Bli Wayan Cafe & Kitchen

On the road between lakes and hills

Rolling up Jl. Raya Bedugul toward the northern lakes, Bli Wayan Cafe & Kitchen appears like a glassy roadside chapel: modern lines, high windows and a wide terrace looking out to the green hills of Batunya. Travellers describe pausing here on the Denpasar–Singaraja route for hot soup, crisp mountain air and those camera-ready views.

Location, hours and a practical stopover

Set directly on the main road in Kec. Baturiti, Kabupaten Tabanan (Bali 82191), this is very much a road-trip cafe. Drivers mention a huge parking lot, easy access from the highway and clean bathrooms; one review notes there’s no jet shower in the toilet. Opening hours run 07h00 – 21h00 Monday to Friday (sometimes to 22h00) and 07h00 – 22h00 on weekends, with slight variations possible on local holidays like Nyepi and Galungan.

Views, air and seating options

Much of the buzz comes from the setting: big glass panes, a modern building often compared to a small chapel, and a panorama over Bedugul’s hills. Indoor and outdoor seating let you choose between sheltered comfort and open-air serenity; several guests say they prefer the terrace to soak up the cool, crisp climate and mountain scenery. Some visitors feel the high raised windows could be cleaned more carefully, and in this humid agricultural area, mouches are occasionally mentioned despite candles and staff efforts.

From Korean Milk to Balinese favourites

Food-wise, the menu straddles local and Western tastes. Breakfast brings both Indonesian and international plates, and throughout the day there are snacks like crackers, chocolate bars and sweets. Regulars single out Balinese dishes, “Sate Ayam” and fish soup as standouts, with one traveller calling the fish soup “very very delicious” in the cold weather (Google 2024). The mushroom satay sauce can run quite spicy, echoing wider feedback that some dishes arrive hot without clear warnings.

Drinks, coffee corner and sweet extras

Drinks get almost as much attention as the view. There’s a large selection of tea, coffee and juices, plus their talked-about “Korean Milk” fruit drink and hot milk ginger, praised as especially comforting when Bedugul turns chilly. One reviewer liked that some drinks came with a small chocolate pudding on the side, and another appreciated the proper coffee setup tucked in a far corner. Prices are repeatedly described as affordable and “ramah di kantong”, roughly in the $$ range.

Service, pace and the overall feel

Service is often described as friendly and attentive, and several repeat visitors say they’ve come back with family multiple times thanks to the tasty food and good value. At the same time, both the market report and online comments flag slow wait times when the cafe fills with tour buses or large groups. Portions on some Western dishes, like salads, can feel modest to some guests. Overall, Bli Wayan Cafe & Kitchen suits road-trippers and domestic tourists looking for a visually striking, budget-friendly pause with strong views and comforting food—as long as you’re not in a rush at peak hour.