Talking about coffee places is endless. Don't miss this coffee shop with the best-curated menu in Surabaya.
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Stopping by the coffee shop has now become a lifestyle that cannot be separated from the daily lives of today's young professional generation. Drinking coffee seems an essential part of the daily routine, whether to relieve fatigue, as a reward when resting, or to hang out. Beautiful coffee has become a common term in the ears of people in big cities in Indonesia.
This phenomenon is proven by the proliferation of various eating places with a coffee shop concept that is not just a restaurant. Unfortunately, this coffee shop concept often only relies on the drinks it sells and pays little attention to the quality and taste of the food. The dishes offered at the coffee shop are only complementary foods. This is very unfortunate, considering that proper menu curation can also be an advantage for a coffee shop so that it continues to attract customers. Coffee shops are popular in Surabaya. This time, Alinear Indonesia has curated five selected coffee shops with drink and food menus equally attractive in quality and menu variants. Read more here!
1. Unsur Coffee
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The first time you set foot in front of Element Coffee, you can feel as if you are in a coffee shop in Japan during the summer. The minimalist interior with branding that also represents this nuance allows visitors to escape for a moment from the hustle and bustle of the city of Surabaya. Here, coffee lovers will be pampered with the best coffee beans processed into a series of the best menus. This cafe is still relatively new to the Surabaya coffee scene. That's why this place is interesting to try.
Location: Jalan Untung Suropati 84, Surabaya
2. Brain Coffee
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Often posted on food review accounts on social media, Brain Coffee has earned the title of coffee shop and hidden gem with the best food menu at affordable prices. Their food menu has an interesting twist, like Chicken Rendang, a sandwich filling with delicious flavors that can be a destination for culinary lovers, not just coffee lovers.
Location: Jalan Wonokromo Tangkis 52, Surabaya, Indonesia
3. Lodji Besar
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Carrying the "blusukan" concept, the Lodji Besar cafe offers a coffee experience with a series of menus that are well-conceptualized and are the main attraction of this cafe. Their pride menu is Indische Gulai Chicken and Indische Fried Chicken, all closely related to the nuances of old-time Surabaya. So it's not surprising, considering that this cafe is also located in an old Surabaya-style house in the Peneleh Tomb area, which is undergoing major restoration to become the next destination for tourists in Surabaya.
Location: Jalan Tomb Peneleh no. 46, Surabaya
4. Vanko
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Shift to the center of Surabaya City. Vanko is a culinary destination that has been around since 2022 and targets young people. The minimalist concept is reflected in the interior of this cafe in the Wonokromo area. This place offers the experience of enjoying coffee from the unique selection of coffee beans available. Vanko has a slightly mixed theme of Japanese-style slow-living nuances. It is suitable for semi-serious coffee lovers who want to enjoy quality dishes, such as chicken wings, as their mainstay menu.
Location: Jalan Cipunegara no. 42, Wonokromo District, Surabaya.
5. Lini Coffee
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This cafe in South Surabaya offers a roastery-style coffee drink line, making it an option for coffee bean connoisseurs. Prioritizing the concept of a place to chat, Lini Kopi offers indoor and outdoor spaces designed to accommodate visitors' hanging-out activities. A selection of side dish menus accompany the unique drink offerings, such as Amary Cookie Latte and Brulle Chiato.
Location: Jalan Gayung Kebonsari no. 42, Surabaya.
These five selected places to enjoy coffee by Arek Suroboyo represent Surabaya's hustle, bustle, and friendliness while serving coffee creations by young baristas from the city of Pahlawan. Good luck!