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Authentic Cafes in Jakarta Every Traveler Should Visit
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items Skip the tourist traps and discover Jakarta through its coffee culture. This curated guide features authentic cafes loved by locals, from historic coffee houses that have stood the test of time to award-winning specialty coffee shops and charming hid...
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🏛 Heritage Cafes
☕ Specialty Coffee
🌿 Local Favorites
💻 Great for Working
📸 Beautiful Cafes
🏛 Heritage Cafes
These iconic cafes offer a glimpse into Jakarta’s rich history while serving excellent coffee.
📍 Area
Kota Tua
🏷 Category
Heritage • Historic Building • Fine Dining
⭐ Why Visit
One of Jakarta’s most iconic cafes, located inside a beautifully preserved Dutch colonial building overlooking Fatahillah Square. Perfect for experiencing Old Batav...
Café Batavia
📍 Area
Glodok (Jakarta Chinatown)
🏷 Category
Heritage • Local Favorite
⭐ Why Visit
Serving coffee since 1927, this legendary shop remains one of Jakarta’s oldest coffee destinations.
☕ Must Try
Es Kopi Hitam
Kopi Susu
💰
$
🕒
Morning
👤
Coffe...
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📍 Area
Menteng
🏷
Historic Coffee House
⭐
One of Jakarta’s oldest coffee houses where visitors can experience traditional Indonesian coffee culture in a charming colonial-style setting.
☕
Traditional Tubruk Coffee
💰
$$
🕒
Morning & Aftern...
Bakoel Koffie
☕ Specialty Coffee
Perfect for travelers wanting to taste Indonesia’s world-class coffee beans
📍
Menteng
🏷
Specialty Coffee
⭐
Frequently recommended by coffee enthusiasts and international travel guides. Famous for carefully roasted Indonesian beans and expertly brewed coffee.
☕
Manual Brew
Flat White
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$$
🕒
Morning
👤
Coffee lovers...
Giyanti Coffee Roastery
📍
Menteng
🏷
Indonesian Single-Origin Coffee
⭐
A great place to sample coffee beans from Aceh, Toraja, Bali, Flores, Java, and Papua in one visit.
☕
Single Origin Pour Over
💰
$$
👤
International tourists
Coffee enthusiasts
Anomali Coffee Menteng
📍
Menteng
🏷
Coffee Tasting
⭐
Offers one of the widest selections of Indonesian coffee beans.
☕
Aceh Gayo
Toraja
Kintamani
💰
$$
👤
Travelers wanting to explore Indonesia’s coffee diversity
JJ Royal Cafe
📍
Menteng
🏷
Hidden Specialty Coffee
⭐
Quiet neighborhood coffee shop known for excellent beans and passionate baristas.
☕
Filter Coffee
💰
$$
👤
Serious coffee drinkers
Ombé Kofie Menteng
📍
Menteng
🏷
Modern Specialty Coffee
⭐
Minimalist interior with consistently excellent coffee.
☕
Espresso
Cappuccino
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$$
👤
Coffee lovers
Remote workers
1/15 Coffee, Menteng
📍 Area
Senopati / SCBD
🏷 Category
Specialty Coffee • Brunch • Award-Winning
⭐ Why Visit
One of Indonesia’s most respected specialty coffee brands, known for championship-level baristas and consistently excellent coffee. A favorite among Jakarta’s...
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📍 Area
Thamrin / Setiabudi / Multiple Locations
🏷 Category
Award-Winning Indonesian Coffee
⭐ Why Visit
Recognized internationally for showcasing premium Indonesian coffee beans. A great introduction to local specialty coffee for first-time visito...
Tanamera Coffee Pacific Place
📍 Area
Tebet
🏷 Category
Neighborhood Cafe • Specialty Coffee
⭐ Why Visit
A cozy neighborhood favorite with a welcoming atmosphere and high-quality coffee. Perfect if you want to experience where locals actually hang out.
☕ Must Try
Iced Latte
Ma...
Dua Coffee @Tebet
🌿 Local Favorites
These cafes are where Jakarta locals actually spend their weekends.
📍
Cipete
🏷
Local Favorite
⭐
One of Indonesia’s most famous neighborhood coffee shops.
☕
Es Kopi Susu Tetangga
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$
👤
Everyone
Toko Kopi Tuku - Cipete
📍
Sarinah
🏷
Local Brand
⭐
Excellent coffee in one of Jakarta’s most iconic shopping destinations.
☕
Iced Latte
💰
$$
Titik Temu Cafe - Sarinah
📍
Multiple Locations
🏷
Modern Indonesian Coffee
⭐
A reliable choice for travelers wanting high-quality local coffee almost anywhere in Jakarta.
☕
Signature Latte
💰
$$
DJOURNAL
💻 Great for Working
Need Wi-Fi, plugs, and great coffee? These spots are ideal.
📍
Kuningan
🏷
24-Hour Cafe
⭐
One of Jakarta’s favorite cafes for students, freelancers, and digital nomads.
☕
Coffee & Brunch
💰
$$
👤
Remote workers
Night owls
Lucky Cat Coffee & Kitchen
📍
Plaza Senayan
🏷
Brunch & Coffee
⭐
Consistently good coffee with a relaxing atmosphere.
☕
Flat White
💰
$$
Monolog
📍 Area
Senopati / Fatmawati
🏷 Category
Hidden Gem • Specialty Coffee
⭐ Why Visit
A quiet coffee shop loved by locals for its carefully crafted coffee and relaxed ambiance. Ideal for escaping Jakarta’s busy streets.
☕ Must Try
Espresso-Based Drin...
7 Speed Coffee
📍 Area
Melawai (Blok M)
🏷 Category
Local Favorite • Japanese-Inspired
⭐ Why Visit
A charming neighborhood cafe blending Japanese-inspired aesthetics with Indonesian coffee culture. Located in the vibrant Blok M area, it’s a great stop while explo...
Kisaku Coffee, Blok M
📸 Beautiful Cafes
Perfect for travelers looking for memorable interiors and photo-worthy spaces.
📍
Menteng
🏷
Historic Estate Coffee
⭐
Elegant interior inspired by Indonesia’s oldest coffee plantations.
☕
Estate Coffee
💰
$$
Kawisari Cafe & Eatery
📍
Melawai
🏷
Coffee Culture
⭐
Inspired by the famous Indonesian novel and film, making it a unique stop for visitors interested in local culture.
☕
Signature House Blend
💰
$$
Filosofi Kopi Melawai, Jl. Melawai 6 No. 1