Our TOP PICKS for Eating in Canggu, Bali.

Eating in Canggu. It’s a lot. But in the most mouth watering, overwhelming, delicious, everything's on offer, anxiety inducing how-can-I-fit-it-all-in, kind of way!

I get messages almost every day asking for recommendations of where to eat in Canggu so I thought I would put together a list of my personal favourites. While I can (almost) assure you that there are no bad meals in Canggu, here is a few places that I would recommend to visit when you come to Canggu.

BREAKFAST
You basically can’t go wrong with a Breakfast in Canggu. With such a delicious fresh offering of tropical fruit to work with, every cafe in the area is serving up their version of  smoothie Bowls, Breakfast Burrittos, Nasi Goreng, Tropical Fruit Salads, Eggs done 100 different ways, Banana Pancakes, Jaffles and Salad bowls…There are a couple of places that find us going back to week after week though…And while we could write a book on eating in Canggu, we’ll cap it at 10 per meal and then let you choose:

1. Shady Shack - There is no better way to start your day sitting amongst the trees in their cute garden, slurping down a fresh smoothie & tucking into 
2. Canteen - Great Coffee and their Dragonfruit Smoothie Bowl is one of my all time favourites on the island! They also do a great Breakfast set for when you can’t decide between sweet or Savoury..
3. Vida Cafe - You can’t help but leave here feeling so healthy, light and fulfilled! Anything on their menu is worth trying including their Ayuvedic shots to really kick start your day.
4. Copenhagen - Great for indecisive mornings where you want a little of everything (aka hungover?!) They offer small plates of delicious morsels - Their cinnamon bun situation is to die for!
5. Bali Budha - A Cafe come supermarket, if you would prefer to make your own breaky at your accom, Bali Budha is a great place to stop by, pick up some fresh organic produce & muesli to do it!
6. Ruko - An Original Coffee hut that was one of the original cafe’s in Berawa where the expats would all hang after their morning surf. We love their coffee & quick service. Ruke is small, cute, and a perfect place for your morning coffee to watch Bali life go by. If you’re staying in Pererenan, check out their Sister cafe called Front. 
7. Pastries - I don’t know why or how but Bali serves up Pastries & croissants that truly give the French a run for their money (Probably because a Frenchie is in the kitchen making these!) If you’re a Croissant Queen like me, Be sure to check out Baked, Butterman & Monsieur Spoon (Multiple locations).
8. Milk & Madu - A no-brainer if you’re rolling kids in toe! They have locations in both Berawa and Beach Road (Echo Beach area), serve up all your ‘aussie classics’ with great coffee and a kids play area. They also have 2 4 1 Pizza nights on Tuesday & Sundays as well as Live music & face painting for the kiddies on Sunday mornings - Brunch bliss! Open for 3 meals a day, 7 days.
9. Sensorium - It took me a while to try this place and so glad I finally did! What a cool unique concept that really 'tickles all the sensories'. You may need to book in busy season, but this delicious take on breakfast (Or any meal to be honest) is well worth checking out.
10. Nude Cafe - Located in Berawa, a great place with all your classics on the menu for 3 meals a day. Nude cafe have super friendly staff and is the home to many a laptop for their inside AC area for those on a working holiday / need to catch up on emails!
11. Touche - Actually in Pererenan (5 mins from Canggu) this place is light & airy, aesthetic, has some of the most friendly staff and...well.... Soufle-style Pancakes, Say no more! You can order anything on this menu and you will not be dissappointed, trust me about that....
12. BGS. Best Almond Milk Coffee you'll ever consume. Thank me later (They don't sell much food - Coffee stop only + Pick up a pastry from Monsiour Spoon & head on down to the beach)

LUNCH

You’ll probably be too full from 3 breakfasts but here are some of our Lunch faves!

1. Brother Goose - Drop the kids off at the Garden Early Learning for 2 hours and sit back & tuck into their delicious fresh offerings! They have a huge Kids menu too with great basic & tasty options for our little friends.
2. Shady Shack- Anything & everything on their menu. I am entirely obsessed with the Rice Roll ups (Not to share!) and their Nori Bowl
3. Falafel Temple - Lunch or Dinner, if you’re a falafel lover don’t leave Canggu without trying it!
4. Woods- As if Great Food wasn’t reason enough to leave your villa, but the cool decor and fit-outs that Bali Cafes & restaurants do so well is another! The Woods is newly opened and VERY cool. Built with old Boats, beautiful Teak wood with a central tree running through the large restaurant. A great place for any meal of the day.
5. Secret Spot- Everything on their menu is delicious, hearty & so affordable! They also have a range of vegan treats you can’t go past on your way out… I LOVE their Shwarma’s. 
6. Ulekan - Delicious Indonesian Street food, I can highly recommend at least 1 meal at Ulekan on your trip to Canggu so that you get to experience the deliviuous Indonesia flavours of fresh turmeric, coconut, satay, rendang….Oh, and don’t leave without getting their Banoffi Pie!
7. Lola’s- Mexican done well, with a super festive vibe! Located right on ‘The Short Cut’ road, you will often have to queue to get in here on a Friday night when the Margaritas are flowing. Lola’s is open for 3 meals a day, it’s a great price and classic Mexican. We love their offering of Hot Sauces.
8. I am Vegan Babe - As if Canggu didn’t already convert you to becoming Vegan - this place might! So many ‘tricken’ and ‘cheat beef’ options of meat alternatives, along with delicious smoothies and cakes. If Shady Shack is full, pop 2 doors down to I am Vegan Babe for your vege treats.
9. Santorini - Very authentic Greek food with a great range for both Vegetarians and meat-lovers. The cute Santorini-esque vibe will whisk you away to thinking you’re on a different island for a night!
10. Sista- Dumplings anyone? Owned by a French / Indonesian couple who sure know their way around a dumpling or 5. Unique and delicious combinations, its a perfectly casual & delicious spot to get your Asian Food Fix. A little play area for kids too. 
11. Penny Lane- If not for the food, pay a visit for the insanely cool fit out and building that we have done a few photoshoots at! Burgers, Cocktails, Aussie Classics. Their Sister restaurant 'Sisterfields' is a burger bar on the way back into Seminyak too.

DINNER

From Fancy to Street food, you really can have and do whatever you feel like in Canggu for Dinner. Read on for a few varied options…

1. Santanera - Hands down the best meal you will ever eat. Each little morsel is created with petite perfection. The combination of flavours are next to none. Please don't leave Canggu without a meal here! They have a very cool rooftop Bar area which is the perfect spot for Sunset and then head downstairs for a Dinner to be Wowed and remembered for years to come.... I promise!
2. Ji - Insane Japanese in a very cool Traditional Bali-esque building, overlooking the Ocean (Rooftop). Must visit!
3. Falafel Temple - Arguably the best falafel + mezze platter you will find outside of Israel. If you’re looking for a Chill night, in bed-netflix by 8pm kind of vibe, there is no better dinner to set you up! (And then order the nut-bar’s on Go-Shop from Bali Buddha for desert, you can thank me later!)
4. Mason - Delicious Middle-eastern inspired, date-night worthy, Sydney-esque fun fancy vibes. They have the 'Back Bar' that kicks off late at night for post dinner party party!
5. La Lucciola - This old school favorite is located overlooking the beach in Seminyak & is well worth the 15 minute taxi drive (or 20 minute walk along the beach back towards the airport). It’s beautiful Bamboo building, romantic ambience and delicious Italian food make it a night to remember.
6. Black Sands- Less Dinner & more, Pre-Dinner / Afternoon Drinks vibe, Black Sands Brewery is great for a freshly poured beer (Harder to find on the island than you would think!). It’s huge space means its great for larger group catch ups too (and kids)! They have a great Friday afternoon Happy Hour filled with Ex Pats. 
7. Luigis - Pizza. Best in Canggu (Along with Arte in Pererenan). Get your fix however be warned - Monday nights here are a full blown rave! Get in early to avoid the party or book your spot for a late night boogie & margarita!
8. Sa'mesa - This is a very cool eating concept! 3 Large tables of around 14-20 people all combined together and a free-flow bottomless dinner is served over 2-3 hours. Great if you are travelling just with your friend or partner and want to meet some new people. A long dinner traditional 'Nona Style' where you pay a set fee and eat like you are in Nona's Kitchen. A great excuse to try lots of different italian dishes you wouldnt usually try and meet lots of new people... and get the party started! A guaranteed good night out, highly reccomend! (Also great if you are a group of peoplel we recently went with 15 of us and it was an amazing night out!)
9. L’Osteria - Probably some of the best italian you will enjoy outside of Italy! (And you may just feel like you ARE in italy in this very cool concept fit-out). Be brave and try a few of their dishes, they do cheese very well! 
10. Riviera - Romantic, dark, trendy vibes, Riviera is like the ‘city bar’ you may or may not be looking for on your island holiday. Pop in for a drink on your way to L’Osteria or enjoy a night in and escape from the madness of the island for a few hours.
11. Sababa - More delicious Turkish Cuisine in a cool setting, if you can’t get in to Mosto or Synkonah, try Sababa (All located very close to each other)
12. Lacalita - Delicious Margaritas and fancy-ish Mexican on the main strip of Batu Bolong. This old-school fave is a great spot for a vibe on your way up the road heading home from the beach at Sunset. Open for Lunch & Dinner.

All these delicious restaurants and cafes aside, I HIGHLY recommend that you get stuck into some street food on your trip to Bali. From Satay Tofu (Tahu Tipat) to Fried Rice (Nasi Goreng), Fried Bananas (Gorengan), Fried Noodles (Mie Goreng), Egg Omelette (Martabak) Satay Chicken (Satay Ayam) and sooo much more. Indonesians do a fantastic job at serving delicious morsels from small street carts and all for very cheap prices (Around $1 - $2.50). The best place to enjoy street food in Canggu is at the Berawa Soccer Field after 3pm, Along Pantai Berawa near Raya Canggu and along Jl. Raya Canggu after 6pm. 

I highly recommend everyone visiting the island gets themselves a ‘Terang Bulang’ which is an Indonesian Crumpet with Chocolate / Peanut / Banana - They are NEXT LEVEL!