Charming micro-roastery, café, and library in central Ubud
This charming coffee-focused destination brings beans and books together in Bali’s cultural capital. Seta Coffee Library welcomes drinkers and readers into a homey café setting on Jl. Raya Pengosekan in central Ubud. It’s a collaboration between Jafni Zul Fahmi and Aidan Broderick.
Their first project was an intimate café in Sanur designed for coffee connoisseurs. Now, the brand opens its doors in Ubud with a new vision inspired by a large collection of rare books. Seta Coffee Library was born as a cozy setting designed as a home for literature and slow living.
Complementing the space are coffee offerings that celebrate the purity, freshness, and natural character of Indonesian coffee, roasted and brewed with perfection. A café menu serving light bites and a counter of cakes tempts those who wish to graze as they peacefully enjoy the space and books.
Seta Coffee Library
Coffee, Beverages
Coffee-Shop
Make Seta Coffee Library the anchor of your Ubud days
Seta Coffee Library sits in Ubud, so start with hotel prices and pick a base from the walkable centre to the quiet valleys at Sayan. Then look at activity packages, since the temple circuits, a rice-terrace walk and a cooking or yoga class are easy to add to the trip. Finally, price a car: the sights are spread across the valley, so one driver for the day beats separate tours. The three links below go straight to each.
Seta Coffee Library in central Ubud is highkey the coziest spot where beans and books come together. Founded by an architect and a coffee maestro, this place is an artistic gift to the neighborhood, blending Japanese and Indonesian styles with a mosaic of wood, red brick, and bamboo thatch. The vibe is super homey, complete with a beautiful record player churning out old-school tunes and a large collection of rare books. It’s the ultimate destination for romanticizing your life.
The real flex here is their dedication to roasting tiny batches of Bali-grown coffee that promise unique flavors you can only get in-store. It’s best for slow living, peaceful escapes, and serious coffee tasting. If you’re a coffee connoisseur or just someone looking for a serene place to read, graze on light bites, and enjoy the natural character of Indonesian coffee, this spot is literally perfect. It’s a quiet sanctuary in the cultural capital.
You absolutely have to try their Indonesian coffee, brewed to perfection on their replica vintage espresso machine. Pair it with some light bites or counter cakes while you get lost in a good book. Seta Coffee Library is living rent-free in our heads as the most aesthetic and chill café in Ubud.
Must try:
Indonesian coffee, Light bites, Counter cakes
Best for:
Slow living, peaceful escapes, coffee tasting
Open from 7am to 10pm.
Jl. Raya Pengosekan, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Where to Stay
Central Ubud: best for walkable sights.
Monkey Forest Road: best for shops and cafés.
Penestanan: best for a quieter base.
Sayan: best for valley views.
Nyuh Kuning: best for a village setting.
Tegallalang: best for rice terrace stays.
The best things to do nearby
Walk the Campuhan Ridge at sunrise
Visit the Sacred Monkey Forest
See a dance performance at Ubud Palace
Browse the Ubud Art Market stalls
See the Tegallalang rice terraces
Join a yoga class or cooking course
Visit Goa Gajah and Tirta Empul.
frequently asked questions
What kind of food does Seta Coffee Library serve?
Seta Coffee Library serves Coffee, Beverages in Ubud. It is one of the places worth knowing when you are deciding where to eat around Ubud.
What should you order at Seta Coffee Library?
Indonesian coffee, Light bites, Counter cakes. Menus change with the season, so treat that as a starting point rather than a fixed list.
Where is Seta Coffee Library and how do you get there?
Seta Coffee Library is in Ubud. Getting around, the sights are spread across the valley, so a car with a driver saves time.