Bali is famous for its amazing cafe with delicious food and drinks, and I can happily confirm that this is true. Ubud is renowned for its stylish interiors, and eating is one of the main attractions here. Check out my selection of cafes to visit mainly in Ubud but it some other locations too — though there are countless others to explore!

1. Sala Bistro, Ubud

Sala Bistro is a great spot for breakfast or lunch. We enjoyed pasta, a Buddha bowl, a smoothie bowl, and a few drinks, and everything was delicious. The kids’ portions from the children’s menu are quite generous.

The cafe’s decor is another highlight: you can sit outside or on one of two floors, with carmine-tinted walls adding a lovely touch to the staircase and vases.

2. Blend Cafe, Ubud

The Taro Matcha and Yogurt Bowl with fruits at Blend Cafe exemplifies what food bloggers seek in Ubud: colourful, healthy, and incredibly photogenic dishes!

3. Lotus Cafe, Ubud

Lotus Cafe at the Water palace is another gem where you can have some drinks and watch the sacred site at the same place (but to enter the temple, you still have to buy an entrance ticket).

4. Tis Cafe, Ubud

If you’re planning to visit the rice terraces, why not combine it with a visit to a great cafe? The Tegalalang terraces are actually an ancient local system of irrigation cared for by temple monks and called subak. It dates back over 10 centuries – and it’s even been enlisted as a UNESCO World Heritage site. You can go trekking there, find swings for photos (see below), or simply admire the terraces from a cafe — like we did at the stylish Tis Cafe.

We indulged in delicious crispy vegan quesadillas, a red dragon fruit bowl (one of Bali’s icons), and mango sticky rice. Additionally, their mocktails and juices are delightful!

5. Tukies Coconut Shop, Ubud

Are you a coconut lover? Then head to Tukies Coconut Shop, where they serve ice cream in fresh coconuts.

6. Milk&Madu, Ubud

In Ubud I’d also like to suggest you to visit Milk&Madu: they have amazing bowls, cottage cheese pancakes and are very baby friendly. We’ve been there a several times, and it never disappointed!

7. Uma Ceking, Ubud

Uma Ceking is a cafe for those who come to Tegalalang terraces not only for a view but for photos in flowing dresses on swings! The choice of many swings, nests, etc, is available, and this spot has a restaurant as well. 

And yes, you can still enjoy your food here although the place might get a bit more hectic.

8. Flinders Cafe, Denpasar

Come to Denpasar, the capital city of Bali, to find some nice cafes – we loved the Flinders, for instance, a stylish cafe with fruit drinks, bowls and main dishes too.

9. Sawah Terrace, Ubud

The Sawah terrace, an Indonesian restaurant in Mandapa hotel, is a good destination for those who’d like to learn about traditional Indonesean and especially Balinese cuisine with a view over the Ayung river and Balinese Jungles.

Besides that, you can enrich your experience by exploring Balinese heritage and watching traditional dances – chench the timetable in advance, they don’t take place daily.

10. Ambar at Mandapa, Ubud

Looking for an elevated gastro-experience with a scenery? The most epic view can be enjoyed from the Ambar restaurant (which means ‘Sky’) at Mandapa again: come here for their cocktails, Japanese dishes or an afternoon tea.

BEsides that, here at Ambar you can try an afternoon tea.

Loloh, a traditional Balinese herbal drink, is believed to have health benefits and serves as a refreshing remedy. At Ambar, it’s included in their afternoon tea (ours was bright green!), which also features a selection of traditional sandwiches, scones, desserts, and some yakitori!

11. Kubu restaurant, Ubud

Kubu is an exclusive fine dining restaurant in Ubud overlooking the Ayung River located within Mandapa premises. Its main attractions are the nine bamboo cocoons (be sure to book in advance) and a focus on local seasonal products: everything you’ll enjoy is sourced from nearby foraging.

Each dish was beautifully plated and incredibly delicious. You can choose between the à la carte menu or the degustation menu.

12. Oka Coffee Plantation

You can visit Ubud coffee plantations but they are pretty crowded – try visiting ones a but far away for more quiet experience! After visiting one near Ubud last year, we’re now exploring another plantation further north, called Oka, which we loved more. Just to remind you that Luwak coffee is made from coffee beans defecated and fermented by civettes, and these animals are frequently held in cages because of this now.

At such locations, visitors are offered a beverage tasting (and sometimes desserts) for free; you only pay for Luwak coffee and any items you purchase in the shop.

The tasting experience is quite interesting, if you ask me: it includes Balinese coffee, avocado coffee, lemongrass tea, mangosteen tea, Rosella tea, spice tea, ginger tea, red ginger tea, mocha coffee, and other options depending on the location. We were also given the most delicious rice desserts and bananas!

Places like this usually have photo zones, props, and herbal gardens to attract more visitors.

13. Okuta Café, near Batur

Why not to have lunch at Okuta with a view over Mount Batur, an active volcano that last erupted in 2000. With an elevation of 1,717 meters, it towers over the stunning Lake Batur.

Save this café for your future trip; they have a great selection of desserts, drinks, and even savoury food, not to mention the beautiful interiors and scenery. If you drive a bit further, there are plenty of other terraces and spots to explore — you might find one that suits your taste.

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Yours, Anna
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