Brunch is always a good idea, and we take our brunch very seriously. When the weekend arrives, and whether you decide to stay a bit longer in bed or go out for an early morning run, breakfast is still the most important thing in the morning.
But to enjoy the slow pace of the weekend, brunch – usually served between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. might be the perfect choice to fill your weekend. Occasionally accompanied with some form of alcoholic drink (typically champagne or a cocktail), we have curated some of the best weekend brunch destinations.
Alto Restaurant & Bar
Alto Restaurant & Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta is once again hosting its legendary Sunday Brunch. Executive Chef Marco Violano has drawn inspiration from the home-style family brunches of his childhood in Italy for the all-new menu.
The fabulous buffet includes a gourmet salad station and a seafood bar featuring fresh-caught mussels, prawns, shrimp, baby lobster, blue crab, and mignonettes. The afternoon’s highlight is the magnificent selection of Italian antipasti, cold cuts, and fine European cheeses.
Read more: Jakarta’s Most Glamorous Italian Sunday Brunch Returns to Alto at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta.
Arts Café
Indulge in a refined buffet of brunch classics and signature Arts Café dishes. Expect a palette of sights, sounds, textures, and aromas in a virtual tableau of art and cuisine, served in chic interiors with a backdrop of vibrant Hendra Gunawan artwork. A long-time brunch favorite, #BrunchAtArts is one of the most popular options in the city. An ideal choice for any celebration, the new showcase features Seafood Towers, foie gras plated tableside, and the best of Arts’s contemporary Japanese fare. Guests can experience a fabulous meal at Arts Café with a special menu arrangement from the Show Kitchen, specially created by Chef Lukman. Available every Sunday at Arts Café by Raffles from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
1928 Restaurant
Every Sunday between 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., 1928 Restaurant presents “1928 Sunday Brunch”. The brunch will feature an array of all-you-can-eat colonial, Peranakan, and Indonesian/Pan Asian cuisine with delicious entrees, mains, desserts, and a la minute delights prepared by Executive Chef Ferdian Tobing. 1928 Sunday Brunch will also feature a drink trolley with a bartender roaming the restaurant to concoct mocktails.
Lyon
The renowned Saturday Brunch at Lyon, Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta, is ready to welcome you! Visitors can enjoy the unlimited choice of the most delicate French signature dishes in a modern setting at Lyon. Using fresh, seasonal ingredients, Lyon offers a range of classic dishes from across France, with each dish carefully prepared according to traditional techniques. Elegant yet sophisticated, their décor has a simple feel with a subtle color scheme of ivory and wood tones. They also boast an impressive wine cellar that houses vintages from across France and worldwide.
Common Grounds
Serving an all-day breakfast menu, Common Grounds offers the perfect selection for you to indulge on a laid-back weekend. First established in 2014, the three founders – Aston Utan, Yoshua Tanu, and Daryanto Witarsa, the Coffee Roastery now have eight outlets and two more outlets in Bandung and Surabaya.
With their latest opening in Pondok Indah Plaza 2, their menu selection focuses on western influences. Some delights they present such as the classic Avo Toast, Croque Madame, Fried Chicken & Waffles, and many more.
Greyhound Coffee
Greyhound Café serves a Thai menu with a western touch or a western menu that is twisted with a Thai touch, ranging from soup, salad, snack, and main course to dessert. Offering a unique dining experience, including Waterfall Sirloin on Hot Plate, Sirloin steak served on a hot plate and delivered in a sizzling state with a delicious aroma. The other menu is the Surprise Pineapple Fried Rice, where visitors have to shake the pineapple to unveil the fried rice.
You won’t want to miss the other selection: their famous menus, such as Grilled Jumbo Prawn, Sizzling Giant Squid, Southern Thai Yellow Curry Salmon, Muay Thai Grilled Chicken, Crab Meat Fried Rice with a Twist, Tom Yam Hot Pot, and others.
Cork & Screw Country Club
Opened at the end of October 2018, Cork & Screw Country Club is the latest destination that carries the concept of ‘urban escape’ for Jakarta residents. Union Group appointed Fernando Sindu as Head Chef of Cork & Screw Country Club. Chef Fernando presents a Western dish with the complexity of Asian flavors.
Serving elevated comfort food, small plates paired with tropical cocktails, and Jakarta’s largest quality wine selection for lunch and dinner. A few delightful choices you can try, such as the C&S Burger, Roast Spring Chicken, Stockyard Wagyu Striploin, and many more.
ACTA Brasserie
Acta Brasserie is a restaurant under the auspices of the BIKO Group which opened in mid-2020. This wood-dominated restaurant and bar exude a warm feel amid the hustle and bustle of the Senayan area. With Chef Rui Yamagashi as their Executive head chef, along with pastry Chef Nabila Yoestino, Acta Brasserie serves an all-day indulgence perfect for a festive weekend with your friends and family. Aside from their popular menu selection, Acta Brasserie offers a Special Brunch Highlight every Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
