TIMES AUSTRALIA, MALANG – High in the hills of Malang, there’s a small café that feels like a secret escape. It’s called Kopi Ngadas, located in Desa Gubuk Klakah, Poncokusumo, about 2,100 meters above sea level. Surrounded by green forests and cool mountain air, this place offers calmness that’s hard to find in the city.

When you arrive, the first thing you’ll notice is the view. From the outdoor seats, you can see rows of tall trees and even a small waterfall in the distance. The air is cold, clean, and smells like rain and earth. Many visitors say this café feels like a pause from the noise of daily life.

“I always stop here before going to Bromo,” says Vita, a traveler from Malang. “It’s the best place to rest, drink coffee, and just breathe," she added.

The menu at Kopi Ngadas fits perfectly with the mountain weather. Of course, you can find good local coffee, but there’s also wedang uwuh, a traditional Javanese drink made from herbs and spices. It tastes warm and aromatic, with ginger, cinnamon, and cloves that make you feel cozy even when the wind gets chilly.

The staff here are known for being friendly and quick to help. Most of them come from nearby villages, and they serve every customer with genuine smiles. The café’s simple wooden design also blends beautifully with the natural surroundings, giving a peaceful, homey feel.

As the day goes on, the atmosphere at Kopi Ngadas slowly changes. In the morning, the café is filled with soft sunlight slipping through the trees, creating a warm and gentle glow.

By noon, the clouds often roll in, wrapping the entire area in a cool mist. And when the afternoon arrives, the golden light creates a dramatic scene across the hills—perfect for photos or simply enjoying the silence.

Many visitors also love exploring the surroundings after finishing their drinks. There are small walking paths around the village that lead to hidden viewpoints, vegetable fields, and small streams.

The sound of flowing water and the occasional call of wild birds make the experience feel like a short nature retreat. It’s a simple activity, but one that helps visitors reconnect with the quiet beauty of the mountains.

On weekends, the café becomes a gathering place for travelers, bikers, and photography enthusiasts. Some come to capture the sunrise, others to enjoy a calm afternoon with friends.

Despite the increasing popularity, Kopi Ngadas still manages to maintain its peaceful atmosphere. The staff ensures that the space remains clean, comfortable, and respectful of the surrounding nature.

Even as more people discover this hidden café, Kopi Ngadas stays true to its roots—slow, serene, and close to nature. It reminds visitors that sometimes the best places are the ones that don’t try too hard to impress.

Here, the mountains speak for themselves, the coffee warms your hands, and time feels like it moves just a little slower.

What makes Kopi Ngadas special isn’t just its view or drinks, but the story behind it. The owner is a local who wants to build more than just a business. They meant to build the café to support the local community through asip of coffee and tourism as well.

Many of the ingredients used in Kopi Ngadas come from local farmers, and the café has helped bring more visitors to the area, supporting small businesses around it.

For some people, Kopi Ngadas is just a coffee stop before climbing Mount Bromo. But for many others, it’s a quiet place to relax, think, and enjoy the moment. Watching the fog move between the trees while sipping hot coffee feels like a small kind of magic.

In the end, Kopi Ngadas isn’t just about coffee, it’s about finding peace in simplicity, high above the clouds. (*)