🌿 Top 5 Must-Visit Vegan Cafes in Ubud

Where nature, nourishment, and healing come together — here are Ubud’s most soul-soothing vegan cafes.

Ubud Vegan Cafe

When you arrive in Ubud, something about the air, the food, and the vibe instantly feels gentler. During this trip, I aimed to “lighten the body, deepen the soul,” and at the heart of that journey were Ubud’s vegan cafes. These places were more than just plant-based restaurants — they felt like sanctuaries for healing. Let’s explore the five that touched my heart the most.

1. 🌱 Alchemy Bali

  • Opening Hours: Daily 7:00 AM–9:00 PM
  • Wi‑Fi Speed: Fast

About
A renowned healing complex, Alchemy features high ceilings and glass windows that let sunlight flood the space. With a yoga studio, raw salad bar, fresh juice counter, and dessert section, stepping into Alchemy feels like a hug for your body and mind.

Must-Try: Vegan wraps, miso soup, custom salad bar

Insider Tip: Try the dark chocolate at the dessert counter — the staff recommendation was truly unforgettable.

2. 🍔 Sayuri Healing Food

  • Opening Hours: Daily 8:00 AM–11:00 PM
  • Wi‑Fi: Fast

About
A cozy raw food cafe nestled in a quiet alley with handwritten menus and warm wooden tables. It’s easy to strike up a conversation with fellow travelers seated beside you.

Must-Try: Tempeh burger — the texture rivals any chicken burger!

Insider Tip: Visit in the late afternoon for live music.

3. 🍣 Zest Ubud

  • Opening Hours: Daily 8:00 AM–11:00 PM
  • Wi‑Fi: Average

About
A vegan fusion restaurant tucked in the jungle. With panoramic views, tropical greenery, and dramatic architecture, it feels like you’re in a movie set.

Must-Try: Smoothie bowls

Insider Tip: Window-side couches offer the best views — but they fill up fast!

4. 🥢 Mudra Cafe

  • Opening Hours: Tue–Sun 8:30 AM–10:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
  • Wi‑Fi Speed: Slow

About
A bamboo-structured cafe that blends modern design with a rustic touch. High ceilings offer a sense of openness while maintaining a cozy feel.

Must-Try: Vegan sushi and kombucha

Insider Tip: From 4–6PM, enjoy happy hour with buy-one-get-one drinks — best enjoyed under the bamboo roof overlooking the bamboo forest.

5. 🕊️ The Elephant

  • Opening Hours: Daily 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
  • Wi‑Fi: Slow

About
Offers one of the best jungle views and the tastiest smoothies I had in Ubud. I ended up working here while overlooking the view and lost track of time completely.

Must-Try: Smoothies

Insider Tip: It’s a spot I’d return to alone, just to soak in the peace and silence.

🌱 Final Thoughts: Being Vegan in Ubud is a Healing Experience

What all these cafes have in common is that they go beyond food. They offer stillness, beauty, and a chance to reconnect with yourself. It’s about the energy, the conversations, and the air as much as the flavors.