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The Rustic Bali

J4QM+378, Road, Jatiluwih, Kec. Penebel, Kabupaten Tabanan, Bali 82152, Indonesia

Recommended by 26 people

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J4QM+378, Road, Jatiluwih, Kec. Penebel, Kabupaten Tabanan, Bali 82152, Indonesia

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+62 819-9958-1652
HoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Rustic Bali

Set directly along the Jatiluwih footpaths, this open-air warung offers a trailside perch surrounded by terraced rice fields. Trekkers drop their packs for iced Balinese coffee, crispy pisang goreng, and chicken satay served to the sound of traditional music drifting across the paddies. Diners point to generous plates of nasi campur alongside savory chicken porridge after navigating the muddy green paths—an unpretentious respite before continuing the walk.

  • Set within the rice terrace trails: Accessible by foot via the paddy trails, offering outdoor seating right beside the green slopes.
  • Comforting Balinese plates: Hearty nasi campur, Balinese porridge, chicken satay, and crisp banana fritters at approachable local prices.
  • Natural trail pit stop: A scenic rest stop for hikers needing Balinese coffee and snacks mid-trek.
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Why Guests Choose The Rustic Bali

Discover why hikers and travelers choose The Rustic Bali for refreshing pit stops, authentic dining, and panoramic Jatiluwih views.

  • Scenic Trekking Pit Stop

    Positioned right within the Jatiluwih trekking routes, this cafe serves as an ideal rest stop for coffee, snacks, or brunch after exploring the rice paddies.

    pit stop during your walks in the rice terraces

    devarpan chakraborty

  • Trailside Pedestrian Setting

    Reaching the cafe requires a brief walk through the trails, situating visitors completely away from vehicle traffic and immersed in the landscape.

    The walk didn't feel too bothersome because the path crossed a scenic view of the nearby rice fields.

    Syanes Adishesa

  • Terrace Dining with Ambient Balinese Music

    Open-air seating lets guests savor Balinese coffee, crispy fried bananas, and Indonesian specialties while listening to traditional Balinese music.

    the sound of Balinese instrument played in this cafe, good food, and good ambience!

    Indrawan

  • Panoramic Open-Air Rice Field Views

    Surrounded directly by green rice paddies, the outdoor dining setup provides panoramic views with cool breezes without enclosed walls.

    Ridiculously beautiful views from the terrace, was blown away.

    P M

  • Convivial Staff & Welcoming Atmosphere

    Warm, attentive staff foster a welcoming community atmosphere where diners often connect, laugh, and celebrate together.

    The staff got us all up dancing, along with a Russian couple, and we all given local cocktails, which was very nice.

    Clive Prescott

  • Attentive Hospitality for Travelers

    A warm, accommodating team makes travel stops effortless and memorable for groups and traveling companions exploring Bali.

    The food, the service and the ambience was absolutely impeccable. We went back for lunch and dinner the next day itself.

    Abhimanyu Bana

Beloved Balinese favorites and snacks to fuel your journey through the Jatiluwih terraces

  • Pisang Goreng

    But the food was amazing, especially the banana fritters, and the service was friendly and attentive.

    Sebastian Franco

  • Nasi Campur

    Uno dei migliori Nasi Campur mangiati in questa vacanza.

    Giulia D'Ascenzi

  • Chicken Satay

    The food price is reasonable, try their Balinese coffee and Chicken satay!

    Indrawan

  • Bubur Ayam Bali

    A chicken porridge served with different toppings and condiments. I ordered it to be made without salt. Tasted nice!

    Soo Chung

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you get to the cafe from the parking area?

The cafe sits directly in the rice terraces and requires a scenic pedestrian walk of about 5 minutes along the trail path from the parking area.

What is the seating arrangement and wait time like?

Seating is outdoors directly overlooking the rice terraces. During peak lunch times or busy periods, tables can fill up quickly and wait times for made-to-order dishes can be longer, so visiting outside peak hours or on weekdays offers a more relaxed visit.

What food and drinks are popular to order?

Popular choices include Balinese coffee, fresh smoothies, fried bananas (pisang goreng), chicken satay, and Nasi Campur, along with vegetarian options like gado-gado and traditional bubur.

What payment methods are accepted?

Plan to bring cash for smaller purchases. Card payments under 100k IDR incur a 1–2% surcharge, and QRIS is not accepted.

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