Best Сafes for a Delicious Breakfast in Gili Air

Gili Coffee Roasters ditched the seascape and swapped the view with the lush garden. The homey vibe gets even homier when you try Grilled Chicken Shwarma to get you through brunch. But Gili Coffee Roasters makes the best coffee in Gili Air, and that’s why people always return. The House Roast, aptly named Rinjani Gold, is the way to start. But if you are looking for a double combo, ordering Black Magic Ice with Single Origin will fill your day’s caffeine quota with a refreshing twist. Pair your iced coffee with Wild Nasi Goreng and treat yourself to a dazzling brunch!

Kopi Susu is the cafe to beat when you crave brunch in Gili Air. Imagine sitting under the tree pergola, having a full bite of your customized meal (yes, you can create your brunch board/brekkie), and watching people cycling by (take us there, ASAP!). Your seeded pumpkin bun will taste heavenly with mimosa/scrambled/sunny-side-up eggs. Add a Shaken Oatmilk Latte to beat that Gili Air’s hot weather, and you will want to come back the next day (thank us later, please).

Only at Pachamama can you taste the incomparable Fish Tacos made of banana blossoms. Once you pick your jaw off the floor after having the most unusual (yet super tasty!), have a Chocolate Caramel Milkshake to sweeten your breakfast in Gili Air. Feeling a bit under the weather? The Pachamama Jamu, made of ginger, turmeric, tamarind, lemongrass, and coconut sugar, will get your body ready for another beach session in no time. Consider your quest for the superb vegan, vegetarian (and organic!) cafes in Gili Air end at Pachamama.

Pituq still holds the crown as one of the best vegan restaurants and cafes in Gili Air. Sesamie, the sesame-soya rice noodles with mustard greens, is like a spell you cannot stop having until your last crumbs. And don’t be shy if you want to order a second glass of Dragoness. The sweet and sour dragon fruit juice with lime and banana is the drink you need in a sunny Gili. And if you have room for dessert, make sure you get Mango Wajik Cake simply because we know nobody can resist the duo of fresh mango and black rice cake.

Sharkbites is well-known among divers as their post-diving hang-out space. Even if you leave the oxygen tank and wetsuit to the pro, you don’t want to miss the Fry Me Crispy burger with breaded chicken breast. It’s crunchy and oh-so-yummy! If you’re the type who tracks your carb intake, feel free to enjoy the Vegan Cauliflower Mash without any guilt. Come Thursday evening, you must join their legendary Rock & Roll Bingo game. Have the Loaded Bloody Mary ready to help you think before crossing the bands on your cards. You can win another cocktail, a shot, or even party buckets!

Nothing says breakfast by the beach like the Chocnut Banana smoothie bowl that will look rad on your table (and on your Insta story!). Consider Blue Sail your sunrise companion since they open at 6 AM. Once you get your caffeine fix with Double Espresso, jump in the water for a glorious morning swim. And let no one stop you from having the Smashed Avo with Feta for that protein-packed morning meal. And if your brunch needs spicing up, Summer Kiss or Blue Shark cocktails will put you in the beachy groove.

When you need the best internet connection in Gili Air but cannot leave your quick fix of coffee behind, Juju Zero Waste is the lifesaver you need. The Crazy Date here won’t give you a headache since you will slurp the goodness of peanut, banana, date, chocolate, and coconut milk in a smoothie form. But the reliable internet connection always lures us back to Juju Zero Waste. If you need to work all day, there’s Working on Air, a co-working space next to the café where you can pitch your latest idea and have their homemade pops (the Cookies and Cream is to die for!).

Mowie’s ticks all the boxes of the place you want to stop by (and come back!). The breakfast menu is among the best in Gili Air, as you can choose from Avocado on Toast to Mowie’s Big Breakfast. Your lunch will have Mediterranean flavors, from Falafel & Avocado Bowl to Mushroom Pappardelle. But Mowie’s crafted cocktails are second to none on the island. Whether you prefer Endless Summer or Green Ginger, kick your shoes off (literally!), feel the sand between your toes, and that’s as close as perfection in Gili Air.

Sometimes, you don’t need bells and whistles when it comes to food. Ruby’s Coffee delivers a no-nonsense approach to good meals with a capital G. They don’t have a fancy coffee menu, but the simple Lombok Coffee seems apt in a place like Gili Air. The peanut sauce in Gado-Gado hits the right spot between spicy and sweet. You can’t possibly go to Ruby’s Café and not order Rendang, as the meat is exceptionally tender, and the seasoning is just out of this world. Who bats an eye if you have a crunchy Potato Croquette as a morning snack? Certainly not us!