Smiljan Pelopor is the latest coffee shop and bookstore born from a collaboration between Smiljan Space and Pelopor Books.
This place brings a unique concept that blends a coffee shop, bookstore, and an archival library focused on history, the archipelago, and maritime themes — all housed within a stunning colonial-era heritage building.
Here are the key details you need to know about Smiljan Pelopor:
Location & Access
Address: Jl. Prof. Moh. Yamin, Menteng, Central Jakarta (close to Cikini Station and the Transjakarta corridor).
Public Transport-Friendly: This café is committed to being a public transport-friendly space and provides absolutely no parking for visitors. Guests are strongly encouraged to arrive via public transportation.
Facilities & Unique Rules
Library & Bookstore: Features a peaceful reading space with a collection of history books and archipelago literature from Pelopor Books.
No Footwear Policy: To preserve the cleanliness of this colonial heritage building, visitors must remove their footwear and swap them for indoor slippers provided by the management.
Ambience: Features a quiet indoor area with a semi co-working space vibe, plus a spacious and lush outdoor area.
Opening Hours
Open Daily: 07.00–22.00
Smiljan Pelopor
Jl. Prof. Moh. Yamin No.11, RT.7/RW.5, Menteng, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10310 Pusat, Menteng, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10310, Indonesia, Kecamatan Menteng
