Calling All Coffeeholics! This Jakarta spot is a mess... except for the coffee.
qponx
2026-01-24
This hidden Tanamera in Jakarta's Pacific Place is a spot of extremes. While the ambiance is cramped, noisy, and the service is lacking, the coffee is absolutely phenomenal. It’s a must-visit for serious coffee purists seeking the pinnacle of Indonesian specialty beans, with standout pour-overs and a signature Cold White. Just be warned: this place is strictly for the coffee. Avoid the food, non-coffee drinks, and the lunchtime rush for the best (and only good) experience.
For real, it's so hard to find a place to chill in SCBD… This Tanamera is hidden on the B1 level of Pacific Place, and I had to twist and turn through another coffee shop's outdoor area just to find it[1]. If it weren't for the coffee, I probably would have turned around and left right then and there.
The Experience: Half Heaven, Half Hell
I was stunned the moment I walked in. The space is pitifully small, it's as dark as a tiny, dark room, and there's a lingering smell of mosquitoes mixed with secondhand smoke because the door to the outdoor smoking area is never closed[2]. During lunchtime, this place is basically a wet market, super noisy and crowded. It's hard to even find a seat to nongkrong, let alone get some quiet work done[3].
Just as my patience was running out and I was ready to complain, the coffee arrived. I swear, the moment they brought over the pour-over, I instantly made peace with everything. It's truly the pinnacle of lokal Indonesian specialty beans—the complex aroma, bright acidity, and a flavor profile so rich it gives you goosebumps[4]. The signature Cold White[5] my friend ordered was also smooth and rich; one sip and you're wide awake. Mantap!
BUT! Don't even think about ordering food here. The pasta I ordered was so salty it made me question my life choices, and my friend's iced chocolate, at 55k a cup, somehow tasted like a convenience store Pop Ice. Anjay![6] You're basically paying for it out of love.
Real Talk, No Haters Please
To put it bluntly, this shop is the type with extremely clear pros and cons. The coffee quality is definitely top-tier in Jakarta, but the service and ambiance... are really hard to love. I saw the staff guys playing on their phones and chatting in the corner several times, completely ignoring the open door and the mosquitoes flying in[7], which brought the experience score straight down to negative.
A Guide to Avoid Disappointment, You're Welcome!
Alright girls, here are the key takeaways, be sure to save these notes:
- 1. Who is this for? If you're a true coffee head who can tolerate anything for good beans, then go for it. If you're looking for a comfortable place to chat or have a business meeting, run away!
- 2. When to go? Definitely avoid the lunch rush! Otherwise, you won't even find a place to stand[8].
- 3. What to order? Go for any of the Indonesian pour-overs and the Cold White[9] with your eyes closed. Food and non-coffee drinks? Promise me, don't touch them. You'll regret it.
- 4. Special reminder: This place is not suitable for quiet work, and they don't accept American Express (Amex) for payment[10], so don't make a wasted trip.
- Their **Lokal specialty hand-drip coffee** instantly wins you over. Complex aroma, bright acidity, and rich, goosebump-worthy flavors! [1]
- Their signature **Cold White**[2] is super smooth and rich. One sip and you're wide awake – truly Jakarta's top-tier coffee experience!
- This spot is Jakarta's "**half heaven, half hell**." Flawed service/ambiance, yet the coffee instantly wins you over. What a contrast! [3][4]
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