ONS GROOTOUDERS CAFE
OG Café
Good Cafe
Older Stories
A Taste of the Past
Step into OG Café, short for Ons Grootouders Café, a name inspired by the warmth of a grandparent’s home. Housed in a former coffee storage building, the café brings together vintage furniture, old-time music, and the atmosphere of another era. <br/> Here, the past is not simply something to look at. It is part of the experience, from the surroundings to the stories behind what we ser
Front View
A Warm Welcome from The Past.
The Interior
Vintage Soul, Timeless Ambience.
The Name
A Tribute to Our Grandparents
Coffee from Our Plantation
Coffee at OG Café comes from the same land that surrounds us at De Karanganjar. Choose from traditional manual brewing methods or espresso-based drinks, and experience the character of coffee grown on the slopes of Mount Kelud.
You Must Try
Babota Vulkana
Babota Vulkana is our distinctive Robusta, processed through anaerobic fermentation to create a wine-like character, layered fruit notes, controlled acidity, and a firm finish. The name Babota comes from Bapak Botak or the Bald Father, an affectionate nickname for Denny Roeshadi, whose family has cared for the plantation across generations.
Bold Flavour, a Local Story
EXPERIENCE
Coffee Tasting
Coffee tasting invites you to explore coffee beyond the cup. Taste Arabica, Robusta, and Excelsa while learning to recognize their aroma, body, acidity, flavour, and aftertaste.
The Stories Behind the Menu
Some of our dishes carry names inspired by the history, places, and everyday traditions surrounding De Karanganjar and Blitar. Each one offers a small story to discover.
Nasi Goreng Regentschap
Named after Regentschap, the historical administrative term associated with Blitar, this fried rice connects a familiar Indonesian dish with a chapter in the region’s past.
Mie Koewah Oma
A warm bowl of Javanese noodle soup with a gentle broth, Mie Koewah Oma takes its name from Oma, the Dutch word for grandmother. The name evokes the simple comfort of a home-cooked meal, echoing the warmth behind the name Ons Grootouders.
Nasi Modangan
Named after Modangan, the village where the plantation is located, this simple combination of rice, chicken, vegetables, and sambal reflects the everyday flavours of the place we call home.
The Mangkok Stories
The names of our mangkok dishes draw inspiration from one of the most remarkable chapters in Blitar’s history: the PETA uprising and the Japanese period during the final years of the Second World War.
Mangkok Mortir
Blackpepper chicken rice bowl that takes its name from the mortir, or mortar, recalling the armed struggle that forms part of Blitar’s wartime history
Mangkok Sodancho
This creamy chicken rice bowl takes its name from the Sodancho rank in PETA, most famously associated with Sodancho Soeprijadi, the leader of the 1945 PETA uprising in Blitar
Mangkok Tomegoro
Teriyaki chicken rice bowl named after Tomegoro Yoshizumi, a Japanese journalist who chose to support Indonesia’s struggle for independence. He remained in Indonesia after Japan’s surrender, became involved with the independence movement, and spent his final years in Blitar.
Waffle
Our waffle continues the European-inspired character of the café, bringing a familiar classic to a setting shaped by memories of an earlier time.
Poffertjes
These small, fluffy Dutch pancakes bring a touch of European tradition to our table. Traditionally served warm with butter and sugar, they are a natural fit for the nostalgic atmosphere of OG Café.
Tahoe Walik
Tahoe walik means “flipped tofu”, referring to the way the tofu is turned inside out before being filled and fried. A familiar Indonesian snack, it joins the selection of simple foods associated with Modangan’s everyday table.
Stay for the Story
OG Café brings together coffee from the plantation, familiar comfort food, vintage surroundings, and stories rooted in Blitar’s past. <br/> Take your time. Look around, taste something familiar, discover something new, and let the setting tell you a little about the place behind your cup and plate.