Cafes and Restaurants
Lake Toba is one of the developing tourist centers in North Sumatra, apart from tourist attractions many cafes and restaurants provide menus ranging from local mainstays, Asian, Western, Halal, and non-halal food, also vegetarian food. Here are some famous cafes and restaurants in the Lake Toba area.
Cafes
1. Buddha’s Cafe ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
One of the famous cafes in Lake Toba, 10-15 minutes north of Tuk Tuk on the main road going towards Simanindo. The cafe got called “Sumatera Borobudur” and is worth seeing in its own right, located right on the lake and filled with gardens and Buddhist statues. Handmade tempe and mock meats, soup specials every day, vegan versions of Indonesian specialties, homemade vegan coconut ice cream. Worth the trip and also easy to plan with a visit to Simanindo or the hot springs in Panguguran. Open from Monday to Sunday 10:00 am-8:00 pm. To see it on the map, click here.
The following is a list of food and drink menus in this cafe which can be seen in the picture:
*vegan-friendly cafe
Buddha’s Cafe is one of the best hangout spots in Samosir. See more here.
2. Noxi Coffee ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
One of the places to drink coffee or coffee shop in Dairi Regency. This coffee shop/cafe is one of the recommended places to drink coffee because it offers various types of processed coffee drinks such as cappuccino, Americano, milk coffee, and black coffee. All coffee menus are served with the best quality and taste. Apart from that, Noxi Coffee also provides a comfortable (cold) place with photogenic / instagramable decorations. This coffee shop is suitable for hanging out, gathering, chatting, relaxing, and discussing. Open from Monday to Sunday 01:00 pm-11:00 pm. To see it on the map, click here.
The menu provided is also diverse, not only typical Dairi coffee but you can also enjoy other drinks such as various types of fruit juices. Food is also available on a menu that includes pasta, toast, etc.
*halal cafe
Noxi Coffee is one of the best hangout spots in Dairi. See more here.
3. Warung Kopi Opos ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Warung Kopi Opos is a Cafe, located at Jl. Dolok Sanggul – Pakkat, Lumban Tobing, Dolok sanggul, Kabupaten Humbang Hasundutan. This cafe is perfect if you want to hang out casually accompanied by coffee and snacks to prop up your stomach. The location is also very easy to find because it is on the edge of town. When you enter this place you will be greeted with an antique wooden interior, along with a calm feel. Open from Monday to Sunday 10:00 am-12:00 am. To see it on the map, click here.
The following is a list of some food and drink menus in this restaurant which can be seen in the picture:
*halal cafe
Warung Kopi Opos is one of the best hangout spots in Humbahas. See more here.
4. Jabu Berastagi ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
When you arrive in Jabu Berastagi, your eyes will be presented with decorations and ornaments that are dominated by wood, as well as cool and beautiful mountain views. This is the main attraction and makes visitors feel at home for a long in Jabu. Their famous mainstay menu is 1-meter satay. Many visitors come to Jabu just to enjoy the 1-meter satay menu. 1-meter satay is a menu consisting of beef, chicken, shrimp, and others. There is also a wide range of drinks available both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Open from Monday to Sunday 01:00 pm-11:00 pm. To see it on the map, click here.
The following is a list of some drink menus in this restaurant which can be seen in the picture:
*halal food cafe
Jabu Berastagi is one of the best hangout spots in Karo. See more here.
5. Salju Coffee Shop ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This cafe is very comfortable as your hangout place. Providing a menu ranging from various types of drinks, and light snacks at very affordable prices. The atmosphere at night in this cafe is also very comfortable. Many lights decorate it so that the interior of this cafe looks very beautiful. Open from Monday to Sunday 24 Hours. To see it on the map, click here.
The following is a list of some drink menus in this restaurant which can be seen in the picture:
*halal cafe
Salju Coffee Shop is one of the best hangout spots in Langkat. See more here.
6. Brother Brew Coffee ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This place is one of the best cafes in the city of Tarutung, North Tapanuli. You can relax by drinking the selected coffee available, coffee choices also vary from Balinese, Flores, etc. coffee. Not only drinks but there is also a selection of light snacks to prop up your stomach. The atmosphere in this cafe is also very comfortable, wooden interior design dominates this cafe. Open from Monday to Sunday 11:00 am-12:00 am. To see it on the map, click here.
The following is a list of some drink menus in this restaurant which can be seen in the picture:
*halal cafe
Brother Brew Coffee is one of the best hangout spots in North Tapanuli. See more here.
7. Baren Coffee & Roastery ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This cafe in Simalungun district is one of the best. Starting from the atmosphere of the cafe which is right next to the tea garden which of course will make visitors feel very comfortable and beautiful to look at. The menu offered is varied, ranging from tea and coffee. Not only that, this cafe also produces tea and coffee directly which they process themselves and are already traded in the market. You can also see the coffee roasting process directly in this cafe. Open from Tuesday to Sunday 01:00 pm-09:00 pm. To see it on the map, click here.
*halal cafe
Baren Coffee & Roastery is one of the best hangout spots in Simalungun. See more here.
8. Wita Cafe ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Wita Cafe is one of the best cafe choices if you are in Toba Samosir. This cafe is directly facing the vastness of Lake Toba, and you can enjoy the panorama from this cafe while enjoying a drink or food provided at this cafe. This cafe does not only focus on drinks and snacks but there are many heavy food menus that you can try. Open from Tuesday to Sunday 08:00 am-12:00 am. To see it on the map, click here.
*halal cafe
Wita Cafe is one of the best hangout spots in Toba Samosir. See more here.
Restaurants
1. Jenny’s Restaurant ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jenny’s Restaurant is the first restaurant recommendation you must visit. Jenny’s Restaurant has a very strategic location because it is very close to Lake Toba. Therefore, after going through a fun adventure on Lake Toba, choosing Jenny’s Restaurant to fill your empty stomach is very appropriate.
From the outside, the Jenny’s Restaurant building looks normal with the restaurant’s nameplate made of wood. The menu offered is also very diverse ranging from Seafood, Barbecue, Asian, and Indonesian. The pizza provided is also one of the mainstay menus of this restaurant, don’t forget to try it when you visit here. Open from Monday to Sunday 08:00 am-10:00 pm. To see it on the map, click here.
The following is a list of some food and drink menus in this restaurant which can be seen in the picture:
*non-halal restaurant
Jenny’s Restaurant is one of the best hangout spots in Samosir. See more here.
2. Poda Coffee N Chocolate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Poda Coffee N Chocolate is a restaurant/cafe that provides a variety of dishes and drinks. What’s special about this place is that this place is one of the coffee producers in Dairi, of course, the coffee menu is one of their mainstays. Not only providing a place to eat, but here you can also take a course to make coffee which will be taught directly by the staff, of course, this will be a very amazing experience for you. Open from Monday to Sunday 10:00 am-10:00 pm. To see it on the map, click here.
The following is a list of some food and drink menus in this restaurant which can be seen in the picture:
*halal cafe
Poda Coffee N Chocolate is one of the best hangout spots in Dairi. See more here.
3. Bukit Tinggi Restaurant & Convention Hotel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This place provides a restaurant and lodging. The restaurant in this place relies on a menu of typical Padang dishes, of course, you don’t need to be confused about what to order at this place because when you sit down to eat, all the dishes will be placed on your dining table. Padang cuisine is no longer in doubt because it is very suitable for the tongue of local and foreign tourists. Open from Monday to Sunday 07:30 am-9:00 pm. To see it on the map, click here.
*halal restaurant
Bukit Tinggi Restaurant & Convention Hotel is one of the best hangout spots in Humbahas. See more here.
4. Resto Puncak Berastagi ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Puncak Berastagi Resto is one of the well-known restaurants in Karo Regency. The menu offered is very diverse, ranging from Indonesian, and Asian, to Western culinary specialties. The location is also very convenient, with lots of trees, flowers, and a wooden interior design that gives the impression of serenity. You will be very spoiled while in this restaurant. Open from Monday to Sunday 10:00 am-11:00 pm. To see it on the map, click here.
The following is a list of some food and drink menus in this restaurant which can be seen in the picture:
*halal restaurant
Resto Puncak Berastagi is one of the best hangout spots in Karo. See more here.
5. Eco Lodge Bambu Restaurant ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The restaurant is built from sustainable and naturally harvested bamboo and clay, which are found in sufficient quantities in the surroundings of Bukit Lawang. This innovative design serves as a showcase for sustainable development and offers a ground-floor dining area with seating for 150 people. The kitchen team adheres to authentic Indonesian cuisine, but also strives for European cuisine and combines dishes according to your taste.
Don’t worry based on the menu choices of main courses ranging from Indonesian food to western food. It’s a shame when I came here I was already on a full stomach so I only had time to taste coffee and snacks. If you want to relax and read a book here, there is also a large selection of books from various languages. Open from Monday to Sunday 08:00 am-10:00 pm. To see it on the map, click here.
The following is a list of some food and drink menus in this restaurant which can be seen in the picture:
*halal restaurant
Eco Lodge Bambu Restaurant is one of the best hangout spots in Langkat. See more here.
6. Hutanami Cafe & Resto ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
One of the favorite restaurants in the town is Hutanami Cafe & Resto. Currently, there are two types of menus that are the most favorite and in demand by consumers, namely, Andaliman spiced dishes and mango bomb juice drinks. For example fish seasoning jungleami andaliman. Squid in Hutanami seasoning, Hutanami shrimp, and Crab chicken which is dominated by Andaliman seasoning. There are even customers who only order the Hutanami Andaliman seasoning. As for the most ordered juice, namely Mango Bomb. This type of drink is in a container that can be directed to four people. Not only the food, but the place is also very comfortable with wooden nuances that make you calm. Open from Monday to Sunday 11:00 am-10:00 pm. To see it on the map, click here.
The following is a list of some food menus in this restaurant which can be seen in the picture:
*halal restaurant
Hutanami Cafe & Resto is one of the best hangout spots in North Tapanuli. See more here.
7. Warung Pak Pos ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Warung Pak Pos is very famous because it sells dishes at low prices but with good taste. This restaurant sells Padang specialties which are very suitable for anyone’s tongue. Get called the Warung Pak Pos because it is located right next to the post office. This restaurant is located adjacent to Lake Toba, you can stop by this restaurant for a moment to eat. Open from Monday to Sunday 10:00 am-10:00 pm. To see it on the map, click here.
*halal restaurant
Warung Pak Pos is one of the best hangout spots in Simalungun. See more here.
8. RM Fly Over Laguboti ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
RM Fly Over Laguboti is a famous restaurant with menus of Batak specialties. You can enjoy some special menus such as Saksang and Arsik here. The location is also very convenient, next to a stretch of rice fields which makes for a beautiful view. The restaurant also provides a choice of outdoor and indoor venues which can be an option for visitors. Open from Monday to Sunday 07:00 am-09:00 pm. To see it on the map, click here.
*non-halal restaurant
RM Fly Over Laguboti is one of the best hangout spots in Toba Samosir. See more here.