Bali has become one of the best destinations for digital nomads, but finding reliable places to work and travel is a continuous battle! This is my list of the best cafes to work in Amed, Bali, so you can spend more time working and less time asking for the wi-fi password.
With so many affordable places, choosing one that has it all for uninterrupted work can be a bit overwhelming. This list goes in order of my top choices after having checked them all during my 1-month stay in beautiful coastal Amed!
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Amed feels like one of the last hidden gems in Bali. It’s pretty far from other more tourist places like Canggu, Ubud, or Uluwatut, making it discouraging for short-term travelers to make the 3-hour drive east.
Even if you only have 2 weeks in Bali, Amed should be on that itinerary. Small-town vibes, with the best snorkeling on the island, you have to explore this rugged terrain!
Keep your travels going longer by working abroad and any of these top cafes in town!
#1 Cafe People Point
People Point was my favorite of all the cafes to work in Amed!
I loved that it was outside of the main area of town, so it was less crowded and fewer digital nomads came here. It’s located near Lipah Bay – one of the best snorkeling spots in Amed, and so nice to take an afternoon swim!
The cafe is really big with outlets and friendly staff so you can stay all day. The interior is so well decorated and open, that you can easily get lost in your work. The food is delicious, although portion sizes are small.
Pro
- Fast Wi-Fi
- Indoor with A/C & comfy outdoor seating
- Outside of town so much less crowded and noisy
- Insanely good food (Indo & Western)
Con
- Not locally owned, although the Czech owner is always around!
- Food is on the pricier side, but worth it
- Wi-Fi was getting some work done, it was out twice when we tried to go but hopefully is fixed soon.
#2 Blue Earth Village
Did you know the most beautiful yoga shala in Bali (in my opinion at least) also has a co-working space? This was my go-to spot, especially after 9:00 yoga classes with Valentina – enjoy a cold juice or fresh coffee with the best view you can get.
The working area is free to use, never crowded, and has the fastest Wi-Fi in town! Enjoy working from a comfortable table or lounging in a bean bag overlooking the Jemeluk Bay. The food at the restaurant was insanely good, although you do pay the price for it.
Blue Earth has a different internet provider than most of the town - so during a rainstorm or construction when the internet suddenly goes down, BEV is up and running!
Pro
- Fast Wi-Fi (268 mbps download)!!!
- The most perfect view of Mount Agung
- One stop for food, exercise, relaxing, and working.
Con
- Not indoors – exposed to mosquitos. There are fans and blinds for when it rains
- Not great in the heat of the day
- Expensive food
#3 Amed Espresso
Offering some of the best coffee in Amed, Amed Espresso is a must-go for any digital nomad! Tucked away at the end of an inland side street is the cutest restaurant with friendly local staff and easy to get to with your transportation in Bali.
On Tuesdays in the late afternoon (and whenever a crowd shows up), the atmosphere picks up with an outdoor bar, and sometimes live music! This spot was one of the most fun and easy-going cafes to work in Amed!
Pro
- Fast WiFi (68 mbps download)
- A/C & comfy working tables
- Quiet & cozy, no street noise
- Locally owned
Con
- Turns into a lively bar at night – maybe a pro 😉
- Not a ton of vegetarian options
- Not huge, but also not usually crowded so this was never an issue
#4 Good Stuff
Good Stuff is a great cafe with an eco focus. Their fresh food and coffee are delicious, and their eco-store is so perfect. Even if you don’t want to work here, swing by the eco-store to check out locally-made crafts, get some hygiene products, or level-up your reusable gear (only if you need to of course).
This cafe is located in the expat part of town, so you’ll often see foreign divers, divers, and more divers gathering before heading to the ocean. This is a breezy place, although being on the main road it can get a bit noisy!
Pro
- Fast Wi-Fi!
- Promotes low-waste and low-impact lifestyle <3
- Great healthy food options
Con
- Pretty small inside with only a few communal tables, can feel crowded
- In the expat part of town, so it can get busy
- Some street noise
#5 MD Amed
MD Cafe is an often overlooked option for cafes to work in Amed. Located between Good Stuff & Oneway Espresso, MD is spacious with great food, and perfect to escape the crowds that gather at the neighboring cafes.
There is a nice A/C flow inside and tons of windows letting in natural light. Although it’s located on the main street, it didn’t feel as busy or noisy as some of the other places! The food had a great selection of Indonesian and Western options at a very reasonable price.
Plus, there was a very cute puppy there, so maybe you’re in luck for some work-break playing!
Pro
- Fast Wi-Fi!
- Locally owned
- Quiet with a lot of seating
Con
- Sometimes eerily quiet (but you can ask them to play music)
- Some of the seating is not so comfortable, but only a small con
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#6 Oneway Espresso
Although it’s probably one of the most busy Western-style cafes to work in Amed, there’s a reason so many travelers flock here. Located right on the main road on the expat side of town, this place gets busy fast.
It’s not because they’ve won more latte art awards than I knew existed (but it is impressive). The food is insanely good, although expensive, and the vibes match a trendy San Diego coffee shop.
**I only went once and never went back. I prefer a bit more laid-back atmosphere, but I felt it’s worth mentioning since it is a great spot for digital nomads!
Pro
- Fast Wi-Fi!
- Intense latte art
- Quality Japanese food (a rarity in Bali)
Con
- Stylish tables that aren’t that nice for working
- BUSY
- Expensive food
Summary - Best Cafes To Work in Amed, Bali
The digital nomad life comes with so many benefits like financial freedom, personal management, and physical flexibility… but nothing comes without drawbacks. Finding a comfortable location with fast and free wifi, outlets, good food, and coffee to stay all day, can be challenging!
This list of the best cafes to work in Amed should be helpful to stay productive while relaxing in beautiful Amed.
Amed is a quickly growing town in Bali’s eastern region, and cafes are popping up quickly! Now is the perfect time to explore Amed, and stay for a bit while you work and enjoy the ocean views.
There are a lot of places that are great to work, but my personal favorite Cafe People Point has it all! Check out some of the places on this list and enjoy working in paradise!
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