Babah Koffie by Kawisari

Babah Koffie by Kawisari is a coffeehouse and cocktail venue at Jl. Kali Besar Barat No.28 in Roa Malaka, an area associated with the historic old town of Jakarta. Its focus is traditional Javanese coffee, with beans connected to the Kawisari Coffee Plantation in East Java. The plantation describes its coffee as sustainably planted, harvested and sourced, giving the venue a clear connection to Indonesian coffee production and regional tradition.

The coffeehouse presents Indonesian coffee culture through a setting shaped by history. Its style forms part of the wider House of Tugu dining experience, where interiors reflect Batavia’s past through eclectic, heritage-led decor. The atmosphere is designed to pair a sense of place with a contemporary hospitality setting, making the venue suitable for a relaxed coffee stop, an informal meeting or an evening drink.

Traditional Javanese coffee is the defining reason to visit, with the preparation and character of the drink offering a link to older Indonesian customs. The venue also serves cocktails, adding a later-day dimension to the coffeehouse format. This combination gives Babah Koffie a broader role than a straightforward café, while keeping coffee at the centre of its identity.

The setting suits visitors interested in Indonesian culinary heritage, coffee drinkers looking for a regional style, and those drawn to historic surroundings. It also works for casual social occasions where coffee and cocktails can share the same destination. The atmosphere is rooted in the story of the old city, but the format remains accessible as a modern coffeehouse.

Babah Koffie by Kawisari offers a considered stop for exploring the area around Kali Besar. Its appeal comes from the meeting of plantation coffee, Javanese tradition and a decor language inspired by Batavia. The venue is best approached as a heritage-oriented coffee and drinks destination, with the coffee providing the strongest connection to its Indonesian sense of place.