ASAI Cafe

A tucked‑away cafe near the runway

Set inside ASAI Village on Jl. Pura Sekaang in Jimbaran, ASAI Cafe sits about a 20‑minute drive from the airport, making it an easy last stop before a flight or a quiet base during a stay in the villas. Guests describe it as a little hidden gem, calm and not in a busy area, so you do need to know where you’re going rather than just spotting it from the main road.

Design, mood and those terracotta walls

Inside, the look is minimalist and very considered: lots of white and warm terracotta, modern lines and a layout that feels airy yet cozy. Several reviewers mention how aesthetic it is, with live traditional Balinese artwork painted on a wall during one visit and even the bathrooms kept super clean and scented.

It’s fully air‑conditioned with both indoor and limited outdoor seating (around four tables outside). Many guests highlight the calm, laid‑back vibe as perfect for reading, working remotely or a slow morning, though one person did find the music a bit too active and the milkshake prep noisy if you sit near the bar.

Breakfast stars and all‑day plates

Food is where ASAI Cafe really wins hearts. Popular breakfast orders include Eggs Florentine, shakshuka, a generous Signature Breakfast, syrniki and a much‑talked‑about salmon croissant with flaky pastry and great aroma. Others rave about beef toast, French toast, oatmeal cookies with coffee and one of the best salads they’ve had on a rainy night.

Later in the day, people single out chicken breast with mushroom sauce, grilled steak salad with burrata, risotto, aglio olio that isn’t too oily, burritos and desserts that feel thoughtfully plated. Portions are described as light and fresh at breakfast, generous for mains, with prices sitting in the reasonable to slightly‑above‑average bracket that locals say matches the quality.

Coffee, juices and vegan‑friendly bowls

Coffee is a major draw: strong Americanos, hot cappuccinos, oat lattes and matcha or strawberry matcha drinks all get repeated mentions, with several guests calling it some of the better coffee in Jimbaran. Healthy juices, hibiscus tea with honey after the sauna and smoothie bowls build out the “healthy but tasty” side.

There’s praise for vegan and gluten‑friendly options and a wide breakfast menu that keeps regulars coming back two or three times a week. One reviewer was disappointed that a strawberry matcha looked different from Instagram, and another felt a particular Americano missed the mark, but these are isolated complaints amid mostly glowing notes.

Service, from warm smiles to rare missteps

Staff are often described as friendly, professional and always smiling, with shout‑outs to servers like Dewi, Purnama and Ditia for attentive, flexible service (from moving guests to bigger tables to explaining Wednesday cake‑and‑drink offers). Many visitors talk about great hospitality, quick attention and a calm, caring energy.

Not every experience is perfect: one guest felt service was slow with food arriving after about an hour, another noticed mains brought before they’d finished entrees, and a local diner reported a waitress who seemed warmer to foreign tourists than to them. There’s also an isolated note about a lipstick‑stained cup that was swapped out after they pointed it out.

When to come and who will love it

ASAI Cafe runs daily from 07h00 to 22h00, covering early‑bird breakfasts, lazy afternoons and simple dinners, with guests noting it’s open from early morning until sunset at least. Being part of ASAI Village means it can get busy with in‑house guests, but it rarely feels packed or chaotic.

If you’re in south Bali and want a quiet, design‑driven spot for a seriously good breakfast, strong coffee and a couple of hours with your laptop or friends, this tucked‑away cafe in Jimbaran will likely feel like your kind of place.