The station hums. The lights stay on longer than you planned.
Why MANGGARAI, why now
Manggarai has been gaining momentum as a cafe and hangout district for young Jakartans, driven by the area's major train station expansion making it a new transit node and attracting a wave of aesthetic cafes favored by students and workers in 2026.
1. COFFEE 105
- Jl. Dr. Saharjo No.105 8, RT.8/RW.10, Manggarai Sel., Kec. Tebet, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12860
- 4.7 · 133 reviews · Cafe
The first stop is a small cafe that keeps the morning simple. COFFEE 105 sits in the quiet pocket before the station really wakes up, and the route needs that pause before the rest of the day folds in. It's the kind of place where you take one cup and let the rest of your plans settle.
Crew's note
The tiles remember slower mornings than yours.
What visitors say
Not recommended for hangout or WFC. The coffee shop has a super small indoor area. If it were compensated with a comfortable outdoor area, I…
The place is nice and they have a good coffee
2. New Matra 21
- Jl. Matraman Raya No.21, RT.1/RW.1, Palmeriam, Kec. Matraman, Kota Jakarta Timur, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 13140
- 4.3 · 389 reviews · Club
New Matra 21 closes the course because the night here stretches past the hour you thought you'd leave. The station brought the crowd, and this club holds the ones who stay. It's where the route ends, not where it starts.
Crew's note
The poster promises loud. The gang stays quiet for now.
What visitors say
Nice place for night outs
Ok good
The walk between
The walk between them traces the edge of the station district, past the cafes that opened in the last year and the corners where students wait between trains. The street feels different after dark, quieter in some blocks, louder near the club entrance.
- Start at COFFEE 105 in the morning when the indoor space is easier to claim, then give yourself the rest of the day before heading to New Matra 21 after sunset.
- Pair the cafe stop with a slow morning and save the club for a night when you're meeting people, the kind of evening where the plan is loose and the group decides when to leave.
FAQ
- Is COFFEE 105 a good spot for working or long hangouts?
- The indoor area is very small, so it's not ideal for extended stays or working sessions. The outdoor seating exists but may not offer enough comfort to compensate, according to visitors.
- What's the crowd like at New Matra 21?
- It's a night-out venue with a solid local following, rated well across nearly 400 reviews. Visitors mention enjoying the floor and the overall vibe, so expect a younger, social crowd.
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