The best bars and cafés Jakarta

This café and restaurant has been set up in an ancient Dutch residence, in a delightful colonial atmosphere. The walls are stained with pictures of Hollywood stars. The kitchen and pastry are good (a little expensive though). Large fans swirl over your heads. Very lively in the evening, this coffee is ready for the afternoon with a romantic «tea time». There are also good cocktails. On the Fatahillah Square, opposite the Museum of the History of Jakarta.

A café of choice in Jakarta, offering a varied menu for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Known for its coffees from various regions of Indonesia, it offers a large space ideal for a relaxing lunch break. Although the food is considered average, the café is famous for its specialty coffees and reliable internet connection. With several locations across the city, it offers the option of indoor or outdoor seating. What's more, for coffee lovers, there's the option of buying ground coffee to take away.

Perched on the ^49th floor of the Plaza Tower, the Cloud Lounge and Dining is an exceptional rooftop bar. Its star attraction? A vodka room, where the most daring can sip their frozen drink at zero degrees. Be warned: evenings here can lighten your wallet by at least 400,000 Rp, but for a unique experience, why not? One small downside: the music could be less deafening. However, the friendly staff and the spectacular view over Jakarta are well worth a few extra decibels.

Just opposite the Pasar Barang Antik antique market, nestles Giyanti Coffee Roastery, a real gem for coffee lovers. This establishment takes its art seriously, roasting its beans on site every week, guaranteeing top-quality coffee. The atmosphere is vibrant, attracting a young, trendy crowd, and the colorful, welcoming space is ideal for a relaxing break or for working during the day. The café has separate sections for smokers and non-smokers.

Recognized as one of the best brasseries in Asia, this address offers unique cocktails created by renowned mixologists using local ingredients. One of their flagship cocktails is the "Old Fashioned Sticky Rice". But the attraction doesn't stop there: the establishment also houses an award-winning bakery, famous for its delicious " red velvet " cakes and tarts, topped with fresh cheese and sweet peanuts. Gourmets will also appreciate their unique doughnuts and croissant buns.

We've fallen in love with this space, set back from the city center. Dia.lo.gue, designed by architect Andra Matin, is a space where art and gastronomy are elegantly combined. This café offers healthy breakfasts all day long in a refined artistic setting. Perfect for creative exchanges, it is complemented by an art gallery and local design boutique. The atmosphere varies with exhibitions, artist talks and workshops. An ideal place for travelers seeking a unique cultural experience.

Located in South Jakarta, Myriad Kitchen and Pastry is a modern café with subtle Asian touches, dedicated to culinary excellence. It's not just a place to sip specialty coffee, but also a convivial space to work and read, while enjoying delicious buttery pastries and elegant cakes. The fluffy waffles, generously topped with caramel sauce and chocolate ganache, are a delight. And let's not forget their Indonesian specialties and generous colorful salads.

This speakeasy, bathed in a carefully considered vintage ambience, attracts an eclectic clientele, from expatriates to locals, all charmed by something inexplicably familiar. Between attentive service and creative mixology, the staff seem to take a malicious pleasure in surprising with cocktails where herbs, spices, flowers and fruits blend to awaken the taste buds. A singular experience, half classic, half innovative, where every visit promises a new taste experience in a subtly offbeat setting.

First Crack Coffee stands out not only as one of Indonesia's leading coffee roasters, but also as a haven for those seeking to work remotely. The atmosphere is a harmonious blend of comfort and industrial style, with spaced seating and quiet corners perfect for escaping the urban bustle. But above all, it's their exquisite coffee that keeps us coming back: strong infusions and their iced coffee, a refreshing antidote to Jakarta's heat and hustle. Several branches throughout the city.

Located close to some very good restaurants, this cocktail bar is run by renowned bartender Yutaka Nakashima, and stands out for its classic cocktails revisited with an Indonesian twist. Among their creations, the Jamu-infused vodka (a traditional local drink made with turmeric, fresh ginger, coconut water, squeezed lemon, honey and black pepper) stands out, as does their Java tea-infused rum, accompanied by orange liqueur, dry vermouth and jasmine syrup. Their homemade coffee liqueur is also a specialty not to be missed.