Jakarta Workers, Do You Really Know Your Daily Fore Coffee?
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2026-01-24
Thinking of heading to Fore Coffee for your next work session? This review dives into the popular Jaksel branch, praising its great coffee and quiet, spacious atmosphere perfect for productivity. However, it also uncovers some serious drawbacks, including their controversial use of cage-farmed eggs and inconsistent service speed. Get the full scoop on everything from parking tips to whether the pastries are worth ordering before you visit. This is the inside look every Fore fan needs to read.
Hanging out in South Jakarta (Jaksel), who hasn't used Fore Coffee as their mobile office? 😂 Spent another afternoon at the Wolter Monginsidi branch today. The ambiance is undeniably great—spacious, quiet, with strong AC. It's definitely a great place to escape Jakarta's scorching sun and traffic frustrations, a total lifesaver for us working folks.
As soon as I sat down, I ordered an iced Americano like I always do. Gotta say, Fore's coffee quality is still on point. This Americano[1] is smooth with just the right amount of acidity. The pick-me-up effect is Mantap! 👌 While I was typing away, I saw the girl at the next table order a new pink and green drink. I glanced over and saw it was the seasonal limited Toffee Pistachio Latte[2]. It looked quite tempting, I might try it next time.
Beyond the coffee, some truths have to be told
Everything was very Chill, until I thought about ordering a pastry to tide me over… This is where I learned something new, and it's what I want to have a serious chat with you girls about today.
Did you know? Even though Fore is such a big chain brand, they've been consistently criticized for not having a"cage-free" policy for their eggs[3]. Simply put, the eggs they use might come from battery cages with extremely poor living conditions. This isn't just an animal welfare issue; it's also about our food safety (like the risk of Salmonella). Thinking about this, I quietly gave up the idea of ordering Pastries[4]... Anjay, what a turn-off.
Also, the service speed at this branch can be inconsistent. I've heard delivery drivers complain that sometimes an order can take up to an hour[5], and some customers have mentioned getting cold mushroom cream sandwiches[6]. Although most of the staff are very friendly—a friend of mine even lost their AirPods here and the staff kept them safe until they were retrieved[7]—the efficiency issue is a real drawback.
Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls & Money-Saving Tips
So, is this Fore branch still worth visiting? Here's my advice:
What do you girls think? Would you give up on a coffee shop because of this"egg" issue? Let's chat in the comments! 👇
- 1. If you're here for coffee/work: Totally OK! The ambiance gets full marks, and it's a great spot for Nongkrong. To avoid waiting, I highly recommend using their app to order ahead for pickup[8]. Super smooth!
- 2. If you're driving here: Be prepared, parking in this area is super difficult. You'll basically have to rely on valet parking, so have about 20k Indonesian Rupiah ready[9].
- 3. If you want to order food: Having some snacks with your coffee is great, of course, but given the egg issue, I'd hold off for now. I hope a big brand like Fore can step up and show some corporate responsibility soon.
- 4. Want to buy a gift for a friend? They have gift sets starting from 84,000 Indonesian Rupiah[10], and with the nice packaging, they make for a decent gift.
- South Jakarta's worker recharge spot! Spacious, quiet, blasting AC – escape the heat and traffic.
- Their Americano[1] is silky smooth, perfectly acidic, and Mantap for an instant revive!
- But get this: This big-name spot got flak for egg sourcing issues[2]. What's the real story?
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