Bagel Coffee Company: The Spot Where I Balanced My Introvert Social Swings

Are you familiar with those widely popular memes about introverts being overjoyed over a canceled plan? As an introvert myself, I can definitely validate that feeling. My mood to socialize is quite unpredictable—I can enthusiastically make plans to hang out with friends one day, then crave a me-time sesh the next. Obviously, I won’t cancel—but I secretly hope my friends will. That’s usually how my social mood swings.

Last evening, while waiting to hear from my friend Michelle, that very introverted thing happened again—I got so attached to my room that I hoped she’d channel her inner Garfield and skip any physical activity at all costs! It was a rainy Sunday, after all. What could be more perfect than lounging in bed?

In retrospect, I’m grateful my absurd wish wasn’t granted. Michelle told me she was on her way, and we decided to meet at a bagel shop called Bagel Coffee Company. It was actually my first time trying an O.G. bagel (IDR 20,000 excluding tax), and I was surprised by how crunchy it was on the outside—I hadn’t expected that! We shared caramel walnut cream cheese as a dip (IDR 24,000 excluding tax), and it was delicious.

The cute coffee drink was Michelle’s, called Fior De Crema (IDR 45,000 excluding tax). Mine was the glass of iced tea in the back, named Zen Mind (IDR 32,000 excluding tax), which tasted just like, well… your ordinary tea.

Honestly, it had been a while since I last saw Michelle. It was quite obvious from how many stories were sparked by a simple question: “How’s life?” We talked about my recent phone fiasco, her oh-so-adult decision to get a mortgage (wishing her all the best!), financial management in our mid-to-late twenties, and so many other things. It felt so nice to finally catch up with her.

As an introvert, I can testify just how good it feels to go out and meet a friend sometimes. Even if wallowing in our rooms seems like the more appealing option, please remember to nudge our social side once in a while. After all, being an introvert doesn’t mean being alone all the time. We introverts are still human. Trust me—social interaction is a basic need that feels a thousand times better when shared with people we cherish.

I’m glad I did this. I truly am.

P.S. I’m closing the night with a bowl of tokusen wagyu burisuke for dinner at Koi No Yokan (IDR 91,000 excluding tax). Comforting food, good company, and the rain? I’d say it’s a Garfield-less night, and I couldn’t be more satisfied.