Giyanti Coffee Roastery sits on Jalan Surabaya in Menteng, a central Jakarta district of tree-lined streets and an antiques market. A small entrance opens into a series of rooms filled with vintage furniture, old objects and patterned walls, followed by planted outdoor and semi-outdoor seating. It resembles a house that has accumulated a coffee business over time rather than a newly built showroom.
Giyanti has roasted in Jakarta since 2012, working with coffee from Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, Bali and Papua. The house style is richer and more developed than the floral, very light roasts common at newer specialty bars. That depth suits espresso and milk drinks; anyone committed to delicate modern filter should ask what is available before making the trip.
Coffee
Espresso is the safest first order. Cappuccino, flat white, piccolo and straight espresso recur across the menu, alongside the Magic and sweeter house signatures. The coffee tends towards body and lower acidity. That profile stays present in milk; served short, it shows the roasting style without explanation.
The retail shelves cover Indonesian growing regions, with bags to take home after trying the house espresso. Ask which roast suits your brewer. Manual brew availability is inconsistent, so check with the bar before planning a visit around a V60.
Pastry & Sweets
Croissants, pain au chocolat, carrot cake, brownies, canelé, apple pie and banana bread appear regularly. Pair a butter-rich pastry with espresso or cappuccino, or one of the denser cakes with black coffee. The bakes and sweets are a stronger bet than the broader savoury offer, so use Giyanti for a mid-morning or afternoon pause rather than a full lunch. Drinks and pastry together can make the bill climb quickly.
Service & Room
Each section has a different mood: tight air-conditioned seating, rustic rooms packed with objects and greener outdoor areas that feel like a domestic courtyard. Regulars talk over small tables, visitors photograph the decor and people move constantly between the counter and the separate rooms. One corner may be calm while the rest of the cafe is busy.
Service is warm when the counter has time to explain a coffee or signature drink. Busy periods bring waits, and comfort varies: some seats run warm, indoor rooms are small and power outlets are scarce. Arrive early for the most relaxed visit. This is a place for coffee and conversation, not a dependable laptop session.
Why Filter Notes shortlisted Giyanti Coffee Roastery
Giyanti is a good introduction to Jakarta's richer roasting styles. Have an espresso and a pastry, explore the rambling rooms, then walk along Jalan Surabaya's antiques stalls. Filter drinkers should check availability before travelling.