The Loft

All‑day café on the surf road

Set on Jl. Labuansait No.52 in Pecatu, The Loft sits right on the main road to Padang Padang, pulling in surfers, digital nomads and brunch hunters from morning to late night.
It trades every day from 07h00 – 23h00 (kitchen until 22h00), so it easily covers pre‑surf coffee, lazy brunch and post‑beach dinners.

Space, vibe and comfort

Guests describe a vibrant, semi‑indoor space with a relaxed feel despite the busy street outside.
The design is often called aesthetic and “Instagrammable”, with plenty of seating inside and out, though some note it can feel hot even with fans when the place is crowded.
In the evenings, music and the noise from Hatch across the road can make it lively rather than quiet.
Several people use it as a go‑to spot for reading or remote work, but calls may be tricky when there’s live music.

Menu for vegans, carnivores and gluten‑free eaters

Reviews repeatedly highlight how easy it is to eat gluten free here: ricotta hotcakes (GF), salmon chipotle bowl (GF), gluten‑free cheesecake, GF overnight oats and even pao de queijo are all mentioned.
Vegan diners talk about build‑your‑own plates, vegan waffles and bowls, while meat eaters praise shredded beef, burgers, tuna poke and Turkish eggs.
Dishes like smashed pumpkin with Balinese rice, shakshuka, holy potato rösti and a salmon bowl come up often in guest favourites.
Portions are generally seen as satisfying, but a few Google reviewers complain that listed weights for chicken and salmon (200g and 150g on the menu) didn’t match what arrived.

Coffee, smoothies and sweet things

Coffee is a major draw: several self‑described picky drinkers call it some of the best in Uluwatu, with piccolo coffees, caramel iced coffees and cappuccinos all singled out.
House‑made almond milk and oat milk are available; one guest found an iced almond coffee too sweet, while another loved a super‑light caramel iced version that staff customised exactly.
Smoothies and juices get 5‑star praise, especially the dragon fruit mango smoothie and pineapple basil juice, plus playful drinks like mango iced matcha latte and Matcha Mango Iced Latte.
Desserts such as a raw cacao brownie, brookie cookie, gluten‑free cheesecake and cookie with ice cream are described as “a bomb”, though one person found the banana bread on the dry side.

Service, crowding and pricing perception

Most reviewers describe the staff as warm, welcoming and happy to explain what’s gluten free or adjust drinks.
A few report slow service and distracted evening staff, especially when the café is packed at brunch or busy but not full at night.
Market analysis notes a price level $$ - $$$, with extra 15–16% taxes and service on top of menu prices; some guests feel portions don’t always justify the cost, especially for salmon and chicken.
Parking is another friction point: Jl. Labuansait is narrow, scooter parking fills fast, and cars can find it awkward.

Community, routine and who it suits

The Loft has become a regular breakfast and brunch stop for many, with some visiting multiple times in a short stay and others joining the Rise Run Bali Sunday run club that meets here.
Between the long hours, strong coffee game and genuinely broad gluten‑free and vegan options, it suits travellers who care as much about their flat white and hotcakes as they do about catching the next Padang Padang set.