Sweet tooths, assemble! This Jakarta teahouse's hidden cookies are so sweet, Anjay
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2026-01-25
Discover a hidden cookie spot inside Jakarta's Lewis & Carroll teahouse! This tiny stall serves up giant, New York-style soft cookies with gooey, melted fillings. Be warned: they are intensely sweet, a true challenge for even the most dedicated sweet tooth. If you're not up for the sugar rush, the savory cornflake ice cream and rich cereal milk are fantastic alternatives. It's a tiny, grab-and-go spot, perfect for a quick, decadent treat rather than a long hangout.
Honestly, the first time I came, I almost thought I was lost. I followed the GPS around Gandaria for ages, only to find out this internet-famous cookie shop is actually hidden inside the Lewis & Carroll tea house?! It's just in a tiny little corner, really easy to miss[1].
Off-the-charts Sweetness, A Love-it-or-Hate-it Affair
This place is quite famous, specializing in a New York style. Their signature is, of course, their giant soft cookies[2]. They're seriously huge, and when you break them open, they're filled with semi-melted chocolate sauce, looking super appetizing. But! Girls, take my advice, this thing's sweetness is no joke. It's that hardcore American-style sweet. Even for someone like me who can handle sweets, I found it overwhelmingly sugary. It felt like the only thing I could taste was sugar[3].
To cut through the sweetness, I ordered the famous cornflake ice cream, The Dumbo[4]. This one was actually a pleasant surprise! 🍦 It's savory and fragrant, with a cereal flavor, and not cloying at all. The texture is very unique, like a breath of fresh air cutting through all the sweetness. The friend I was with ordered the Cereal Milk[5]. I had a sip, it was rich and milky, and the sweetness level was much more normal than the cookie's. I felt it was even more amazing than the ice cream!
Before You Get Too Hyped, There Are Flaws Too
To be honest, while there are highlights in terms of flavor, the value for money really isn't great. One cookie costs 40k-50k, and for that price, you can get a very decent afternoon tea in Jakarta. And the ambiance... emmm, it's located in the hallway by the stairs and the restroom. There are only two or three small tables, so it's basically impossible to sit down and properly Chill. It's more like a pop-up stall; everyone just buys and goes. The takeaway packaging is also quite basic, just a paper sleeve[6], so forget about buying it as a gift for someone, it's a bit underwhelming to give as a present.
Guide & Pro-Tips
- Who is this for?: Hardcore sweet tooths, or those who just want to check in and take a photo for their social media. If you're the type who orders bubble tea with half sugar and no ice, then you can give this place a hard pass.
- How to get there?: Navigate directly to Lewis & Carroll Tea, it's inside on the first floor. Parking is extremely hard to find on weekends, so I recommend using valet parking[7] or taking a taxi.
- What to order?: If you're afraid of things being too sweet, go straight for The Dumbo Ice Cream[8] or the Cereal Milk[9]. If you want to challenge the cookie, I suggest sharing one between two people, otherwise, you'll be so overwhelmed by the sweetness you'll question your life choices.
- Don't expect much from the ambiance: This place is not for Nongkrong! Buying and leaving is the best option, don't expect to be able to sit here all afternoon[10].
- Hidden in Lewis & Carroll's small corner, Jakarta's viral cookie spot offers a treasure hunt surprise you'll love discovering! [1]
- Hardcore American sweet cookies! Break 'em open for semi-melted chocolate sauce. A pure guilty pleasure for serious sweet tooths. [2][3]
- Grab The Dumbo ice cream, its salty-sweet cereal flavor [4], or the amazing rich, milky Cereal Milk [5] – a refreshing sweet contrast.
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