Canggu Bali is synonymous with cool. Curated outfits hang on fashionable visitors as they wander the rugged footpaths, through small boutiques, delivering them to the cute Canggu cafes on every corner. It’s an influencer’s paradise. Thankfully though, it also remains a welcoming place for families, surfers and backpackers to chill out when in Bali too. It’s hard to keep up with the everchanging Canggu food scene but these are a few of the best Canggu restaurants in this popular Bali neighbourhood, right now.
Skye Gilkeson | Updated 2023
Pels Supershop is an institution in Canggu. The spot for vegan food in Bali. | © Skye Gilkeson
Our Favourite Canggu Restaurants
Penny Lane Canggu
Be transported to Tulum with this design-led favourite. Penny Lane is a Canggu restaurant with something for everyone.
The menu is vast and offers everything from one of the best Canggu breakfasts to delicious cocktails and cute surroundings for night-time dining.
Cafe Vida Canggu
Known for some of the best coffee in Canggu, Cafe Vida is a delight for anyone looking for organic food in Bali.
They lovingly prepare their menu from scratch. You’ll find plenty of healthy, gluten-free and raw vegan options on the menu making it a popular spot with locals.
Delivery is available through GO-JEK. Open daily.
Pels Supershop
Formerly Peloton Supershop, this is one of the most popular and one of the best vegan cafes in Bali.
Pels Supershop offers plant-based dishes with clean flavours and some of the best food in Canggu.
Known for its vegan pizzas, smoothie bowls and one of the best Canggu burgers (meat-free, obviously), make sure you grab a delicious iced coffee while you’re there too.
Zin Cafe
The best restaurant in Canggu for digital nomads? Zin Cafe Canggu certainly has a lot to offer.
Zin Cafe Canggu has been cleverly laid out to cater for Bali’s digital nomads and holidaymakers alike.
Choose a spot in the Canggu Coworking space for a productive day of smoothie bowls with a side of work. Or, make your way to the rooftop and enjoy the views over Canggu before a workout in their gym onsite.
Zin also has rooms if you plan on staying in Canggu.
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La Brisa
Meaning “sea breeze”, La Brisa sits on the stunning Echo Beach.
Built from reclaimed wood from more than 500 old fisherman boats, the consciously considered design is also echoed in the food, drinks and atmosphere at this Canggu beach club.
La Brisa is the type of place you’ll come for lunch and stay for sundowners and dinner.
A welcoming hang-out for families too, you’ll find a great kids menu alongside some substantial food options for adults.
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Canggu food feast – Burgers and bowls at the Pels Supershop, Canggu. | Via Content Pixie on Unsplash
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Deus Ex Machina
One of the first “fancier” establishments to pop up in the area, Deus Ex Machina is still a favourite Canggu cafe with ex-pats and visitors alike.
The menu features traditional Indonesian and Western favourites. Open daily and they deliver via GoJek.
The Shady Shack
The Shady Shack Canggu looks a little like the beach house we all dream of; lots of fresh air and cosy, rustic seats under the trees in the garden and of course a delicious vegetarian menu.
Order something fresh from the menu but don’t forget to check out the raw treats in the cabinet for a healthy dessert too. Open daily.
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Fresh delights at Betelnut – one of the best restaurants in Canggu, Bali. | © Betelnut Cafe
Colourful and delicious bites at the must-try Betelnut, Canggu. | © Betelnut Cafe
Motion Cafe
Formerly known as Avocado Cafe, Paleos will love Motion Cafe, particularly for a pick-me-up after a morning workout at one of the famed Canggu gyms or surf spots.
With lots of Paleo-specific options on the menu, vegans and vegetarians won’t be disappointed either.
Health enthusiasts looking for places to eat in Canggu after a workout will love the menu at Motion Cafe.
It is all about nutrient-dense bites with a rotating weekly menu to keep their regular clients’ diets balanced. For those looking for more direction, they also offer bespoke meal plans and consultations.
The Lawn
The Lawn is the spot for sundowners and is considered one of the best Canggu restaurants for dinner and drinks. Famed for its front-row seat it offers those iconic Canggu sunsets.
Grab a spot on the black sand for a cocktail before dusk or settle in for some dinner under the thatched pergola overlooking Canggu Beach. They also do a weekend brunch buffet.
Book a cabana or daybed so you can relax and digest all of that delicious food after feasting.
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Crate Cafe in Canggu, Bali is a hot spot to hit up for breakfast and hipster-watching. | © Mary Tilson
Crate Cafe Canggu
Boasting all-day breakfast and possibly the best cafe in Canggu to spot the hipster crowd is Crate.
Wander in straight from the beach or the pool and browse the menu, scribbled straight onto the raw concrete back wall.
The superfood bowls are a hit, but there is ample fresh and tasty fare to try for those with a sweet or savoury palette.
The Slow
Come for a beautiful meal, and leave overwhelmed with design inspiration at The Slow, Canggu.
Suites, a cafe, a restaurant and a gallery, you could spend an afternoon or a week at The Slow. One of the only fine dining Canggu restaurants (when compared to Seminyak), the menu is varied but very considered with wood-fired meats, seafood, vegetables and grains all featured.
Flavours are introduced from around the world thanks to Chef Daniel Medcalf with some Asian-style dishes, others showing a little European flare. Open daily.
Poke Poke
Fancy a little taste of Hawaii, in Bali? This Canggu restaurant delivers. Poke Poke is one of the many poke bowl cafes in Canggu, serving up super fresh poke bowls and smoothie bowls. Design your own or choose one from their menu, at really reasonable prices.
The perfect lunch stop after a morning at the beach or by the pool. Prepare your camera too! Their creations are just as pleasing to the eye as the stomach.
Warung Bu Mi
The best place to eat in Canggu for those wanting Indonesian food, Warung Bu Mi is a fan favourite.
Warung Bu Mi is a great option for those looking for cheap eats in Canggu or simply wanting to experience eating in a warung while in Bali.
Expect a small menu of typical Indonesian dishes.
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A fresh smoothie bowl served in a coconut is the stuff of island dreams. | © Poke Poke
Super fresh fish poke bowls are the perfect refreshing lunch in Canggu. | © Poke Poke
Cover Image with thanks to The Slow
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