Buda Bakery & Resto

Tucked Away in Lovina’s Back Streets

Set inside Perumahan BTN Graha Lovina on Jl. I Gede Taman No.26, Buda Bakery & Resto sits away from Lovina’s beachfront traffic, on a quiet residential lane rather than the main road. Several visitors mention it as a “fantastic find” or a “nice restaurant hidden away inside the lane,” so treat it as a place you seek out, not one you’ll just stumble across.

Downstairs you walk past trays of croissants, Danish and breads; head upstairs for an open‑air dining room with rooftop tables and mountain views.

From Bakery Counter to Full Meals

Buda Bakery has a double life: serious bakery and full restaurant. The downstairs counter draws regulars for baguettes, croissants, “beautiful croissants and breads,” and cakes like cheesecake, chocolate cake, red velvet and caramel cheesecake that some reviewers rank among the best they’ve had in Bali or even Europe (Google 2024).

Upstairs, the menu stretches from pizzas and pork ribs to prawns, pork rendang, butter chicken, duck, green curry and Indonesian standards such as nasi goreng and spring rolls. Portions are often described as generous, with people coming back day after day and even “most of our meals” during longer stays.

Coffee, Cakes and Vegan Plates

Coffee is a draw in itself: almond lattes and freshly brewed cups get repeated praise, alongside hot green tea and dessert pairings like chocolate cheesecake. One reviewer calls the cheesecakes and chocolate cakes “totally out of the world,” while another singles out a caramel cheesecake as the best cake they had in Bali (Google 2024).

Plant‑based eaters aren’t left out. Guests mention “many vegan options,” including sweet and salty tempeh and tofu and a vegetable focaccia, while partners happily share chicken curry and pizza at the same table.

Atmosphere, Service and That ‘Island Time’ Pace

Expect a relaxed, open‑air setting rather than air‑conditioned comfort. Dining areas are outside and there is no indoor AC; one visitor notes it “can be pretty rough when it’s heat outside.” The trade‑off is fresh breeze on the rooftop, quiet back‑street surroundings and “gorgeous views of the mountains.”

Service earns warm praise as “super friendly,” attentive and accommodating, with particular nods to individual staff members and a family‑style feel. A few reviewers elsewhere mention slower service at busy times, in line with the island’s unhurried rhythm.

Prices, Quality and When to Come

Pricing lands in two camps: many call it affordable or “very reasonable” for the quality, while a minority feels “the rates were high” but still outweighed by “world class taste.” The bakery’s popularity means breads and pastries can sell out quickly later in the day, and the market analysis advises arriving before 10h00 if you’re serious about croissants or breakfast.

Generally open around 08h00 – 22h00 (hours may shift on Balinese holidays) and reachable via +62 819-3669-7038, Buda Bakery & Resto suits travellers and locals who are happy to wander a little off the main strip in exchange for polished plates, serious pastry and a slow, scenic meal in north Bali.