Remote Workers, Enter! This Sunter Cafe Has Plugs, But We Advise You to Eat First.
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2026-01-24
Sunter's Palmers cafe seems perfect for remote work, boasting a cozy vibe, great Wi-Fi, and power outlets at nearly every table. But it's a spot of wild contrasts. While the signature Mochi Bread and Soto Mie are fantastic, the experience can be ruined by shockingly bad dishes, raw food incidents, and painfully slow service. This review tells you exactly how to enjoy the good and steer clear of the bad for a productive, pitfall-free visit.
Sunter has been getting more and more competitive lately. I've seen this place, Palmers, a few times at mall bazaars before, and they finally opened a physical store, so I had to come and Nongkrong.
The shop isn't big but it's quite cozy, the vibe is Cozy, the Wi-Fi is on point, and almost every seat has a power outlet[1]. At first glance, it seemed tailor-made for digital nomads like us who carry our laptops everywhere! But after sitting down and ordering, I realized things weren't that simple...
Flavor: A Fine Line Between Heaven and Hell
After all, they started out as a Bakery, so bread is their foundation. Their signature Mochi Bread (Roti Mochi)[2] is genuinely good, soft, with a chewy and non-sticky filling. The Sourdough Cranberry[3] is not bad either; health-conscious people would probably love it.
I didn't have high hopes for the main courses at a cafe, but I was blown away by the bowl of Soto Mie[4]! The broth was incredibly rich, a truly authentic Indonesian flavor, Mantap! I felt all warm and cozy after finishing the bowl.
BUT! The bad points were just as shocking. That matcha latte, which they claimed was ceremonial grade, was super watery[5]. It felt like the powder wasn't mixed properly and was just diluted with some milk—very unprofessional. The most outrageous thing was, I personally saw a pregnant lady at the next table who ordered their special fried rice, and the accompanying chicken satay skewers were raw! Anjay! She went to complain, and the staff didn't even react much. This level of quality control and attitude is genuinely scary[6].
Experience: A Tale of Two Extremes
Honestly, if the atmosphere wasn't so Chill, I might have flipped the table. The serving speed could go down in history; I've been there three times, and it got slower each time, leaving me starving[7]. Also, some of the male staff members had such indifferent faces, it felt like I owed them millions...
As for the price, the bread is generally on the pricey side. A portion of the special fried rice costs over 60k[8], and the portion size is small. The value for money is really not great.
A Guide to Avoiding the Pitfalls (You're Welcome)
- Who it's for: Friends who just want a place to work/write and aren't in a hurry. Come after you've already eaten; just order a drink (avoid the matcha latte) and you'll be fine.
- What to order: Go for the Soto Mie and any of the breads without a second thought; you basically can't go wrong.
- High-Risk Warning: Pregnant women and friends with high standards for food safety, please be extremely cautious! That raw chicken incident is no joke.
- Getting there: Parking spots out front are extremely limited[9]. If you're thinking of driving, you might as well give up on that idea. Taking a ride-hailing service is the most hassle-free option.
- Ideal for digital nomads! Cozy, strong Wi-Fi, power outlets everywhere. Perfect for all-day laptop Nongkrong [1].
- Must-try: Soto Mie [2]! Rich broth, pure authentic Indonesian flavor, instantly warming.
- The shocker: a pregnant woman got raw chicken skewers [3]! QC and staff reaction were baffling. What happened?
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