Sea Circus was one of the first modern cafes in Seminyak at the start of the decade when Seminyak was more upmarket than it is today.
As a modern cafe, it’s done incredibly well to keep up with all the modern cafe trends. They’ve always served great coffee, but these days they also sell things like acai bowls kombucha.
In our view, the food and drinks at Sea Circus are as good as they always have been and remain one of our top picks in Seminyak.
Coffee comes smooth and dark and is really good.
Juices are fresh and sweet without the need for extra sugar.
The fitout of Sea Circus is what really sets it apart from many other cafes in Bali. There’s a real beach feel about it with a bunch of circus lights thrown into the mix. It’s bright and fresh and a perfect tonic if you’re feeling down.
Sea Circus remains one of our Bali favourites and we think it will be one of yours too. Top marks.
Sea Circus
Jalan Kayu Aya 22, Seminyak
www.seacircus-bali.com
Instagram: @seacircus
Opening Hours: setiap hari 08:00 – 01:00
Cappuccino: Rp28.000++
Blended juice: Rp40.000++
Acai bowl: Rp90.000++
Eggs benedict: Rp85.000++
Additionally, the vibe was a lot more chaotic and not really that nice. If you love a chaotic vibe, maybe you’d love Pison when it’s busy.
The burger on a red velvet bun we had here was really really good. Generous meat patty, brioche-like bun and tasty cheese. It all sat together nicely so that you could pick it up and smash it.
The coffee here is also very good and up there with some of the best in Bali.
So while we think this is a very good cafe, we don’t really like it when it gets too busy.
So will we come again? Absolutely. It’s just one of those places that is nice to come with a coffee and your laptop.
We ordered a range of dishes and all were quite good. The red velvet pancakes came topped with cream and were tasty and moist.
The banana bread French toast was also moist, but some might think it’s too small. We like the size.
The corn fritters were awesome and the addition of the avocado purée was a good choice in order to keep the dish from being too dry.
We’re fans of this place and would be happy to come back here again for breakfast or lunch. A good solid cafe for those in need of sustenance in Seminyak and one of the better places around.
And the food we’ve tried is good! The skillet eggs are not huge, but enough for a breakfast and very tasty.
The eggs benedict with smashed avo was sensational. The mango pancakes tasted great, but were just too much for one person to eat.
For people with kids, this is the perfect cafe. There’s a fair sized play area on the back lawn which doesn’t disturb other guests, but caters perfectly for families with kids.
We really like this cafe and think it’s worth visiting if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of Seminyak for a while.
Great temperature, great flavour and great texture.
The location is what we really love about this place. It’s tiny and feels awesome when you’re the only one there.
When it fills up it can feel a little crowded, but not so bad. Surprisingly, it’s not always full, so you’ve always got a good chance of getting a seat.
The staff are cool and helpful and we’ll definitely be back regularly for a coffee fix. Highly recommended and one of our favourites in Bali!
It’s this simple, old style food which for us makes this place a hit. Too many places these days either do fast food or modern Indonesian food. And it’s usually crap. But Imah Babaturan does good simple food the old way. And it’s awesome.
The fitout here is like a warung. But slightly more modern. And that’s cool too. Keeping that traditional Indonesian warung feel, but making it brighter and cleaner.
The staff here are fantastic perhaps because they’re also the owners. And as we know, having the owners working in the place they own makes a whole lot of difference.
So if you’re looking for a cheap place for coffee and a simply indonesia meal in Bandung, we highly recommend Imah Babaturan. We spent Rp45.000 on 1 iced coffee with milk, 1 iced tea and one lontong sayur. That’s a bargain.
Opening in the second half of 2016, Eiger Coffee Jalan Dago is basically half coffee shop, half bag shop. But it’s not just any old bag shop or coffee shop. It’s designed to be ultra modern and to give a feel of premium quality. And you know what? They pull it off really well.
On the counter is a jug of free infused water as well as a selection of cakes.
Surprise surprise. The smoking area out the front is actually really good. Not just an add-on as is the case in most coffee shops.
The brewing area is a thing of beauty which everything looking really stylish and the lighting setting it all off.
The coffee I had was of the standard you’d expect in Bandung these days. Very good. Price is about middle of the road.
The wifi here is shit. It needs to be fixed. It took me ages to get into it and when I finally did, it was too slow for Bandung standards. Yeah, I could do a bit of browsing, but it would drive me crazy if I had something important to do on it.
Wifi aside, everything at Eiger Coffee is awesome. This place brings a new angle to coffee shops in Bandung and is something that others will need to work hard to catch up to.
How long the boom will last is anyone’s guess.
We ordered a cappuccino, hot taro latte, cinnamon twist and cheese bun. The drinks were good, the cheese bun was OK and the cinnamon twist was disappointing.
We haven’t had a chance to try the sandwiches or rice bowls yet, but the cinnamon twist wasn’t in a style we’re happy with, so we probably wouldn’t like the heavier dishes either.
Whether Sydwic stands the test of time, only time will tell. But our suspicion is they’re going to have to up their game with the bread first despite the bread coming from the famous Roti Selai.
All in all a good new coffee shop in Bandung that will be loved by many.
So with that in mind, we can safely say that Lighthouse does produce a good coffee. The coffee here is a little on the light side which is great for those who don’t like a really strong coffee. I had a magic (double shot ristretto with milk) and the strength was just perfect for me. Not too strong, but strong enough that I could get the taste of the coffee.
The prices here are pretty much middle of the range for Bandung. The magic was Rp29.000 which is fantastic compared to Jakarta prices and standard for Bandung (unless you go somewhere like Common Grounds where the prices are anything but common).
Sadly, when we were there it was empty. We only saw one other customer come in. And that’s the way it is in Bandung coffee shops these days. You can be good, but it doesn’t mean you’re going to be full with customers. Hopefully they’ll get more and more customers in the future.
There’s a small smoking area out the front and they do have free wifi.
But when we got there and tried their pastries, we were shocked. The pastries weren’t dry and flakey. They weren’t dense and bready. They were spot on and probably not far off what we’ve experienced in Paris! They were that good.
The pain au chocolate was a winner. The outside was only slightly stiff, but gave way as soon as our teeth sunk into it. The inside was fluffy and better still, slightly chewy.
Lastly, a small comment on the coffee. We didn’t really enjoy the coffee here. So if you need coffee, only order one if you’re desperate. Otherwise wait until you’re able to visit somewhere else for your coffee fix.
Harliman is definitely worth a visit if you love pastries and is our pick for them in Bandung.