The Elephant

Name: The Elephant
Address: The Elephant, Hotel Taman Indrakila, Jl. Raya Sanggingan, Sayan, Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali 80571, Indonesia, Ubud, Bali, ID
Telephone: +6281139608118
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.5

4.5(1097 reviews)

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Set inside Hotel Taman Indrakila on Jl. Raya Sanggingan, The Elephant looks out across jungle, the Campuhan Ridge and even Mount Batur on clear days. Guests describe a peaceful corner of Ubud, away from traffic yet still close enough to town to reach easily if you’re staying in the centre.

The space is large, open‑air and covered, with Balinese‑style decor and mood lighting in the evenings. Several visitors call it their “hidden gem” in Ubud and say they come back multiple times during a stay.

Earth‑friendly, all‑vegetarian menu

The Elephant runs as a 100% vegetarian restaurant with many vegan and gluten‑free options. Reviewers mention Italian‑leaning dishes like burnt sage gnocchi, creamy mushroom pasta and veg Bolognese, alongside Asian plates such as laksa, pad thai, Vietnamese pancakes, lumpia and an Asian sharing platter.

Smoothies and drinks get as much love as the food: the Golden Dragon smoothie, watermelon “retrograde reset”, cocktails and house‑made chai all receive praise. One guest said a simple smoothie alone was “absolutely incredible” and worth the stop just for that.

From breakfast to nightfall

Open daily from 08h00 to 21h30, the café shifts gently through the day. Mornings bring breakfasts of avocado toast, oatmeal, fruit, green bowls and “amazing” house coffees and teas, often enjoyed while watching mist lift over the trees.

By late afternoon, people settle in for coffee, cocktails or happy hour from 3–5 pm, followed by dinners of salads, burgers, mushroom dumplings and sticky rice with mango cheesecake. Several guests mention staying to watch sunset over the forest.

Views, atmosphere and working space

Many diners single out the sweeping jungle and ridge view as the main draw, comparing it favourably with doing the nearby nature walk. The elevated terrace looks over rainforest and a valley, creating a calm, breezy setting.

Digital nomads and remote workers use it as a comfortable place to work thanks to the quiet atmosphere, friendly staff and distance from Ubud’s street noise. Others come simply to escape for an hour with a coffee above the trees.

Service, prices and small trade‑offs

Service is widely described as kind, welcoming and attentive, with staff happy to adapt dishes or add touches like birthday candles and songs. Some reviews elsewhere note occasional “island time” pacing at busy hours and low lighting at night, but most on‑site comments here highlight prompt service.

Prices are “above average” for Bali and in the “tourist/expat” bracket, yet many visitors feel the quality, generous portions and setting make it good value. A few vegan guests would like more savoury brunch options, though most vegetarian and non‑vegetarian diners say the variety keeps them returning.

Who will enjoy it most

The Elephant suits vegetarians, vegans and open‑minded meat‑eaters who care about earth‑friendly food, good coffee and long jungle views as much as what’s on the plate.

The Elephant, Hotel Taman Indrakila, Jl. Raya Sanggingan, Sayan, Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali 80571, Indonesia

+6281139608118

http://www.elephantbali.com/

Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM–10 PM

Tuesday8:30 AM–10 PM

Wednesday8:30 AM–10 PM

Thursday8:30 AM–10 PM

Friday8:30 AM–10 PM

Saturday8:30 AM–10 PM

Sunday8:30 AM–10 PM

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