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13 Best Places to Buy Birthday Cakes in Jakarta

Hello FlokqMay 27, 2020

When you’re in a city like Jakarta, you’ll undoubtedly meet new faces and form new friendships. From those bonds that you make, you’ll come across birthdays once in a while. What better way to help with the occasion than to get your friend some birthday cake. In Jakarta, it would be an easy task since there’s a variety of cake shops for your options. So to help with the search, here are 13 best places to get birthday cakes in Jakarta (with no particular order).

1. Union

Easily one of the more well-known cakery chain in Jakarta, Union provides excellent cakes for Jakartans with international standards. One of their most reliable cake to spice up a birthday is their Red Velvet Cake (Rp575,000.00). The quality of each cake is assured by the expertise of Head Pastry Chef Karen Carlotta. Other than the Red Velvet Cake, get the Ube Velvet Cake (Rp680,000.00) or Carrot Banana Cake (Rp500,000.00). Although it’s quite pricey, the quality and size make up for it. These three are amazingly delicious and perfect for a surprise. Be sure to be on the look out for other classic cakes that you could buy!

Address: Plaza Senayan, Lt. GF, Jl. Asia Afrika No.8, RT.1/RW.3, Gelora, Kecamatan Tanah Abang, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10270

Opening hours: 10.00 – 23.00 (Monday-Thursday), 10.00 – 23.30 (Friday-Saturday), 10.30 – 23.00 (Sunday)

Contact: (+6221) 57905861

Social Media: @unionjkt on Instagram

Website: https://new.uniongroupjakarta.com/

Other locations: Pondok Indah Mall, Pantai Indah Kapuk, Senayan City, etc.

2. Clairmont

Second, we got Clairmont. It is one of the cake shops with the most outlets in Jakarta. Clairmont boasts some of the most creative and captivating cakeries. Its selection of cakes gives almost an option to match every person’s birthdays. From Cakes like Chocolate Indulgence (Rp329,000.00), Marie Regal Cake (Rp189,000.00), to Boba Cake (Rp189,000), which are some of the best selling cakes since some of them are hyped with soft and rich taste. Clairmont also provides many options from classic to modern.

Address: Jl. Gandaria 1 No.73, RT.2/RW.3, Kramat Pela, Kec. Kby. Baru, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12130

Opening hours: 08.00 – 22.00 (Every day)

Contact: (+6221) 7396054

Social Media: @clairmontcakes on Instagram

Website: https://www.clairmontcake.co.id/

Other locations: Jl. Tebet Raya No.54C, Graha Bulevar A No.18, Jl. Pesanggrahan No.2b, etc.

3. La Boutique Gourmande

La Boutique Gourmande is a cake shop that always seems to succeed in mesmerizing potential customers simply by making the best cake with ultimate freshness, they also sell other pastry and bakery goods! One of the more well-known products of this establishment’s cake collection is its famous Millefeuille Cake (Starts from Rp320,000.00). Situated in the Le Meridien Jakarta, you might as well enjoy the things the hotel can offer besides birthday cakes.

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Address: Le Meridien Jakarta, Karet Tengsin, Jl. Jend. Sudirman No.Kav.18-20, RT.10/RW.11, Karet Tengsin, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10220

Opening hours: 07.30 – 22.00 (Every day)

Contact: (+6221) 2513131

Social Media: @lemeridienjkt on Instagram

Website: lemeridienjakarta.com 

4. Le Gourmet

Established in 1985 in Jakarta, Le Gourmet is a cake shop that dedicates itself to making the best products with premium quality. From delicious traditional recipes to popular cakes, Le Gourmet will give you a cake option that fits your birthday. Try their Mocca Meises Caramel (Rp245,000.00) or Gateaux African (Rp242,000.00) as an introduction to their amazing baked goods. Everything is made daily and all of the ingredients are guaranteed to be fresh for all of the products, making the cakes rich and made perfectly.

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Address: Jl. Johar, RT.2/RW.3, Gondangdia, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10350

Opening hours: 08.00 – 18.00 (Monday-Saturday)

Contact: (+6221) 3101833

Social Media: @legourmet_id on Instagram

Website: http://legourmet.co.id/

Other locations: Plaza Senayan, Jl. Kemang Raya No.55, Pondok Indah Mall 2, etc.

5. The Mandarin Cake Shop

This cake shop is one of the famous establishments to get birthday cakes in Jakarta. Besides their cakes that are sure to bring delight to any birthday, their sandwiches, chocolate selection, and pastries are also fantastic. One of their popular cakes here is American Chocolate Cake (Rp55,000/slice, available for a bigger portion Rp150,000-Rp300,000), a decadent dark chocolate cake with a splash of coffee and almond. Rest assured, The Mandarin Cake Shop is in very capable pastry hands, so the deliciousness here is easily guaranteed.

Address: Jl. M.H. Thamrin, RT.1/RW.5, Menteng, Kec. Menteng, Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10310

Opening hours: 08.00 – 22.30 (Every day)

Contact: (+6221) 29938820

Social Media: @mo_jakarta on instagram

Website: https://www.mandarinoriental.com/jakarta

6. Minilovebites Cake Shop

For those especially wanting cuteness in birthday cakes, Minilovebites might be the one for your soon-to-be party and fun needs in Jakarta. Check out their Pinata Cake (Rp265,000 – Rp1,600,000.00), a moist vanilla layered cake with chocolate icing, and filled with confetti chocolate bites. In fact, they also provide special diet cake such as vegan, low-fat, keto, or non-dairy. Say no more to feel guilty to treat yourself at a birthday party!

Minilovebites is also the choice for you who are opting for no preservatives and artificial flavoring. If you can’t buy the cakes at the store, they have delivery services every day. With a minimum order of one cake or 6 cupcakes, you can have them at your doorstep.

Address: Jl. Ciniru II No.18, RT.6/RW.3, Rw. Bar., Kec. Kby. Baru, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12180

Opening hours: 07.00 – 17.00 (Monday-Saturday), 09.00 – 13.00 (Sunday)

Contact: +62811-9409-109

Social Media: @minilovebites on Instagram

Website: http://www.minilovebites.com/

7. Colette & Lola

Colette & Cola is located in some of the biggest malls in Jakarta. They sell cookies, pastries, and cakes. For birthday cakes in Jakarta that are sweet in taste and sight, Colette & Cola can give you cute twists to your selection. By focusing on small batches and fantastically-tasting handcrafted sugary delights, Colette & Lola wants to always give you a memorable cake. Some of their signature cakes include Galaxy Cake (Rp400,000.00), Chocolate Amber (Rp400,000.00), and Unicorn Cake (Rp385,000.00) that’ll mesmerize your eyes and taste buds. They also have a delivery service! Hit them up on their website.

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Address: Jalan Senopati Raya No.64, RT.6/RW.3, Selong, Kebayoran Baru, RT.6/RW.3, Selong, Kec. Kby. Baru, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12110

Opening hours: 08.00 – 21.00 (Every day)

Contact: (+6221) 7268898

Social Media: @colettelola on Instagram

Website: https://colettelola.com/

Other locations: Grand Indonesia West Mall Lt. 3a, Mall Puri Indah Ground Floor, East Lobby

8. Seven Grain

Seven Grain as a pastry and bakery shop sells various breads, cookies, and cakes. This establishment has been serving Jakarta’s sugar cravings and birthdays since 2000 and produces the city’s top pastries, cakes, and bakeries. Their selection of cakes is sure to light up any birthday celebrations around town with their finest ingredients and taste, with various sizes, big or small.

We would recommend you try one of the customer’s favorites, Blueberry Cheesecake (Rp185,000). They also have birthday cakes specially made for kids! For example, My Little Pony 3D cake (Rp450,000). Aside from specializing in birthday cakes, their pastries are also made to cater to special occasions such as birthdays.

Address: Jl. Mampang Prpt. Raya No.151, RT.3/RW.1, Duren Tiga, Kec. Pancoran, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12760

Opening hours: 07.00 – 22.00 (Every day)

Contact: (+6221) 7971129

Social Media: @sevengraincakesjkt on Instagram

Website: https://www.sevengraincakes.com/

9. Ann’s Bakehouse and Creamery

Re-established in 2014 from reputable patisserie (La Madeleine), Ann’s Bakehouse and Creamery is a premium quality patisserie, served by professional pastry chefs and bakers. They have a wide array of cakes, pastries, and cookies. If you’re a big fan of classic cakes like New York Cheesecake (Rp335,000.00) or Mille Feuille (Rp265,000.00), you’re in the right place! Plus, their online delivery service and healthy creations make you love this place even more. Just grab your phone, order your favorites, and a premium sweet treat will come to you!

Address: Jl. Sungai Sambas 3 No. 12, RT.8/RW.5, Kramat Pela Kebayoran Baru, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12130

Opening hours: 08.00 – 17.00 (every day)

Contact:

• +62 21 2751 7049 (Phone)
• +62 811-1915-544 (WhatsApp)

Social Media: @annsbakehouse on Instagram

Website: https://annsbakehouse.com/

10. La Maison Cake Shop

Founded by Stella Lowis in 2011, La Maison is a patisserie in Jakarta, serving good-quality artisanal pastries from fresh ingredients with no artificial flavor or preservatives. One of their specialties is to fulfill special food requirement needs such as vegan, gluten-free, or no-alcohol. The taste? Absolutely still heavenly good and conspicuously gorgeous.

Their favorites are Ariel (Rp500,000.00), layers of ultra moist vanilla cake covered with cream cheese frosting and beautifully decorated, and Chloé (Rp450,000.00), three-layers lemon chiffon cake covered with caramelized meringue and topped with fruits and flowers arrangement. From cakes, macaroons, to tarts, La Maison will be a perfect birthday gift for your special one.

Address: Grand Indonesia, West Mall Lv. LG, Jl. M.H. Thamrin, RT.1/RW.5, Menteng, Central Jakarta City, Jakarta 10310

Opening hours: 11:00 – 20:00 (every day)

Contact: +62 811 817 6668

Social Media: @lamaison.id on Instagram

Website: https://lamaison.id/

Other Locations: PIK Avenue Mall Lv. 1 and Lippo Mall Puri 2 Lv. LG

11. Doré by LeTAO Cake Shop

For you who seek cheese-based birthday cake in Jakarta, Doré by LeTAO is a perfect choice. Besides serving cheesecake, they also bake exceptionally delicious cookies. For a starter, try their signature Original Fromage or Chocolat Fromage (Starts Rp250,000.00), a meltingly delicious mascarpone cheese-based cake. Plus, you can also request topping for your birthday cake so it will be a one-of-a-kind gift.

Address: Mall Plaza Indonesia Level 3, Jl. M.H. Thamrin No. 1, RW. 1, Gondangdia, Menteng, RT.9/RW.5, Gondangdia, Menteng, Central Jakarta City, Jakarta 10350

Contact: +62 81233345888 (WhatsApp)

Social Media: @dorebyletao on Instagram

Website: https://dorebyletao.com/

Other Locations: Plaza Senayan, Lippo Puri Mall, Pantai Indah Kapuk, and Grand Indonesia

There you have it, some of the finest and sweetest options to buy birthday cakes in Jakarta. There are more choices out there that will help your sugary birthday needs, but we hope this list starts it. So what’re you waiting for? Look up their menu, services, and contacts to know even deeper on what they can offer for your taste buds!

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12. Dapur Cokelat

Even though it seems that they only serve chocolate-based cakes, in fact, Dapur Cokelat also serves various chocolate and non-chocolate-based variants. One cake for a birthday celebration that you can try is Triple Decker. This cake is formed from three basic ingredients, namely a combination of dark cherries, milk chocolate mousse, and pastry cream. If you like chocolate, you can try Peanut Butter Chocolate which is made from a chocolate sponge with peanut butter and delicious chocolate cream.

Address: Jalan Tebet Barat Dalam Raya No. 43, Tebet Baru, Tebet District, South Jakarta, DKI Jakarta 12810

Opening Hours: 08.00 – 21.30 (Every day)

Contact : (021) 83704189

Social Media: @dapurcokelat (Instagram)

Website: https://dapurcokelat.com/

Other locations: Sutan Syahrir, Central Jakarta, Kelapa Gading, Taman Palem Lestari, Bandung, Bali

13. AMKC Atelier

This cake shop provides various types of birthday cakes that you can order in the form of a slice (one piece of cake) to try first. You can order a whole cake if it is according to your taste. Several variants of birthday cakes from this cake shop include Double Chocolate Cake, Lapis Nougat Coffee, Double Chocolate Red Velvet, and Coco Banana Rum. In addition, this place also provides various types of food and drinks that you can enjoy.

Address : Plaza Indonesia, Jalan M.H. Thamrin No. 28-30, Gondangdia, Menteng District, Central Jakarta, DKI Jakarta 10350

Opening Hours: 10.00 – 22.00 (Every day)

Contact : (021) 29924357

Social Media: @amkcatelier (Instagram)

Website: https://www.amkcatelier.com/