Hygge Coffee BSD

Having been to its PIK outlet and got sold to its coffee at my first trial, I was super excited when first spotting Hygge’s signboard was there up on the wall of the building right across my office. Yeah, you heard it right! Right across my office!! How nice, wasn’t it? Just 5-minute walk then BAM! There I was!

It’s actually not yet the grand opening, so please do expect that the menu wasn’t complete yet. Still many of those listed were not yet available and the brunch ones were only available till 12. One thing that impressed me was the waiter could mention which were available and which were not very fluently though they’re quite much to memorize. They showed kind gesture by pre-briefing the consumers before we even opened the menu book. Despite all those facts, the ugly truth wouldn’t stop me from trying for sure. Well, again it costed just a blink going there ;)

I loved loved loved the interior and the creative arrangement of the venue. Pink, white, and green made the chic trio, which prolly was at the top chart of most-picked color combination by any newly opened coffee shops. The display racks, the petite flower vases, and the tiny decoration all over the corners simply crafted gorgeous details that made the place felt cozy. Having the office wifi even reaching this coffee shop, it just seemed too perfect to be true. 

Pomodoro Waffle (IDR 75k)

From the name you might have been able to imagine the tomato sauce featured by the dish. Yes, you got it right there, but you actually got extra bonuses of proteins as the dish featured fried chicken and sunny side up as the toppings. Despite both the waffle and the chicken were unfortunately slightly overcooked and I did wish the chicken could be more flavorful, my palate did fancy the buttery aroma of the waffle and the perfectly runny egg. I did like the twist of sweet and savory flavors presented, as it prevented your palate from getting ‘easily bored’ of the dish. So perhaps the cooking time could be cut a lil’ bit and voila, there was the yummy dish on the table!

Baked Alaska (IDR 35k)

Some people might have been familiar with the dish, but let me introduce you to it if you haven’t. Basically it’s a dessert containing ice cream covered by torched meringue. I used to eat the one belonged to Island Creamery a lot, but not having them for awhile made me felt excited knowing Hygge served it. Surprisingly, Hygge’s version wasn’t serving ice cream but chocolate cake. Honestly speaking, it’s bit too sweet albeit I was so much into sweets. I didn’t mind for substituting the ice cream with cake, so long as the chocolate could be slightly bitter, meaning more to the dark one. Luckily the berries helped a bit in balancing the overall taste. If I might give one more suggestion, I would prefer having the meringue less sweet as well. 

Hot Cappuccino (IDR 35k)

Even though I might be not strongly impressed by the food, the coffee got me hooked right at the first sip. I was actually there for the coffee only at my premiere visit and it’s also the reason bringing me back there. Shortly said, it’s served just the way I loved my caffeine cup - bold flavor with  medium body, yet not acidic and smooth after-taste. Well, I now had more options than Starbucks for the morning doze :)

Hygge Latte (IDR 50k)

If that’s my favorite warm version, this one was my other recommendation from the cold selection, and was Hygge’s signature one from the coffee-based drink as well. The beverage directly made me recall of my all-time favorite Pison’s Caramel Macchiato. It’s iced latte served with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream on top. As the coffee was so intense, once the vanilla ice cream melted, it became perfect and not even turning too milky! Though I had to admit it’s kinda costly, I would surely be a lame to this cup. MUST MUST TRY!!

I couldn’t wait for trying more from the menu once they’re all available. I did hope they improved the taste especially for the main dishes and desserts, and I bet the place would absolutely be a hit. Lucky me, it’s literally just across the office desk!

Taste: Food 6.5/10 | Coffee 8/10

Place: 8/10

Service: 8/10

Price: 7/10

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HYGGE COFFEE

Address: Upper West Experience Center, Jl. BSD Raya CBD 55 Kav 1-12, BSD, Tangerang

Operating Hours: Mon - Fri 8am - 10pm, Sat - Sun 8am - 11pm

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Bloomsbury at Kopi Pono

You might get confused why there seemed to be two places mentioned here, for which one apparently resided in the place of another. You’ve just got it right if you thought that way, as Bloomsbury indeed took place inside the venue of Kopi Pono. Sounded like a florist, basically it’s not. I personally would call it a patisserie, given the fact that it focused heavily on pastries and cakes. Not only selling the ready-to-serve sliced one, they did take it seriously when it came to presentation. They over delivered the expectation, with the cake sold at pretty affordable price, but astonishing plating.

Before going further with what’s on the table, let me give you a virtual mini tour on the cafe itself. At my visit time, there’s actually a birthday party, but luckily it’s still open for public. The green and pink combination featured by the venue reminded me of typical tropical design I often met lately in any newly opened coffee shops. The size of the cafe itself was pretty surprising as it looked much bigger than my initial prediction. The back spot was pretty huge and the interior was cool, having the innovative ideas of mezzanine floor for smoking area, as well as floor-sitting (read: lesehan). Each person could enjoy their way of getting themselves comfortable :) .

Pineapple Honey (IDR 25k) 

Shooing away the thirst, the lunch began with this non-coffee fusion drink handcrafted by the house. It’s a palatable mix of pineapple, honey, lemon, and mint. It’s a smart idea of using honey as the natural sweetener, then balancing the taste with lemon’s sourness. It did give the refreshing element into the drink, and the mint simply completed it. Be lil’ bit patient and let the ice cubes melt, then I bet you would get the best taste of your drink as it would get to the perfect sweetness level.

Dory Creamed Spinach (IDR 49k)

  

Kickin’ the palate with something savory, I opted for this creamy dish. Being in the same boat with Popeye, I did love spinach and I couldn’t resist the invention of making it served in creamy sauce. You needn’t be worried of feeling nauseated because of it, because the pepper and garlic touch made the whole mix tasted awesome. Moreover, the pan-seared dory and sautéed baby potatoes came as perfect addition to the club, despite the dory was slightly overcooked. Feeling like getting the whole nutrition the tummy needed with the protein, the veggies, and the carbo made a trio in my plate.

Chocolate Treasure (IDR 45k)

Treasure!! Doesn’t it always sound like something mesmerizing? I couldn’t agree more when the name was assigned to this dish as the way to enjoy it was exactly like trying to figure out what’s the treasure underneath the chocolate dome. Pour the warm chocolate on it, then BAM! You got the warm chocolate cake to be enjoyed together with the vanilla ice cream. If you said you’re a chocolate lover, I bet this would go as your first option. It’s not overly sweet, and the chocolate game went strong here. The vanilla ice cream played its role well in sweetening the overall taste and lightening a bit the bold chocolate flavor. It’s simply like the yin and yang on the dessert plate.

Nutella Cheesecake (IDR 48k)

When Nutella got married to cheesecake, there cane happily ever after. I was right away sold to the cake right at the first time it melted on my palate. I was amazed that none of the ingredients making the others’ taste fading. The texture couldn’t suit me better as it’s thick and creamy, just like the way I loved my cheesecake. Oh well, if only calories didn’t exist, I might have requested a couple more slices!

 

Serving me the pleasure of dessert paradise, I would for sure come back here to try some more. I was super curious of the panna cotta, but unfortunately it’s out of stock at that time. Having my next order list readily available, I surely couldn’t wait for the upcoming visit!!

Taste: 8/10
Place: 7.5/10
Service: 7/10

Price: 7.5/10

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BLOOMSBURY AT KOPI PONO

Address: Jl. Kemang Selatan No. 125, Jakarta

Phone: (+62 21) 2271 9715

Operating Hours: Sun - Thu 8am - 9pm, Fri - Sat 8am - 11pm

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Koju Cafe

Presenting the theme of ‘snowing you’ Koju Cafe’s decoration seemed to carry it out very well with those snowflakes on the window, delivering you exactly the right impression even before entering the cafe. The space was pretty tiny though, perhaps only able to accommodate not more than 15 people in the indoor spot. They did have outdoor space, for which I might say they utilized effectively the corner space they got. Great thing, this did make them able to have the backyard view to enjoy for those who sat there.

 

The order point was right after the entrance, which was also the place you would receive the very first warm welcome when coming into the place. You indeed wouldn’t have tons of options, but I would say enough variety to serve different types of likings, even including sweet tooth like me as their dessert selections were decent.

If you opted for trying multiple dishes, you would surely be able to do so as the portion wasn’t that huge and the prices were also highly affordable. 

Bitterballen (IDR 25k)

Looking more like cheese stick than Bitterballen from the presentation as it wasn’t served in that typical round-ball shape, it didn’t mean the taste couldn’t land luscious. The peppery mix of mashed potatoes and minced chicken covered in bread crumbs completely reminded me of my mom’s potato chunks, which have always been the whole family’s all-time favorite. Having this served with extra mozzarella filling, that absolutely hit me up.

Banana Butterscotch (IDR 20k)

 

Despite the name indeed got you hitched, simply said this was actually banana bread served with butterscotch sauce. Nonetheless, don’t underestimate the simple combination as it might turn out the couple owning the spotlight. Yes, I truly fell for this cake, having it reheated and served warm. The cake was moist and the butterscotch syrup played an amazing role in balancing the cake’s sweet flavor with its mix of sweet and salty taste. I couldn’t help myself trying to not letting any drop of the sauce left on the plate!

Bread Butter Pudding (IDR 18k)

Another sweets, which might look not as gorgeous as your fancy expectation, but again didn’t fail to nail the amusement. Sold at pocket-friendly price, the bread butter pudding was great option for anyone who might be not fancy anything too sweet. It’s pretty light, taking the texture in between cake and pudding. I was sold to the idea of giving it extra sauce (which I wasn’t that sure what it’s composed of), which couldn’t make better pair to the pudding. Much love <3

Koju Butterscotch (IDR 30k)

The signature drink of the house, which got the privilege of carrying the cafe’s name; should be the one worth to try, shouldn’t it? Presented in very unique way, the picture did hook my attention at the point of order. The milk took the form of shaved ice, to which you would pour the hot espresso shot. The butterscotch syrup wonderfully gave the complementary sweet element into the cup, but nicely still didn’t steal the spotlight belonged to the coffee as the main actor. Well yeah, when iced milk coffee with brown sugar nowadays became so hype, I guessed this would be the next upcoming shining-star!

Irish Coffee (IDR 30k)

Another creatively handcrafted one was this Irish coffee, which was basically iced milk coffee infused with Irish syrup, and given ‘the crown’ of whipped cream. Bluntly speaking, I fell for the first one deeper than this, as the Irish flavor wasn’t going that bold. Nonetheless, I would say the ones who weren’t that much into sweet drinks might love this :)

As always, it’s simply another excitement having more options available nearby. If you’re looking for ‘heavier dishes’ you needn’t worry as they got you the answer as well!

Taste: 7/10

Place: 6.5/10

Service: 7.5/10

Price: 7/10

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KOJU CAFE

Address: Ruko Golden 8 Blok J No. 10, Gading Serpong, Tangerang

Phone: (+62 21) 5568 5236

Operating Hours: Mon - Sat 9am - 9pm

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Home Brew Coffee & Eatery

Feeling more homey when reading the place’s name? Well, I at least feel more welcome and not sure why but the phrase ‘home-brew’ made it sound that what’s served would be so personalized. 

Sharing the same building with Giggle Box, Home Brew took over the third floor of the three-storey spacious construction in Alam Sutera. It’s an easy one to find, located so close to the infamous Flavor Bliss. Great news for you who already thought that the ‘climbing stairs’ part would be tiring, they actually spoiled the visitors with an elevator so you could be worry-free. 

The venue was way bigger than what’s in my imagination since typical Tangerang area coffeeshops were petite. It even impressed me with the huge outdoor area, dedicated space with wall deco, and another free space that could be used for events. Well, if only it’s little bit closer to home, I bet my agile working space would be this place! The place also felt lively as it’s packed with people coming from different kind of groups. You could see family, couples, teens, and other different groups. Bit loud, but I didn’t mind since this anyway wasn’t a library, was it?

Despite the nice surprise from the ambiance, the order went bit cumbersome as you ought to do it yourself at the cashier. Knowing the place was crowded, you would have expected the long queue you needed to face when making your order. Moreover, as they didn’t give any table number, they got bit confused when they waiters were about to deliver the foods and beverages. Well, there’s always room for improvement ;)

Hot Cappuccino (IDR 38k)

Starting the day right (read: having the morning coffee doze), I picked the basic one to begin. Besides I did need something strong because of the recent sleepless nights, the coffee itself was quite light for my palate. I desired stronger kick on my taste bud, harder smash to wake myself up I guess?

Ice Salted Caramel Latte (IDR 48k)

Moving to the ‘cheat’ part, where the coffee had more ‘buddies’ than earlier one, I had my Salted Caramel Latte - the one I might call as common-uncommon because not met in all places, yet not something rarely available in other coffee shops. The salted caramel game was played pretty strong, making it enjoyable enough especially for those who couldn’t handle strong coffee and demanded a companion to lighten the pure coffee taste. 

Pulled Beef Nachos (IDR 50k)

This appetizer was delightful, served with generous toppings. I felt like having my nachos served with overflowing Bolognaise sauce. Yes, those minced beef was beautifully blended with both the peppery and tomato flavors in the sauce. It was further 'blessed' with another cheese dipping sauce to give extra happiness. Though I had to say nothing really stood out from the cheese sauce, it simply made your palate got 'more crowd' in the party of taste. Adding the Parmesan as well, as you knew in most party, the more the crowd the more you enjoyed it.

Chocolate Ganache Pancake (IDR 60k)

Honestly speaking, I at first thought it's the type of fluffy pancake so I expected the spongy and light stacks of pancake, but apparently I misunderstood and looked at the wrong picture when ordering. Nonetheless, being a sweet tooth I surely didn't mind to have this classic-style ones. 

This dessert came in simple combination featuring chocolate ganache in between the pancake stacks, strawberry and banana slices next to them, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. Well, I wouldn't lie that I might be happy if I had to enjoy this at home, but as I was dining out I did expect something more paying this price. It did come in quite gigantic size which definitely would be fulfilling, but I did wish I could get more sophisticated toppings. The chocolate ganache was not bad though, so if you're more into something simple and classy, you might love it ;)

Having my short brunch session there, I would say it's a nice spacious place to visit especially if you came in quite big group. Moreover, the selections of foods and beverages were pretty rich. Some improvements were to be made on the service, then they would rock it!

Taste: 6.5/10

Place: 7/10

Service: 6/10

Price: 6.5/10

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HOME BREW COFFEE & EATERY

Address: Jl. Alam Utama Kav 2 No. 1 (Nite & Day, level P3), Alam Sutera, Tangerang

Phone: (+62 21) 2977 9296

Operating Hours: Sun - Thu (8am - 9pm), Fri - Sat (8am - 11pm)

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