPER!
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One Piece fans will get the reference. But even if One Piece isn’t your thing, Rollmance Dawn pays tribute to all things anime.
The cafe is decorated with figurines and memorabilia from anime classics like Dragon Ball, and Pokemon, to newer favourites like Spy Family and Jujutsu Kaisen. The cafe is best for kids of reading age, since they can browse through manga.
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Rollmance Dawn’s menu is geared towards drinks, desserts and pastries - more like a place where you can relax instead of eat-and-go. If you have more time to spare, you can spend the day there just reading manga or playing a One Piece-themed game of Monopoly.
If you and/or your family are into anime and manga, Rollmance Dawn is a must-visit cafe that’ll make you say Wakuwaku!
Hours:
11am - 12am (every day)
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5. Cafe Jufei: A nostalgic cafe that feels like home (in the 70’s)
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Walking into Cafe Jufei brings back memories of visiting grandma. To start with, this is the only cafe on the list that requires you to take off your shoes before you enter!
Cafe Jufei recreates the warmth of a cosy 1970’s Malaysian home, with wood-and-rattan furniture and loads of trinkets on the walls and shelves.
Like any Malaysian home back in the day, it’s personal and unpretentious. Your drink may be served in a regular glass or in those free coffeeshop ones with brand logos on them - you can even sit on the floor if you want.
Meanwhile, the food retains the personal vibes with a modern twist, with freshly baked breads and pastries and the owner’s personal blend of coffee.
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Amongst the vinyl cantopop records and cassettes, and old books and toys; Cafe Jufei is both a time capsule and a bubble of tranquillity from the bustling heart of the city.
Whether with the heart put into the food or touching your heartstrings, Cafe Jufei meets far more than your bare(foot) necessities.
Hours:
10am - 6pm (Tues - Sun)
Closed on Mondays
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Don’t have time to stop? Get a delicious meal at Berjaya Waterfront.
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In a rush to catch the ferry to Batam? Don’t board the ferry hangry!
More than just a ferry port, Berjaya Waterfront is also a 4.5 storey mall with an integrated hotel and entertainment centre. Here, you will find sit-down kopitiams such as Jubilee’s Nanyang Coffee and D’JB Kopitiam, or quick takeaways like Tezu Sushi, 7-Eleven, and Daily Fresh.
Whether before your trip or after, you will never go hungry at Berjaya Waterfront!