But First ... Coffee

procaffeinating (N) 

the tendency to not start anything until you have a cup of coffee.

Like that quote saying, indeed, i need coffee before start everything. Coffee to start my engine. LOL. No, I am kidding. I am used to be like that. Everyday I need a cup of coffee. But not anymore due to serious gastric. Oh well, pity me. (Okay, it is not the point of my blog) I just wanna share my story. 

I heard this coffee shop quite some time. But again, I never had a chance to visit them before. Feels like the distance is so far from my house. Though it is not that far actually. But the traffic jam in Jakarta make it so so far away.  I went to this coffee shop at the same day as I visit Ruang Seduh. Because their location is just within 10-15mins drive. So why i wasted more time if i need to come the other day, while I have already near the area. 

     Another concept of coffee shop around South Jakarta, it's a cozy, warm, and  

     quiet place to chill. The outside seating area is furnished with old vintage chairs 

     and tables, with the perfect natural lighting that helps you to take 

     instagramable pictures look even cooler without editing. Otherwise, inside seating 

     area was not too big, but once you enter, it feels like home, decorated with 

     plants, dimmed light, wood furnitures, and there are some books to read. 

     If only during my visit, it was not that packed. I could sit there for longer 

     time. Yet, no space for me to sit, and enjoy my coffee. Even the restaurant that 

     adjoining with them, is full house, I think they got some events, during my visit. 

     So ya, what could be better than take away cup for the way out. 

     Ordered my Ice Americano to go, because it was so damn hot weather. I could  

     melt right away. Drinks price range is IDR25.000 to IDR45.000.

     They served some pastries if you would like to pair up your coffee with 

     something to bite. Or else, you can order something from SNCTRY Health Bar. 

     Overall the coffee was not so astounding, but it was decent and satisfying. 

     I love their glassware too, if only I can have dine in. They use some kind of    

     ceramic cup, which is going to add on the warmth feeling and homey feeling.

     Find somewhere cozy place to sit and enjoy coffee, here is one of them.

But First Coffee Dharmawangsa

Pelaspas

Jl. Dharmawangsa No. 6

Jakarta Selatan

DKI Jakarta 12160

(Next To Pelataran Dharmawangsa)

Opening Hours:

Everyday 7AM – 9PM

The Brewing Lab at Kemang

Brewing Room aka Ruang Seduh, ini terletak di belakang Toko Buku Aksara, Kemang. Kalau boleh jujur, pas Waze jalan kesini, di bilang nya uda Reach your Destination. Tapi kok ga lihat ada tulisan Ruang Seduh nya. Jadi mutar jalan sekali lagi. Terus karna bingung gitu, dan gak ada orang yang bisa di tanya. Coba-coba aja masuk ke lokasi yang di bilang sama Waze. Bahkan sampai ke parkiran pun masih bingung, dimana itu tempat kopi. Untung nya ada yang parkirin, jadi bisa tanya juga sama si Bapak. Terus uda di kasih tau di mana nya. Pas tau, oh ini tempatnya! kata yang terungkap tuh cuma "ni super antik dan unik!" Lain daripada yang lain #lebaidikit. Tapi asli, ini lain daripada tempat-tempat kopi yang pernah saya datangin. Hayo! Penasaran kan??? 

Jadi saya berkunjung kesini karena ingin mendapatkan satu buah cap untuk Jakarta Manual Book pas akhir 2016 kemarin.

Okay, memang mungkin ini sedikit terlambat blogpost nya. Tapi baru sempat untuk share soal tempat ini. Jadi mohon maaf dan maklumin saya ini ya, readers.

Denger-denger sih, mereka terkenal sama Manual Brew nya. Cuma sayangnya pas saya kesana, saya gak mencoba itu. Saya pesan Hot Latte aja. IDR35k. Karena hari itu udah minum beberapa kopi lainnya. Jadi gak pingin minum black coffee lagi.

Mereka juga menjual beberapa pilihan Snacks untuk kalian enjoy dengan Coffee nya. Mereka gak punya Minuman Ice. Tapi mereka menjual Cold Drop. Itu kaya Kopi baik Black maupun White ada, Kopi nya itu uda di botolin dan di Chilled gitu. Mereka juga punya Cold Pressed Juice dari Judas. Jadi dont worry kalau emang datang kesana dengan orang yang gak mau minum kopi, masih ada jus, dan ada pastry kok.

Tempat duduk mereka sebenarnya sedikit dan kecil, tapi di dalam ruangan yang sama ada namanya Kinosaurus. Namanya unik kan? Iya, tempatnya juga unik. Kinosaurus ini adalah cinema kecil di mana mereka sering menyetel film-film bagus, film-film nasional maupun internasional. Ada jadwal-jadwalnya gitu, mungkin bisa di Google untuk info lebih lanjutnya. Dengan tempat-tempat duduk di Kinosaurus itu, nah kita jadi bisa duduk di situ juga. Banyak tempat menarik untuk di foto di tempat ini.

Price range, tidak terlalu mahal. Ambience, cukup enak. Pilihan menu, oke, meskipun tidak terlalu banyak. Bisa di lihat dari foto-fotonya juga untuk punya gambaran kaya gimana sebenarnya.

Ruang Seduh
Aksara Bookstore
Jalan Kemang Raya No. 8B
Kemang, Jakarta Selatan 12730
Opening hours: 8 AM-9 PM

Thanks for reading, have nice day!

Pris

pricillchandra@hotmail.com // @pricillchandra

From North to South Jakarta - DJULE KOFI

"coffee doesn't ask silly questions,

coffee understands." 

another review of one of coffee shops in Jakarta, to be exact, located in South Jakarta. Jakarta is getting more and more of coffee shops. It's a good thing for the coffee lovers, like me, I can find coffee wherever I need it one. yeah, maybe i love coffee a little bit too much, right?

so the story begins with Ombe Kofie, if you have ever heard about them, the owner of Ombe Kofie, open new coffee shop in South Jakarta. Ombe Kofie was very well known around North Jakarta, it was one of the coffee shop's pioneer around North Jakarta. I love their coffee a lot, the taste of the coffee was just perfect. Previously, I often to take away their coffee. And now they have brought their coffee to South. Glad that finally I can visit Djule. Because actually I really seldom to go to South area, for me, it is soooooo far. Okay maybe it is not that far, but because, you know, the super jam in Jakarta, that makes me feel so far from my house. I was lucky because during my visit, the traffic not so bad, so I can reach there quite fast. 

I came here and bought Macchiato only, because after that I will go for another coffee shops, I might get drunk by coffee if I drink too much shots of espresso. Macchiato was just right  for me. Like expected, I love their ambience too. Not too busy, not too noisy, I can enjoy my coffee right near the big window, enjoying the view of car pass through, people walking, selling, etc.

Still, I still love their taste of coffee too. The service was great, even i take a long time to think what to order, ask some suggestions, and the staff still patiently waiting for me without being pushy. 

I still recommend the coffee lover to try Djule Kofi. Get the different experience from Ombe Kofie. But the same standard of coffee, and service. 

If you don't know where to park, because as far as I can remember, there is no car parking in front of the coffee shop, I don't know whether It is not allowed or it is just the time where no one park in front of it. But I park at the building next to it, the building that got KFC. Just walk for 3 mins. Not far. Walk a bit still okay. :D

Here some details of Djule Kofi

Address:

Jl. Melawai No. 6

RT3/RW1

Kebayoran Baru, Melawai

Jakarta Selatan 12160

Phone:

021 275 154 88

Opening Hours:

8AM-8PM

Everyday

This is my experience, share yours with me :)

Thanks for reading my reviews, stay tune for more posts!

Have a good day!

and don't forget to click the follow button on the right 

Pris

pricillchandra@hotmail.com // @pricillchandra

TeddyBar

Hello semuanya! Selamat hari minggu! Gimana weekend nya nih? Enjoy gak nih? Besok udah senin lagi aja ya, cepet banget ya. Ayo semangat, kita harus enjoy hari apapun itu :)

Jadi kemarin malem, Sabtu malem gitu saya janjian mau ketemu teman- teman SMA. Karna ada teman yang udah mau balik lagi ke luar negeri, terus karna kita rumahnya semua daerah Citra, kita lumayan mager (males gerak) untuk keluar dari daerah Citra. Kalo sabtu malam, macet banget di mana-mana, jadi pikir-pikir, di Citra sini-sini aja.

Nah, kalau yang belum tau daerah sini, dari semua Citra yang ada, dari 1-8, untuk sekarang ini, yang paling rame tempat nongkrong tuh Citra 6. Kalian bisa Google ada apa aja sih di Citra 6.

Well, pertanyaan paling simple tapi paling susah untuk di jawab muncul, di saat kita uda di dalem mobil sama-sama, "kita makan dimana?". Kalian pernah gak sih gitu juga? Kalau iya, angguk-angguk aja.  Habis itu bermunculan ide di A, B, C dst. Sampai terakhir keputusannya itu kita ke TeddyBar di citra 6. Sebenarnya saya juga gak tau ada tempat ini sebelumnya. TeddyBar ini baru ada beberapa bulan yang lalu. Kebetulan teman saya ada kenal sama yang punya. Jadi yaudah, sekalian mampir gitu.

Cute gitu menu-menunya. Semua berhubungan dengan Bear gitu. (Ya iyalah, namanya juga TeddyBar). Hampir semua menu itu Instagramable gituh. Kita ada order:
1. Fettucine Alfredo with Chicken Katsu
2. Taro and Cookies
3. Orange Squash
4. Hot Mocchacino
5. Ice Caramel Machiato
6. Oreo Milkshake

Harganya terjangkau.
Pilihan Menu lumayan banyak.
Taste juga oke.
Ada wi-fi.
Pelayanan nya juga oke.
Buat cewe-cewe, pasti kalian demen banget ada boneka Bear yang gede-gede gitu, buat kalian ajak foto-foto.

Lengkapnya:

TeddyBar

Alamat: Ruko Citra 6 Blok J1A nomor 27, Jakarta Barat, Indonesia

Opening Hours: Weekday 15.00-22.00
Weekend 11.00-22.00

Telepon: 085889994200

Yuk yang belum coba, dateng aja langsung. siapin kamera kalian 

- Pris // pricillchandra@hotmail.com //   @pricillchandra

Simetri Coffee Roasters

Wih! Uda bulan dua aja nih guys, di 2017. Waktu cepet banget ya. Apa yang sudah Anda kerjakan selama di bulan satu? Jangan sia-siakan waktu yang ada.

Postingan blog kali ini bakal dalam bahasa Indonesia. Kalau di tanya, kenapa? Gak ada alasan khusus kok. Cuma pengen ganti suasana aja. Nanti boleh di komentar gimana dengan postingan dengan bahasa Indo nya. Mending bahasa Indo apa Inggris lagi.

Kali ini mau ceritain tentang satu Coffee Shop di Jakarta Barat. Buat saya pribadi, di Jakarta Barat ini belum terlalu banyak Cafe yang benar-benar enak untuk hangout dan rasa kopinya enak juga. Paling tuh Koultoura, Crematology, Say Something. Nah, Cafe ini udah pernah di rekomendasi sama salah satu sepupu saya. Tapi belum sempet berkunjung. Terus akhirnya tahun 2016 Kuarter akhir ada berkunjung ke Simetri 2 kali. Dan 2 2nya itu minum Filter Coffee nya mereka. Saya harus bilang, I like their Filter Coffee though :) Selalu enak. Recommended untuk Filter nya !

Terus baru-baru ini dateng lagi, sama temen, dan kita nyobain makannya kali ini. Yang di pesan:
1. A.W.E singkatan dari Avocado, Wheat Toast and Egg Whites - IDR35k

2. Wild Mushroom Fettucine (Fettucine with Mix Mushroom) - IDR55k

Untuk minuman nya, pesen Ice Tea, sama Duo, Duo itu dapet Espresso + Milk Based gitu. Kan asik bisa langsung dapet Black sama White nya sekali bayar. Di banding beli terpisah-pisah kan. Tapi gak tau promo yg ini masih ada apa gak, karna katanya waktu itu lagi promo begitu.

So far, makanannya enak kok. Cukup porsinya. Bukan yang sedikit juga. Taste good! Harga terjangkau. Kopi, enak! Secara tempat, suasananya enak buat ngobrol2, baca buku, bahkan saya pernah main board game disana sama temen2. Yang berarti Cafe ini enak untuk hangout kan? Servicenya juga selalu okay, orang-orangnya bukan cuma ramah, tapi tahu juga apa yang di jual, dan gokil.

Kafe yang bakal di rekomendasi juga untuk temen2 si sekitar Jakarta Barat, kalo belum pernah cobain, dateng aja 😁

Share your experience with me afterwards 😉

Here's the details:

Jalan Puri Kembangan Raya no. 10 D
Puri Indah, Jakarta
Opening Hours Everyday 8am-10pm
Phone 021 2975 9253

Soft Launch Cafe

Soft Launch Cafe

"Whether it was a good time out, a good time in or simply just a good time, a good time with friends is something to remember for the rest of your life. The friends may go, but the memories will stay.”

One fine Saturday, I was going out with one friend. We decided to ate lunch in Subang area. Just for a quick lunch, but of course we didn't take fast food. :D after that, we decided to go to a cafe, so that we can sit and talk. More comfortable to chit chat.

Then after did some research through the apps, firstly I wanted to go OUG. but not much choices.. Then she told me that Sri Petaling lately also got a lot of new cafes just opened. Then i gave her the choices. And because she likes waffles (she told me that), super like it. She knew that Soft Launch also quite popular with their waffles. Then we went and try lor..

That day, cafe was quite packed. Because of weekend most probably.
We ordered one affogato (RM15) Softserve and 2 shots of espresso. 2 shots is enough. I dont really like the coffee too sweet. so with 2 shots, and blended with the softserve, the taste became awesome! in the hot weather, and you can have ice cream and coffee. ✔✔

Then ordered one Mango Waffle (RM19). contained of Crispy yeasted waffle, Mangoes, Cream and Maple Syrup on side. So if you don't want to sweet you don't need to pour maple syrup. I don't really fancy with Cream, think that if it was Ice Cream would be better. But overall was good. Think of the waffle's cals make me think twice. I ate quarter at the end, she ate three quarter ✌✌ But she really like waffles. So it's okay. We almost order two waffles, luckily not. And she ordered Hot Latte (RM10).

Everytime I visit Cafes. I always like to observe their ambience and service. Cause it is one of the reason to come back. Staffs were good and helpful. Serve with smile. Point plus! Even we asked to put table and chairs for us in a place that actually they don't have it. (sorry to make you guys troublesome, but you guys awesome!). Waffles served a bit long. Maybe bcs many people (?). And i think can be crunchier. We chit chat quite some times. Means the place is nice to chill.

They have special Pokemon menu. I didn't order. But if you interest in it, you can have a try. I just don't really fancy with too sweet-drinks. Definitely will come back and try another waffles 😁

Here you go, the address
Soft Launch Cafe
1-101, Jalan Radin Bagus, Sri Petaling,
57000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Mon, Wed-Fri12–11PM
Sat, Sun11AM–11PM
Tues Closed

And photos i took that day attached below.

Have a good night!
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Tobi's Coffee and Tea

Tobi's Coffee and Tea

there is always time for coffee, agree?

Hello Thursday!
Time really flies so fast. Almost weekend, again.. I know everyone cant wait for the weekend. For those who working, just hang on, eventhough you are tired, just wait for a little while. And you can rest more during weekend.

Okay, that's it for intro. XD This post I am gonna write about one coffee shop. In Serpong area (again), due to, on Wednesday 26/7/16, means yesterday, I accompanied my friend to Alam Sutra. And because She done with the task earlier, and we had a plan for dinner with family in restaurant nearby, so we decided to just find a cafe and do some our own paper works. After scrolling down the Internet, and we found out the Tobi's Coffee and Tea. One friend recommend this to us before. So went there and gave them a visit to try.

The moment we enter, cafe was cozy, and really quiet. No other customer, except us. Btw, it's good since we can focus on doing the work. Like 15mins after that, some customers come and go.

My friend ordered tea - Pineapple Paradise Ice Tea 35k
I ordered - Hot Cappucino 35k

Overall of my experience here:
Ambience: 4/5 - my friend agree, that this cafe is nice for hang out and do assignments.
Service: 4.5/5 - staff was helpful and have a good product knowledge, and serving quite fast
Drinks: 4/5 - coffee was good
Interior Design: 4/5
Price: 30-45k per person (drinks only)
Wifi: provided (ask for the password)

I am quite happy that we can have an unexpected coffee time at new cafe we never tried before.

I saw their cakes seems so delicious, but unfortunately I cant have it yesterday.
So if you have a visit and try their foods, feel free to share with me which one is nice. :)

Address:
Ruko L'Agricola Blok C/11
Gading Serpong
Tangerang, Banten
15810
+62817 4962 488

by: priscillachandra
pricillchandra@hotmail.com // @pricillchandra

Turning Point Coffee

TURNING POINT COFFEE

"oh look! it's coffee o'clock!"

It's been almost a year I didn't write a blog.

After some consideration, I just think I should write again. So here I am.

In this post I will write about one of cafe in Serpong area, Indonesia. Named Turning Point Coffee.

For those who haven't been here before, I tell you in advance. They don't put any signage in front of the cafe. So once you find it through GPS, and they tell you, that you have reached your destination, but you really don't know where is the exact location, find the people to ask. It is quite unique that they did not put a signage for people to see. But, you should know that eventho like this, they still popular among youngster. And that's why we can say how strong media influence people. Information can be spread so fast.

I like the concept of the cafe, simple, woods, and white.. At first they don't have Wi-fi, but lately I visit them and they provide Wi-fi already. The staffs really helpful and have a good service.

I have tried some menus, such as Hot Latte, G.I.L.A, and Chilled Coffee, and Croissant too.

Hot Latte 40k

G.I.L.A 40k
Granola+Ice Cream+Latte
I even ordered another shot. This combination was.....SUPERB!
You got everything you like altogether.

Chilled Coffee 50k
basically it is a latte in a bottle, coffee-to-go, and it is cold. But it is definitely not just like normal. In my opinion, the taste is super super nice.. Smooth, and very well blended. Between the coffee and milk and sugar. The sweetness is just right. Not too sweet and not bitter too.
I really recommend you to try this.
At first i also thought of how pricey for a coffee. The bottle not so big too, but my friend said I should try. So ya, Why not give a try?
After one try, I definitely fall in love with this.

This cafe is really nice place. to chitchat, to do your tasks, or just to sit and relax. Go and experience yourself, then you will know how's like.

Address:
Ruko Golden 8 Extension Blok K No.10
Jl. Ki Hajar Dewantara
Gading Serpong
Kec. Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia

Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-8pm
Sat-Sun 8am-10pm

Thanks and Have nice day!

priscillachandra//pricillchandra@hotmail.com//@pricillchandra

FRISSON COFFEE BAR

FRISSON COFFEE BAR

Uptown Damansara has been developed quite a lot. More foods and cafes to hang out. Lots of new places come up at the same time. Until i feel confuse which one to go first.

After take one big round at that day, to hang out. I decided to go for Frisson Coffee Bar. From some posts that i have seen, this place is interesting, appealing and attractive. from the name itself, their coffee and desserts, and also the place.

It was not hard at all to find this cafe, because you can see from the big road. Same row with Softsrve, Good Batch etc. I think you will be familiar with those places.

And since we went there on weekday, so it was not hard to find a table. I came to visit not for their set lunch though. Purposely came and tried their coffee, and desserts. Friendly waiters and waitresses made me and my friends feel welcomed.

I liked most of their ideas on decorating the cafe.

Simple thing can be so meaningful.

Ice Peppermint Chocolate

A shot of espresso since i asked for my latte only for one shot, so they gave me another shot in case i would like to have more coffee.

One of the waffle's desserts:

Waffle + One scoop of ice cream + 2 Toppings

we chose Oreo Crumb and Marshmallow

RM14.90

Overall, the drinks was good. But the waffles not really. First, maybe because we chose the 'dry' toppings that made it not taste as delicious as the expectation. Second, the waffle really thin and not crunchy.

Address :

71-G, Jalan SS 21/1A,

Damansara Uptown,

47400 Petaling Jaya

Contact Number : 

+603-7732 9969

Opening Hours : 

Mondays to Fridays. 1000-2200 hours

CLOSED ON TUESDAYS.

Saturdays and Sundays. 0900-2200

Well, this is a throwback when i was in Malaysia. I just have not posted some of the cafes that i went to.

Thanks for reading!

Cheers,

Pris