Henri Sinurat

Cut Zein Kupi Beurawe The history and traditions of coffee shops in Banda Aceh are deeply rooted, earning the city the nickname "City of a Thousand Coffee Shops" (Negeri Seribu Warung Kopi). In this city, coffee shops serve as intimate communal spaces where stories and brotherhood are forged from dawn until late at night. Legendary Coffee Shops and Their History Several establishments have survived for decades, crossing generations while maintaining their classic flavors: Kedai Kopi Cut Zein: Established in 1947, it is one of the most legendary shops in Beurawe, Banda Aceh. For over 77 years, it has maintained its authentic, thick coffee taste and is currently managed by the second generation. Solong Coffee Ulee Kareng Solong Coffee (Ulee Kareng): Founded by Muhammad Saman (known as Abu Solong) in 1974, this shop is a pioneer of Robusta coffee in the Ulee Kareng production area. The name "Solong" originated from a customer’s mispronunciation of the word tolong (h...