Tag: Alchemy cafe

The location

Alchemy is on the edge of Ubud. It’s conveniently close to the Campuhan Ridge walk so it makes a great post hike pitstop.

The space

Alchemy is on a busy, main road. The roof is made of multiple layers of palm tree thatch and wood so you can’t miss it. In front of the entrance there’s a row of large potted palm trees screening off the road plus a parking lot for the scooters.  There’s no outside terrace at the front, but they do have a garden at the back where you can sit. Inside is minimal and white. You can grab and go, or eat in. Once inside, you forget you’re on a main road.

The tables, chairs and benches are all warm, distressed wood and complemented by pea green cushions. They have large tables for up to 8 people, but also tables for just two. We choose a wooden bench next to the window.

The crowd

The customers are mixed and mostly tourists including parents with buggies, backpackers or people like us -healthy food lovers!

The little things that make a difference

You can create your own smoothie or salad bowl at the bar so there is no waiting around.

Also, cakes come quickly so you only have to wait for your juices which are all made fresh.

The WiFi is really good and it’s a perfect place to work, because of the relaxed vibe. The music is easy going pop  – not played too loudly.

What we ate

Everything at Alchemy is raw, vegan and mostly home made. We chose two make your own smoothie bowls. You choose the base smoothie or cashew mylk, then three fruits and finally 2 toppings – although you can pay more for extra. The bowls are finished off with mint and lime and the topping sizes are generous. We had a bowl with a spirulina and banana base and another with a  mango base. We made up the green bowl (spirulina and banana base) with dragon fruit, papaya, mango, toasted coco buckwheat granola, coconut whipped cream and extra homemade caramel. With our yellow mango bowl, we added papaya, dragon fruit, cantaloupe, coco cashews and muesli.

Next, we had the raw bananoffee pie, which was incredible!

The bottom layer had a really deep rich flavour. The banana layer added more fruity flavour. Finally, the top layer of coconut whipped cream added a really intense flavour twist. Everything fitted together perfectly. Our other cake (well chocolate bar) was a chunk of raw, vegan chewy chocolate with almonds and a hard chocolate layer on top. As chocolate lovers, we adored it!