Coffee in Bali is as common as a sunny day, as a beautiful sunset or as a cute Bali dog.
For energising your morning, giving yourself a little pick-me-up or meeting up with friends for a gossip, coffee is a must while on the island.
Farmed, picked and processed right here in Bali, many of the best coffee spots use native beans to prepare their diverse selection of drinks. You will also find some of the neighbouring island’s beans popping up here and there.
Enough jabbering, its time for the good stuff, all the best places to get a coffee in Bali!
Best Spots for Coffee in Canggu
Canggu is a hub for Bali’s digital nomads with many cafes doubling up as coworking spaces for those important work hours.
From the early morning, the coffee machines in Revolver Espresso are buzzing and brewing.
In iconic black paper cups, black, white and filter hot coffees are served with various breakfast dishes like french toast, sandwiches or burrito bowls and tacos.
When the evening draws in, Revolver not only serves coffee, but beer, cocktails and wine, too.
Along with the famous Canggu spot, Revolver also has a cafe in Seminyak.
Unlike the name, Blacklist Coffee Roasters should be on the list of must-go coffee places in Bali. You can have a whole coffee tasting experience. Try out a dégustation session, with coffees from a variety of flavorful brews and blends. Taste the special edition Canggu Blend!
The multi-award winning Blacklist Coffee Roasters is well known as an Australian Specialty Coffee, and now Bali is their second home.
They came with a mission to provide great coffee, mouth-watering food, and an enjoyable experience. It is busy at all times of day for coffee, dining and evening drinks.
Hungry Bird
Hungry Bird has some of the coffee beans in Bali which they ship out and around to other cafes in Bali, sharing the caffeinated love.
The home base cafe of the brand has a roasting room, a roasting machine and staff busily packing coffee beans. Located in the heart of Berawa, it is a popular stop for early morning workers to stop by for a hit before work.
Satu Satu Coffee
The coffee beans used at Satu Satu are produced in plantations belonging to the iconic Sudana family. This authentic local coffee has been produced by the same family since 1985, using natural coffee production methods!
With all different kinds of delicious treats and tantalising drinks on offer, Satu Satu will quickly become your favourite place to stop off for a cup of Joe before heading to the beach, or work.
From the volcanic highlands of west Java, the owner of Samm’s Farm Coffee, Sammy, serves some of the tastiest coffees in Bali. Not only for the delicious beans, but for the love and care that is put into each cup, Samm’s Farm is a great local stop off.
Just a modest caravan on the side of bustling Padang Linjong, you won’t be able to drive by without stopping in for a caffeine fix.
After gaining success in his hometown of Medan, Miel brought his coffee to Bali. With Japanese and tropical influences, the towering windows make this coffee shop feel huge and bright. There is even a beautiful tree growing right in the heart of the cafe, adding an element of nature to the modern space!
The filter coffee, brewed with an Origami Dripper, is incredible and can definitely provide you that kick in the ass you might need to get through the day.
Copenhagen
Coffee and pastries are a match made in heaven, and Copenhagen is one of the places to get coffee in Bali that does both the best.
They have some of the best Danishes and pastries on the island, great for accompanying your coffee. The Nordic inspired restaurant is perfect for brunch in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Canggu.
Enjoying coffee in the morning, with a view of green rice fields is an island dream. Not only does Cinta Cafe have the usual coffee shop options like piccolo, latte and cold brew, they also have more specialized coffees like beetroot lattes and turmeric lattes.
For a peaceful start to your day, Cinta Cafe is picture-perfect.
Best Coffee in Uluwatu
It isn’t all just surf and sunsets in Uluwatu. For perking up before a morning surf, there are some really cool cafes in Uluwatu!
Ituaja Coffee is a super cute and quaint cafe serving some seriously delicious coffees in Ulu. The kopi susu melasti made with palm sugar is a personal favourite.
They also have a bakery for that oh so necessary coffee side pastry. Even though it’s on the side of the road, the calm atmosphere makes it perfect for catching up with friends.
After a fun surfing sesh at Suluban Beach, stop by BGS Coffee for a sip of caffeine. Rumor has it, you have to try the almond milk latte.
There are 3 branches of BGS in Bali, including Canggu and Dreamland. All 3 are a base for surfers, selling surf gear as well as delicious beans!
Surfing in Bali is pretty renowned, and topping it off with a great coffee makes for the ideal island duo.
Best Coffee in Ubud
In the jungles and close to the heart of the island’s coffee production area, these cafes in Ubud serve amazing cups of coffee!
Hidden away from the busy main roads, Ubud Coffee Roastery only has three tables, and a window bar. Don’t doubt its reputation by its size, the tables are always full!
There are only coffee and tea options, no food or snacks. With the local beans roasted right on site, this is a no-thrills, amazing coffee stop-off.
Anomali Coffee serves a variety of Indonesian coffee blends including Papuan, Javanese, Sumatran, and Balinese Kintamani roasts. Ideal for a morning caffeine fix, Anomali opens at 7am!
With good prices, and a nice atmosphere behind its humble appearance, it will quickly become your favourite place to get coffee in Bali.
Suka Espresso
The Ubud branch of Suka Espresso is in a nice location, near the main street but hidden away to remain peaceful. For a traditional Balinese atmosphere, mixed with natural elements, it is a calm and comfortable place to have your daily coffee and get some morning emails out of the way.
Suka Espresso is an island-wide fave, do you think it lives up to the hype?!
Black Eye Coffee in Ubud is one of those super cool places where its allll the about the coffee. The simple, quaint cafe lets its beans do the talking with the menu of all the usual caffeinated delights.
Along with delicious sips, they even offer latte art classes! Come away with a new skill you’ll be able to impress your friends with at home, and really up your home coffee game.
Seniman Coffee Studio
Located just off the main street in Ubud, Seniman Coffee Studio is an absolute oasis for coffee lovers. The cafe serves world-class coffee beans from various regions in Indonesia, Africa, South and Central America.
There are on-site micro roasts, brew bars, and a store to buy beans to take home. You can also learn how to brew, roast and make the perfect espresso and latte art.
Flock
Within the magical jungles you can find a humble Ubud restaurant obsessed with redefining comfort food, Flock. They serve soul-warming food served from farm to table. But what we are here for is the coffee, which is also amazing as it’s always freshly brewed!
Accompanied by sounds of the natural surroundings, Flock is a worthy contender for enjoying a cup of coffee in Bali.
Best Coffee in Seminyak and Kerobokan
After hours of retail therapy in Seminyak and exploring the town, these coffee shops offer a cool, refreshing respite.
Titik Temu is an amazing spot to grab coffee in Seminyak, right among the shops and bustle of the town. It has a semi-open design, with a little garden and indoor seating.
With some tasty dishes to accompany your tasty coffee, start your day off energising for some good shopping, or stop by for a pre-beach sip.
Pison Coffee
Pison is a cult favourite in Bali with a diverse menu, cosy vibe and located right in the heart of Seminyak.
One of those places that is buzzing from morning to evening, there is always something fun going on at Pison like the live music and holiday events. Serving amazing meals, iconic coffees and everything in between, you can stop by any time of day and be guaranteed a cup of coffee you won’t forget.
How I Met Coffee
If unique and sweet is the vibe you’re looking for for your coffee in Bali, How I Met Coffee is the perfect spot.
Owned by an Indonesian married couple, it has a minimalist concept, typical of a Japanese coffee shop with dominant shades of yellow and white. In a small, quiet lane the cafe is still relatively undiscovered with their delicious drinks and and snacks.
Best Coffee in Legian and Kuta
In-between beach lounging and mall hopping, these cafes in Legian and Kuta prepare some super yummy coffees.
% Arabica is the number 1 coffee brand in Japan, with a setup in the luxe Beachwalk Mall opposite Kuta Beach. With reclining daybeds, you can relax and sip while looking out over the bustling street.
Brewing beans from all over the world, you can ask for something special or try their house blend. You are going to be blown away by the smooth taste!
Djournal Coffee
Djournal Coffee is an Indonesian fave, with cafes all over the country. Always based in a buzzing mall atmosphere, Djournal is a place to relax and energise before heading out for more retail therapy.
Try ordering best selling es kopi susu Batavia and matching chocolate croissants – you’ll be shopping on a sugar high!
Volken Coffee
Volken is an aesthetically pleasing cafe in the heart of Dewi Sri. Perfect for a cool-off after walking the hot streets, you can cool down with a charcoal ice latte or tasty cold brew.
Small and simple, the focus is on the coffee – as it should be!
Final Thoughts
Coffee in Bali is as important as breakfast, lunch and dinner, it is the best part of the day!
No matter where you are on the island there is a cute and comfortable cafe serving up amazing drinks prepared by beans from all over the world. Lattes, drip coffees, turmeric lattes, ice coffees – the island has nailed every different kind of caffeinated treat you can imagine, and they have crumbling pastries to go with it!
Featured image: Stuja Coffee
