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The Loft Canggu Cafe: A Canggu Restaurant To Please Everyone (Even Vegans!)

July 14, 2018

The Loft Canggu - Shake

I’ve been to Bali many times but it’s usually just The Hubs and I. This trip we were a group of eleven and eight of us decided to head to Canggu for the day. Even thought it’s not an area I’m overly familiar with, as the designated ‘Bali expert’ the group still looked to me for guidance. Especially on where to have lunch. So what does a girl do when she is under pressure to find a Canggu restaurant to please four picky kids, three die-hard meat eaters and a vegan? Google of course. After researching all the options I decided on The Shady Shack Canggu Cafe but my carefully laid plans were thrown into disarray when we arrived to find it closed for the day! I hadn’t factored in Galungan which was a serious rookie mistake! I jumped on my phone to start the search again and found The Loft Canggu. The menu seemed to tick all our boxes and best of all, it was open! Thank you Google! Read on for all the details …




 

The Loft Canggu Restaurant Overview

Canggu is a beachside town about an hour from Seminyak. I had no desire to navigate the somewhat problematic Canggu taxi situation with seven newbie in tow so I hired a bus from Bali Bus Hire for our day trip. Our lovely driver picked us up right on time from The Club Villas Seminyak and we were in the heart of Canggu just under an hour later. We spent the first few hour or so at the beach which is just one of the many things to do in Canggu. When we finally arrived at The Loft Canggu with a large group and no booking so we were already behind the eight ball, but the helpful staff we able to seat us almost immediately with just a little table rearranging. After the time we lost with our Shady Shack mishap, the kids were ‘staaaaaarving’ by the time we were seated. I’ve learned a thing or two in my time as a Mum and one of them is to never come between a hungry 15yo boy as his food. They are remorseless eating machines and when my boys were teenagers they almost ate me out of house and home. As we were contemplating our food choices, the staff lowered the blinds to block the harsh midday sun which also offered a pleasant buffer from the busy main road. As you would expect from the name, The Loft Canggu café does indeed have a loft tucked into the mezzanine. Seating in the coveted area is limited and we were not one of the lucky few. The interior has a fresh rustic feel and the double-height thatched ceiling adds a real feeling of space. The Loft Canggu is the sister café to Bondi’s Vida and has the same laid back hipster vibe. The patrons seem to be a mix of people truly searching for a healthier meal choice and those that just want to be seen eating one. The things peeps will do for the Gram! Either way, The Loft Canggu restaurant must be doing something right because it was jammed when we visited.

The Loft Canggu Restaurant Exterior

The Loft Canggu Cafe Interior

 

 

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What We Ate At The Loft Canggu Cafe

The Loft menu offers a range of meals for those eating in including burgers, bowls, wraps, pastas, an all day breakfast and lots of vegan options. It even has a parma! A selection of smoothies, juices, teas and coffees are available to wash it all down. The take-away menu is less extensive, but no less popular, and the window does a roaring trade thanks to the many passers-by. After much deliberation, I finally decided on the chicken burger. The vegan in our group tried to sell our little diners of the benefits of a meat free diet but they were having none of it. Our vegan (and one other) opted for the avo on toast and the others chose a mix of kids burgers and wraps. And of course some epic smoothies! I was nursing a bit of a hang over after a few too many cocktails the night before and a hit of caffeine-fueled, sugar-laden black gold wrapped in a red can would have gone down a treat but sadly the menu was bereft of anything even remotely unhealthy and I had to settle for water. The drinks came quickly and we passed them around taste testing while we waited for our meals. And we waited. And we waited. The kids were getting restless and I was short on patience when the meals finally hit the table just over an hour after we placed our order. Well all the meals except mine, which arrived 10 minutes after that. I know they were busy, but an hour for burgers, wraps and toast is verging on the ridiculous. Each meal was fresh, delicious and had a distinctly ‘home made’ feel. The serving sizes were petite and satisfied most, but Mr 15 was left wanting more. My purple sweet potato chips added a pleasant splash of colour to the plate but were a little dry and certainly needed the accompanying coconut mayo. Every skerrick on every place was devoured with relish but I’m not going to lie, the very long wait certainly took the shine off our visit.

Chicken Burger at The Loft Canggu Cafe

Chicken wrap at The Loft Canggu Restaurant

Smoothie at The Loft Canggu Cafe

 

 

The Final Word On The Loft Canggu

When you have a group with varied food preferences you can’t go past The Loft Canggu café. The extensive menu has something for everyone. It’s perfect for a light lunch but the portions are a little small for dinner or healthy appetites. The main road location is convenient and just a short stroll from the centre of Canggu. The Loft Canggu is pricier than your average Bali warung as is much of Canggu. My advice? Don’t visit The Loft starving and plan on a more leisurely affair.

The Bill at The Loft Canggu Cafe

 

 

If you liked this post you really should check out my comprehensive Bali restaurant guide. You are sure to find something to tempt your taste buds. Do you have a favourite Canggu café? I’d love to hear about it in the comments below.

 

 

Until Next Time …

 

 

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Filed Under: Asia, Destination Dining, Travel Tagged: Indonesia

About Allison Smith

Allison is a globe trotting Aussie who has champagne taste and a beer budget. She believes there is a time to save and a time to splurge. She loves a short break and she frequently travels through Asia, Australia and the Pacific in luxury for less. Oh and she really loves wine!

Comments

  1. Gio loft owner says

    September 5, 2018 at 9:38 pm

    Thank you so much for your kind review and we really appreciate!’ But Please just remind yourself that galungan is the busiest day in bali, that’s why shadyshack was closed like most of the others at the loft we operated w half of the staff only, sorry took over then an hours but normally we have 11 ppl in the kitchen and that day only 5 as all our hindu workers could not come as they have to pray!

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  2. Yukti says

    July 20, 2018 at 5:52 am

    I am vegetarian and so The Loft Canggu restaurant looks feasible for me. The smoothie looks healthy option in this restaurant. I take your advice by not going during starving but for a leisurely meal. Thanks for sharing genuine reviews.

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  3. Blair Villanueva says

    July 17, 2018 at 8:07 pm

    Wow Bali is an awesome place to visit! I would love to taste their special coffee while in the beach (weird but fun!)
    Where are you heading next?

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  4. Cat says

    July 17, 2018 at 5:18 pm

    Sounds like it is a popular place and offers a great variety of food options. But an hour for the burger? That’s unacceptable! Sorry that you had to wait for so long.

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  5. Suma Shah says

    July 16, 2018 at 2:47 pm

    The food looks really delicious and the long waiting time is the downside for choosing freshly cooked meals, especially in a busy restaurant or cafe. I would love to visit both this as well as The Shady Shack cafes…

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  6. Soraya says

    July 16, 2018 at 12:53 pm

    I do love exploring the foodie options in Canggu, and I remember Shady Shack being amazing. Too bad it was closed the day you tried to go. But The Loft Canggu café does sound delicious, despite it taking over an hour to arrive and the portions being a bit smaller. I like the sounds of the extensive menu so there is a good selection for everyone to enjoy. Will take your advise and try not to go too hungry…otherwise I’ll just end up hangry!

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  7. Amy @ Family Globetrotters says

    July 15, 2018 at 10:20 pm

    “bereft of anything even remotely unhealthy” oh how you made me laugh with this statement! Hahahaha! You have more patience than me. Not sure I would travel with a vegan and let alone to Bali! I have stayed in Canggu on a few occasions but have never been to the Loft. Looks like I shall be avoiding it! Thanks for the review:)

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  8. Jenn and Ed Coleman says

    July 15, 2018 at 11:52 am

    The portions look a little small, but I would be willing to trade portion size for flavor and food quality. I usually find myself overeating when I am on vacation, so this might really do the trick. As long as you know what you are in for.

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  9. Annick says

    July 14, 2018 at 10:31 pm

    Great tips. Since portion sizes can vary, I’m glad you addressed that. Will remember to only go for lunch!

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  10. Christine King says

    July 14, 2018 at 2:45 pm

    Thanks for sharing! Its always nice to have some nice healthy options, and that smoothie looks so good!!!

    Reply

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