Ubud’s café scene is dynamic, diverse, and genuinely worth exploring. It is now home to cosy local cafes with home-roasted beans, creative brunch spots and dessert-centric cafés. Whether you’re chasing specialty coffee, afternoon pastries, classic brunch dishes, or global café favourites with local twists, Ubud now offers more than just scenery; it offers flavour, craft, and consistent quality.
This guide highlights the best cafés in Ubud, written from the perspective of someone who has lived in and tasted their way around Ubud for years. These are places we return to, recommend confidently, and consider among the strongest for coffee and café dining in town.
What Makes a Great Café in Ubud?
A café isn’t just a place that serves coffee. The best cafés in Ubud tend to share a few defining qualities:
- Quality coffee beans and brewing methods, whether espresso-based or filter brews
- A thoughtful food menu: from breakfast to brunch to pastries
- Consistency and skill at the bar
- Atmosphere that complements the experience
- A sense of place: local personality and character
These cafés aren’t just stops on a map; they’re places worth lingering, returning to, and recommending.
Tucky – Specialty Coffee & Brunch
Why do we love it?
Tucky is a staple for coffee lovers in Ubud, known for its specialty single-estate coffee and inventive brunch menu. Its quirky industrial interior and art displays make it a standout space, and the menu draws on South Asian and Indian influences for a unique café experience. The emphasis on single origin beans, microplantation tea estates and organic produce makes it a must visit destination for those craving quality drinks and bites for breakfast or brunch. It is air-conditioned and is the ideal pit stop from walking around downtown Ubud.
What to order?
Try the marinated avocado toast , Indian-inspired fried eggs with lamb, and the cold brew coffee. For the more adventurous, their signatures are worth a try too. Our recommendation is the Matcha Kaya and the salted caramel brew.
Location: Jl. Goutama Sel. No.15, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571
Average Spend per person: IDR 125.000 ++
Tucky’s Coffe is some of the best in Ubud.
Foci – Focaccia Paradise
Why do we love it?
Foci is a focaccia-forward café that brings artisan baking and coffee together beautifully. Baking starts early, breads are made in-house, and the small menu pairs fresh focaccia with excellent cold cuts and egg options, perfect for a casual breakfast or lunch.
What to order?
The stracciatella and mortadella sandwich is a house favourite, paired with V60 coffee if available. The scramble eggs make a great side.
Location: The Umari, Jl. Raya Andong No.27, Peliatan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571
Average Spend per person: IDR 175.000 ++
A small but good sandwich menu.
Old Friends – Coffee & Slow Vibes.
Why do we love it?
Old Friends has been a beloved Ubud café for years, known for its casual vibe and cosy atmosphere. The owner roasts beans himself, offering medium-to-dark roasts that are rich, smooth, and full-bodied, ideal for a long coffee session, slow mornings and good conversations.
What to order?
The dirty chai is a crowd favourite, and the iced V60 medium roast is a go-to for filter coffee lovers.
Location: Jl. Nyuh Bojog No.5, Mas, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571
Average Spend per person: IDR 75.000 ++
Rustic and Charming Decor.
Special Mention: Galle Club – Filter Coffee & Sri Lankan Brunch
Why do we love it?
While primarily a Sri Lankan and coastal Indian restaurant, Galle Club’s day menu serves some incredible brunch dishes inspired by Sri Lankan and South Indian flavours. The dishes are inspired by the cafe culture of South India with a noteworthy Madras-style filter coffee. This place deserves note in any coffee and brunch guide.
What to order?
The Madras filter coffee paired with brunch favourites like Beef Short Rib with Scrambled Eggs or the Hopper Thaali makes for a memorable experience.
Average Spend per person: Coffee starts from IDR 30.000++
Rusters – Café, Bakery & Lifestyle Space
Why do we love it?
Rusters is more than a café. It’s a lifestyle destination with a roastery, bakery, pottery studio, and creative space. The coffee hits the mark every time, and the scenic rice field views make it a great spot to linger over brunch or a long coffee break. The breakfast and lunch menu covers the international favourites and their recently introduced tea house is a must visit for tea lovers.
What to order?
Try the V60 pour-over, oat-milk latte, and pair with the cardamom bun or pandan doughnut. The breakfast overnight oats and the beef kebabs for lunch are our favourites.
Location: Jl. Raya Kengetan No.44, Singapadu Kaler, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571
Average Spend per person: IDR 200.000 ++
Rusters recently opened a tea house as well.
Powder Room – Sweet & Nostalgic
Why do we love it?
Powder Room is the casual affiliate of Room4Dessert, known for nostalgic, well-executed sweet treats and a playful café menu. The vibe is relaxed, with creative desserts and a solid coffee program that pairs beautifully with their baked goods and gelato.
What to order?
The mulberry bombolini and sourdough gelato are standout desserts. Pair them with a dark roast americano for contrast.
Location: Jl. Raya Sanggingan, Kedewatan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80561
Average Spend per person: IDR 125.000 ++
Powder Room does Amazing Pastries.
Suka Espresso – Classic Brunch & Coffee
Why do we love it?
Suka Espresso is a reliable classic in Ubud’s café scene, with a broad brunch menu and a busy, lively atmosphere. The Australian-style brunch dishes and reliable coffee make it a favourite among visitors and long-term residents alike.
What to order?
The Asian scramble eggs and Bircher muesli pair well with a medium roast cappuccino.
Location: Jl. Raya Pengosekan Ubud No.108, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571
Average Spend per person: IDR 150.000 ++
Suka is also located in Canggu and Uluwatu.
Final Thoughts
Ubud’s café culture combines craft coffee, global brunch influences, plant-based favourites, and innovative menus alongside genuine local personality. Whether your goal is a perfectly brewed espresso or a brunch that satisfies both flavour and atmosphere, these cafés define the best of what Ubud has to offer in 2026. From the coolest bars to the best restaurants, our guides are a must read to discover the best spots to drink and dine.
