From an Indonesian office pantry to Japan — one cup at a time.
Hear Our StoryFrom an office pantry to Japan — a journey of love for coffee.
In 2018, David Layardi started brewing coffee for colleagues in the office pantry. Not for profit — just to share a good cup. From there, 'Kopi Dalar' was born: 'kopi' plus the nickname 'Dalar'.
In October 2025, Kopi Dalar officially opened a new chapter — from Indonesia to the world, with the first chapter in Japan. The rounded brown logo — the 'o' in 'kopi' as a cup with rising beans — was designed by colleague Theo in about an hour, March 2020. 'An investment in whimsy,' he called it.
Since arriving in Japan, the global community keeps growing.
Nine variations, two countries, one love for coffee.
Hand-poured iced V60 — bright and clean.
Hot V60 — warm, full-bodied, character-rich.
Smooth espresso meets creamy steamed milk.
Iced cafe latte — cool, refreshing, smooth.
Just as refreshing, 100% plant-based, zero dairy.
Hot espresso — bold, pure, unfiltered intensity.
Iced espresso — sharp, clean, caffeine kick.
Sparkling espresso — fizzy, light, unexpectedly refreshing.
Piccolo — a small cup, big espresso flavor with velvety milk.
Since arriving in Japan, Kopi Dalar has been enjoyed by customers from ten countries.
“The iced V60 is bright and clean — like a Japanese morning.”
“A sparkling espresso in New York — the taste that brought me back.”
“Non-profit coffee tastes the most genuine.”
“A balanced piccolo — gentle acidity, just-right body.”
“From Indonesia to Japan, with love in every cup.”
“I never expected the best coffee to come from someone's hobby.”