Foodie Trail: The Rise of Healthy & Plant-Based Eats in Uluwatu & Bali

Bali’s beaches and surf breaks have always been legendary, but in recent years, travellers have started coming for something else – fresh, plant-based cuisine and mindful dining experiences.

Nowhere captures this culinary evolution more vividly than Uluwatu, on the Bukit Peninsula – where surfboards and smoothie bowls live side by side.

If you’re a health-conscious traveller or simply love vibrant food with a conscience, this guide is for you.
(For classic dining spots, see our Where to Eat in Uluwatu guide.)

🌿 Why Uluwatu’s Healthy-Food Scene Is Booming

Several shifts have helped turn Uluwatu into a wellness-food hub:

• Conscious travel: visitors now want nourishing meals and balanced living alongside adventure.

• Local produce: Balinese farms are thriving, supplying fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs daily.

• Social media buzz: smoothie bowls, açai, and plant-based desserts are everywhere on Instagram.

• Sustainability: cafés are cutting plastic, supporting local growers, and educating guests about food waste.

These trends are shaping what many now call “Bali’s wellness wave” – and it’s delicious.

🥗 Top Healthy & Plant-Based Cafés in Uluwatu

Alchemy Uluwatu – Raw & Whole-Food Pioneer

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Bali’s first fully vegan restaurant, Alchemy is an institution. Expect colourful raw bowls, smoothie creations, and gluten-free desserts in a tranquil jungle-chic setting.

Try this: the Dragon Bowl with fermented cashew cheese.

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Suka Espresso – Brunch with a Healthy Twist

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Not strictly vegan, but packed with wholesome brunch classics, house-roasted coffee, and creative vegetarian options.

Best for: breakfast lovers chasing the island’s best smoothie bowls and avo toast.

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Healthy Tribes – Fresh Juices & Raw Snacks

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Ideal for quick, nourishing bites or post-surf refuels. Fresh cold-pressed juices, wraps, and smoothie bowls take centre stage.

Local tip: try their “Uluwatu Green” juice with spirulina and pineapple.

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Bali’s shift toward plant-based dining mirrors a global trend: travellers want meals that are good for the planet and for them. Supporting these local cafés keeps small businesses thriving and reduces environmental impact.

For hosts and travellers alike, exploring this food movement means travelling with purpose – and flavour.

Stay at Melati Villa and discover Bali’s fresh, healthy side – wake up to ocean breezes, explore Uluwatu’s best cafés, and return to your villa for sunset smoothies by the pool.

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