Healthy Cafes Canggu & Seminyak

The joys of a holiday in Bali always seem to revolve around where you are going to eat next and which cafe you want to try out.

If you’re staying in one of our Bali villas near Canggu or Seminyak, then you’ll be overwhelmed with options to get your healthy food fixes.

Here are more healthy cafes in Canggu & Seminyak to enjoy on your next Bali vacation.

Updated 2nd August 2023

Nüde

Life is all about balance. At Nüde Cafe in Canggu, they embrace a healthy lifestyle, but sometimes it’s allowed to get off-track a little with a Bintang beer and pulled pork burger. So, come in here for healthy fresh juices and smoothies, avocado salad, dahl or grilled chicken breast with broccoli and come back later for beers and snacks. There are plenty of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. There is live music every Wednesday from 7 pm, and the vibe is always good. Nüde Cafe is located on the happening Pantai Berawa Street. Go check it out!

Nude just happens to be one of the most popular Cafes in Berawa. Close the the beach it’s a great place for breaky, lunch and dinner.

 

Visit: Nude

Address: Jl. Pantai Berawa No.33, Tibubeneng, Berawa, Bali

Cafe Vida Organic

As the name of this cafe already reveals, Cafe Vida Organic is all about healthy, organic food the way we love it. Food that’s to nourish the body and soul, as well as organic elixirs to restore and revive. This cafe in Canggu has its own organic farm in Bedugul, the highlands of Bali. You can be sure everything is fresh, organic, and full of all the necessary vitamins and minerals. You will also love the non-GMO grains, tofu and tempeh. If you’re looking for a healthy food cafe in Bali, this is your best and safest bet!

Cafe Vida Organic is a fabulous cafe for tasty food that won’t break the bank – its great value!

 

Visit: Cafe Vida Organic

Address: Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No.38A, Canggu, Bali

Matcha

We all know matcha is healthy; what if there was a matcha cafe in Bali? Well, there is! And it is located in our beloved Canggu. Healthy and seasonal food with the best matcha you can find in all of Bali imported from Uji in Japan; this is a unique place you will fall in love with. Matcha smoothies, pancakes, coffee, lattes – you name it. We also love their Buddha and Poke Bowls! Come in here for your breakfast, brunch and lunch.

Matcha Cafe is a cool little cafe serving the healthiest food in a super-central location. Photo Credit: TripAdvisor

 

Visit: Matcha Cafe

Address: Jl. Pantai Berawa No.99, Tibubeneng,  Canggu, Bali

Watercress

Watercress Cafe is a lovely, popular hang-out spot located on Batu Belig Street in Seminyak. They serve delicious healthy salads, sandwiches and other dishes made with honest and sustainably-sourced ingredients. The cafe has a rustic, tropical chic design, comfortable sitting spots and friendly staff. Their coffee comes from Revolver, and their Kombucha from Alchemy – great stuff! You are going to love this healthy cafe in Seminyak.

Watercress is between Seminyak and Canggu in Batu Belig and is an established hang for those that love eating healthy and delish food.

 

Visit Watercress

Address: Jl. Batu Belig No.21 A, Kerobokan, Bali 80361

Milk and Madu, Canggu

Jalan Pantai Berawa No. 52, Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung

If your Canggu villa is located anywhere near NUDE cafe, then you’re in luck because our second option is only 300 metres down the road and is equally delicious. It’s also next to the popular Nalu Bowls that we talked about in Part 1. There is a certain aesthetic charm to Milk and Madu that was intentionally crafted by one of its owners, Pablo, who wanted to recreate what is traditionally known as a Joglo. This is basically an open-plan concept that facilitates a more community feel to the place. There are no walls inviting people, and a fresh breeze and hut-like wooden beams cover the cool stone floors.

Everyone comes to Milk & Madu in Berawa & Canggu for the cool vibe, delish food and to people watch

Enough about ambience; you’re probably wondering what you can eat and drink! From 7 am to 4 pm, you have your pick of breakfast or lunch items until the switch over at 5 pm for pizza dinners until ten. To start, coffee comes from their own blend called The Brotherhood, a 100% Arabica mix of Columbian and Ethiopian beans. All cups are double ristretto pulled through an old La Marzocco, which means something to coffee lovers. If you’re not into caffeine, your only problem will be deciding between the long list of juices, smoothies, kombucha, teas and coconut water. One of the most popular is the take on the traditional turmeric Jammu with ginger, lime, and honey. Smoothies are made with almond milk and have some atypical ingredients like echinacea, nutmeg, psyllium husk and bee pollen, along with classics like spirulina, goji berries, and chia seeds. Iced teas are served with a choice of passion fruit or lime sorbet, yum.

Breakfast is so varied you are bound to find favourites for all types of foodies and non-foodies. You can go for classics like french toast and hotcakes, the Mexican fusion dishes like huevos ranchero and breakfast burritos, or something more Aussie like smashed peas with poached eggs or smoked salmon with dill and capers on toast. They are particularly loved for their special ‘Madu bowls’ which are various combinations of blended frozen fruit with delicious toppings such as the Beach berry, the Peanut Butter cup or the Bali Kiss. Lunch brings in some huge salad bowls, healthy roast veg, various meat options, and house-made dressings. They are also known for their fresh burgers, wraps, and even poke bowls! It’s really hard to go wrong here.

No doubt you will leave far more than satisfied, but know you can always come back for round two come dinner time. Think hot lava stone pizza, vegetarian lasagne, spiced lamb, or seared salmon. While it isn’t the trendy raw-vegan style cafe, you can go as healthy or as hearty as you choose at Milk & Madu. It will definitely be a favourite.

Also read:  RENT A BALI VILLA near Milk & Madu in Canggu

Shelter Cafe & Nalu Bowls Seminyak

Shelter Cafe is a modern tropical hide-out hidden away in a little lane in the heart of Seminyak. The open-air cafe is designed with bamboo and teak furniture. It sits on the first floor, decorated with hanging plants all around, creating cozy sitting spots. Downstairs sits Nalu Bowls. You can sit at the bar and enjoy your frozen fruit bowl or have it upstairs at Shelter Cafe. They serve great coffee and lattes with your choice of milk (cow milk, cashew, coconut, almond etc). The cafe serves Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. It’s a wonderful spot to go for lunch or drinks any time of the day.

Shelter Cafe is an institution in Seminyak and a great place to chillax over a long lunch or dinner.

 

Visit: Shelter Cafe

Address:  Jl. Drupadi 1 No.2b, Seminyak, Bali

Pels SuperShop in Canggu

Jalan Pantai Berawa, Canggu.

If you’ve tried Milk and Madu and want to get the ultra-hip vegan experience next, Peleton Supershop should be on your list.  If you are a first-timer to Canggu, definitely check this place out. As you may have guessed from the name, this central Canggu cafe doubles as a bicycle shop. They promote their bike riding ethos of treading lightly, conserving energy, and generally respecting the earth, and they apply it to the food they make as well. The space is even used as what they call an “open-minded event space”, and they generally aim for everything they do to represent a “planet-friendly” lifestyle.

Pels Supershop has great salads and really healthy food. A definite must-visit Canggu cafe!!

While vegan only, breakfast does a superb job covering all bases for newcomers who may not know they have a taste for vegan food. You can find old favourites like avo on toast, granola, breakfast burritos and granola, but they’ve all got a healthy spin. Eggs are replaced with scrambled tofu, the yoghurt is made from coconut milk, and there is house-made sauerkraut and cashew sour cream. Of course, you can always opt for a smoothie full of blended tropical fruit topped with your choice of house-made granola and a variety of superfood powders like moringa and spirulina. Everything can be made gluten-free.

Lunch can be hit or miss depending on whether you’re into faux-meat options like soy chicken schnitzel or parmy, jackfruit in the place of pulled pork, and walnut meat tacos. They have many thoughtful touches that make meals beautiful to look at as well as eat, such as charcoal or spirulina burger buns and nearly an entire rainbow of vegetables in every dish.

All of the trendy latte options are available and are made with either their housemade almond or coconut “mylks”. You can choose between organic hot chocolate, matcha, turmeric, or chai. If you’re a herbal tea drinker, you might enjoy the ayurvedic blends that correspond to different doshas or body types. If you are rolling through as part of the cyclist crowd, maybe you’ll pick one of their superfood shots, like Curcuma, moringa, or mangosteen, to knock back while you continue your ride. While some patrons say that prices are a little steep, most acknowledge the care that goes into each meal and the ingredients’ quality. If you are into healthy food with a twist, this is certainly not one to miss.

The Shady Shack in Canggu

Jalan Tanah Barak No. 57, Canggu.

This lovely cafe looks out upon the quintessential rice paddies of Canggu and has made a name for itself with its organic coffee and teas, and beautiful selection of wholesome smoothies. Perhaps it is its charm or its quality ingredients, but this place can get packed during lunchtime so it’s best to get yourself in early before they start running out of popular choices! While some popular cafes let customers wrestle to snag spots, they will actually seat you so you can relax while you’re waiting. They have an outdoor seating area under a mango tree, surrounded by tropical plants to put you at ease.

Organic coffees can be enjoyed with fresh cow’s milk, bonsoy, almond, or coconut milk. Naturally, you can opt for matcha, turmeric, cacao or chai lattes as a coffee alternative, all presented with adorable latte art. Favourite smoothies are the decadent “start-up” with coffee, coconut milk, cashew butter, and cacao, and the “bliss berry” with blueberries, pineapple, banana, dragon fruit, coconut, honey, almond milk and bee pollen.

The food is all vegetarian but many happy meat-eating customers said they don’t miss a thing when they eat at Shady Shack. The popular superfood salad is absolutely packed with veggies, and the jackfruit tacos and chia banana bowl are also hits. You can find other typically non-vegetarian dishes with their own take on them like the Shepards Lie, Bees Knees Nachos, and even a healthy Mac N’ Cheese. They have free wifi too so If you snag yourself a spot before the crowds rush in, it’s not a bad place to drink fancy coffee and get some work done.

Amazing vegan dishes at the super-popular Shady Shack in central Canggu – check out this popular cafe.

Cafe Organic, Seminyak & Umalas

The name says it all, this boho-chic cafe is to be found in Seminyak as well as in Canggu, serving nothing but delicious and healthy food made with local organic produce fresh from the farm. Awesome vegan, vegetarian, and raw food options; there are indoor tables where you can enjoy air-conditioned comfort and sitting spots outdoors in a lovely garden setting. You don’t have to be a vegetarian to love the food at Cafe Organic; we promise!

Visit Cafe Organic – No.99 X, Jl. Petitenget. Phone: +62 812-3612-8341

Cafe Organic is super cool and is where most people go for amazing food. It’s super easy to find with 2 locations in Seminyak & Umalas. Definitely go there for lunch after a morning at the beach. Photo Credit: Instagram

Kynd Community, Seminyak & Canggu (Jl Neleyan)

An Instagrammers hot spot, this cute hipster cafe and bar is located on the Petitenget Strip in Seminyak. You cannot miss it with its bright pink exteriors and colourful wall paintings. Step inside, and you can sit at a table in the inner courtyard, always busy with beautiful people craving something delicious. We love their incredibly good-looking smoothie bowls and the inspirational 100% plant-based vegan menu. They even made their own cookbook if you can’t get enough of the food over at Kynd Community. This cookbook might also be a good present for a special someone at home.

Visit Kynd Community – Jalan Petitenget No.12 Kerobokan. Phone: +62 859-3112-0209

Kynd Community is one of the most popular cafes in Seminyak and is where everyone goes to get that perfect Instagram shot. Photo Credit: Instagram

Avocado Factory

We all know avocados are healthy and delicious. What if we told you there is an avocado cafe hidden away in the rice fields of Canggu? Well, there is! It’s the first avocado bar in all of Southeast Asia in Canggu. Healthy, fresh, delicious and good vibes only are what you can expect at Avocado Cafe. Try the green Matcha pancakes, the Avo Island Smoothie Bowl or the chocolate-avo mouse. Everything is made fresh with local ingredients from farms on the island of Bali, from all sorts of burgers to avocado hummus and special desserts. Meat and fish are also on the menu, but there are great options for vegans and vegetarians. The cafe overlooks the emerald rice paddies, and there is fast, reliable wifi for the digital nomads among us. Also, Avocado Cafe is 98% plastic-free.

Visit Avocado Factory in Canggu – Phone: +62 813-3738-2521

Who doesn’t love Avos? Enjoy delish food at the Avocado Cafe moments from Echo Beach & near the popular Jalan Batu Bolong. Photo Credit: theavocadofactory@ Instagram

If you missed our first post, make sure you scroll through to make the most of your stay in your Canggu or Seminyak villa. We know that even the pickiest of eaters will be able to find something that charms, Bali doesn’t tend to disappoint when it comes to food.

About the author

Steven is a die-hard Bali island addict and committed surfie. When he's not writing or taking videos of the latest restaurants or cool places, he's at Echo Beach surfing or riding his scooter around Seminyak, Berawa or Canggu. Steve is part of the Bali Villa Escapes marketing team and has been living in and out of Bali for the last 15 years.