Stallone Tjia
Nov 24, 2025
In a city where trendy gelato cafés pop up on every corner, few ice cream shops can claim true staying power. Yet tucked inside Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, one old-school favorite continues to serve loyal fans just as it has for decades.
Hidden Away: Lind’s Ice Cream Still Captures the Urban Nostalgic Sweet Spot
Lind’s Ice Cream, a long-standing player in Indonesia’s dessert scene, has been delighting customers since 1987. What began as a humble home industry has grown into a beloved brand with three major locations across Semarang, Surabaya, and Jakarta. And through all the changes in the culinary world, one thing has remained constant: their commitment to using natural, high-quality ingredients. Fresh milk, real fruit, and classic recipes form the backbone of their flavors.
Although its Jakarta outpost opened in 2002, Lind’s Ice Cream roots trace back to Semarang. The brand’s first café opened there in 1993, marking the beginning of its evolution from a home kitchen venture into a full-fledged destination for ice cream lovers. Today, the Kelapa Gading location carries a charmingly modern homey café concept while still preserving the nostalgic atmosphere that longtime fans remember.
The menu follows the same philosophy—classic, comforting, and unfussy, yet surprisingly timeless. One of the most coveted treats on the menu is Pezziduri—chocolate balls drenched in chocolate sauce and finished with crunchy flakes. Think of it as a giant bonbon: rich, decadent, and ready to burst in your mouth the moment you take a bite. It’s the ultimate guilty pleasure, especially for anyone who lives for chocolate, ice cream, or both.
Another must-try is Lind’s Fudge Brownies—a warm, homemade brownie served with a generous scoop of ice cream (vanilla or chocolate, take your pick). It’s one of Lind’s classic favourites, loved for the way it balances nostalgia with pure indulgence. The magic lies in the contrast: cold, creamy ice cream melting slowly over a soft, warm, chocolatey base. The result is a gooey, decadent bite that feels like pure comfort in dessert form.
Or if you’d rather skip the frills and dive straight into the good stuff, go for Lind’s Party—three classic flavours packed into one tall, traditional ice cream cup. It’s simple, nostalgic, and delivers exactly what you want: a no-nonsense hit of old-school ice cream joy in every scoop. Perfect for those who believe the best desserts don’t need fancy toppings, just great flavour.
Among the must-try picks is the Chocolate Crispy Bedrock, a rich chocolate ice cream layered with crunchy cornflakes for just the right amount of texture. Another favourite, Halle Berry, mixes chocolate-vanilla swirls with strawberry jam. You’ll also find timeless options like Cassata, available in various flavours neatly stocked in the freezer—perfect whether you’re dining in or grabbing a takeaway. And of course, beloved throwbacks like banana split and old-school kopyor remain on the menu, proving that sometimes, the classics really do hit the spot.
So, in a world obsessed with reinvention and novelty, Lind’s Ice Cream remains a delicious reminder that some traditions are worth keeping. It’s one of those places that often slips under the radar—less exposed, rarely hyped, and known mostly to a circle of loyal fans who return for nostalgia and the timeless comfort of its classic flavors.
But the real question is: in 2025, does it still hold up? Absolutely. Lind’s Ice Cream continues to serve the kind of straightforward, well-made ice cream that never goes out of style, proving once again that great flavor doesn’t need trends—just consistency, heart, and a scoop of nostalgia.
Lind’s Ice Cream
Gading Batavia LC9/33, Kelapa Gading, Jakarta, 14240
Open: 09:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Daily)
Phone: +628176354637
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