This 4.7-Star God-Tier Spot in Sidoarjo? Trust Me, Don't Go on the Weekend
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2026-03-05
Discover The Rooster Coffee, a massive three-story cafe in Sidoarjo known as the local "public living room." This popular spot boasts a stylish design, incredibly reasonable prices, and a menu with satisfying dishes like Japanese Shrimp Curry. It's the perfect place to chill, work, or hang out with friends. But take this crucial advice: visit on a weekday to enjoy the great atmosphere, as weekends get overwhelmingly crowded, making it tough to even find a seat.
Every time I pass through Sidoarjo, Google Maps always recommends this 4.7-star The Rooster Coffee[1] to me. This time, I finally couldn't resist and dove right in. With its huge three-story space, it was almost full on a weekday afternoon—it really lives up to its reputation as the local "public living room," huh? Anjay! It felt like everyone in Sidoarjo was here to Nongkrong.
The place is seriously huge, with both indoor and outdoor seating, and the design is on point too—not one of those carelessly thrown-together influencer spots. The biggest plus is that the music is at just the right volume, so it won't disturb your conversation with friends, and you can comfortably Chill. That's definitely Mantap[2]! Whether you're meeting up with friends, bringing your family, or working on your laptop by yourself, you can find a suitable corner.
The prices are incredibly reasonable; compared to cafes in Surabaya, it's practically a steal. I ordered their officially recommended Japanese Shrimp Curry[3]—the fried shrimp was crispy, the curry was rich, and served with a soft-boiled egg and hot rice, one bite was super satisfying. My friend's Fish & Chips[4] was also good, perfect as a snack while chatting. Overall, the food and drinks are on point and totally worth the price.
But, to be honest, there were some things to complain about. My friend's hot cappuccino was served lukewarm... And the chocolate lava cake had no lava when cut open; the texture was a bit hard, which was a bit of a letdown[5]. Also, I heard the AC on the third floor can be a bit hit-or-miss, so for those of you who can't stand the heat, choose your seats carefully[6].
Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls & Practical Tips
For those of you planning a visit, here are some tips, you're welcome!
- Definitely don't go on weekends! It gets so crowded you'll question your life choices; it's hard to even find a seat, unless you enjoy the feeling of being in a massive crowd[7].
- Order first, then find a seat: Their process is to order and pay at the cashier yourself, so don't just sit there waiting for a server[8].
- Watch out for the parking fee: Some friends have mentioned that the parking fee situation is a bit chaotic. Just pay the standard parking fee, and don't let them overcharge you[9]!
- Croissant tip: If you order a Croissant[10], you can ask the staff not to heat it up. That way, you'll get the crispiest texture
- Sidoarjo's huge three-story cafe is a stylish "public living room" for locals, packed by teatime [1].
- The Japanese Curry Shrimp Rice: crispy shrimp, rich curry, and a soft-boiled egg on hot rice. So satisfying! [2].
- Incredible prices! Food and drinks are on point. Compared to Surabaya cafes, it's a total bargain.
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