Eats: Cafe Batavia @ Kota Lama Jakarta

Cafe Batavia is really one of those "must dos" of Jakarta. Located in the Kota Lama (i.e. Old City) square of Jakarta,  stepping into Cafe Batavia instantly transport the visitor into the distant past. Food verdict is fair and probably the best bet if you are in the area. Personally, I have been there twice, just to soak in the colonial ambience. Oh! and I forgot to mention, the toilets are worth a visit! ;)

Cafe Batavia @ Kota Lama

The sun parlor before entering the cafe

 

 Ground floor drawing room - lovely for afternoon get-togethers!

Eclectic collection of pictures and unique decor that exude the distant past.

Grand salon dining area on first floor. Reminded me of old Hollywood glam

 

 On the left: dining menu that doubles up as picture frame. On the right: brunch menu

Sampler of food that we have tried so far. Left: scrambled eggs with asparagus. Middle: Eggs benedict with smoked salmon. Right: Nasi uduk, a type of traditional Indonesian breakfast.

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Cafe Batavia

Taman Fatahillah  Jakarta, Indonesia