Stepping through the portal
Stepping through the portal
By PORTALTO Editor
17 September 2025
If you only have one day here, it’s possible to experience the highlights: a slow brunch, a caffeine ritual, a matcha escape, a golden sunset, and a night that ends with both sweetness and music. Here’s how to spend 24 hours in Canggu without missing its rhythm.
Brunch Ritual at Copenhagen Canggu Café
Brunch is the anchor of a Canggu day, and Copenhagen Canggu is one of the most popular cafés to start with. Bright, airy, and Scandinavian in design, it feels like stepping into a stylish Nordic summerhouse.
Here, breakfast is playful and fun. The “build-your-own” concept lets you curate small plates and think of healthy proteins like eggs, creamy avocado, and pastries — into a personal brunch board. Pair it with coffee or juices, and you’ll have the kind of morning that feels both nourishing and indulgent.
It’s also a people-watching haven. Between rattan chairs and whitewashed walls, you’ll see early risers plotting their surf, expats tapping away on laptops, and groups of friends easing into Bali time.
Coffee Pause at Gigi Susu – A Popular Canggu Café
Late morning calls for coffee, and Gigi Susu is one of the most popular cafés in Canggu. Its name — “milk teeth” in Indonesian — sets the playful tone. Industrial chic meets tropical charm inside, with concrete edges softened by greenery and warm light.
The cappuccino here is velvety smooth, while the iced long black gives that sharp kick needed for midday adventures. Although the café might be packed with tourists, Gigi Susu still draws a mix of locals, surfers, and creative freelancers — giving it an energy that feels both grounded and communal.
It’s the perfect stop before wandering further into Canggu’s rice fields and streets.
Their iced matcha latte is the star: earthy, balanced, and not overly sweet. Pair it with their basque cheesecake matcha — a creamy dessert that has become a quiet cult favorite among locals. For anyone who identifies as a “matcha girlie,” this is the moment of the day you’ll photograph the most.
Luneir slows the pace, offering a chance to recharge before chasing the evening glow.
Set along the Pererenan coast, Luna features sweeping views of the Indian Ocean framed by infinity pools, plush cabanas, and DJ beats that rise with the sun’s descent. Order a tropical cocktail — a passionfruit mojito or rum punch — and let the colors of the sky dictate your mood.
What makes Luna special is the balance between energy and space. Unlike the denser crowds of Echo Beach, this club feels expansive, giving you room to breathe, sip, and soak in Bali’s famous golden hour. And if you’re up for a little playfulness, their giant water slide — yes, for adults too — adds an unexpected rush of fun before you dry off to watch the sky burn orange.
