Akasa Specialty Coffee opens daily from 05:30 to 22:00 on Jl. Raya Penelokan, Kintamani, and the average spend is IDR 100-200k per person, according to a Bali Holiday Secrets review updated in April 2026.

How much is the menu?

Manual brews (V60, syphon, French press) run about IDR 35-45k. Pastries such as chocolate croissants and cinnamon rolls are IDR 25-30k. The pork belly laksa ramen is IDR 65k and pizzas IDR 75-95k. Because pork is on the menu, ask first if you need halal options. Prices were checked in October 2026 against that source; the menu on site may have changed.

Is there an entry fee or minimum spend?

There is no entry fee for the café and no minimum spend for regular seats. The much-photographed "bird's nest" spots can carry a minimum of around IDR 500-800k and are best reserved. Remember there is also a Kintamani area levy at the roadside post before Penelokan, so bring cash.

When is it quietest?

05:30-08:30 is the calmest window and gives the best chance of a sea of clouds. Tour groups start arriving around 09:00, and 10:00-14:00 is the busiest stretch, with queues at the photo spots. In the late afternoon mist often rolls in and hides Batur.

What are the downsides?

Service slows down when it is full, and tables are not always cleared quickly.
Reviewers describe the food as hit and miss.
Lots of stairs that get slippery when wet, so it is not friendly for wheelchairs or older visitors.
Flies can be a nuisance at outdoor tables; sitting indoors on level 1 is more comfortable.
The car park fills fast at peak times, after which it is roadside parking.

How do I get there and book?

Location: See Akasa on Google Maps
Reservations: walk in for regular seats; book the bird's nest spots and group tables through the contact on its official account.
Instagram: search Akasa on Instagram

If Akasa is full, Montana Del Cafe is on the same road, and for a far cheaper lunch there is the tilapia nyat-nyat at Warung Jowet.