Carrying On the Legacy: Vibrant Vintage Cafes in Malang

    Do you know? Malang is a cool city and still holds a thousand stories of heritage elements in it to this day. As time goes by, the story may just disappear. However, young people who care about the heritage of the past will choose to preserve it, perhaps by maintaining or developing a business based on historical heritage from several years ago. Some businesses that have been successfully developed include:

1.     Roemah Loe Mien Toe

    Roemah Loe Mien Toe is a unique café in Malang City. This café has a different concept from the others, namely a combination of ancient Javanese-Chinese culture. Roemah Coffee Loe Mien Toe has been established since 2014. If you only look at it from the outside, it looks small, but if you enter it, this café can be said to be very spacious. Here, there are several different rooms and visitors can choose which one because each carries unique elements from different cultures. With wooden tables and chairs, typical Javanese paintings, several decorations, and lamps with classic designs, this cafe really feels like it has elements of Javanese culture. Apart from elements of Javanese culture, elements of Chinese culture can also be seen from some of the wall decorations and photos inside. In this café, there are also lots of antiques that are rarely found in various places.

    As for the menu, this cafe offers a variety of foods ranging from heavy foods such as fried rice, rice bowls, beef steak, rib soup, and other delicious menus. For drink choices, this café offers a variety of contemporary drinks that everyone will definitely like. Apart from that, this café also serves many types of snacks that can be used to pass the time. The prices offered at Loe Mien Toe are also not too expensive and are still suitable for students who want to hang out here. You should also note that this café is also often a location for photo shoots or pre-wedding events. The photo session costs IDR 200,000 per hour.

Opening hours      :

Tuesday – Friday              (13.00 – 21.00)

Saturday – Sunday            (13.00 – 21.00)

Monday close

Price range            : IDR 10,000 – IDR 73,000

Address                 : Jl. Tata Surya No. 2, Dinoyo, Kec. Lowokwaru, Lota Malang, Jawa Timur 65144

Instagram              : https://www.instagram.com/loemientoe/

 

2.     Luma Coffee & Eatery

    If you are looking for a cafe with a vintage feel but still has cute and elegant elements, Luma Coffee could be the answer. Luma Coffee & Eatery is a fun place to hang out. From the front, this cafe looks like an ordinary old house. However, if you look inside, this ancient house still has various old school equipment and furniture that is still in good condition and some of it can even be used. Such as, black and white retro televisions, radios, newspapers, cameras, wall clocks, pianos, tables and chairs, and so on. The atmosphere provided by Luma Café is able to make visitors reminisce about their youth. As for the area, this café has 2 areas, namely indoor and outdoor so that visitors can feel free to be here. In the room, there are monstera plants and Amazon taro which can enhance a beautiful impression and are eye-catching. Therefore, this place is very suitable for just me time or even doing assignments.

    There are many menus that visitors can enjoy when they come here, including chicken and beef with sambal matah, pempek, various snacks, and many more. There are also plenty of drinks available and visitors just have to choose according to their preferences. Regarding the price, you don't need to worry because it is guaranteed to be cheap and very comparable to the menu served.

Opening hours      : Everyday 08.00 – 24.00

Price range            : IDR 6,000 – IDR 25,000

Address                 :  Jl. Klampok Kasri, Gg. 2A Jl. Wilis No.1, Gading Kasri, Kec. Klojen, Kota Malang, Jawa Timur 65115

Instagram              : https://www.instagram.com/luma.malang/

 

3.     Koffie Malang

All About Koffie by Kawisari Est 1870 four coffees with a classic heritage theme. As the name suggests, this coffee shop serves coffee from the Kawisari coffee plantation, Blitar, East Java. Even though several parts have been changed, the concept it brings does not eliminate the nostalgic atmosphere of the interior and the display cases located inside. The processing technique at the All About Koffie by Kawisari coffee shop uses manual brew and cold brew techniques. Cold brew is Kawisari coffee's mainstay coffee brewing technique because it uses room temperature water and is left overnight, so it can give a unique aroma.

All About Koffie by Kawisari est 1870 not only offers a menu of coffee, but also food and desserts. Such as, banana cake, caramel pudding, and so on. Regarding the price, it may be a little expensive, but visitors can choose what menu suits their pocket conditions. The prices given are also commensurate with the authenticity of the flavors on the menu.

Opening hours      :

Monday – Friday              (06.00 – 24.00)

Saturday – Sunday            (11.00 – 23.00)

Price range            : IDR 12,000 – IDR 45,000

Address                 : Jl. Jendral Basuki Rahmat No. 49, Kauman, Kec. Klojen, Kota Malang, Jawa Timur 65119

Instagram              : https://www.instagram.com/tugukawisarimalang/