Best bakeries in JB near the customs

I don’t know about you, but the last thing I do in Johor Bahru (JB) before passing through the customs to get home is buy a bunch of bread for my family. There’s nothing vastly different about bakeries in Singapore and Malaysia, but the variety and cheap prices make JB an attractive place to shop for bread and unique pastries. If you relate, continue reading our guide to the best JB bakeries, including a traditional one that has been around for over 85 years. 

The current exchange rate is RM1 = ~S$0.30 as of 3 July 2025.

1. Nimmies Pastry Cafe

Frequent JB travellers will surely know of Nimmies Pastry Cafe, a popular Bali-esque cafe that’s a quick 10-minute drive from the customs. The cafe doubles as a bakery, where you’ll be greeted with a huge display of fresh bakes near the entrance. During our visit, we tried the crowd-favourite Taro Cromboloni (RM20++): flaky croissant pastry packed with sweet, creamy orh nee paste. If you’re not a fan of taro, though, we recommend the Pistachio Supreme Croissant (RM19++) instead. This cube croissant comes loaded with pistachio cream within, finished with chopped pistachio bits for added crunchiness.

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