Calling all Medan WFC crew! A secret garden is hidden behind this yellow door.
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2026-03-07
Discover a secret garden cafe in Medan, hidden behind a striking yellow door. This spot offers a tranquil, green courtyard, providing a perfect escape from the city bustle. It's an ideal place for a chill hangout or a work-from-cafe session. While the menu is concise, the signature Ice Premium Latte and Kaya Toast come highly recommended. With its photogenic setting and affordable prices, this urban oasis is a must-visit for those seeking a unique and relaxing atmosphere.
To be honest, if a local friend hadn't shown me the way, I swear I would've walked past this place 100 times and still missed it. The entrance is incredibly low-key, with just a tiny sign, but that bright yellow door is really hard to ignore! Curiosity drove me to push the door open, and... Anjay! 🤯
A "Wizard of Oz" in the City
Who would've thought that behind the door is an outdoor courtyard completely surrounded by green plants and trees! It's a totally different world from the scorching hot weather of Medan outside. It's especially cool under the shade of the trees, and the breeze is super Chill. Now this is what real Nongkrong is all about! It feels like time slows down when you're sitting here, perfect for a small get-together with friends or for working quietly alone with a laptop. 📸 Any photo you take here looks amazing; that yellow door and the courtyard full of greenery make for a natural backdrop.
I ordered their signature Ice Premium Latte. The coffee-to-milk ratio was just right, it was smooth, and the quality was truly Mantap! It's not like some other cafes where the latte is either too bitter or too milky. For a snack, I got the Kaya Toast, which is the thick toast kind, toasted to be crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The kaya jam had the perfect level of sweetness, making it a great pairing with the coffee. The prices are great too; drinks are mostly around 20-30k Indonesian Rupiah, so the value for money is amazing.
Real Talk (Time for some complaints)
Of course, no place is perfect. The menu selection here is indeed quite limited, basically just coffee and a few snacks. For girls who want a proper meal, you might want to fill your stomach somewhere else first. Also, it's almost entirely an outdoor space, so if it happens to rain heavily, there's very little seating available. One more thing, because it's outdoors, there's no clear boundary between smoking and non-smoking areas. Unfortunately, the last time I went, the people at the next table were smoking, which can really ruin the experience for non-smokers like us.
Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls & Tips
Finally, for the girls who want to check this place out, here are the key points!
Alright, that's all from me. I'm off to Nongkrong for another afternoon! 🤙
- How to find it: Just navigate to the shop's name and look for that bold big yellow door. That's the one, don't second-guess yourself!
- Parking: Parking spots at the entrance are limited, and it's not very car-friendly. It's better to come by motorbike or ride-hailing.
- WFC crowd, take note: Not all seats have power outlets, so if you're coming to work, remember to fully charge your devices beforehand!
- Hidden Perk: They actually allow you to bring outside food (as long as it's Halal). How considerate is that!
- Escape Medan's heat via a bright yellow door into a lush secret garden—an urban 'Wizard of Oz'.
- Sip a silky, balanced Ice Premium Latte with Kaya Toast—crispy, soft, and filled with perfectly sweet kaya jam.
- Bring your own Halal outside food! Mix your faves with their menu in this gorgeous spot for your own Nongkrong.
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