Bali cafes make it easy to keep your palate clean. For a destination that is often publicised as a party town, it has gained some well-deserved recognition as a hub for foodies and fitness enthusiasts alike. With the number of yoga studios, luxury villa retreats and conscious cafes climbing, Bali is a place you can dial down, not just party it up. These are the best Seminyak cafes where you’ll find delicious, healthy food during your stay in Bali.
Shelter Cafe is one of the best cafes in Seminyak and a very popular spot for visitors. | © Skye Gilkeson
13 Seminyak Cafes We Love
I have included a few personal favourite Seminyak cafes below and recently updated the list thanks to some tips from Bali local and friend Fiona Peters.
These really are just a small part of Bali cafes that make up their clean eating map. With so many vegan cafes, smoothie and poke bowl restaurants joining typical Indonesian warungs there are an endless number of cafes in Seminyak Bal these days.
And, in typical Bali style, there are new Bali cafes and restaurants popping up all the time.
If you’re travelling with friends or a partner who is looking to indulge never fear; most menus also cater to their tastes with everything from Indonesian staples like Nasi Goring (a traditional fried rice dish) to comfort foods like burgers and ribs.
Most of the best cafes in Seminyak offer delivery to your hotel or villa via GoJek.
It is a super simple way to get a delicious lunch or dinner delivered, without even having to leave the comfort of your poolside lounge.
This is particularly handy if you are travelling with picky eaters (like children).
The delicious breakfast Banh Mi at Grain in Seminyak. | © Skye Gilkeson
1. Grain
“Are you guys right?” A very familiar accent welcomed us and a strapping Australian man in a chef’s uniform followed with a broad smile at Grain. He quickly gave us the wifi password and offered to grab Alaska some colouring pages and crayons.
We stepped in from the heat for lunch. Alaska had the kids fish and chips, The Hubby the Nasi Goreng and I got a breakfast Bahn Mi (in true Aussie style, breakfast is served all day here).
This place feels like home, with the great coffee something we had been craving all morning. The location is perfect for a mid-shopping meal or a reprieve before you brave the nearby Bintang supermarket.
2. Shelter Cafe
Another Seminyak coffee favourite, Shelter Cafe encourages customers to come for a bite to eat and stay to hang out and chat over a delicious coffee.
When it comes to healthy Seminyak cafes, this is one you’ll hear mentioned, every time. Design your own breakfast or juice or tuck it into a superfood smoothie or a piece of delicious raw cake.
If you are dining at the Seminyak cafe, don’t forget to browse the boutique on the way out. There are some gorgeous pieces for the home and the wardrobe.
Shelter Cafe also delivers for those feeling a healthy meal in the comfort of their hotel room. Open daily.
3. Kynd Community
The plant-based Seminyak cafe, Kynd Community promises to make veggies taste delicious.
A very Instagrammable place, get your taste buds and camera ready for their beautifully bright smoothie bowls, grab a Love Mug or dig into a Kynd Big Mac.
If you still have room, hop next door for one of their delicious ice creams. Open daily.
4. La Lucciola
First holiday away with a new love?
Take them to La Lucciola for breakfast or lunch and you are bound to impress. Set in a grand, two-storey, open-air building with a thatched roof, it feels more like a beautiful beach house than a restaurant.
Generous bamboo tables and chairs allow for privacy, undisturbed views of the water and the opportunity to bathe in the breeze which is one of the benefits of the cafe sitting right off the sand.
Go for a long lunch to enjoy the view.
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Feast on the delicious menu at Shelter Cafe Bali. One of our favourites. | © Skye Gilkeson
5. Sisterfields Cafe
Sisterfields Cafe brings in the crowds with some of the best coffee in Seminyak. Whenever I wander into the cafe near Seminyak Square, I feel like I’m stepping into a Bondi local.
A Sisterfields Acai Bowl, Homemade Bircher or Smashed Avocado might be the reprieve you’re hoping for on those humid Bali mornings.
For lunch, freshly made, allergy-friendly salads power out from the kitchen for the health nuts alongside the famed Pulled Pork Charcoal Roll and Dirty Burger.
Thirsty? Grab a young coconut, green smoothie or fresh juice. Open daily.
6. Zula Vegetarian Paradise
Zula meaning “home away from home” is heaven for vegetarians in Bali.
Committed to clean and conscious eating, Zula follows strict practices to ensure their food is GMO-free, organic and cooked in the most nourishing way possible.
7. Earth Cafe
We’ve mentioned our fondness for Earth Cafe in Ubud in our Ubud guide, but they also have a sister cafe in Seminyak.
The principles are the same; they serve up a beautiful, clean, plant-based menu and also sell organic groceries in Bali for those who need some healthy supplies while they are in visiting, stocking everything from food to cosmetics.
Earth Cafe also delivers via Whatsapp. Open daily.
8. Neon Palms
Reminiscent of a mix of Palm Springs and Hawaii, Neon Palms feels a little like you’ve stepped directly into an influencer’s Instagram feed.
With plush seating, bold colours and stunning vintage detailing around every corner, you can expect picture-perfect meals and cocktails to match.
The menu at Neon Palms is extensive – offering something for everyone from vegans to vegetarians, meat-eaters and the kids too. Open daily.
Grilled Fish and Pulled Pork Tacos, Sea Circus, Seminyak, Bali. Image © Skye Gilkeson
9. Sea Circus
The laid-back, colourful vibe at Sea Circus is echoed in their food; vibrant, delicious and unpretentious.
The menu is small but it packs a nutritious punch. For breakfast, tuck into a Quinoa & Chia Seed Coconut milk Porridge with goji berries, Granola with bee pollen, fresh berries and banana or Green Eggs made with feta and mushy peas.
We dropped in for a late lunch and tried the Lentil and Red Quinoa Salad, Sizzling Chicken with Coriander and Quinoa and a couple of amazingly fresh soft tacos from the taco bar. Open daily.
10. Motel Mexicola
Conveniently located across the road from the famous day spa, Bodyworks, Motel Mexicola has been a popular post-treatment destination for us when in Bali.
The Mexican fare is fresh, spicy and delicious and if you’re feeling a little naughty, a margarita is a must.
Don’t forget your camera, the decor is nothing short of Insta-worthy. Book online if you are heading for dinner with a group.
11. Cafe Kim Soo
Like stepping into the pages of a luxury living magazine, Cafe Kim Soo is a little bit special.
A pretty straightforward Western menu with some Indonesian favourites, there is something for everyone here.
Beware, the cafe is just as beautifully curated as the shop itself, so you make leave with a satisfied palette and a few bags full of stunning homewares too. Open daily.
12. Merah Putih
Merah Putih is a restaurant that will impress and could be where you’ll go for your best dinner in Seminyak.
The design is both beautiful and practical with design elements also acting as clever ways to reduce the environmental footprint of the restaurant.
The menu celebrates Indonesian flavours offering traditional dishes and new, creative interpretations of the Indonesian palette.
Open for lunch, drinks and dinner.
13. Watercress Cafe
Watercress Cafe is away from the Seminyak cafe strip and that’s part of its appeal. Stepping off the often busy Batu Belig, life’s pace slows a little at Watercress.
It feels wholesome and organic, like the food they dish up. Wooden tables are positioned to take in the back garden – home to their own organic vegetables.
The breakfast menu is vast with every taste satisfied. If you’re hungry, wait until lunch and you can enjoy a smorgasbord of organic goodness with the Watercress Lunch Showcase.
We went to Watercress for dinner and enjoyed a mojito (“Hold the sugar, Sugar”), Wild Rice Stir Fry with Citrus Chicken and the most delicious Nicoise Salad with pan-seared tuna. Open daily.
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We never miss a chance to go to Motel Mexicola for drinks or dinner when in Seminyak. | © Skye Gilkeson
Skye is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Fit Traveller.
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