4.8 Stars on Google, but Almost Put Off by an 'Anarchist Cat'?
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2026-03-07
Discover a hidden oasis in Medan with a stunning "mini-forest" interior, creating a cool, natural vibe perfect for hanging out. While the food is standard, the highlights are the quality V60 coffee and a unique durian coconut drink. The real charm is the relaxed ambiance and the many resident cats—just be sure to guard your snacks from a particularly mischievous, food-stealing feline! It's an ideal spot for a chill hangout or a cozy date night.
I recently took a trip to Medan, and I thought it was a food desert (just kidding, don't come for me), but I ended up finding a hidden gem in a residential building in the suburbs! The entrance looked totally ordinary, but the moment I walked in, I was like, Anjay! This isn't just a cafe, it's like they moved a whole mini-forest inside, right? 🌿
It's green everywhere you look, and even during the day, you're completely shaded from the sun. The breeze is super cool, the whole place is basically a natural oxygen bar. There are plenty of seats, too. If you want to be social, sit outside; if you want to quietly get some work done, hide away indoors. At night, they light candles, and the vibe is maxed out. It's absolutely Mantap for a date night!
Coffee heads, listen up, go straight for the V60 pour-over. They have a pretty good selection of beans, Kintamani is the GOAT! My friend ordered the shop's recommended Es Kelapa Durian, I took a sip, and my first thought was: what the heck?! 🤣 But the more I drank, the more it grew on me. That weird combination is surprisingly harmonious. For our main course, we ordered Soto. It was rich with spices, not that lazy, pre-packaged soup mix flavor.
But to be fair, the main draw here is the ambiance and the Nongkrong vibe. The food overall is "standard and safe"—it won't go wrong, but there are no real surprises. Oh, right, some of the drinks can be painfully sweet... Also, there are a ton of cats in the shop. It's supposed to be a cat lover's paradise, but one of them was particularly 'anarkis', always trying to steal my food. We had a battle of wits for a while 😹
Editor's Highlights (get your notebooks ready):
Overall, it's great value for money, and a place around Medan that's totally worth making a special trip to for some Nongkrong
- Best Time: Weekdays! Weekdays! Weekdays! It gets so crowded on weekends you'll question your life choices. If you want to take photos or have some peace and quiet, definitely don't go on a weekend.
- Patience Level: During peak meal times when it's crowded, the food service can be a bit slow. Just relax, have some coffee first, and slowly Chill.
- Ordering Guide: Coffee lovers, go for the V60. Adventurous souls, try the durian coconut water. Those looking for greens might be disappointed; there are basically no vegetables on the menu.
- Attention Cat Lovers: There are many cats in the shop. You can get your cat fix, but please watch your belongings (and your food). Be careful not to get "robbed"!
- Escape to a little forest! This hidden green oasis in Medan's suburbs is cool by day and romantic by night.
- Kintamani pour-over lovers! Get ready for a huge bean selection. One sip is all it takes to get you hooked.
- Try the wild Durian Coconut Water! First sip: a shock. Second sip: you're hooked. Suddenly you can't stop drinking.
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