5 Dreamy Cafes to Work in Ubud To Romanticize Your Digital Nomad Life

I’ve been living in Ubud for the past month and have done quite a bit of work-friendly café hunting. Let’s be honest — even if you’re a digital nomad, sometimes you don’t feel like paying for a full co-working membership.

And if you’re passing through for a few days, you’re probably just looking for a cozy spot with a good vibe where you can get some work done and sip a decent cappuccino while replying to emails.

In this blog post, I’m sharing my favorite cafes to work in Ubud — the kind of places where the atmosphere is inspiring but calm enough to stay focused, where the coffee, snacks, and wifi are great, and the staff doesn’t give you the side-eye after an hour for still being at your table.

Because yes, you can technically bring your laptop anywhere, but not every place is ideal for staying more than a couple of hours. So, let’s get started!

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1. Littletalks

Let’s start with my go-to work-friendly café — not just because it’s less than five minutes from where I live, but because it’s honestly the perfect spot to get things done. Littletalks is a café, a library, and a mini art gallery all in one, with the calmest, most relaxing atmosphere. You can check the vibe here.

Maybe too quiet, if you ask me. I love it, but sometimes it feels a bit cold and not exactly inspiring.

The staff is incredibly chill — in pure Balinese style (I’ve even caught one of them taking a nap). Once your order is served, they don’t hover or look at you like they’re waiting for you to order something else, which is a big plus.

As for the soundtrack, it’s usually mellow studio covers of popular pop songs. Most people come here to work or read, so it stays pretty quiet — you rarely hear much chatting around.

And the best part? Prices are extremely low. Here, I’ve had my best Gado-Gado to date, and a tahu telur (a Balinese tofu omelette), which I usually pay only 45K for (but the serving is huge). Both the cappuccino and matcha latte are really good, too (in the 30-40K range). Of course, Wifi is great!

2. Yellow Flower Cafe

Yellow Flower is one of the cutest cafés I’ve been to in Ubud. It’s right at the start of one of the lesser-known rice field walks and offers a beautiful view of the rice fields and even the volcano, if you manage to snag one of the three tables with an unobstructed view.

It has the typical Ubud hippie, boho vibe. This is the perfect place for writers seeking inspiration or anyone looking to focus on creative projects in a peaceful and uplifting setting. 

The café is located just before a couple of yoga studios in the Penestanan area, and the crowd is mostly yoga practitioners, teachers, expats, and solo travelers, which keeps the energy calm and spiritual.

It’s the kind of slow-paced environment where you can smell the coconut oil they make on-site and feel the breeze gently moving the wall hangings — a welcome relief from the Ubud heat.

There are two seating areas: a smaller, more intimate one when you first arrive (note: no Wi-Fi connection here), and a larger space in the back that’s better for working.

Just keep in mind that there are no charging stations, so come with your laptop fully charged. I wouldn’t say it’s the spot to spend half a day, but if you want to enjoy a peaceful lunch and a coffee while getting some work done in a creative space, this is it. (I often stayed more than a couple of hours)

And the food? Honestly, just follow your gut — you can’t go wrong here.

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3. Zest

A little less calm (and potentially more distracting), but with an incredibly inspiring, hippie vibe — welcome to Zest. It’s another one of my favorite work-friendly cafés in Ubud, especially when I’m in the mood to be a bit more social or just need a creative boost.

And once you visit Zest, you’ll get why. It’s not just a café — it’s a full-on restaurant. The space is open and airy, with huge windows looking out over the surrounding jungle. Seating is a mix of tables, sofas with a view, and low cushions in true hippie style — and yes, the people here match the vibe perfectly.

You’ll find creatives, musicians, designers, and the occasional tourist stopping by for lunch. That’s why I say it can be full of distractions — you’ll end up getting lost in the view, the jungle swaying outside, or the spontaneous jam session happening in the corner with someone on guitar or piano.

Still, despite all the distractions (just plug in your earbuds and you’re good), it’s one of my top spots. The staff is super chill, and the space is big enough that no one minds if you hang around for hours.

Prices are a bit on the higher side — mains range from 90K to 120K and cappuccino is 40K — but considering everything is vegan and seriously high-quality, it’s worth it. Wifi is one of the best!

4. Sayuri Healing Food

Next in the series of vegan, hippie cafés to work in Ubud (with amazing wifi): Sayuri. Sayuri is a café, a restaurant, a cultural hub, an academy… Honestly, I’m surprised they don’t have a yoga studio on the third floor or a homestay attached.

I’d probably go to Sayuri every day if it were closer to where I live. But since I have to cross the entire trafficky main road to get there, I usually save it for after a yoga class at Yoga Barn. One of the best things about Sayuri is that you can choose your vibe.

You’ve got options: the main room is busier and more social, with plenty of chatter and the occasional live music session (I think it’s on Saturday afternoons), which means more distractions.

Or you can head to the quieter garden area outside, or even better, the hidden second floor with low sofas and tables — way more peaceful, and perfect for working (or napping, based on what I’ve seen).

As for food, everything at Sayuri is vegan and delicious. I usually opt for the Nourish Bowl or the daily special, which is often a bowl as well (IDR 90-100K). The staff is, once again, super chill and won’t even look your way unless you walk up to order something.

And the cappuccino? Chef’s kiss.

5. Lazy Cats Cafe

Last but not least: Lazy Cats Cafe. A charming rooftop café with a terrace overlooking Jalan Raya. Not the best choice if you need silence or can’t handle the heat, but the interior more than makes up for it. With earthy-toned sofas, vintage lamps, and cozy textures, it looks more like a stylish lounge bar — basically, the perfect Instagram-worthy café.

That said, they do clearly state that you can’t spend long hours there, due to the limited number of seats (there’s a sign right at the entrance). But it’s still a lovely spot to get some work done over lunch or an afternoon coffee.

The vibe isn’t as peaceful as Littletalks or Yellow Flower — being right on the main road, it gets its fair share of tourists having lunch. Still, it’s a great place to work for a couple of hours, with good food, perfect wifi, and fantastic coffee.

If you’re looking for a food recommendation, I had the chickpea curry rice, and it was so good — and surprisingly affordable (IDR 45K).

There you go — my favorite cafes to work in Ubud. If you’re looking for good Wi-Fi, tasty food, and the perfect vibe to get some work done, these places have you covered. Just pick the one that suits your mood and give it a try while you’re in town. You can find them all on the map below (in yellow).

And if you’re on the hunt for more café recommendations, don’t miss my list of go-to spots with rice terrace views. Some of them are also great for working, like Pomegranate Café. I haven’t worked from there myself, but I often see people with laptops during my afternoon walks, so it might be worth checking out!

For those who have already visited and worked in Ubud, are there any other cafes I should try out? I’m always on the hunt for new, inspiring cafes. Let me know in the comments!

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