by The Bali Guideline
Whether to have a meeting, hanging out with friends, or alone to do your work or reading, coffee shop is the place to go. And if you’re a coffee enthusiast, this article is extra special for you. Bali is now known for its growing strips of coffee shops. You can find coffee shop on almost every corner, or places you wouldn’t even expect. So, to save you the hassle of finding the perfect cup of joe, here we listed 12 coffee shops worth visiting.
1 Hungry Bird Coffee Roasters
Wherever you’re staying, a coffee lover must visit this place. A lot of other coffee shops use their beans as they are one of few genuine coffee roasters that does superb single-origins. The owner is incredibly knowledgeable and they’ll showcase how they roast the beans on-site from all over Indonesia. Cupping sessions also possible if you call ahead. Here you’ll find mix of type of customers; digital nomads, families with kids, tourists, and locals. Busiest time will be during brunch.
Opening Hours : 8 AM – 5 PM, except Sunday
Price : Average Spending : approx. IDR 75,000 per person
2 Seniman Coffee Studio
Ask people where to chill in Ubud, ten out of ten will mention Seniman Coffee. You don’t even have to say that you’re looking for a coffee shop and they’ll mention this place anyway. Why? Because it is Seniman. Not only that Seniman is a well-respected coffee roastery in Bali, it is now one of Indonesia’s leading specialty coffee and design brands. They are focused on quality coffee while ensuring a unique customer experience which is something you rarely find anywhere else.
Opening Hours : 8 AM – 10 PM
Price : Average Spending : approx. IDR 90,000 per person
3 Revolver Espresso
Initially famous for being the ‘it’ small laneway coffee shop off the main drag in Seminyak with its well-known revolver mural which you’ve probably seen countless time on some internet celebrity’s Instagram, Revolver Espresso is now graduated to a restaurant and bar with its complete set of menu and dope interior providing some pretty laid back atmosphere. Worry not, they still maintain the quality of their Australian style coffee people love so much. They even distribute their beans to numerous places in Bali so you can get Revolver when you’re travelling around. And if you’re staying in Seminyak area, they will deliver their coffee straight to your place, 7 days a week.
Opening Hours : 7 AM – 11 PM (11.30 PM on Friday and Saturday)
Price : Average Spending : approx. IDR 125,000 per person
4 Pison Coffee
Open brick wall, hand painting mural, stack of books on one side and vintage decorations on the other, this industrial themed coffee shop is one of the well-known coffee shops in Seminyak—if not the most. Aside from their excellent coffee and splendid foods, in our opinion, Pison Coffee has one of the coolest music playlists to accompany your time. It’s fair to say that Pison Coffee is the perfect sanctuary in the middle of crowded (and most of the time insanely hot) Petitenget.
Opening Hours : 8 AM – 11 PM (12 AM on Saturday)
Price : Average Spending : approx. IDR 125,000 per person
5 Simply Brew
We’ve mentioned coffee shops in Ubud and Kuta, now let’s talk about somewhere in the middle of Sanur. Located on the main road of Jl By Pass Ngurah Rai, Simply Brew is relatively easy to find. Not far from McDonald, this small yet rich in variety coffee shop is also functioned as Coffee Laboratory where they experiment arabica coffee beans from all over Indonesia with their own roasting machine. You should try their famous manual brewed coffee, or maybe the unique affogato coconut which is the combination of espresso and coconut flavored gelato you can’t find anywhere else.
Opening Hours : 8 AM – 5 PM (closed on Sunday)
Price : Average Spending : approx. IDR 60,000 per person
6 Expat Roaster
Started as a passion project, Expat Roasters is a specialty coffee producer driven by desire to produce an exceptional, unpretentious brew, from the ground up. Like many roasters on our list, Expat distributes their beans to some other coffee shops around Bali. Led by their award-winning head barista Shae Macnamara, Expat are working hard to foster the burgeoning coffee and barista community of Bali—introducing the culture of making a good brew across the island.
Opening Hours : 7 AM – 5 PM
Price : Average Spending : approx. IDR 60,000 per person
7 Satu-Satu Coffee Company
Satu Satu Coffee Company started with the Sudana Family, who are well known in Bali for producing some of the islands finest quality coffee. The family owned coffee plantations located in numerous places have been operating since 1985 and have always focused on producing coffee the natural way. To ensure the highest level of organic coffee, they only use traditional Balinese methods, which guarantees a superior freshness and flavor. Don’t tell us that information alone doesn’t allure you to try a cup of their coffee.
Opening Hours : 8 AM – 4.30 PM
Price : Average Spending : approx. IDR 75,000 per person
8 Titik Temu Coffee
Considerably new compared to the rest on this list, Titik Temu is one you shouldn’t skip. Particularly famous among Indonesians due to one of the owners happens to be an A-list celebrity, we assure you not to get skeptical about this. We tried their coffee and we liked it. Even the place itself live up to its name; Titik Temu, which translates ‘meeting point’. The semi-open concept and the theater-like seating on the upper floor makes it a perfect place to chill while enjoying afternoon breeze.
Opening Hours : 8 AM – 8 PM
Price : Average Spending : approx. IDR 75,000 per person
9 Anomali Coffee
Among all coffee shop on this list, Anomali is possibly the most famous one with its shops scattered around the country. Jakarta, Bali, Tangerang, Makassar, Surabaya, Anomali doesn’t show signs of stopping. As a coffee roaster company, Anomali Coffee presents variant flavor of Indonesia Specialty Coffee with unique authentic taste and aroma. Their products are made passionately using only the best quality ingredients.
Opening Hours : 7 AM – 10 PM (Ubud); 7 AM – 12 AM (Kuta)
Price : Average Spending : approx. IDR 75,000 per person
10 Sibling Espresso Bar
Located next to its ‘siblings’; Sisterfields, Bikini, and Bossman, this small coffee bar is your new go-to place for breakfast or lunch. They offer more than a caffeine fix with their variety of healthy options and great sandwiches. Unlike many other coffee shops around, Sibling focuses more on the quality of their coffee rather than the artisanship of latte art. Great coffee, superb sandwiches, friendly staff, and nice ambience, Sibling Espresso Bar ticks off all the boxes.
Opening Hours : 7 AM – 5 PM
Price : Average Spending : approx. IDR 125,000 per person
11 The Moose Espresso Bar (Temporary Closed)
This small coffee shop in Batu Belig area is on our list because our experiences with them never disappoint. Starting from sliding the door open, the smell of coffee will immediately hit and your mood will be significantly improved—wait till you try their Moose’s Long Black! Or if it’s too strong for you, a cup of cappuccino is also on their recommendation list. Managed by MyWarung, don’t be surprised to see quite a range of food varieties. Both the funky atmosphere and their friendly staff will definitely keep you coming back for more.
12 1/15 Coffee (Temporary Closed)
Their initial goal was simple; to serve great coffee in a place that promoted friendship and collaboration with the community. Started as family-run shop in Jakarta, it only took less than a year for their head barista to receive first place at the Indonesian Barista Championship and became the first Indonesian representative to compete in the World Barista Championships. The name itself derived from a well-known coffee-to-water ratio that yields an ideal cup.
