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10 Cafes Worth Visiting in Ubud for Brunch, Lunch and Something Different
There is more to eating in Ubud than smoothie bowls and smashed avocado, although you will find plenty of those too. Whether you fancy Indonesian flavours, a familiar Aussie style breakfast or something a little different, Ubud has a lovely mix of cafes to explore. Some are handy stops between shopping and sightseeing. Others are worth making time for, especially if you would like to enjoy a meal overlooking the rice fields. Here are 10 cafes worth considering on your next Ubud visit, whether you are travelling with the kids, enjoying a couples holiday or catching up with friends.
Bali Style Tours
10/10/20265 min read
There is more to eating in Ubud than smoothie bowls and smashed avocado, although you will find plenty of those too.
Whether you fancy Indonesian flavours, a familiar Aussie style breakfast or something a little different, Ubud has a lovely mix of cafes to explore. Some are handy stops between shopping and sightseeing. Others are worth making time for, especially if you would like to enjoy a meal overlooking the rice fields.
Here are 10 cafes worth considering on your next Ubud visit, whether you are travelling with the kids, enjoying a couples holiday or catching up with friends.
1. Suka Espresso
For an Aussie style breakfast and a good coffee stop
If you enjoy a proper cafe breakfast back home, Suka Espresso is a good place to start.
Its Ubud venue on Jalan Raya Pengosekan serves a mix of familiar brunch favourites, including avocado toast, burgers, smoothie bowls and burrito bowls. It is an appealing choice when you want a break from sightseeing without turning lunch into a big occasion.
For families with different tastes, the mix of lighter dishes and more filling meals gives everyone a few options.
Area: Pengosekan
Food style: Western and Australian inspired brunch
Worth considering for: Breakfast or a casual lunch
View venue photos from Suka Espresso
2. Milk & Madu Ubud
For families and a menu with plenty of familiar favourites
Choosing somewhere to eat can become a small negotiation when you are travelling with children. Milk & Madu makes the decision a little easier with a menu covering breakfast dishes, pizzas, burgers and salads.
Located on Jalan Suweta, it is a useful option when you are exploring central Ubud and want a meal that suits a mix of appetites.
Its children’s menu is another reason to keep it on the family shortlist. This is a livelier cafe choice rather than somewhere to seek complete peace and quiet.
Area: Central Ubud, Jalan Suweta
Food style: Western cafe meals and pizza
Worth considering for: Families and groups with different tastes
View venue photos from Milk & Madu
3. Pison Ubud
For Indonesian, Asian and Western choices in one place
Pison is worth considering when one person wants local flavours and another would rather order something familiar.
The menu brings together Indonesian dishes, Asian influences and Western cafe favourites. Published menu highlights have included fried duck and a Japanese bowl, giving it a broader range than a straightforward breakfast cafe.
The rice field outlook adds to the appeal of its Jalan Hanoman location. Set aside time for a proper meal rather than treating it as just a quick coffee stop.
Area: Jalan Hanoman
Food style: Indonesian, Asian and Western
Worth considering for: A mixed group looking for variety
View venue photos from Pison Ubud
4. Seniman Coffee Studio
For travellers who take their coffee seriously
If choosing a coffee is part of the fun of your holiday, put Seniman Coffee Studio on your list.
Located on Jalan Sri Wedari, Seniman focuses on specialty coffee, with different brewing methods and Indonesian beans to explore. It is a good opportunity to try something beyond your usual order.
There are food options too, but coffee is the main reason to visit. Consider it for a morning stop or a break between exploring Ubud’s streets.
Area: Jalan Sri Wedari
Food style: Cafe food with a specialty coffee focus
Worth considering for: Coffee lovers
View venue photos from Seniman Coffee Studio
5. KAFE
For a lighter lunch without limiting everyone to the same diet
KAFE on Jalan Hanoman offers a varied menu with vegetarian and vegan choices alongside chicken and seafood options.
Salads, wraps and smoothies make it worth considering when you feel like something lighter. One of its better known dishes is Meg’s Big Salad Bowl, with vegetables and a tofu and tempe topping.
It is a useful choice for couples or groups where some people prefer plant based food and others do not.
Area: Jalan Hanoman
Food style: International cafe food with vegetarian and vegan options
Worth considering for: A lighter meal and mixed dietary preferences
6. RÜSTERS
For coffee, pastries and rice field views outside the centre
RÜSTERS offers a different setting from the cafes along Ubud’s busy central streets.
Located in the Kengetan area, it combines a cafe, restaurant and coffee roastery with a wider creative space that includes pottery and a concept store. Its Scandinavian inspired design and rice field outlook make it an appealing stop for travellers who enjoy both food and design.
Come for coffee and something from the bakery, or make it a longer brunch stop as part of your day around Ubud.
Area: Kengetan, outside central Ubud
Food style: European influenced cafe and restaurant dining
Worth considering for: A scenic brunch and a change of setting
View venue photos from RÜSTERS
7. Cafe Pomegranate
For rice field views and Japanese influenced choices
Cafe Pomegranate is one to consider when the setting matters just as much as the meal.
Its open cafe sits among the rice fields along Jalan Subak Sok Wayah. The international menu has included Japanese pork cutlet and tacos, making it a different option from the usual brunch selection.
Plan the access before you go. This is a rice field path location, so do not assume your driver can drop you at the entrance. Check the walking route first, particularly if you have a pram or someone in your group finds walking difficult.
Area: Jalan Subak Sok Wayah
Food style: International, including Japanese influences
Worth considering for: A leisurely lunch with a view
View Cafe Pomegranate’s location and visitor photos
8. Mudra Cafe
For Asian inspired dishes and something beyond standard brunch
Mudra is worth a look if you enjoy trying different flavours but still want a casual cafe meal.
Its menu has featured curries, poke bowls, smoothie bowls and Japanese seaweed tacos. That combination makes it an interesting choice when you have already had a few days of eggs on toast.
The bamboo setting adds character to the visit. If stairs are a concern, ask about seating arrangements before arriving.
Area: Jalan Goutama Selatan
Food style: Asian inspired and international fusion
Worth considering for: Travellers wanting something different
View venue photos from Mudra Cafe
9. Sayuri Healing Food
For a creative plant based meal
Sayuri Healing Food is a good addition to the list if you would like to explore Ubud’s plant based dining scene.
The menu offers vegan dishes with international influences, including options such as bibimbap and enchiladas, alongside smoothies and desserts.
You do not need to follow a vegan diet to consider a visit. It can simply be a chance to try a different style of lunch while you are in Ubud.
Area: Jalan Sukma Kesuma, Peliatan
Food style: Vegan and internationally inspired
Worth considering for: Plant based dining and a change from familiar meals
View Sayuri Healing Food’s location and visitor photos
10. Livingstone Holyground
For bakery treats and a family cafe stop
Livingstone Holyground on Jalan Raya Andong combines baked goods with a broader cafe menu.
Published menu highlights include a scrambled egg croissant and a chicken burger, offering choices for both breakfast and lunch. It is also listed as having a small Playground, which may appeal to families looking for a meal stop with the kids.
If the play area is the main reason for your visit, confirm that it is available before heading over.
Area: Jalan Raya Andong, Peliatan
Food style: Western cafe meals and bakery favourites
Worth considering for: Families, breakfast and a pastry stop
View venue photos from Livingstone Holyground
Make Your Ubud Food Stops Part of a Relaxed Day
You do not need to visit several cafes in one day to enjoy Ubud’s food scene. Pick one that suits your route, your appetite and the people travelling with you.
For families, a familiar menu might make lunch easier. For couples and friends, a rice field setting or a different style of food could be part of the day’s adventure.
Menus, opening hours and facilities can change. Check directly before visiting, especially if you need a high chair, have food allergies or want to avoid stairs and longer walks.
Planning a day in Ubud? Bali Style Tours can help you plan your activities and transfers, with time for a meal stop that suits your group.
Research sources: The Bali Guideline cafe guide, Kelana by Kayla’s Ubud cafe guide, Katie Caf Travel’s Ubud guide, Pison’s official website and Suka Espresso’s official website.