Warung Damandiri

Central Java


With unrivalled views across the gorgeous little village of Selo, towards the looming, brooding presence of Gunung Merapi, this open-air coffee shop boasts free wi-fi and an 'I love Merapi' selfie station. The landlady rustles up fried banana fritters sprinkled with local cheese (3500Rp) and Javanese coffee. Packets of locally grown Arabica beans are also on sale (6500Rp).


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