Indonesian coffee chain Kenangan Coffee is preparing to open at Westfield Chatswood, extending its Australian presence to Sydney’s North Shore. The brand entered Australia in April 2025 with its first local store in Sydney. Its signature Kenangan Latte, made with palm sugar, combines familiar coffee drinks with flavours inspired by its Indonesian roots. The upcoming store will introduce the brand to shoppers through its grab-and-go format.
Founded in 2017, Kopi Kenangan has grown into an international coffee group. Its Australian debut coincided with the opening of its 1,000th Kenangan Brands store in Indonesia. The group reported its first full-year net profit in 2025, earning US$17 million (approximately A$24.4 million) on revenue of US$184 million (approximately A$263.9 million), according to The Business Times. By the end of 2025, it operated 1,324 stores across six countries.
Meanwhile, in July 2026, Pandawa Warung Kopi opened in Sydney’s CBD, serving Indonesian Arabica coffee alongside traditional snacks. Its name refers to the warung kopi tradition of informal neighbourhood coffee shops in Indonesia, where coffee, simple food and socialising come together.
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A market for Indonesian coffee beans
Australia imported approximately US$798.8 million (A$1.15 billion) worth of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee in 2025, totalling around 111,836 tonnes, according to World Bank World Integrated Trade Solution (WITS) data.
Indonesia supplied approximately US$18.66 million (A$26.75 million) worth, or 2,674 tonnes, of those imports. Although it remains behind major suppliers such as Brazil and Colombia, Indonesia has an established foothold in Australia’s green coffee market.
Producers seek Australian buyers
At the Melbourne International Coffee Expo in March 2026, Indonesian producers including GravFarms Indonesia, Canaya Geothermal Coffee Producers, Bang Raden Coffee and Papua Black Gold Coffee showcased their products to Australian roasters and potential buyers, seeking trade connections in the local market.
Indonesian brands are also entering a market attracting other Asian coffee chains. Chinese chain Cotti Coffee, for example, lists blends using 100% Arabica beans from several origins, including Brazil, Ethiopia, China’s Yunnan region, Guatemala and Colombia. Its Australian menu also lists a specialty medium roast made with beans from Ethiopia’s Yirgacheffe and Sidamo regions.
(Image source: kopikenangan.com)