Canggu Guide · 10 cafes, sorted by what you need
Best Cafes in Canggu
Canggu probably has more cafes per street than anywhere in Bali. That is great until you have to choose. Here is how we would pick, depending on whether you need coffee, a laptop table, a family breakfast or something plant-based.
Short answer
The best cafes in Canggu include The Avocado Factory (avocado dishes and drinks, open 7am to 11pm near Echo Beach), Crate Cafe (from 6am, now in Pererenan), Revolver (coffee roasters), Zin Cafe and Samms Farm (best for laptop work, with air-conditioned work rooms), and The Shady Shack (vegetarian and vegan). Most open between 6am and 8am. See our menu.
Pick by need
- Working on a laptop: Zin Cafe or Samms Farm.
- Coffee first: Revolver or Hungry Bird.
- Open late: The Avocado Factory, until 11pm daily.
- With kids: Milk & Madu.
- Plant-based: The Shady Shack.
10 of the best cafes in Canggu
1. The Avocado Factory
Our cafe, so I am biased. We are open from 7am to 11pm every day, which is longer than most cafes in Canggu, and nearly everything on the menu has avocado in it. Try the Avo Latte (Rp 40k) or the Avo Matcha Latte (Rp 50k), our house kombucha (Rp 50k), or a cold-pressed juice (Rp 60k) with an Acai Smoothie Bowl. There is Wi-Fi, and the beach is just down the road.
We have gluten-free options, but our kitchen is shared, so they are not suitable for anyone with coeliac disease.
2. Crate Cafe
The classic Canggu cafe, now in a new home in Pererenan after moving from Padang Linjong. It opens at 6am daily and is known for big breakfast plates and acai bowls at fair prices.
3. Revolver
Revolver began as a small espresso bar in Seminyak in 2012 and now roasts its own beans. If the coffee matters more to you than the food, start here.
4. Zin Cafe
A favourite with remote workers. The upstairs mezzanine has plugs at the tables, and there is a quiet, air-conditioned work room with no music. It keeps long hours too.
5. Samms Farm
Another strong work cafe. Upstairs there is an air-conditioned room with a big communal table and plenty of power outlets. The courtyard downstairs gets warmer.
6. Hungry Bird
A specialty coffee spot in Berawa. Laptops go upstairs, and outlets are limited, so come with a full battery.
7. Milk & Madu
Big, busy and family friendly, with a kids club. The Rp 110k Brekky Set (breakfast, coffee and juice) is good value, and there is live music on weekend mornings.
8. The Shady Shack
A fully vegetarian and vegan cafe, open from 8am to 10pm, with breakfast all day, smoothies, juices and wholefood plates.
9. nüde
An all-day brunch cafe that takes its coffee strong. Relaxed, unhurried and good for a long catch-up.
10. Sensorium
Our neighbour on Jl. Pantai Batu Mejan, run by head chef William Salim. A fusion cafe and restaurant with a clean, minimal room and dishes you will not find elsewhere.
Working from a cafe in Canggu: a few rules
- Buy something every couple of hours. Some cafes set a minimum spend or time limit for laptop tables. It is fair, and it keeps the good ones open.
- Sit near a plug early. Outlets go fast after 9am.
- Skip calls in the main room. Most work cafes have a quiet room for a reason.
- Plan for rain. From about November to March, afternoon storms can keep you inside longer than you think.
Our honest take
The best cafe is the one that fits your morning. If you want avocado done properly and a cafe that is still open after dinner, come and see us. If you need four hours of quiet, air-conditioned laptop time, one of the work cafes above will suit you better, and that is fine.
Hungry? See our best breakfast in Canggu and best brunch in Canggu lists.
About The Avocado Factory
The Avocado Factory is an avocado-focused restaurant in Canggu, Bali, open since 2018 on Jl. Pantai Batu Mejan, Canggu, Bali 80351. We are open every day from 7am to 11pm (kitchen last orders 10.30pm). Breakfast is served from 7am to 11.30am, then the lunch and dinner menu runs until closing. We are rated 4.5 on Google from more than 4,000 reviews, hold a TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice award, and won Silver for Best Sustainable Brand at Bali's Best 2024.
See the full menu, get directions, or browse more Canggu and avocado guides.
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best cafe in Canggu?
It depends on what you need. For avocado dishes and long opening hours, The Avocado Factory near Echo Beach is open 7am to 11pm. For an early start, Crate Cafe opens at 6am. For laptop work, Zin Cafe and Samms Farm have air-conditioned work rooms. For coffee, try Revolver.
Which Canggu cafes are good for working on a laptop?
Zin Cafe and Samms Farm are two of the most popular work cafes in Canggu, both with air-conditioned rooms and plenty of power outlets. Hungry Bird in Berawa has fewer plugs, so bring a charged laptop. Some cafes set a minimum spend for laptop tables, so ask when you arrive.
What time do cafes open in Canggu?
Most Canggu cafes open between 6am and 8am. Crate Cafe opens at 6am, The Avocado Factory at 7am and The Shady Shack at 8am. Closing times vary much more: many cafes close mid-afternoon, while The Avocado Factory stays open until 11pm every day.
Are there cafes open late in Canggu?
Yes, though many cafes close in the afternoon. The Avocado Factory is open until 11pm daily, with kitchen last orders at 10.30pm, and The Shady Shack is open until 10pm. Check opening hours on Google Maps before you go, as they can change.
Where can I find vegan cafes in Canggu?
The Shady Shack on Jl. Tanah Barak is fully vegetarian and vegan. The Avocado Factory has vegan dishes across its menu, including the Acai Smoothie Bowl, the Poke Bowl and the Vegan Avo Burger. Many other Canggu cafes mark vegan options on their menus.