Specialty coffee in Jakarta.
There are 56 specialty cafés and roasters in Jakarta on Roasters, a mid-sized scene by global standards and a busy one for anyone planning a coffee walk.
Where Jakarta sits on the map
Jakarta ranks #2 of 18 cities in Indonesia, behind Bali (287 cafés). Its 56 cafés account for 13% of the national total. Its closest neighbours in the ranking are Bali, just ahead with 287, and Bandung, Java, just behind with 20.
Zoom out to Asia and Jakarta is still in the top ten: #10 out of 251 cities.
Globally, Jakarta has more specialty cafés on Roasters than 98% of the 3,601 cities in the app.
Because Jakarta passes the 30-café mark, Roasters also publishes 8 themed guides for it, linked below.
Best coffee in Jakarta
The best coffee in Jakarta isn't a chain. It's the independent café where the barista dials in espresso every morning, the roastery that names the farm on the bag, the brew bar that takes filter as seriously as espresso. Roasters maps 56 of them.
A quick test for any café in Jakarta: ask what is on filter today. A specialty bar will name the origin, the process and often the producer, and brew it to order.
- Community reviewed, no paid placements
- Roast dates within the last few weeks
- A grinder dialled in daily
- Single-origin or light-roasted blends
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in Jakarta.
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Questions about coffee in Jakarta
How many specialty coffee shops are there in Jakarta?
Roasters currently lists 56 cafés and roasters in Jakarta, added and reviewed by the community. That is 13% of all specialty listings in Indonesia.
Which city in Indonesia has the most specialty coffee?
Bali leads with 287 cafés. Jakarta ranks #2 of 18 cities with 56 cafés.
Which cities in Asia have a similar-sized coffee scene?
By café count on Roasters, the closest matches outside Indonesia are Tbilisi, Georgia (62), Kyoto, Japan (55) and Osaka, Japan (52).
Are there themed coffee guides for Jakarta?
Yes, 8. Roasters publishes themed guides for cities with at least 30 specialty cafés (plus curated surf, cycling and running cities), and Jakarta qualifies.
Can I add a café in Jakarta to Roasters?
Yes. Anyone can submit a café or roaster. Submissions are reviewed before going live to keep the listings in Jakarta focused on specialty coffee.
Does the Roasters app cost anything?
The app and the full café map are free. Roasters Pro is an optional upgrade with advanced filters, unlimited lists and other power features.
What counts as specialty coffee?
Specialty coffee is graded 80+ points on the Specialty Coffee Association’s 100-point scale. In practice it means traceable beans, lighter roasts that keep origin character, and baristas who dial in espresso and filter with care.
