Most of the time, a meal isn’t just a meal.
When you are in Bandung, a meal is often a combination of a great ambience, breathtaking view, exceptional taste, unique concept, finger-licking flavor, and even philosophical ideas.
And for that reason, Bandung has always been famous with cool cafes just around every corner.
Don’t worry about not being able to try them all – we bring you 16 hippest cafes in Bandung (one of them is even a secret) to kickstart your journey to enjoy Bandung’s culinary goodness.
1) Transported to the past by Warung Suluh
Stepping in to Warung Suluh is like stepping out of a time machine. Not to a scary pre-historic era or a futuristic future, but to a time that’s just right for nostalgia.
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Here, the interior is cosy and traditional, decorated by old pictures, old comics, vintage posters and furniture.
Photo via: Kuliner Panduan Wisata
This place cherishes original and Javanese nuances, and all of your senses will be engaged.
Photo via: Olline, Bandung Panduan Wisata
While you dig in to traditional food, Javanese ‘keroncong’ songs is played in the background, a perfect match to create the right ambience.
Photo via: Anastasia
Try the mysterious Nasi Pendem, which is served with chicken and boiled egg, hidden beneath the tempting brightly-colored yellow rice.
Photo via: Jane Kebee
Warung Suluh is great for a simple gathering with friends, for you to reminisce the good ol’ days.
Warung Suluh
Address: Jl. Dr. Cipto, Bandung
Contact: +622 4212212
Price Range: IDR 5k – 45k
Opening Hours: 7.00 am – 10.00 pm
Official site
2) Maja House (Sugar & Cream): Comfy on high
This restaurant offers more than just a breathtaking view as the coolest rooftop cafe-bar in Bandung.
This place is retro, natural and comfy, thanks to the indoor plants, wooden furniture and sophisticated sparkly decor.
And when you wander outdoors, you’ll be greeted by gorgeous view.
Photo via: Prasetyo Wibowo
If you can’t take your eyes off of the mountainous backdrop blanketed in greenery and blue skies with marching clouds, you’re not alone.
Just pick one of the comfy daybeds to lay down in the outdoor dining area, where you think you have the best camera angle.
Photo via: Bandung Panduan Wisata
When you can look away a little, take a look at the menu which serves up Western, Asian, and local culinary. You can even get food with no artificial ingredients.
Photo via: Hungry Doctor
Its Spaghetti Aglio Olio is very tasty, with plenty of smoked beef and real chili (instead of chili powder or chili flakes).
Maja House
Address: Jl. Sersan Bajuri No. 72
Contact: +6222 2788196
Price Range: 30k – 120k
Opening Hours: 11.00 am – 02.00 am
Official site
3) Hummingbird heartbeat
True to its name, every aspect of Hummingbird cafe is dedicated to make you feel like a free, exquisite bird.
Let’s start with the outside, which has a giant bird cage-like exterior.
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The interior decoration is homey, with cosy wooden furniture and artistic hummingbird prints painted all over the walls.
Photo via: Marzalia, Mintull, Sisca, Stefani
But don’t worry, you won’t be served bird food.
You can order from a birdy-themed menu with fancy hummingbird names for crepes and drinks.
In fact, the cafe is famous for its galette variations, including this popular Lucifer Galette with beef, sunny side up, mustard, and onion jam.
Photo via: Marzalia, Mintulll, Sisca, Stefani
Hummingbird Eatery
Address: Jl. Progo No.14, Bandung
Contact: +62 22 4212582
Price Range: IDR 20-70k
Opening Hours: 7:00 am – 11:00 pm
Official site
4) Back at home at Kampung Daun
It’s a natural valley, a vast green neighborhood, and an artistic creation featuring nature and a hand of a maestro.
Kampung Daun is a traditional place constructed from bamboo, solid rock, gurgling streams, green leaves, a waterfall, and fresh mountain breeze – a whole village of its own.
You get to dine in your own private gazebo, shielded with leaves from the rainforest, so you get some quiet while you eat. The only sounds you’ll hear is the humming of birds, the song of insects, and the gushing stream of the waterfall.
Photo via: Panoramio
And what should you eat? Do try the Sundanese traditional menu, such as the wrapped rice Nasi Timbel to complete your way back to nature.
Do also stay for the evening to watch a traditional dance!
Kampung Daun
Address: Jalan Sersan Bajuri KM. 4,7, Villa Triniti, Lembang
Contact: +62 22 2784573
Price Range: IDR 40k-115k
Opening Hours: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Official site
5) Fun in the woods of Congo
This restaurant was originally a woodcraft gallery too incredible to be closed to the public.
So they opened a restaurant with the same peaceful, natural ambience with a sophisticated design of a gallery. So there’s the best of both worlds.
This culinary gem with excellent Western food and incredible natural environment is tucked away inside lush green woods, you’ll forget you’re not in an actual jungle!
Among all the high-quality steak it offers, the recommended choice is to start with ebony steak, a toothsome tenderloin with luscious mushroom sauce topped with onion ring.
Congo Cafe
Address: Jl. Rancakendal Luhur 8, Dago Pakar
Contact: +62 22 2531065
Price Range: IDR 40-60k for meals and 15-30k for drinks
Opening Hours: 10.00-23.00
Official site
6) This Secret Garden no one’s ever tell you about.
Sssh. Sometimes, the best things are best kept secret.
Photo via: Resideriana
So we won’t tell you about this fancy vintage house with balcony, terrace, decorated garden with colorful flowers and all.
Photo via: Resideriana, Eunike, Kristy, Nazuragulfira
Especially the outdoor dining area with matching vintage furniture in classic white and brown.
Be sure to try the fish satay, served with napolitan fettuccine. The satay itself is mouth-watering fish fillet rolled with bacon and sauteed vegetables.
Photo via: Stefan, Yeremia
A secret it is – so you don’t have to deal with the crowd when you come for a quiet afternoon coffee and can let your eyes enjoy every antique corner, without much distractions.
Photo via: Nazuragulfira
Secret Garden
Address: Jl. Gunung Agung no.12, Ciumbuleunyit
Contact: +62 22 2038367
Price Range: IDR 20 – 60k
Opening Hours: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Official site
7) Origin House and Kitchen’s organic philosophy
Let’s get a little philosophical – this cafe might actually remind you of the human origins.
We used to live an organic, healthy life amidst lush greenery where pollution is of no existence. Just like this place.
Photo via: Christophorusdanu
When you step in, you will be reminded of a household store with organic yet very stylish ornaments to beautify your home, or to simply please your eye when you pass by on your way to the cafe.
Photo via: Ario Rachim
Every nature-inspired ornament in this cafe is not mere decoration.
They are meant to remind us to be grateful that we can still enjoy nature and organic food now.
Photo via: Sharon Travelogue
And when it comes to food, our recommendation is Chicken Solferano, a healthy yet tasty chicken steak served with melted cheese, savory mushroom sauce and organic vegetables.
Photo via: Melya, Pujiana, Troy, Gracia Sastaviana
Origin House and Kitchen
Address: Jl. Sumatra No. 21, Bandung
Contact: +62 22 4235935
Price Range: IDR 35k-70k
Opening Hours: 07.00 am – 11.00 pm
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8) Bizarre yet homey in Warung Salse
Welcome to your dream deck house.
It’s not hard to point out this place from afar with its bizarre exterior.
Once you’re done admiring the stylish triangle-ish shaped building, you’ll be greeted by its homey interior, with a backdrop of tall green trees and mountains.
Photo via: Deborafenty
With that much of excellent taste, there’s more to come in Salse’s neighborhood.
Salse is actually a part of a resort complex with upcoming eight unique villas and spa with an amphitheater tucked away in the woods.
Curious? Be patient and start here.
And what about food? Don’t miss trying the recommended Spaghetti Tektek, a European-Asian fusion of pasta and traditional seasoning with kerupuk, red chilli and all.
Warung Salse
Address: Jalan Dago Giri 101, Mekarwangi, Bandung
Contact: +62 22 250 4065
Price Range: IDR 40k – 100k
Opening Hours: 10.00 am – 10.00 pm
Official site
9) Atmosphere: Romantic in Bali
True to its name, atmosphere is not the only exceptional thing you can enjoy in this Balinese-themed restaurant.
This restaurant’s design is inspired by Bali’s natural richness topped with cozy gazebos, fish pond and indoor dining area with polished wood furniture and candles.
Natural, checked. Super romantic, checked. Adventurous, checked.
Food ranges from European, Asian, to Indonesian cuisine. If you want a full Balinese experience, try this Nasi Campur with Bebek Betutu, Sate Lilit, complete with special Balinese condiment, sambal matah.
Atmosphere
Address: Jl. Lengkong Besar No. 97, Paledang Lengkong
Contact: +62 22 4262815
Price Range: IDR 50k – 100k
Opening Hours: 11.00 am – 12.00 pm
Official site
10) Artwork in place at Kopi Selasar
Kopi Selasar is part of Selasar Sunaryo, a highly artistic place with an edgy exterior and an interior decked out in a multitude of artwork.
Photo via: Marischkaprudence
The cafe area is just as artsy as the rest of this complex, and even more, if you would consider good coffee as an art.
Photo via: Santi Cahya
And of course, rolling green hills from where you sip that artwork. Try some snacks to go with your choice of coffee.
Photo via: Melna Monica Apriana, Raya, RflarasRamadyani Febi Larasati
These fried sausages have just the right amount of sausages and fries to keep you going, but light enough to complement your coffee experience.
This cafe is located not far from an open amphitheatre where you can even watch art performances.
Kopi Selasar
Address: Jl. Bukit Pakar Timur No. 100, Ciburial, Cimenyan, Jawa Barat, Indonesia
Contact: +62 22 2507939
Opening Hours: 10.00 am – 6.00 pm
Official site
11) Kids’ dreams come true at Treehouse Cafe
Yes, you’ve read correctly.
Here’s a treehouse – the one in every child’s dream.
Photo via: JoTravelguide
Better yet for all parents – it’s a treehouse with a cafe where you can sit down and relax in a cosy corner, either indoors or outdoors, while the kids are kept perfectly safe, busy, and happy clamouring around their actual tree house.
This cafe even has a mini flying fox, so don’t worry if your hyperactive kids are bored by the treehouse!
Here, the specialty meal is also a kid’s favourite – sausages. Parents will approve of it too, as they are healthy homemade sausages with no artificial flavoring – just like this Big Banger Sausage (30cm long!) which is served with vegetables.
Treehouse Cafe
Address: Jl. Hasanudin No.5, Dago
Contact: +62 22 2533648
Price Range: IDR 13-53k
Opening Hours: 07.30 am – 11.00 pm
Official site
12) Three layers of Cocorico
Located in the hip neighborhood of cool cafes with great ambience and astonishing city view from the heights, Cocorico is an outstanding choice to enjoy food, view, and overall, Bandung.
Photo via: Sebandung
This three-storey cafe offers a different atmosphere on each level.
The first floor is a neat and splendid garden to enjoy an outdoor dining experience with an amazing view of the city.
Photo via: Audrey Subrata
On the second floor is an indoor dining area with a very exceptional interior that makes you feel like you’re in the middle of nature, with all its beauty and without the heat that comes with it – you get to lounge in air-conditioned comfort inside.
Third floor is where you can enjoy a heavenly view of Bandung from the rooftop area – words can’t do justice to its magnificence.
Photo via: Ursa Madjor
Other than traditional and Asian food, Cocorico also serves pizza with various toppings – which you must try.
El Diablo pizza is a popular choice with its unique combination of beef, mushroom, jalapenos, and Indonesian cayenne pepper.
Cocorico
Address: Jalan Bukit Dago Pakar Timur 19, Bandung
Contact: 022 – 2503262
Price Range: IDR 15-140k
Opening Hours: 11.00 am – 11.00 pm
Official site
13) Food meets art (or the other way round) in Lawangwangi
Lawangwangi gives you a whole new perspective on capturing Bandung’s beauty – from a sophisticated deck.
Photo via: Jana Fathia
Originally an art gallery, this place sums up to a piece of art in itself, with incredible creative bits you can enjoy one by one, when the mountain view from the all-glass interior doesn’t distract you.
Photo via: Cafe David
The first floor of this gallery and restaurant serves as exhibition space, gallery, and craft shop. They do have special exhibitions at times, so do check the schedule if you fancy artistic dining amidst the beautiful scenery of Bandung.
Photo via: Cerita Perut
The food is also a work of art with thoughtful details in the display, like this picturesque Nasi Goreng Risotto, a traditional-Western fusion food with creamy mozzarella and tortilla.
Photo via: Novia – Myfunfoodiary
Lawang Wangi Creative Space
Address: Jl. Dago Giri No. 99 Warung Caringin
Contact: 022 – 2504065/08121476946
Price Range: IDR 10-30k for drinks and 30-75k for meals
Opening Hours: 11.00-22.00
Official site
14) Pick a gazebo and own it for a while in Stone Cafe
At the Stone Cafe, you’ll forget you’re actually in the city.
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You get to dine in a village ambiance with bamboo decor in gazebos and a lot of stones, thus the name.
Photo via: Bandung Lifestyle
At 8pm, there’s also a live music performance to relax or even jam to.
The place serves desirable traditional and European foods with no artificial food flavoring. And one of the must-try is the combo barbecue, a complete combination of sirloin, snapper fish and shrimp with special Stone Cafe sauce.
Photo via: Sharon, Pho, Rules, Xinli
Stone Cafe
Address: Jalan Rancakendal Luhur No.5 Dago Atas
Contact: +62 22-2500577
Price Range: IDR 40k – 100k
Opening Hours: 12.00-01.00 am
Official site
15) Bring your child (and inner child) to Rumah Stroberi
This spacious, mostly outdoor dining area is an integrated part of a whole pack of fun for kids or anyone who just wants a playful moment.
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Let’s say the fun starts with a vast strawberry farm where you can bring home the best little red fresh fruit you hand-picked.
Photo via: Agnes Chen
And there’s this whimsical playground. Your kids would appreciate the outdoor time!
Photo via: Nurfha Keith
But don’t forget what you came here for (part of the reason, at least) – the food. With its specialty of traditional, Western and Asian food, both you and your little one wouldn’t mind leaving that playground. For a while.
If you visit with a group, try Paket Nasi Liwet Komplit for 4 persons, a traditional classic complete with various side dish, vegetables, and special condiments.
Photo via: Umah Stroberi
Rumah Stroberi
Address: Jl. Cigugurgirang 145 Parongpong
Contact: +62 22 87785885
Price Range: IDR 40k for one person
Opening Hours: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Official site
16) Waterfront Dining at Floating Market Lembang
There’s nothing you can’t do in Bandung – dining in the middle of the woods, up in the mountains, and now by the waters.
Photo via: Dennie, Ramon, Nicholasac
It’s an unforgettable dining experience with the lake view, different from the usual mountainous scenery of Bandung.
As for the food, the place serves finger-licking traditional snacks and meals, fresh from the canoe.
Photo via: Nicholasac, Sheraton Bandung, Liandamarta
This Sate Buntel Sapi from Kedai Boentel is visitors’ all-time favorite, with its special taste and tender meat. You can even bring your meal up the boat, and have a nice float!
Off the boats and on the ground, this place also offers lots of attractions like animals farms where you and your little ones can feed rabbits, ducks, swans, and fish.
Photo via: GDa’S Gallery
Floating Market Lembang
Address: Jl. Grand Hotel No. 33 E, Lembang, Bandung, Jawa Barat, Indonesia
Contact: +62 22 2787766
Price Range: IDR 10-50k
Opening Hours: 09.00 am – 8.00 pm
Official site
Now we all know there’s so many unique cafes in Bandung, that sometimes it’s challenging to keep count! Are there any more cafes you think we should include in this story? Do comment and let us know!
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