Java Creative Café

Java Creative Café Java Creative Café is a café and community art space serving Phnom Penh since 2000 “Java” is a slang for coffee and that’s where our story begins.

In 2000 we opened our first location with a small team of seven serving fresh coffee and baked goods. Since then we’ve expanded our menu from breakfast to dinner, while staying true to our food philosophy. We make every dish in our kitchen from only fresh ingredients. We have pioneered a creative enterprise model in Cambodia, using resources of the café to support non-profit and independent art pr

ograms. Across the three spaces, it presents a curated series of exhibitions, Creative Generation award program and live performances in a black box theater.

16/05/2026

Keep cool and refreshed with our colorful Purple Dragon Smoothie!! It's made with delicious local fruits, hibiscus tea and homemade yogurt - a natural way to cool down and support digestion!

Are you melting in this heat too? Come inside at Java, it's fresh and you can get an iced cold drink to cool down!! 🥶
14/05/2026

Are you melting in this heat too? Come inside at Java, it's fresh and you can get an iced cold drink to cool down!! 🥶

12/05/2026

It was a very moving and beautiful event this last sunday with the exhibition opening of "ColourMoves" by Mylyn Sandoval and the film screening of "Amelia" by Deryn Sandoval. Java is very proud to provide the space for our creative community and we feel honored that this mother-daughter artistic team shared their work at our space.

The exhibition is still on view this week, and you can catch the film screening again at 6pm on 17 May! See you at Java!

10/05/2026

A big part of being a mother is thinking about and often worrying about the lives of our children. While also taking care of the many things that require our attention (careers, parents, home life, etc.).

So for Mother's Day we asked a few mothers at Java "what is their wish for their children?" Here is what they said.

09/05/2026

We are excited about the exhibition opening with Georg Whelan!

The cafe had been transformed into a gallery once again - it feels like old times!

Plans for Mother's Day this Sunday? Make it delicious and arty!Enjoy one of our indulgent brunch sets (enough to share) ...
08/05/2026

Plans for Mother's Day this Sunday? Make it delicious and arty!

Enjoy one of our indulgent brunch sets (enough to share) available from 7am to 2pm, send us a message to reserve a table: https://t.me/JavaCreativeCafeTK, +855 77 657 570

While you are here discover the exhibitions currently on view:

"Ox Herding II" by Georg Whelan, all day
"Colour Moves" by Mylyn Sandoval, from 3pm

And catch the first public screening of "Amelia" by Deryn Mae, a love letter to mothers and the sacrifices they make. Screening at 6pm, followed by q&a.

A Celebration of Women in Art – Java Art ArchiveAs we continue this series—and with Mother’s Day approaching—we’re also ...
07/05/2026

A Celebration of Women in Art – Java Art Archive

As we continue this series—and with Mother’s Day approaching—we’re also recognizing the many ways women hold creative, intellectual, and personal worlds at once. Today we feature Tara Tran.

Tara Tran is a historian, writer, and curator whose work draws on feminist, decolonial, and intersectional approaches to explore memory, identity, and Southeast Asian histories. As a daughter of Cambodian and Vietnamese refugees, her research and projects center storytelling as a way to unpack both personal and collective narratives.

Alongside her research and curatorial work, Tara is also a working mother—navigating the demands of care and creation while continuing to produce deeply thoughtful, critical work.

At Java, we hosted her event “I, Neang Totim,” an invitation into a layered historical moment—where a dancer’s accusation in 1898 set off a complex negotiation between Cambodian and French authorities around protection, power, and freedom. Through conversation and participation, the work opened space to question how these dynamics continue to resonate today.

Learn more about her work
Website: http://www.taratran.com
Instagram:

For this print series, Georg Whelan has highlighted a part of his practice that is centered on mindful mark-making. A pr...
05/05/2026

For this print series, Georg Whelan has highlighted a part of his practice that is centered on mindful mark-making. A process that opens up new possibilities through play and connection with the material, while staying present in the moment. "Ox Herding II" brings together poetry and imagery that guide us through the classic Zen Buddhist parable. The artist offers the viewer to embark on a similar journey of reflection and mindfulness.

Join us for the exhibition opening 6pm Saturday, 9 May 2026 at Java Creative Cafe Toul Kork https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZFcNCFgRy84W847P8

04/05/2026

Mother’s Day brunch, made simple 💛

Three sets, something for everyone — sweet, savory, and a little indulgent.
A table to share, time to slow down, and a reason to gather with the people who matter most.

10 May | 7am–2pm
We recommend reserving via Telegram — it fills up quickly.

Bring your mum. Or the one who feels like home.

A Celebration of Women in Art – Java Art ArchiveContinuing our series highlighting the women shaping Cambodia’s creative...
02/05/2026

A Celebration of Women in Art – Java Art Archive

Continuing our series highlighting the women shaping Cambodia’s creative landscape, today we feature Lyna Kourn

Lyna Kourn is a dynamic arts producer, curator, and storyteller whose work has played a key role in supporting contemporary art in Cambodia. With years of experience at Sa Sa Art Projects and beyond, she has consistently championed artists and created platforms for new voices to emerge.

In 2025, Lyna was instrumental in supporting Creative Generation’s Performance Lab, helping to guide and strengthen the program through her deep knowledge of artists and production. Her commitment to storytelling continues today through her new podcast "In Conversation", where she highlights Cambodian artists and their practices—creating an accessible space for dialogue, reflection, and visibility.

🔗 Learn more about her work
Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573791995419

You Paris moment in Phnom Penh!Get the new Paris Set at Java - Latte + Croissant$3.75, all day!
02/05/2026

You Paris moment in Phnom Penh!

Get the new Paris Set at Java - Latte + Croissant
$3.75, all day!

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20A Street 337
Toul Kork

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Monday 07:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 07:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 07:00 - 20:00
Thursday 07:00 - 20:00
Friday 07:00 - 20:00
Saturday 07:00 - 20:00
Sunday 07:00 - 20:00

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