Alleyway Shack — Restaurant in Kuta

The good: the food was great, at a great price. Absolutely can't fault them there.

Service was a little confusing - they called a mixed juice a smoothie, and a smoothie a smoothie, causing a mix up in whose was whose. Bill was slow, too, which is mostly the classic thing of not having the bill written when the order is taken.

The real problem were the juice blenders. They weren't in the kitchen, they were out in the dining area, behind the counter. Every time someone ordered a juice or a smoothie, all conversation would have to stop, it was so loud. Eventually, I stopped being annoyed by it and just found the awful situation so bad it was funny. I would never dine in again there, unless those blenders were thrown away, or I finally get around to learning sign language.

If they converted their motorcycle parking area into seating, so you wouldn't get a full blast of BBBBRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR every 7 minutes, it might be a bit better too.

Ultimately, I simply can't recommend this place, which is such a shame, because the food is really good. Whoever is in the kitchen...

Tucked away in a quiet alley, this enchanting café is a true hidden gem. From the moment we stepped inside, we were captivated by the warm and cozy atmosphere, carefully crafted by the lovely couple who run it.

The pancakes were a revelation – fluffy, light, and bursting with flavor. Each bite was a masterclass in texture and taste. The coffee, too, was exceptional – rich, smooth, and expertly brewed.

But the pièce de résistance was the French toast, beautifully plated and adorned with a honey-glazed banana and crispy bacon. Each component was a delight on its own, but together, they created a sweet and savory symphony that left us wanting more.

Throughout our meal, the service was top-notch. The owner was friendly, attentive, and made us feel like we are at home.

In short, this café is a memorable breakfast and we can't wait to return again to try out the rest of the...

An absolute must visit. Best pancakes in town! There's limited seating ( all of it on the first floor) bit I didn't find the place super busy... could be a weekday thing. Ordered the grinch salad and the white omelette. Both came with avocado dressing that was tasty and oh so creamy! The salad was fresh and plentiful. We assumed we wouldn't be able to finish the four ultra fluffy pancakes but one bite was all it took! We gobbled the entire thing in under 2 minutes. It wasn't eggy (as fluffy pancakes sometimes tend to do) or too sweet. Everything, from the taste to the texture was perfect!

Highly recommended.

P.S. : food may take some time as it is a family run cafe with limited staff. But the food is...