Parakarta occupies a small roasting workshop down a side lane in Kemang, a residential and dining district in South Jakarta. A wooden brew counter sits among coffee boxes and roasting equipment, with perforated wood panels dividing the compact room. The tasting bar began as a place to sample beans before buying them; that remains a good way to approach a visit.
Coffee
Hand brewing puts the choice of beans at the centre of the order. Ask for a V60 and describe the flavours you tend to enjoy; the team can help you choose from the changing selection. Parakarta works with Berdikari Estate in East Manglayang, near Sumedang in West Java, giving you a particular Indonesian growing area to ask about. Espresso is also served.
Co-owner and roaster Muhammad Jody won the 2025/26 Indonesia Coffee Roasting Championship. His roasting work happens here, close to the tasting counter. If a coffee suits you, check whether the same beans are available to take home.
Service & Room
The small room suits a solo visit or a coffee with one friend. Seating is limited, so a group may struggle to settle in together. Most visits start in the evening: Monday to Saturday opening begins at 5pm, while Sunday adds a morning-to-afternoon session.
Why Filter Notes shortlisted Parakarta
Parakarta makes the roasting workshop accessible through a cup at the counter. Choose it when you want help finding an Indonesian coffee to brew at home, with time to taste before choosing a bag.