Times Beach Warung

Sunrise surf, sunset crowds

Feet in the sand, waves rolling in at Batu Bolong, and bean bags lined up toward the horizon – Times Beach Warung sits right on Canggu’s main surf beach, between bigger-name neighbours but with a far more relaxed feel. Open daily from 06h00 à 22h00, it moves from quiet dawn coffees to packed sunset sessions.

Location, hours and access

You’ll find it on Jl. Pura Dalem, Canggu, directly on the beach near the Pura Dalem temple. Early birds (think 5:30 AM) talk about cool air, surfers paddling out and front-row bean bags with no competition (Google, 2024). Later in the day, traffic in Batu Bolong and queues at the entrance kick in; on weekends, guests mention “always long queue” and waiting lists that can hit 27 names around 17h00–18h00.

Atmosphere: from calm mornings to packed sunsets

Mornings feel peaceful and community-driven, with surfers stretching, dog walkers on the sand and halal‑friendly breakfasts. By late afternoon, the mood shifts to golden‑hour buzz: house or chill playlists, cocktails flowing and almost every bean bag taken, especially on Tuesday movie nights and during events like the Twinkle Toes surf competition. Many describe it as a beach‑club feeling without the mega‑club intensity – lively, social, but still easygoing.

Seating, waits and house rules

Seating ranges from indoor tables to futon‑style bean bags and daybeds right on the sand. Guests are typically added to a waiting list at busy times; some say 20+ parties ahead still moved fairly fast, others recommend arriving before 8am for breakfast or around 15h00–16h00 for sunset. Several reviewers highlight a key perk: no minimum spend for bean bags or daybeds, which is unusual on this stretch. Laptops are allowed only in certain spots (bean bags or bar), and there’s a small parking fee of 5000 Rp.

Food, drinks and pricing

Despite the “Warung” name, prices sit at Canggu tourist level rather than local‑canteen cheap, but many feel they’re reasonable for the location. Breakfast fans rave about eggs benedict with salmon, avocado toast, ham and cheese toasties, banana bread, and smoothie/fruit bowls with extras like whipped cream and granola. Later in the day, tacos, fish and chips, burgers, pasta and pastries like pain au chocolat (40K) pair with coffee, juices and cocktails; one couple noted four cocktails plus two dishes came to around 700k. Coffee gets frequent praise, though a few drinks (matcha, a negroni, some juices with ice) are described as underwhelming.

Service, crowd and small annoyances

Staff service is a major plus point; names like Surya, Mahen, Anik, Yanti, Jay, Rai, Lina and Bagos are mentioned warmly for being friendly, attentive and helpful. Still, several reviews flag slow or disorganised service at peak sunset, occasional mix‑ups on bills or requests, and small portions. The place is pet‑friendly and often dotted with “cute puppies”, but not everyone enjoys the number of stray dogs wandering between bean bags. Others mention dirty or tired‑looking bean bags (bring a towel), strong sun between 15h00–17h00, and toilets that need more frequent cleaning.

Who it suits

Times Beach Warung works best for travellers who prioritise beach access, sunrise or sunset ritual, and a social, surfer‑centric crowd over quiet fine dining – especially those happy to come early, join a waitlist, and linger with sandy feet and a strong coffee in hand.