Bali has got to be the island with the most Instagrammable cafes and restaurants in the world. Balinese designers really know their stuff, making venues lush and green, breezy and spacious, with impeccable and inviting interiors. And they’re not just pretty – the dishes in the best Bali cafes are every foodie’s dream.
So without further ado, let’s have a look at the best cafes in Bali – both to work from, and just to enjoy a cup of coffee.
Kuta & Legian
Tourist and party strongholds Kuta and Legian are famous for their club scene – but don’t discount the cafes there. Let’s have a peek at some of the most popular ones.
Espress Coffee House
Rustic with amazing coffee.
Tucked away from the touristy area in Kuta, Espress Coffee House is a rustic but hip little cafe that offers great coffee with simple furnishings and few distractions from getting work done or hanging out with friends.
Location: Legian, Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361
Internet: No exact information, but workable.
Power outlets: Very few.
Coffee: High-quality Arabica coffee.
Work vibe: Always a few people with laptops.
Size: Middle.
Food: Indonesian and western food at fair prices.
Bemo Corner Coffee Shop
Comfortable tables and chairs to take a work-break from partying with great coffee in the heart of Kuta.
Bemo’s is a popular location with people staying in deepest Kuta, in the area where some of the cheapest guesthouses are located.
While the design nothing to write home about, Bemo offers really good coffee and a variety of breakfast dishes from smoothie bowls over French toast to sandwiches and heart-stopping English breakfasts.
Location: Jl. Raya Kuta Jl. Pantai Kuta No.10A, Kuta
Internet: No exact information, but workable.
Coffee: Good.
Work vibe: Usually a few people with laptops.
Size: Middle.
Food: Most popular for its various breakfast options.
Monokrom Cafe & Bar – a.k.a. Monochunky Chunks
Elegant, industrial and vintage vibe, various seating options, and food from breaky pizza to spare ribs.
Who’d have thought you could create an industrial vibe while incorporating lots of wood? Well, Monokrom, also known as Monochunky Chunks, manages just that – in an elegant and classy way. Come here for the great WiFi, a wide variety of food, and various seating options at tables or bar-style where you could even work standing for a while.
Location: Jl. Patih Jelantik No.358A, Legian, Kuta
Internet: Very good.
Coffee: Good.
Work vibe: Usually a few people with laptops.
Size: Spacious.
Food: Wide variety of breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner options, including spare ribs and octopus dishes.
Seminyak
With a smidgen less loud of a club scene than Kuta and Legian, Seminyak offers many popular cafes.
Shelter Cafe
Rooftop jungle vibes and healthy dining.
Whether you’re looking to eat super healthy or not, Shelter’s got you covered with absolutely delicious food from waffles and burgers over green wraps to veggie- and acai bowls. While it’s probably not the most digital nomad friendly place, it’s absolutely worth a visit for the food alone while you’re visiting Seminyak.
The same goes for Nalu Bowls Shelter Bali restaurant, located in the same building, offering their one tasty specialty: smoothie bowls in all shapes and sizes.
Location: Jl. Drupadi 1 No.2b, Seminyak, Kuta
Internet: No exact information, but workable.
Power outlets: Not really
Coffee: Delicious.
Work vibe: Always a few people with laptops.
Size: Spacious.
Food: Shelter = healthy and delicious, offering a wide variety of western / European dishes.
Revolver Espresso
A hidden gem with not-so-secret top-notch coffee and fairy-tale vibes.
Easy to miss down a quiet alley, hiding behind an unassuming door, Revolver Espresso is toted as the place to get coffee that rivals Australian java.
While not the easiest to find, the secret is definitely out about this place, making it extremely busy during peak hours. If you prefer more quiet places to work from, don’t come here to be productive – but do come here for the coffee and food.
Location: Jl. Kayu Aya Gang 51, Seminyak, Kuta
Internet: No exact information, but workable.
Power outlets: Some.
Coffee: Extremely yummy, Australian-style coffee – some say the best coffee in Bali.
Work vibe: Gets busy and noisy during peak hours, but usually a few people working from there.
Size: Spacious with several different rooms.
Food: A bit pricey but well worth it to pamper your taste buds.
Cafe Organic
Veggie and vegan from locally farmed produce.
If you like not having to worry about non-vegetarian or non-vegan ingredients in your dishes in a cozy and comfy atmosphere, look no further than Cafe Organic.
Try the Breakfast Criminal and almond milk latte while you’re there, and don’t forget to check out their shop that offers organic and environmentally friendly products like t-shirts, cutlery, and toothbrushes.
Location: Jl. Petitenget No.99 X, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. Kuta Utara
Internet: No exact information, but workable.
Power outlets: Some.
Coffee: Fine.
Work vibe: Comfortable to work from, but can get really busy during peak hours.
Size: Middle to large with comfy seating options.
Food: Great value-for-money for exclusively vegetarian and vegan options, though service can be a bit slow.
Ubud
The place where yogis, hippies, artists, and jungle-lovers come together has many wonderful cafes where remote workers love to set up for a few hours or even the day.
Cafe Pomegranate
An insta-lover’s paradise under a thatched dome, surrounded by rice paddies.
Toted as one of the most Insta-worthy cafes in Ubud – possibly Bali – Cafe Pomegranate is also known for amazing fusion food and a stunning 360° view over rice fields.
Location: Jalan Subak Sok Wayah, Ubud
Internet: No exact information, but workable.
Power outlets: None.
Coffee: Fine.
Work vibe: Comfortable to work from, but can get really busy during peak hours.
Size: Middle to large with comfy seating options.
Food: From dim sum and curries to baba ghanoush, this Japanese / Singaporean / Indonesian kitchen has earned the often-claimed “best restaurant ever” title, while remaining fair on pricing.
Milk & Madu
Work while satisfying your pizza cravings before listening to some live music in the evening.
Situated next to Ubud Palace, people come to Milk & Madu for the coffee, desserts, smoothies, salads – and especially the pizza. The bright, open space offers comfortable seating, and digital nomads frequent this place quite a bit.
Location: Jl. Suweta No.3, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud
Internet: No exact information, but workable.
Power outlets: Some.
Coffee: Fine.
Work vibe: Comfortable to work from, but can get really busy during peak hours.
Size: Large with comfy seating options.
Food: Best known for its pizza.
Watercress Cafe
Breezy, insta-famous place close to the Monkey Forest.
Watercress basically makes every list of best work-cafes in Ubud – and rightly so. It’s also a three-minute walk from the famous Monkey Forest, and if you’re lucky, you may see a couple of monkeys looking to expand their horizons beyond their sanctuary.
Location: Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud
Internet: No exact information, but good.
Power outlets: Some.
Coffee: Great.
Work vibe: Nice to work from, but can get very busy during peak hours.
Size: Large, two-story building with various and comfy seating options.
Food: The somewhat pricey international food is nevertheless very tasty and an Ubud staple.
Canggu
As one of the most popular digital nomad hotspots in the world, Canggu basically overflows with amazing cafes and restaurants. You can’t throw a stone in Canggu without hitting a wonderful space to eat and drink – and work from.
Since WiFi Tribe has several chapters a year in Canggu, we know all the good spots. And narrowing it down was incredibly difficult. But here are the three Canggu cafes that made our Top 3 list.
Tropikale
Wide variety of food, extremely spacious, cooled coconuts.
A WiFi Tribe favorite in Canggu, Tropikale has it all: great food, power outlets at almost every table, workable WiFi, comfortable seating – and most of the time it’s not even that busy. If you’re looking for a cafe to spend all day working from in Canggu, this is it.
Tropikale gets bonus points for a super friendly staff, discount vouchers for next-time visits, and their 2-for-1 cocktails during happy hour, lasting almost all afternoon. Try the Spring Salad or mix up your own Smoothie Bowl.
Location: Jl. Pantai Batu Mejan No.108, Canggu
Internet: On average 8 Mbps download. Really good on some days, but can be bad on a few others.
Power outlets: Yes, lots.
Coffee: Good.
Work vibe: Always people with laptops. Nomad-friendly staff.
Size: Large, open and extremely spacious.
Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, vegan/vegetarian options, and cocktails. Good quality, healthy, generous portions, and fair prices.
The Mocca
Healthy food, beautiful, breezy, good coffee.
The Mocca is an open-space restaurant, tastefully decorated, and full of plants. Our favorite spot here is the upstairs area – it’s breezy, spacious, and has all kinds of seating options.
Our tribe loves this one! It’s a bit tucked away, so fewer people come here. It’s a wonderful place to sit for several hours. When there’s a breeze, it rolls right through the open-plan space and they’ve always got fans running too. It’s a peaceful place to get focused work done, on a quiet side-street, but still right in the busiest areas of Canggu.
Location: Gg. Nyepi, Canggu
Internet: 5 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload. Need to reconnect sometimes.
Power outlets: Yes, but few.
Coffee: Ok – the cappuccino tastes good but could be stronger. Also not consistently the same strength/flavor.
Work vibe: Always some people with laptops. Nomad-friendly staff.
Size: Large and very spacious.
Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, cakes/pastries, vegan/vegetarian options, and cocktails. Good quality, healthy, generous portions, and fair prices.
Peloton Supershop
Fast WiFi, vegan, healthy, breezy terrace.
If you like smoothie bowls, and need a health boost, Peloton Supershop, on the Berawa side of the infamous shortcut, is the best place to start your day and work through the morning. Their food and coffee is very good and they’ve got a breezy terrace with a view of the rooftops.
Peloton is a staple for lots of Tribe members as a place to start the workday and work straight through to lunch. Our community recommends: The coconut cappuccino and all of the smoothie bowls!
Location: Jl. Pantai Berawa No.46, Tibubeneng
Internet: 6 Mbps download, 3 Mbps upload. Need to reconnect sometimes.
Power outlets: Yes, at most tables.
Coffee: Good – their coconut cappuccino is great (they don’t do ‘normal’ milk)
Work vibe: Always some people with laptops. Nomad-friendly staff.
Size: Quite spacious on two floors.
Food: Breakfast bowls, lunch, dinner, cakes/pastries. Vegan/vegetarian only. Good quality, beautiful, and healthy.
Sanur
East of Denpasar, the seaside town Sanur is best known for its shallow beaches, colorful fishing boats and Pura Blanjong temple. Surfers don’t come here; instead, Sanur’s tranquil ocean waters are ideal for bathing, snorkeling and diving.
Of course, where there are tourists, there are cafes. And great ones at that.
Simply Brew
All about the coffee.
The place is as simple, almost industrial, as the name suggests. They say you’re supposed to focus on your unique selling point, and that’s what Simply Brew does – focus on their delicious coffees.
Location: Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai No.127, Sanur
Internet: No exact information, but workable.
Power outlets: None.
Coffee: Very good.
Work vibe: People come here to chat and hang out rather than work.
Size: On the small side.
Food: Known especially for their coffee as well as great deserts at fair prices.
Kopi Kultur Sanur
Open and green space with a large tree in the courtyard.
If you like working from a green oasis in a garden atmosphere under the presence of ancient trees, then this is the place for you. Known for locally grown “best coffee in Sanur” and staff that knows their local coffee trivia.
Location: Jl. Danau Poso No.51a, Sanur, Kec. Denpasar Sel., Kota
Internet: No exact information, but workable.
Power outlets: None.
Coffee: Delicious Indonesian coffee from local farms.
Work vibe: People come here to chat and hang out, as well as work.
Size: Large and spacious, with various seating areas.
Food: People come for the coffee but really enjoy the food, too.
Amed
Amed is a sleepy fishing village in one of the most beautiful areas in Bali. People come here especially for the wonderful diving territories – less so to work from remotely. As a consequence, WiFi in Amed is spotty at best, so don’t expect to be met by a large digital nomad community.
Instead, enjoy these beautiful cafes for what cafes have always been intended: great coffee, good food and each others’ company.
The Cup Resto
Breezy rooftop cafe set in the canopy of trees, offering a great view over the bay.
Few cafes can beat Cup Resto on the view and ambiance – from the third level, you can even see Mount Agung, the closest volcano. And it’s one of the few cafes you can work reliably from in Amed, while enjoying great coffee.
Location: Jl. I Ketut Natih, Purwakerti, Abang
Internet: No exact information, but workable.
Power outlets: Few.
Coffee: Great.
Work vibe: A favorite place for remote workers in Amed.
Size: Large.
Food: People come for the coffee but really enjoy the food, too.
Blue Earth Village
Yoga. Freediving. The most popular restaurant in Amed. All in one place.
Blue Earth Village may be the one place that can beat The Cup Resto with regards to the view. The restaurant is part of an evolving educational and community hub of the same name, offering both yoga and freediving at this beautiful location.
Location: Amed Street, Bunutan, Abang, Karangasem Regency
Internet: None.
Power outlets: None.
Coffee: Great.
Work vibe: More of a community vibe for friends to hang out.
Size: Large.
Food: The evolving menu is an eclectic offering of international dishes and local favorites, which doesn’t resort to MSG or palm oil in any dish.
North Bali
The north of Bali, especially around the coastal area of Lovina Beach, is known for its untouched mountains, black sand beaches, coral reefs and dolphins. Less touristy than the south, Lovina is a place for quiet and solitude, to connect with nature and disconnect from busy digital nomad hotspots.
Lovina has a lot of beautiful cafes with yummy food – just don’t expect the WiFi to be on a level of those in southern parts of the island.
Akar Cafe
Thai noodles and Indian cuisine.
This super cute cafe a stone’s throw away from Lovina Beach offers vegetarian and vegan fare with your WiFi at cheap prices. Green is the cafe’s theme, which you see as soon as you step inside the green-painted walls.
Location: Jl. Binaria No.Kalibubuk, Anturan, Kec. Buleleng, Kabupaten Buleleng
Internet: Free WiFi available.
Power outlets: None.
Coffee: Great.
Work vibe: People come here to enjoy the food more than to work.
Size: Small.
Food: Vegetarian and vegan food is fresh and diverse. Try the tapas platter or Mexican plate.
Cafe Greco
Cakes, cakes, cakes.
Sitting on Lovina’s main intersection, with the only traffic lights in the city, Cafe Greco provides an oasis on this bustling street – and air-conditioned relief on hot and muggy days. A display of amazing cakes greets you as soon as you walk in the door and will make your mouth water.
Location: Kalibukbuk, Jl. Mawar, Anturan, Kec. Buleleng, Kabupaten Buleleng
Internet: Free WiFi available.
Power outlets: None.
Coffee: Amazing.
Work vibe: As in most of Lovina, people come here to enjoy the food and let the world pass them by.
Size: Small to medium.
Food: Come for the cakes and wonderful coffee.
Warung Jegeg
Traditional Indonesian food in a bright setting.
“Warungs” are local Balinese restaurants with traditional Indonesian dishes like Satay and Mie Goreng. Like most warungs, Jegeg isn’t particularly fancy, but the food is wonderful and served by “the friendliest staff in Lovina.”
Location: Hotel Bali Jegeg, JL. Raya Lovina, Anturan, Kec. Buleleng
Internet: None.
Power outlets: None.
Coffee: Warungs serve “Bali coffee,” which is definitely an acquired taste.
Work vibe: Come to enjoy traditional Indonesian food rather than to work.
Size: Middle.
Food: Traditional Indonesian food provides a delicious dining experience.
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