Ubud Coffee Roastery - Ubud

Calm coffee hideaway off busy Ubud streets

Set just off Jl. Goutama Sel. in central Ubud, Ubud Coffee Roastery feels like a small pause button in a hectic neighbourhood of restaurants and shops. Hidden on a quieter side stretch yet easy to find, it draws a steady mix of tourists, expats and locals hunting for a serious cup of coffee rather than a full brunch.

Indonesian beans, roasted on site

This is a local roaster first, café second. Reviews highlight 100% Indonesian arabica beans, with many fans mentioning medium to medium‑dark roasts and house blends tailored for flat whites, cappuccinos and Americanos. Coffee is roasted in‑house, and several guests mention buying bags of beans to take home after tasting V60 pours, cold brew or decaf espresso.

Flat whites, cold brews and frappes

Milk‑based drinks get particular praise: multiple visitors call it the best flat white they’ve had in Ubud or even in Bali, describing it as smooth, silky and strong. Cold brew also has a loyal following, from a “Tropical Wild Coffee Coldbrew” with fruity notes to a sugar‑free, zero‑milk version some consider one of the best they’ve tried. Sweet‑toothed guests point to the Island Coffee Frappe and mocha frappes with hazelnut and chocolate accents as new addictions.

Pastries, snacks and what’s missing

Food is present but not the main act. Reviews mention decent croissants, cinnamon buns, chocolate croissants, coconut banana cake and brownies, plus “nice danish pastry” and other “yum sweet snacks”. Some guests arrive expecting a full brunch menu and are surprised to find mostly pastries and cakes; for a full meal you’ll likely need to eat elsewhere. A few visitors also note that late in the afternoon snacks can run out.

Air‑conditioned nook or shaded terrace

Seating is split between a cool, air‑conditioned indoor room and a semi first‑floor outdoor deck with a street view. Space inside is limited and can be hard to snag, but many seats—especially outside—have power outlets, making it popular for laptops and remote work. Strong wifi is often praised, though one reviewer found speeds inconsistent and the terrace hot in the middle of the day.

Service, atmosphere and small frictions

Most comments describe staff as friendly, polite and professional, and the overall mood as relaxed, quiet and comfortable for reading, working or a morning ritual. One detailed review from a local guest, however, reports feeling unwelcome and treated differently from foreign customers, calling the experience discriminatory and “unacceptable”, while others mention an occasionally curt cashier. Noise is generally low, but capacity is small, so it’s not ideal for big groups.

Opening hours and who it suits

Ubud Coffee Roastery opens daily from 07h30 – 18h00, firmly positioning itself as a daytime stop rather than an evening hangout. With high global‑style reviews, strong specialty coffee and a low‑key setting, it fits best for people who care more about precise extraction and local beans than about brunch plates or sprawling space.