Cikole in Bandung: a Beautiful Destination with Many Aesthetic Cafes to Hang Out At

When talking about tourist destinations in Bandung, the first thing that comes to our mind must be Lembang, which is known for its cool weather.

Lembang is typically the main destination when people visit Bandung, as it has many popular tourist attractions, such as Maribaya, Lembang Park and Zoo, and Floating Market.

These tourist attractions in Lembang mostly involve outdoor activities because of its magnificent natural panorama.

Apart from these tourist attractions, one village in Lembang has recently become popular as a non mainstream place for hanging out. It is called Cikole. Cikole is a serene and scenic village with tourist attractions, such as Grafika Cikole and Orchid Forest Cikole.

If you plan to visit Bandung, this village in Lembang can be the main destination. Moreover, there are many aesthetic cafes to enjoy coffee in Cikole.

3 Recommended Aesthetic Cafes in Cikole

Upon entering the Cikole area, you will quickly spot the entrance to Grafika Cikole and Orchid Forest Cikole. Towering pine trees are a sight to behold when exploring the area.

The entrance fee is only IDR 40,000 per person, commensurate with the various facilities offered. We can enjoy the astonishing view of the protected forest and even visit beautiful cafes to find peace.

There are several cafes to visit, especially in the Orchid Forest area. We have selected three of the most aesthetically pleasing cafes for you below.

Aspasia Coffee

Not far from the entrance to Orchid Forest, you can take a short walk to find this rustic-themed cafe. Dominated by wood, Aspasia Coffee is an eye-catching cafe in the middle of a pine forest.

This cafe has artistic and tranquil indoor and outdoor areas, perfect for relaxing. The dim yellow lights adorn Aspasia in the late afternoon, making it extremely serene.

As the name suggests, you can order various coffee and snacks here. The prices start from IDR 14,000.

For the heavy meal, they serve pizza baked using a traditional oven. Priced at IDR65,000, a medium-sized pizza at Aspasia Coffee can be enjoyed by three to four people. 

Golden Pine

Unlike Aspasia Coffee, which is dominated by wood and tree trunks which gives it a natural look, Golden Pine is situated in a European-style building.

The concept of this blue-themed cafe is a glass house, as every side of the building is surrounded by glass, which allows you to see all activities inside the cafe.

You can even see how the workers prepare the dishes and welcome all visitors with a polite and friendly attitude.

Upon arriving at this cafe, TRAC Friends will be amazed by the number of hydrangea flowers that cover every area of the cafe. It really looks like a Scandinavian house.

There are also indoor and semi-outdoor areas, both of which are beautiful. You can easily find your favorite spot here. Every side of this cafe is enchanting. No wonder many people take pictures here and share them on social media.

In addition to the aesthetic decoration, Golden Pine has an impressive list of foods and beverages. They offer pastry and bakery, tea, hot chocolate, and even gelato with various flavors. The prices are reasonable, ranging from IDR9,000 to IDR 40,000.

Limasegi Dipinus

Unlike the previous two cafes, you do not need to enter the Orchid Forest area to visit Limasegi Dipinus. This cafe has a unique shape and is located by the side of Jalan Tangkuban Perahu, Cikole, Lembang, West Bandung District.

This cafe can be found in front of Cikole’s protected forest, so it has an amazing view. Here, you can experience the sensation of sipping coffee with towering pine trees in the background.

With indoor and outdoor areas to choose from, you can try any pose for pictures at some aesthetic spots in this cafe.

Regarding dishes, Limasegi Dipinus mainly serves snacks, coffee, tea, and juice. For heavy meals, you can order grilled chicken noodles, soto Bandung (traditional soup from Bandung), or western food like spaghetti. The prices range from IDR 14,000 to IDR 47,000.

Those three recommended aesthetic cafes in Cikole, Bandung are perfect for relaxing with friends or loved ones. After trying the dishes served at those cafes, visit other interesting places.

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