Who says Bekasi is a food desert? This iced chocolate begs to differ
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2026-03-04
Discover a legendary spot in Bekasi that's challenging its "food desert" reputation! This local favorite, boasting over 5,000 reviews, is famous for its incredibly rich iced chocolate paired with free, dippable bread. While the signature drink is a must-try, be prepared for potential long waits for other food and very limited parking. It's the perfect destination for a relaxed hangout with friends, centered around its star attraction: that blissful chocolate and bread combination.
Every time I tell my friends from Jakarta I'm going to Bekasi to find food, they all give me a "Are you crazy?" look 🙄. But for this legendary spot[1] with 5000+ reviews and a high rating of 4.9 on Google, I really went for it this time! All for that legendary iced chocolate and free bread that everyone raves about!
As soon as I walked in, the vibe was just right. It's not one of those pretentious influencer-type cafes, but rather the kind of slightly noisy but very relaxed Nongkrong holy grail that locals love. It's obvious everyone comes for the signature items, as almost everyone had an iced chocolate with bread in hand.
So, how was the taste?
The main character arrives! That Ice Chocolate with Bread[2] definitely did not disappoint. The chocolate flavor is super rich, not the cloyingly sweet, basic kind, but one with a hint of cocoa bitterness that tastes very sophisticated. The best part is, it also comes with free bread! Tear off a small piece, dip it fully into the cool, silky chocolate sauce, and pop it in your mouth... Mantap! Pure bliss, seriously!
We also tried the Meltic Steak[3], the meat was quite tender. I recommend getting the black pepper sauce; it's very flavorful and completely exceeds the standards of a "cafe."
But hold on, here come the complaints
Although the taste is on point, the flaws are also very obvious. First, the serving speed was... hard to describe. Besides the iced chocolate and bread which came out super fast, we waited a full 50 minutes[4] for our other dishes and almost fainted from hunger on the spot. Feels like the kitchen's entire focus is on the chocolate, haha.
Another thing I couldn't stand was that even though the cafe clearly has a big "No Smoking" sign, there were still many people puffing away at their tables[5]. For non-smokers like us, it was basically public torture... Anjay! Major points deducted from the experience.
Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls, You're Welcome!
Finally, here are a few practical tips for the girls who want to check this place out:
- 🚗 Transportation: Definitely don't drive here! There's only one car parking spot[6]! You read that right, just one! I suggest riding a motorcycle or taking a taxi; there are plenty of motorcycle spots though[7].
- ⏰ Ordering Strategy: If you just want to try it out or are in a hurry, just stick to ordering the signature iced chocolate and bread[8]. If you want to eat something else, please be prepared to "Chill for an afternoon."
- 🧘♀️ Mental Prep: Treat it as a place to chat and hang out with friends, not a proper restaurant for a meal, and your experience will be much better. After all, for that bite of free bread dipped in chocolate, it's still worth it
- This Bekasi spot's Iced Chocolate is intensely rich with a bitter cocoa kick—not that cheap, sickly sweet stuff [1].
- Best part: it comes with free bread! Tear a piece, dip it in the cool, silky chocolate, and pop it in your mouth for pure bliss [2].
- The Meltic Steak is also a showstopper. Super tender meat and a rich black pepper sauce, way beyond typical "café" quality.
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