Where to eat in Ubud with kids (2025)
We were based in Ubud while our boys attended international school and fell in love with it. It might be busy but Ubud still has a lot of heart. And a lot of good food to offer too! We ate out regularly during our time in Ubud to make the most of the huge range of food on offer. If you’re planning a trip to Bali and wondering where to eat in Ubud, then check out our absolute favourites below.
These are all tried and tested by our family of four. I’ve included a whole variety of places, from popular haunts to hidden gems. We travelled on a fairly tight budget so none of these will break the bank. There are plenty of places in Ubud to splash out on a more expensive meal but these are our fave affordable options of where to eat in Ubud.
Our picks include a range of places to suit everyone! These include:
- Some of the most delicious traditional Balinese dishes
- Beautifully artistic smoothie bowls
- Authentic, affordable meals within a real Bali family compound
- Relaxed spots with movie nights to keep the kids entertained
- Tiny traditional Balinese warungs
- Heaped cones of ice creams for cooling down on hot days!
- Sunset cocktails with a spectacular view
And more! Read on for all the info on where to eat in Ubud, Bali!
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Why visit Ubud, Bali?
If you’re thinking of visiting Ubud you’ve probably heard some good things and, well, some not so good things. The main gripe for people visiting Ubud is the unavoidable, slightly ridiculous traffic. This is a bit of a shocker in a place fabled for being a mecca for all things spiritual. But away from the hectic traffic is a place still brimming with wonderful experiences. Take a walk down the side streets and find yourself lost in a more authentic side of Bali, with incense-strewn offerings outside people’s homes, chickens freely roaming and just a general sense of peace.
Or take a wander through the many rice fields that surround Ubud – steer clear of the Instagram-heavy ones with swings and dresses and you’ll find tiny pathways through green fields that are surrounded by ducks and geese and locals harvesting the rice.
And if you’re visiting with kids then you’ll find plenty of family-friendly spots and activities throughout Ubud to keep them entertained.
Where to stay in Ubud
The centre of Ubud can be a bit chaotic and overwhelming – if you want a more peaceful stay then finding a place just outside the main centre is a much better idea.
We stayed just South of the centre but it felt like a world away. Down a much smaller side street with minimal traffic, surrounded by small rice fields. It was walkable into the centre of Ubud in around 30mins, but usually found it much easier to just jump in a grab taxi (more on that below!). The heat is quite intense! So whilst walking distances might not look too long it can be challenging with kids in tow.
Our fave hotel stay was at the Athaya Ubud. This is a small, boutique style hotel with just a few rooms and one family apartment on the top floor. It’s got a gorgeous pool with a handful of tables in the shade where they serve pretty good value meals. The staff are fantastic and couldn’t do enough for us during our stay.
The family apartment is two double rooms, each with en-suite bathroom, connected by a living area with a small kitchen. All the rooms lead out on to the full length balcony off the back of the apartment that looks out over the trees and rice fields.
We paid c.£25 per night for our stay in 2024.
How to get around in Ubud, Bali
By far the easiest, most hassle-free method of navigating the streets of Ubud is in either a taxi or on the back of a taxi-bike. Taxis and bikes in Bali are incredibly easy to find – make sure you download the Grab and Gojek apps when you arrive. These are the two options for taxis, bikes, food and even grocery deliveries. And they are incredibly affordable. If you are travelling solo then you can order a bike and the driver will zip you to your destination (and they should always provide a helmet, so you don’t need to have your own). If you’re a family or group there are plenty of cars available via the apps too, usually with you within minutes.
You can also easily rent scooters yourself – there are places all over Ubud that will hire bikes and helmets to tourists. If you’re staying for a length of time you might want to consider this as it will give you maximum freedom for exploring. Bear in mind though that the taxis and taxi-bikes are SO cheap that if you don’t fancy taking on the traffic of Ubud yourself it really is still affordable to just go with the taxi option.
Where to eat in Ubud
Below are our top recommendations for where to eat in Ubud. Some are right in the centre of town; some take a bit more effort to get to (but I promise they are worth it!).
We’ve included recommendations for some more Western, tourist focused places and some that are much more local. We loved eating the local foods in Bali and trying out smaller places. But we did also very much enjoy eating at a range of places and this is reflected below.
You’ll see that several of the places below are ‘warungs’. Literally translated, warung means ‘shop’ but in Bali the term refers to small, locally-owned eateries that tend to be family-run. As you can see from the list below, these were some of our favourites places to eat in and around Ubud.
Blend Cafe
Hands-down the absolute best smoothie bowls we had in Bali. And we had a LOT of smoothie bowls! The smoothie bowls at Blend are like works of art. So beautiful that you almost don’t want to eat them. But you really should tuck in as they are not just easy on the eye. They’re also absolutely delicious.
They have a whole menu of different smoothie bowls to choose from. They are all packed with fresh (usually brightly coloured!) fruit and are a meal in themselves. Every time we went we struggled to finish a whole bowl each. The boys in particular loved the choco smoothie bowls (of course!) but really only needed one to share between them.
They also serve favourites like pancakes and french toast, or if you’re coming for a meal later in the day you can try their pasta, quinoa bowls and dumplings. The smoothie drinks are also amazing, and they have a pretty decent coffee menu too.
Smoothie bowls range from c. IDR99,000-140,000 (which, at the time of writing, equates to around £5-7. Whilst this is certainly priced towards tourists, the smoothie bowls are packed with nutrition and are definitely a whole meal.
Blend is located just South of Monkey Forest, away from the crowds on a lovely little street that has a handful of cafes and a couple of small hotels. They have tables inside and out and the whole palace has a lovely chilled vibe.
Find them on Instagram here, or click here to see the location on Google Maps.
Sun Sun Warung
Right in the heart of Ubud, but hidden away from the crowds in a traditional Balinese family compound is this little gem. There are tables inside in the main restaurant but if you can grab one of the ones in the courtyard then go for it. The courtyard area is green and lush with tables separated out in to different little areas. This means you always feel like you’re somewhere quiet and private (even though actually Sun Sun Warung has a lot of tables in total).
We came back here over and over for the amazing Nasi Campur. Another dish that’s like a work of art! Nasi Campur is made up of lots of different little ‘bits’ – rice, chicken, tempe, tofu, boiled egg, roasted peanuts, sambal, vegetables and satay skewers. It’s such a delight to eat because of all the varied flavours and textures.
The boys also really enjoyed the Nasi Goreng Ayam. The portions are pretty big and the service was always excellent. They also do a good selection of vegetarian and vegan options.
It does attract a tourist crowd but somehow it manages to hold on to it’s Balinese feel. Though we heard that it can get busy at times we never had to wait for a table (though we would usually go at lunchtime instead of in the evenings as we found this worked better with the boys).
Most of the dishes (including the Nasi Campur) are around the IDR45,000 mark (which is roughly £2.20 at the time of writing).
Click here to see Sun Sun Warung on Google Maps. You can also follow them on Instagram here.
Keong Mas Warung
If you REALLY want an authentic experience of spending the evening in the heart of a Balinese home then this little place just outside the centre is the real deal. Ketut and his family offer a simple but very tasty menu of grilled fish, chicken, pork and vegetables with rice. Plus ice cold drinks on the side.
There are tables out front by the (very quiet) street. However it’s the opportunity to eat in the family compound to the rear that makes this a really special experience. It really is like being part of the family!
If you’re on a budget then this is also a great option. Main dishes are around IDR20,000-35,000 (roughly £1-1.75 at the time of writing). This is such good value for a tasty plate of food and the chance to spend some time with some absolutely lovely Balinese people.
Ketut and his father also have a small shop in the compound where they sell their beautiful wood carvings.
You can find Keong Mas Warung on Google Maps here.
Gelato Factory Ubud
As a family we ate a LOT of ice cream during our time in Ubud. Spoiler alert – Bali is pretty hot. Which means that if you’re wandering the streets for any length of time (even just 15mins or so) it can get sweaty. And this leads to all of us needing a good ice cream to cool down!
This was our top spot for gelato in Ubud. It’s right in the centre of town, so if you’ve been wandering the shops or exploring the markets then it’s a great option to pop in to for a tasty treat.
The boys particularly liked this place as you could choose three flavours in one medium-sized serving. This felt like such a step up from the usual restriction of two scoops for them!
There’s a good range of flavours – we particularly liked the nutella, passionfruit and dark chocolate options.
A medium tub comes in at IDR45,000 (which, at the time of writing, was about £2.25). It’s not the cheapest place for gelato (it is right in the centre and is clearly aimed at tourists) but all the flavours we tried were pretty tasty and you get a decent amount of ice cream for your money. Plus, it’s got inside seating and air-conditioning, so it’s a fab rest stop when you’ve been out in the heat!
Find them on Google Maps here.
Warung Tepi Tebing
We stumbled upon this place by accident after a brilliant but exhausting ATV tour nearby. We were all starving, sweaty and needed some serious chill out time after our adrenaline rush on the quad bikes. This place got some pretty stellar reviews online so we ducked in for a late lunch.
The setting is lovely – set right back from the main road, this is like a little oasis of calm. There are standard tables and chairs up by the main building. But if you venture down towards the fish pond you can bag a gorgeous little thatched seated area right next to the water. The boys loved hopping across the pond on the stepping stones while we waited for our food. You can also ask for small bags of fish food from the staff. This meant that they sat peacefully feeding the fish for ages too.
The menu is a mix of Indonesian and Western dishes (plus some pretty delicious desserts). The Ayam Betutu (roasted chicken with sambal, salad and herbs) was amazing.
Indonesian mains and pizzas came in at around IDR100-135,000 (which equates to around £5-£6.50 at the time of writing).
You can find them on Google Maps via this link.
Warung Rama
If your search for where to eat in Ubud is focused on finding somewhere truly authentic then this might be the place for you. Just down the street from Blend Cafe is this tiny Balinese warung that has a very small menu focused on traditional Balinese dishes. The family that run Warung Rama are wonderful – really friendly and excellent hosts. It’s the kind of place where the adults are cooking/serving the food, the kids are doing their homework at the next table and the family dog is asleep at your feet.
The Nasi Campur gets consistently rave reviews and was absolutely delicious, as was the Nasi Kunung. This is simple food but packed with flavour.
Most mains are around the IDR40,000-50,000 mark (which, at the time of writing, works out at around £2-2.50).
One tip if you’re planning to eat here – they only accept cash, so make sure you’ve got enough before you arrive (as there aren’t any ATMs in this part of town).
You can find their location on Google Maps via this link.
Sari Hati Warung
This open-air kitchen is on the outskirts of Ubud, and is definitely a hidden gem. We found out about this little place through staff at the school that our boys attended. It’s a not-for-profit that supports the school for children with special educational needs next door. The amazingly friendly staff are so welcoming and lovely that it’s a joy to spend time here.
They offer both Indonesian and Western dishes, and everything we tried was very good. The tempeh curry and fried rice were both fab, but the boys really loved getting some good old fried Western food here for once. They tucked in to chicken burgers and loaded fries which were both big winners for them. Plus the homemade cakes and ice-cream were always very popular with them too!
One of the best things about this fab warung though is that they run regular movie nights aimed at families. They set up a projector screen on one side of the cafe with beanbags and cushions strewn in front. This is perfect for the kids to hang out on while we enjoyed the food and a couple of beers at the back! They announce the dates for film nights on their Instagram here, so keep an eye out if you want to time your visit for one of these.
Main meals here hover around the IDR40,000-60,000 mark (which, at the time of writing equated to about £2-3). The delicious carrot cake and chocolate brownies are IDR30,000 each (about £1.50).
You can find directions to Sari Hati Warung via this Google Maps link.
Sayan Point
I’ve included this as the one grown-up option on the list! Whilst this wouldn’t make it on to my list of where to eat in Ubud with kids, if you’re able to escape for a couple of hours and want some drinks and food with an INCREDIBLE view then this is the spot. The food and drinks here are much pricier than anywhere else we’ve recommended in this post, but for a one-off treat it’s worth the splurge.
Time your visit to get there for a sunset, grab a cocktail and watch the sun dip over the horizon. The views out over the lush green valley – with the river winding it’s way through the landscape below – are stunning and make this an amazing spot to just chill out and soak up those Bali vibes.
You can find Sayan Point on Google Maps here.
Planning a trip to Bali?
We lived in Ubud while our boys attended international school and so have plenty of tips, reviews and inspiration to share if you’re thinking of visiting Bali with the family. Check out our other posts below for more info!
