This is a story from the first day of November—catching up not too far away this time 😂 From the Sunday when Mapa and I joined a walking tour, which is one of our favourite types of dates. The tour was organised by the lovely people over at Walkable Bintaro, and this is their second walking tour that we have been fortunate enough to be a part of together—Mapa came along on their walking tour once before when he was still single, and then we both joined their previous one which focused on urban farming. This time the tour’s theme is “Café Hopping part 2” since part 1 was done back in April. Now come along with us!
This is a story from the first day of November—catching up not too far away this time 😂 From the Sunday when Mapa and I joined a walking tour, which is one of our favourite types of dates. The tour was organised by the lovely people over at Walkable Bintaro, and this is their second walking tour that we have been fortunate enough to be a part of together—Mapa came along on their walking tour once before when he was still single, and then we both joined their previous one which focused on urban farming. This time the tour’s theme is “Café Hopping part 2” since part 1 was done back in April. Now come along with us!
📷 DJI Pocket Osmo 3 + iPhone Mini 12 (app: Mood Camera)
A Cute Little Map
What makes this particular tour special is Walkable Bintaro’s collaboration with Dinas Pertemanan Kota, resulting in this cute little map of various coffee shops and eateries across Bintaro. If you don’t know, Dinas Pertemenan Kota is a small collective that aims to share local stories from friend to friend, framing different areas of the city (and beyond) from the eyes of the locals.
I’m not sure when they were established exactly, but they have risen to fame at breakneck speed in 2026 since they start periodically creating cute little collectible maps with different themes or of different areas in the city in collaboration with local illustrators. I myself first found out about them through their Rawa Buntu Utara map, available for free at Kelontong Poettea and Bersuaka.
The map itself outlines the destinations that we would visit today—and more! It even comes with a special activity, where you can collect stamps from various locations in the map. If you’re able to collect all 12 stamps, you stand a chance to win a special prize. If you ask the community what the prize will be, they’re still thinking about it 😂 but I truly love an unserious community like this.
Another beauty about the Walkable Bintaro community is that they have garnered a few regulars. For instance, Mapa and I were reunited with a friend from our previous walk—barring members of the committee themselves. There are also some people who have joined the tour far more frequently than we have. Such a great environment to cultivate new friendships.
What makes this particular tour special is Walkable Bintaro’s collaboration with Dinas Pertemanan Kota, resulting in this cute little map of various coffee shops and eateries across Bintaro. If you don’t know, Dinas Pertemenan Kota is a small collective that aims to share local stories from friend to friend, framing different areas of the city (and beyond) from the eyes of the locals.
I’m not sure when they were established exactly, but they have risen to fame at breakneck speed in 2026 since they start periodically creating cute little collectible maps with different themes or of different areas in the city in collaboration with local illustrators. I myself first found out about them through their Rawa Buntu Utara map, available for free at Kelontong Poettea and Bersuaka.
The map itself outlines the destinations that we would visit today—and more! It even comes with a special activity, where you can collect stamps from various locations in the map. If you’re able to collect all 12 stamps, you stand a chance to win a special prize. If you ask the community what the prize will be, they’re still thinking about it 😂 but I truly love an unserious community like this.
Another beauty about the Walkable Bintaro community is that they have garnered a few regulars. For instance, Mapa and I were reunited with a friend from our previous walk—barring members of the committee themselves. There are also some people who have joined the tour far more frequently than we have. Such a great environment to cultivate new friendships.
We initially met up at Yare! but apparently the place wasn’t open yet, so after the maps are distributed to all the participants, we made our way to our first destination: Kongsi. Mapa and I have actually been here before on an after-work date, but we’d never been here in the daylight hours. The place is really homey with a reading corner, equipped with books for all ages. (This is actually the place where Mapa was inspired to buy the new editions of Djokolelono books.) Some corners are also taken over by quirky installations and merch by Tokonoma Jakarta—I assume they have some kind of connection with the music-themed coffee shop.
While we were there, we were free to place an order or not. As an activity, the committee gave us pens and papers and we were asked to draw whatever drew our attention at the coffee shop. Other than that, we just had chats with each other, getting to know each other better and sharing our enthusiasm for the stamp rally, etc. Since I was hungry and hadn’t had breakfast, I ordered their Creamy Egg on Toast. It was really good! I didn’t order their drink, because I needed to pace myself—there were still 3 more cafés to visit.
We initially met up at Yare! but apparently the place wasn’t open yet, so after the maps are distributed to all the participants, we made our way to our first destination: Kongsi. Mapa and I have actually been here before on an after-work date, but we’d never been here in the daylight hours. The place is really homey with a reading corner, equipped with books for all ages. (This is actually the place where Mapa was inspired to buy the new editions of Djokolelono books.) Some corners are also taken over by quirky installations and merch by Tokonoma Jakarta—I assume they have some kind of connection with the music-themed coffee shop.
While we were there, we were free to place an order or not. As an activity, the committee gave us pens and papers and we were asked to draw whatever drew our attention at the coffee shop. Other than that, we just had chats with each other, getting to know each other better and sharing our enthusiasm for the stamp rally, etc. Since I was hungry and hadn’t had breakfast, I ordered their Creamy Egg on Toast. It was really good! I didn’t order their drink, because I needed to pace myself—there were still 3 more cafés to visit.
Two for Second Destination
Our second destination was located less than 300 metres away, called Dua Coffee. It is situated at a newer part of Bintaro that I hadn’t visited before. Dua Coffee started out as a coffee shop in the Cipete area, as far as I knew, until eventually it started to branch out to other parts of the city—and even abroad, like Washington DC for a while (I knew this because my friend Bethany used to frequent the DC outlet a lot). Initially, in Bintaro, the coffee shop wasn’t located here, but now it’s opened its second outlet in the area.
Here we were joined by another participant (whose name escapes me at the moment 😭 I’m sorry!) who introduced us to his urban chocolate making class and workshop venture in Bintaro called Deqebon Cacao, which is apparently part of Kebun Joglo. They hold regular classes for groups and couples to learn about chocolate, turning cacao beans into chocolate bar. It looks like a fun little date activity, we’d love to try it sometime.
Our second destination was located less than 300 metres away, called Dua Coffee. It is situated at a newer part of Bintaro that I hadn’t visited before. Dua Coffee started out as a coffee shop in the Cipete area, as far as I knew, until eventually it started to branch out to other parts of the city—and even abroad, like Washington DC for a while (I knew this because my friend Bethany used to frequent the DC outlet a lot). Initially, in Bintaro, the coffee shop wasn’t located here, but now it’s opened its second outlet in the area.
Here we were joined by another participant (whose name escapes me at the moment 😭 I’m sorry!) who introduced us to his urban chocolate making class and workshop venture in Bintaro called Deqebon Cacao, which is apparently part of Kebun Joglo. They hold regular classes for groups and couples to learn about chocolate, turning cacao beans into chocolate bar. It looks like a fun little date activity, we’d love to try it sometime.
A Long Walk Home
Mapa’s wearing: Ooyehyeh hat | Simulacroom t-shirt | UNIQLO shorts | Humblezing sling bag |
ASICS GEL-NUNOBIKI™ sneakers
Bivi’s wearing: Replay Repliy hat | thrifted top | Bobo Tokyo skirt (defect sale) | PACU TUKU tote bag |
ASICS GEL-NYC™ sneakers
After we were all filled with coffee and what-have-you, we made a beeline for our third destination. It was actually located only 750 metres away (which meant we only needed to walk for 11 minutes), yet the heat made it seem like we were walking forever. Eventually, we arrived at Warung Omahe. Yet another place that Mapa and I had visited as an after-work date destination, but we hadn’t seen it in the daylight before. By the time we got there, the place was apparently booked for a photoshoot of sorts—Mapa and I both assumed for yearbook photo purposes—so we couldn’t settle down and enjoy their menu.
However, the last time we were here Mapa and I tried their Nasi Jeruk Sambal Korek and Nasi Dory Brown Sauce—we thoroughly enjoyed both although portion-wise could be better. I would recommend this place when you’re looking for some cozy comfort food.
Mapa’s wearing: Ooyehyeh hat | Simulacroom t-shirt | UNIQLO shorts | Humblezing sling bag | ASICS GEL-NUNOBIKI™ sneakers
Bivi’s wearing: Replay Repliy hat | thrifted top | Bobo Tokyo skirt (defect sale) | PACU TUKU tote bag | ASICS GEL-NYC™ sneakers
After we were all filled with coffee and what-have-you, we made a beeline for our third destination. It was actually located only 750 metres away (which meant we only needed to walk for 11 minutes), yet the heat made it seem like we were walking forever. Eventually, we arrived at Warung Omahe. Yet another place that Mapa and I had visited as an after-work date destination, but we hadn’t seen it in the daylight before. By the time we got there, the place was apparently booked for a photoshoot of sorts—Mapa and I both assumed for yearbook photo purposes—so we couldn’t settle down and enjoy their menu.
However, the last time we were here Mapa and I tried their Nasi Jeruk Sambal Korek and Nasi Dory Brown Sauce—we thoroughly enjoyed both although portion-wise could be better. I would recommend this place when you’re looking for some cozy comfort food.
Tucked Between Houses
Last but not least is our last destination. Now, this felt like the longest walk, if I’m being honest—1.4 kilometres (19-minute walk) in total. It was such a feat in the growing heat, that by the time we got there, most of us were sweating and seeking solace in the shades. Siboni is a little cinnamon roll bakehouse located in a quaint neighbourhood, tucked in the owner’s garage. It’s a tiny space where people can pick up their pumpkin-based cinnamon roll or have it delivered by couriers.
The place is so highly sought that the committee advised us to pre-order before we made our visit, just in case they ran out of stock. I’m not much of a cinnamon roll fan myself, so I didn’t buy any, but Mapa opted for their Pistachio Kunafa roll. According to him, the cinnamon roll is really soft and not too sweet—which he really likes.
Last but not least is our last destination. Now, this felt like the longest walk, if I’m being honest—1.4 kilometres (19-minute walk) in total. It was such a feat in the growing heat, that by the time we got there, most of us were sweating and seeking solace in the shades. Siboni is a little cinnamon roll bakehouse located in a quaint neighbourhood, tucked in the owner’s garage. It’s a tiny space where people can pick up their pumpkin-based cinnamon roll or have it delivered by couriers.
The place is so highly sought that the committee advised us to pre-order before we made our visit, just in case they ran out of stock. I’m not much of a cinnamon roll fan myself, so I didn’t buy any, but Mapa opted for their Pistachio Kunafa roll. According to him, the cinnamon roll is really soft and not too sweet—which he really likes.
Well, that’s a wrap on our little walking tour. It was so much fun and we had a good time moving our body. I love exploring Bintaro! This is the place where I grew up and it keeps on growing. I feel like Bintaro has its own magic to encourage people to create cute, quaint little spaces where communities can gather and grow. There always seems to be a surprise at every corner and I am so here for it! And I love little communities like Walkable Bintaro that bring people from various walks of life together, allowing connection to happen naturally. This wasn’t my first walking tour with them and, hopefully, it won’t be the last either.
Check out Walkable Bintaro and Dinas Pertemanan Kota
for future walking tours and cute maps to collect!
Well, that’s a wrap on our little walking tour. It was so much fun and we had a good time moving our body. I love exploring Bintaro! This is the place where I grew up and it keeps on growing. I feel like Bintaro has its own magic to encourage people to create cute, quaint little spaces where communities can gather and grow. There always seems to be a surprise at every corner and I am so here for it! And I love little communities like Walkable Bintaro that bring people from various walks of life together, allowing connection to happen naturally. This wasn’t my first walking tour with them and, hopefully, it won’t be the last either.
Check out Walkable Bintaro and Dinas Pertemanan Kota for future walking tours and cute maps to collect!