PUBLISHED May 25th, 2023 06:00 am | UPDATED July 28th, 2024 01:34 am
Further up north from the bustle of Seminyak lies Canggu, a large coastal stretch home to some of Bali’s best beaches for surfing. Generally more laid-back than the former, you’ll find expansive rice paddy fields and old Balinese villages – oh, and plenty of hipster-worthy eateries too. Check out these cafés and restaurants in and around Canggu!
Breakfast and Lunch
Sensorium Bali
The minimalist cafe brings brunch culture to Bali with its variety of all-day dining options. Besides regular breakfast items like Avocado toast, Chef-owner William Salim adds an Asian twist by offering items like Chinese Scrambled Eggs with pork floss, lap cheong and soy paste on the menu. Other more familiar entries on the menu include Brunch Ramen Soup with a milky chicken broth, perfectly braised Pork Belly Rice Bowl, as well as sweet treats like Miso Pancake, served with vanilla ice cream and ice cream served in Brioche buns.
Sensorium Bali is located at Jl. Pantai Batu Mejan, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351, Indonesia. Open Tue-Sun 9am-4pm. Closed Mon.
Copenhagen Canggu
With its thatched roof and rustic Nordic look, Copenhagen Canggu is an Instagram-worthy cafe that draws tons of people for photographs and meals. The Scandinavian cafe opens at 6am and serves up a tapas-styles breakfast. For a fixed price, you can choose three or five items from their array of freshly baked pastries, greens, and proteins for your breakfast board. Lunch sees a selection of Smørrebrød on Danish Rye Bread or Sourdough Bread and mini burgers and hotdogs.
Copenhagen Canggu is located at Jl. Canggu Padang Linjong No.71a, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia. Open daily 6am-6pm.
Crate Cafe
Crate Cafe is easily one of Canggu’s coolest coffee joints and is usually packed at most times of the day. But this industrial concrete cafe isn’t just for coffee – it’s also an art gallery that puts the spotlight on emerging Balinese artists and a retail space housing local labels like Rue Stiic and The Bali Tailor. You’ll want to dig into their super smoothie bowls, toasties, hearty brunch favourites, and vegan creations like Tofu Tempeh Wrap and Shrooms on Toast.
Crate Café is located at Jalan Canggu Padang Linjong 49, Canggu, Bali, p. +62 812 3894 3040. Open daily 6am-5pm.
One-Eyed Jack
One-Eyed Jack is an intimate izakaya in the heart of Canggu. With an ex-Nobu chef helming the kitchen, you can look forward to a quality mix of classic Japanese fare and contemporary dishes on small plates alongside copious amounts of sake and Japanese whisky. Go for the Tuna Tartare with nori chips, crispy Soft Shell Crab Bao Sliders, and the aesthetic sashimi and sushi platters.
One-Eyed Jack is located at Jalan Pantai Berawa No. C89, Tibubeneng, Canggu, Bali, p. +62 819 9929 1888. Open daily, 3pm – 11pm.
JI Restaurant Bali
Fulfil your dream of dining inside a temple at JI Restaurant, where Chinese and Balinese cultures intertwine in a bag of dark wood furniture, old Balinese carvings, and majestic antiquities. The food, on the other hand, leans towards Japanese cuisine: Scallop Sushi with wakame salad, Kyushu Nigiri with Indonesian basil, Mekatoro Nigiri with avocado ceviche sauce, and a selection of tasty robatayaki. After eating, head to the rooftop and watch the ocean with a glass of sake in hand.
JI Restaurant Bali is located at Jalan Pantai Batu Bolong, Canggu Beach, Canggu, Bali, p. +62 811-3889 599. Open daily, 12pm – 11pm.
Dinner Only
Sa’ Mesa Canggu
Come as strangers, Leave as friends. Embracing the Italian-style of slow dining, a meal at Sa’ Mesa is a dining experience quite like no other. In the same warm hospitality of an Italian Grandmother “La Nonna Carmela”, everyone is welcome to dine together at the table. Diners will share a meal at a large table, taking their time to taste and enjoy the food and company. For a fixed price, diners get to enjoy a spread of approximately 18 sharing dishes and free flow house made limoncello.
Sa’ Mesa Canggu is located at Jl. Tanah Barak No.1e, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351, Indonesia, p.+62 813 5303 5411. Open Sun- Thu 6pm -11pm & Fri-Sat 5pm -12.30am.
All-Day Dining
Mason Restaurant
Inspired by the craft and dedication of ancient masonry, the Mediterranean-inspired restaurant dedicates itself to making everything from scratch; from the food they serve to its elegant and minimalistic space. Watch the chefs fire up your meal at the open kitchen or have a sip at the hand-chiselled concrete bar, choosing from their range of fine wines, beers, and classic cocktails. Take your pick of Mediterranean-inspired snacks like Goat Curd with Pear Jam or start with the Wood Fired Flatbread with Burnt Chilli Hummus. Mains include quality seafood and meats such as the Wood Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Yoghurt.
Mason Restaurant is located at Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No.39a, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia, p+62 857 9250 5028. Open daily 12pm -12am.
Maize Bali
Serving up contemporary Latin cuisine with a dash of Southeast Asian flavours, Maize Bali is a vibrant and stylish restaurant that’s great for date nights or a friends night out. Their patio offers an alfresco dining space lined with tall palm trees for the island vibes, while air conditioned indoor seating at the high-top tables provides respite from the heat. Expect mouthwatering dishes like crispy fried tortilla and lime with guacamole dip or the Pescada Baja – a fish tempura tortilla topped with Chipotle mayo and coriander, with a side of refreshing Pico de Gallo.
Maize Bali is located at D&E, Jl. Subak Sari No.90, Tibubeneng, Kuta Utara, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia, p. +62 821-4595-1329. Open daily 11am – 2am.
Smoke Bali
Having perfect the art of bbq and grill, Smoke takes you on an outdoor dining experience with food smoked slow and low over charcoal. Set in an outdoor tent amidst the rice fields of Echo Quarter, feast on their selection of low and slow cooked meats like Smoked Chicken Thigh, Crispy Pork Belly, Beef Briskets and more. Share plates of Grilled Baby Octopus, Crispy Soft Shell Crab or indulge in chucks of Beef Short Rib smoked for 4 hours. Hungry folks or groups can look to the Big Cuts (1kg ++) which have a minimum wait time of 40 minutes.
Smoke Bali is located at Jl. Pantai Batu Mejan No.69, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia, p. +62 821 4607 4272. Open daily 11.45am -11pm.
Lacalita Bar y Cocina
The colourful vibrant restaurant has been delighting diners with Tequilas and Tacos since 2012. Its laid-back atmosphere, together with delectable Mexican bites and cocktails, makes it one of the best Mexican restaurants in Bali. Besides tacos, burritos, and quesadillas, the restaurant serves small plates of Nachos and Ceviches, and also offers a dinner menu with hearty mains. They even have vegetarian options too. Cocktails are quite the highlight here, go for your Tequilas, Margaritas and Mojitos, or stay dry with the non alcoholic Agua Frescas.
Lacalita Bar y Cocina is located at Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No.68, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia, p. +62 822 4731 2217. Open daily 12pm -12am.
Cinta Café
An open-air cafe boasting breathtaking views of the lush Balinese rice fields, as well as relaxing vibes alongside delicious Western and Indonesian food, this is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the calm of nature. Enjoy breakfast options such as the Scandinavian Toast or the Truffle Scramble; dig into a scrumptious plate of Baked Meatloaf with spinach tortilla or start with a refreshing House Cured Salmon with Mango. At night, the space transforms into a romantic hideaway with warm lights hanging from the ceiling to the floor.
Cafe Cinta is located at Jl. Pantai Berawa no. 69, Canggu, Bali, 80361, Indonesia , p. +62 812-3817-2422. Open daily 8am-11pm.
The Avocado Factory
The first Avocado Bar in Bali and probably all of Southeast Asia, your favourite fruit is served up in the most novel ways here. Whether you like them mashed, sliced, or puréed, have them on toast, in bowls, or blended up in a healthy smoothie. With their focus on eating well and sustainability, everything on the menu is made with only the freshest, local ingredients. The cafe reimagines avocado dishes with items like the Avo Pancakes, served with banana, strawberry, and coconut for breakfast, and the Chicken & Avo Lassi bowl, made with coconut yoghurt and avo lassi.
The Avocado Factory is located at Jl. Tanah Barak, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351, Indonesia, p. +62 813 3738 2521. Open daily 7am-12am.
Kynd Community
This lively cafe that spreads kyndess with its pink boho vibes has also expanded its reach to Seminyak. Their dishes provide the best nutritional value, using only fresh and locally sourced ingredients, without additives and preservatives. The 100% plant-based cafe even offers a selection of pizzas that sees comforting options like Mama’s Carbonara, a white base with vegan ham, and the tomato-based Santorini with eggplant jam and caramelised onions. Mains on the menu include a Creamy Tan Tan Ramen and a Balinese Big Mac with beyond beef pattie.
Kynd Community is located at Jl. Nelayan No.31, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia, p. +62 813 2094 8514. Open daily, 7.30am -10pm.
The Shady Shack
The rustic-looking cafe offers healthy vegan and vegetarian whole foods that take you from breakfast to dinner. Their fun and colourful presentations make it irresistible even to meat lovers, and its extensive menu runs the gamut of healthy smoothies, all-day breakfasts, burgers, wraps, and nasi goreng. Fuel up with the Shady Lasagna filled with grilled eggplants, zucchini, and spinach, and snack on plates of Broccoli and Cauliflower Cheese Balls or have a taste of BBQ pulled jackfruit in the Jackfruit Nachos.
The Shady Shack is located at Jl. Tanah Barak No.57, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351, p. +62 812 3611 6466. Open daily, 8am -10pm.
Café Vida
Set in a traditional Balinese courtyard, Café Vida has the vibes of a secret garden cafe with a relaxed atmosphere. On top of their pretty smoothies and wide range of cuisine on the menus, the cafe serves up a long list of Detox Wellness shots, from immunity shots conjured up with activated charcoal, aloe vera, lime, and coconut water, to Liver Detox shots and even an Aphrodisiac Essence. The sustainability-minded restaurant composts all organic waste and uses recycled takeaway bags and glasses made by the women and children centre they support.
Cafe Vida is located at Jalan Pantai Batu Bolong No.38A, Canggu, Kecamatan Kuta Utara Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351, Indonesia, p +62 0813 3988 6864. Open daily, 7am-10.30pm.
Milk & Madu
Oozing island vibes with their thatched chairs, fluffy pillows, and elevated ceilings, Milk & Madu is known for its speciality coffee and delectable breakfast menu. Choose from hearty items like The Big Brekky, with eggs, hashbrowns, and toasted sourdough, or easy bites like the Crispy Corn Fritters. Their lunch and dinner menu features pasta, seafood, and items from their woodfire grill. In the mood for pizza? Get two of their Gourmet Lava Stone Pizzas for the price of one every Tuesday and Sunday.
Milk & Madu is located at Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No.92, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia, p. +62 813 5389 6153. Open daily 7am-10pm.
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