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Sweet Tooth Heaven: Top 10 Dessert Place in Jakarta

Hello FlokqJune 2, 2020

Looking for a great dessert place in Jakarta? No matter how much you eat, there’s always room for dessert. Doesn’t it feel good to top your meal off with something sweet? Or, if you prefer healthy food, with a bowl of frozen yogurt perhaps? Whether you have a sweet tooth or just occasionally eat sweets, don’t miss out on our favorite 10 dessert place and chains in Jakarta: 

1. SUCRE by Sheila

SUCRE is best-known for its chewy cookies with various toppings and tres leches. If you’ve never heard of it, tres leches is an ultra-light sponge cake soaked in a sweet milk mixture. Doesn’t it sound so tempting? It is surely one of the best dessert places in Jakarta. They also have other pastry goods, cakes, pudding cake, banana pudding, and brownies for you to devour. Besides that, you can have a cup of coffee, tea, or milk. Moreover, their cozy yet modern ambiance is designed for customers to have a nice breakfast. You can also order them online through WhatsApp.

Instagram: @sucrejkt

Address: 

• The Common – Kota Kasablanka, Lantai Ground, Jl. Casablanca Raya, Tebet, Jakarta
• Jl. Gunawarman No.53, RT.4/RW.7, Rw. Bar., Kec. Kby. Baru, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12180
• Grand Indonesia Mall, East Mall, Lantai Upper Ground, Central Department Store, Jl. M.H. Thamrin No. 1, Thamrin, Jakarta

Price Range: Rp90.000 for two people (approx.)

Opening Hours: 10.00 – 22.00 (Monday – Sunday)

2. Bittersweet by Najla

Get ready for a local-made dessert place in Jakarta! Bittersweet by Najla is the pioneer of the dessert box. The dessert box contains a moist butter cake topped with various mouth-watering flavors such as kurma, boba Thai tea, premium Belgian chocolate, nastar, dalgona coffee, Lotus Biscoff, Nutella, and many more. One portion of this dessert box may seem so big at first, but trust us- once you take a spoonful of heaven into your mouth, you wouldn’t stop eating until it’s empty. If you want something more conventional, try out their sliced cakes- there are unique flavors such as klepon (Indonesian rice cake filled with palm sugar and coated in grated coconut). To sum up, this place is heaven on earth for your sweet tooth.

Instagram: @bittersweet_by_najla

Address: 

• Jl. Kalibata Timur No.31, RW.8, Kalibata, Kec. Pancoran, South Jakarta City, Jakarta 12740
• Jalan Kemang Selatan Nomor 14, Jl. Kemang Raya No.8, Pejaten Bar., Kec. Ps. Minggu, Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12730
• Jl. Balai Pustaka No.8, RW.10, Rawamangun, Jakarta, Kota Jakarta Timur, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 13220

Price Range: Rp150.000 for two people (approx.) 

Opening Hours: 

• 08.30 – 21.00 (Monday – Thursday)
• 08.30 – 23.00 (Friday – Sunday)

3. PAUL Bakery & Patisserie

Indulging on desserts can’t be any fancier. PAUL serves baked goods made from the finest ingredients shipped directly from France. This dessert place is located in big malls around Jakarta so you won’t have to worry. If you are a morning person, PAUL can certainly be your go-to place to get your daily dose of morning coffee and bread. It is actually known for a great place for breakfast and brunch, its cozy warm ambiance is a great start for the day! On the other hand, a dessert in the morning wouldn’t hurt, right? 

Other than bake goods, PAUL also serves pastries, cakes, and light bite foods. They even serve main menus such as fries, spaghetti, and more of the french cuisine. In conclusion, PAUL is a place worth going to!

Instagram: @paulindonesia

Address: 

• Pacific Place mall, Ground Floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman No.52-53, RT.5/RW.3, Senayan, Kec. Kby. Baru, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12190
• Plaza Indonesia Lantai 2, Jl. MH. Thamrin No. 28-30, RT.9/RW.5, Gondangdia, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10350
• Plaza Senayan, RT.1/RW.3, Gelora, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta City, Jakarta 10270

Price Range: 

Rp450.000 for two people (approx.) 

Opening Hours: 

• 07.00 – 22.00 (Monday – Thursday, Sunday)
• 07.00 – 00.00 (Friday – Saturday)

Want to explore other French cuisine restaurant in Jakarta? Click here!

4. Dough Lab

If you love cookies, then this is the right place for you. Dough Lab is a great dessert place in Jakarta that has a wide variety of succulency artisanal cookies. For example, chewy, soft, hard, minis, and vegan — you name it. Not to mention they have tons of flavors such as red velvet, dark chocolate, and more that will confuse you on which one to get since they’re all so inviting. Of course, their signature menu is their soft cookies, its sweetness level is just right and the walnuts added texture and saltiness to the taste. So, just get a box and take them home. Visit their outlet or order them through Whatsapp, Grab, or Gojek!

Instagram: @dough.lab

Address: 

• Plaza Indonesia, Jl. M.H. Thamrin, RT.9/RW.5, Gondangdia, Menteng, Central Jakarta City, Jakarta 10350
• Jl. Ciawi IV No.3, RW.7, Rw. Bar., Kec. Kby. Baru, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12180
• Lotte Shopping Avenue, RT.18/RW.4, Kuningan, Karet Kuningan, Setiabudi, South Jakarta City, Jakarta 12940

Price Range: Rp150.000 for two people (approx.) 

Opening Hours: 10.00 – 22.00 (Monday – Sunday)

5. DORE by LeTAO

Looking for a sweet yet savory dessert place in Jakarta? DORE by LeTAO serves the best fromage in town. Once you put it in your mouth, feel it melting on your tongue! In French, DORE means ‘gold’ and yes, it is indeed the gold of the cheesecake league, so be prepared to try their signature cheesecake that makes you coming back for more. They have various locations of outlets throughout Jakarta, so you don’t have to worry. They also sell other dessert menus like cookies, birthday cakes, hampers, and more baked goods. You could go to their outlet or just order them online through their website and they’ll deliver it to you.

Instagram: @dorebyletao

Website: https://dorebyletao.com/

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
• Plaza Senayan, RT.1/RW.3, Gelora, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta City, Jakarta 10270
• PIK Avenue, RT.6/RW.2, Kamal Muara, Penjaringan, North Jakarta City, Jakarta 14470

Price Range: Rp250.000 for two people (approx.) 

Opening Hours: 10.00 – 21.00 (Monday – Sunday)

6. Cold Moo

Considered as one of the most popular ice cream places in Jakarta, Cold Moo offers swirl ice cream. They mixed their ice cream with various toppings on the menu, such as cookie crumble, dough, or cereals. For example, they have a menu called Berry-O that combines strawberries and Oreo. Besides ice cream, they also sell other desserts such as chocolate chip cookies, brownies, and Regal banana pudding.

Instagram: @coldmoojkt

Address: Ruko Dharmawangsa Square, Jl. Darmawangsa VI No.20, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta

Price Range: Rp100.000,00 for two people (approx.)

Open Hours: 09.00 – 18.00 (Wednesday – Sunday)

7. GROM Gelato

Located in malls, you can directly see the gelato display with various flavors. GROM Gelato is made from 100% natural ingredients, without any preservatives or artificial sweeteners. Therefore, this gelato melts easily. So, you have to finish the gelato quickly. For the flavors, they offer a variety of flavors, from the classic one like dark chocolate to the unique one such as goat’s milk. If you’re lactose intolerant, they also have sorbet ice cream that is lactose-free!

Instagram: @grom_indo

Address:

• Mall Pacific Place Lantai 1, Jalan Jendral Sudirman No.52-53, Senayan, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta
• Plaza Senayan, Jl. Asia Afrika No.8, Gelora, Kecamatan Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta
• Lotte Shopping Avenue, Jl. Prof. DR. Satrio No.3-5, Kuningan, Karet Kuningan, Setia Budi, South Jakarta

Price Range: Rp120.000,00 untuk 2 orang (rata-rata)

Open Hours: 10.00 – 22.00 (Monday – Sunday)

8. Sour Sally

Does the list above sound too sweet for you? If you want to keep in shape, you might want to switch those kinds of dessert with frozen yogurt. Sour Sally is a well-known frozen yogurt dessert place here because it has many outlets throughout Jakarta. But don’t worry, this frozen yogurt tastes as good as the other desserts! While keeping your probiotics intake under control, this dessert is still tasty.

It has 2 types of yogurt, the Black Sakura and White Skim. Its signature type is the Black Sakura. Sour Sally also offers numerous toppings for you to complete your bowl of fro-yo. If you want a little touch of sweetness, for instance, you can add cookie dough syrup, Ferrero, oreo, or marshmallows as your topping. But if you want to stay lean, you might want to stick with fruit toppings such as lychee, longan, and berries. Other than its frozen yogurt, they also sell various juices and more. If you’re too lazy to go, just order them online through Grab or Gojek!

Instagram: @soursallycoid

Website: http://www.soursally.co.id/

Price Range: Rp100.000 for two people (approx.) 

Opening Hours: 10.00 – 21.00 (Monday – Sunday)

Find out more other interesting Grab/Go Food Merchants here!

9. Chatime

Who doesn’t know bubble tea? Boba is surely one of the best dessert chains ever in Asia! Chatime has been one of the leading dessert drinks serving in many countries, such as Asia, Australia, the UK, and more! Certainly, their authentic milk tea menu with its tapioca balls are very popular. Other than their various taste of tea, they also serve coffee, syrup drinks, and juices with other toppings such as grass jelly, jelly, and more. You could find this dessert place anywhere, almost every mall in Jakarta has it! It’s certainly a refreshing drink for a hot day. You also can order them through Gojek or Grab.

Phone Number: +628111820328

Instagram: @chatimeindo

Price Range: Rp100.000 for two people (approx.) 

Opening Hours: 10.00 – 22.00 (Monday – Sunday)

10. Fat Bubble

This dessert place slash cafe is known among teenagers in Jakarta. Apart from their colorful and cheerful ambiance that is perfect for hangouts, their dessert menus are the best for the youngsters! For example, their signature menu is the grass jelly series, which is a bowl full of grass jelly, ice cream, and other toppings like mochi, nata de coco, and more. You should also try their drinks, such as coffee, smoothies, milk, Yakult drinks, and tea. In addition, you can add toppings like boba, grass jelly, and more! Visit their outlet or simply order them through an online delivery food like Grab or GoJek!

Instagram: @fatbubble.id

Website: http://fatbubble.co.id/

Address: 

• Jl. Tebet Timur Dalam II No.47C, RT.3/RW.3, Tebet Tim., Kec. Tebet, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12820
• Jl. Puri Agung No.1, RT.1/RW.2, Kembangan Sel., Kec. Kembangan, Kota Jakarta Barat, Daerah Khusus IbukotaJalan Pantai Indah Utara 2 Kavling K2 Unit FD, RW.7, Kapuk Muara, Kec. Penjaringan, Kota Jkt Utara, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 14460

Price Range: Rp100.000 for two people (approx.) 

Opening Hours: 10.00 – 22.00 (Monday – Sunday)

So, those are 10 of the best dessert chains and dessert places in Jakarta that we think you should try. Certainly, there are more dessert places that you can check out. If you want to try something more local, especially beverages, click here to find out more!