Best cafes and restaurants to try in Ubud, Bali
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Ubud, a cultural and artistic hub in Bali, is known for its serene landscapes, lively art scenes, and rich traditions. It is one of the tourist hotspots of Bali. Besides lush greenery, Ubud has a thriving café culture that caters to both locals and tourists. Whether you’re seeking a quiet spot to work, savour various dishes, or relax with a great book, Ubud’s diverse array of cafes has something for everyone.
You will find local authentic warungs offering Indonesian cuisines like Nasi Goreng, Mei Goreng or Gado Gado to cafes offering appetizing international cuisines. Not to forget they are not only affordable but also satisfy your hungry souls. Here are some of the best cafes in Ubud that you shouldn’t miss.
About - Vegan restaurant with a Bohemian vibe offering plant-based mains and desserts. Best for lunch and dinner. Reach early to score a table as it is generally crowded.
Vibe - The best place to meet new people, Expat hippy vibe,
live music almost every day, movie screenings, cooking classes,
language learning and many more.
Food to try - Tonic Khichdi, dragon roll sushi and cacao
ceremony are must-try 🤤!
Cost for two - Rs 1,100 / USD 13 / IDR 2,14,000
Distance - Less than 1 km from Ubud central
About - A women-run tiny cafe in the same street where Sayuri
Healing Food is.
Vibe - 2-floor seating with limited tables, limited menu with
amazing Mediterranean cuisines👌🏽
Food to try - Falafel platter with tapas (walnut karator dip
is extremely good) and pita bread must-try!
Cost for two - Rs 1000/ USD 12/ IDR 2,00,000
Distance - Less than 1 km from Ubud central
About - Paris-based patisserie. There are lots of freshly baked
options to choose from! Loved it so much that we visited all the
branches (four branches – Sanur, Ubud, Hayam Wuruk, Denpasar) in Bali!
Vibe - Ample space for seating. Gets crowded at peak hours.
Hayam Wuruk's location is the most spacious among all the branches we
visited.
Food to try - Craving for freshly baked foods? Paninis,
Raisin rolls, Almond croissants, and Brioche sandwiches
are to die for!
Cost for two - From bakery foods to paninis, salads and sandwiches,
everything is reasonably priced between Rs 900 / USD 10/ IDR 1,75,000
About - Huge restaurant with exceptional architecture inside
the premises.
Vibe - Most people visit here just for the aesthetics and good
pictures. Don’t be one of them. Try their food, explore their art
museum and enjoy their ambience!
Food to try - Indonesian cuisines -Vegetarian & non-vegetarian
options available. We loved Nasi Goreng and Margherita pizza!
Cost for two - Rs1,200/ USD 14/ IDR 2,30,000
Distance - Less than 6 kilometres from Ubud Central
About - Italian restaurant with good pizzas in the town and
affordable prices located right in the central Ubud region.
Vibe - Portion size is pretty good, if you are looking for
wood-fired pizza in a central location, this is the place. Open for
lunch and dinner.
Food to try - Vegetarian pizza and fresh tender coconut
Cost for two - Rs 1,000/ USD 12/ IDR 1,95,000
Distance - Located in Ubud Central
About - Vintage décor café with vegetarian options
Foods not to try - We read a lot of great reviews and visited
here. We didn't like the Parmesan rice bowl and Cheesadilla. Skip
trying these cuisines.
Cost for two - Rs 1,500/ USD 18/IDR 2,90,000 (Costliest among
all the cafes we visited.)
About - Two floored cozy cafe serving Italian and Mediterranean cuisines
Foods to try - Rosemary polenta chips, pasta and Guinness stout
beer are drool-worthy.
Cost for two - Rs 1,100 / USD 13/ IDR 2,14,000
About - A tiny local warung serving authentic Indonesian
cuisines. It has limited seating capacity.
Food to try 🌶️🌶️ - If you are looking to try local non-vegetarian
dishes in Ubud Central, then this is the place!
Cost for two - INR 700/ USD 8/ IDR 1,35,000
Distance - Located in Ubud Central
About - A small tiny café serving wood-fired Italian pizza!
Food to try - Good Pastas and Pizzas. Their Tiramisu is a
must-try.
Cost for two - Below INR 800 / USD 10 / IDR 1,50,000
About - It is a branch of a Texas-based chain serving casual
Mexican dishes such as tacos, burritos & nachos.
Food to try - Decent Tacos, Great Burrito Bowls
Cost for two - Below INR 1000/ USD 12/ IDR 1,90,000
About - Everything Coconut! A homely cafe serving a variety of
coconut-based desserts, including ice cream, cakes & vegan treats.
Limited seating capacity.
Desserts to try - Coconut ice cream with fruit salad and
coconut cookies are our favourites. Tuak float made from the sap of
coconut palm tasted weird.
Cost for two - INR 450/ USD 5.99/ IDR 90,000
About - A takeaway Gelato shop serving gelatos and sorbets. Few
branches have limited seating capacity, few are takeaway joints.
Desserts to try - We tried pistachio gelato. It was decent but
felt too sweet for our tastebuds.
Cost for two - INR 400/ USD 4.99/ IDR 80,000
About - Another dessert shop to fulfill your coconut cravings. A small cozy
shop making coconut based desserts from fresh coconuts. It has a limited seating capacity. The
owners are friendly and you can have a pleasant conversation with them.
Desserts to try - Coconut shake with cashews,
Coconut Ice cream with chocolate dip and roasted pistachio with coconut shake.
Cost for two - INR 400/ USD 4.99/ IDR 80,000
Did you try out any of the restaurants above? Do let us know in the comments. Also, let us know if you recommend any other good restaurants to try in Ubud.