While March is still listed in the calendar as the rainy season, the Bali climate can be rather unpredictable. Whether to beat the heat, to lighten up if the weather turns miserable, or just to satisfy your sweet tooth, here are the top 5 dessert restaurants in Seminyak to try this year.
1. Gusto Gelato & Caffé
A must-try gelato parlour, Gusto Gelato & Caffé continues to reach people purely by word-of-mouth referrals. It has a great atmosphere, great service, and of course, delicious ice cream.
Gusto Gelato has been praised for its homemade natural processes to make ice cream in dozens of flavour variants – ever tried chocolate chili flavoured gelato?
The popularity of the cafe means that on weekends, the queue might get long. But that is expected by the friendly and helpful staff. Their professional service ensures you won’t wait more than five minutes after paying for your cones and cups.
2. Stickee
Stickee might have you say, “Wait a minute, this looks just like a regular warung in Denpasar. Why are you taking me here?”
This is because Stickee is a warung at heart, but it has adapted to the generally hip atmosphere of Seminyak. The colourful pop ambiance gives a hint of what you can expect from the traditional snacks and desserts, and their beverage menu.
Spicy cimol, kue cubit, ketan susu keju, dragon fruit ice cream – all of these wonderful homemade Javanese delights have great presentations and are so photogenic, it would be a sin not to post any photos of them on social media.
3. Yogurt Republic
Yogurt has been praised for being almost entirely sugar-free (free of lactose) and inherently creamy, not to mention friendly to your intestine microbiota.
At the Yogurt Republic, you can decorate your yogurt cup with nuts and fruit – a splendid addition to your dessert’s (nutritional) value.
The uniqueness of the Yoghurt Republic is that you pay by weight. This way, you can gain control over how much you eat. Nothing gets wasted, and you contribute less carbon footprint. It’s a win-win situation – even if you don’t count all the health benefits!
4. Grain Espresso
Grain Espresso is a restaurant/cafe in Seminyak that serves both Indonesian and Western cuisine, but it has a wide range of desserts that are quite curious. Their dessert menu ranges from the usual to the unique.
Order some fruit smoothies and detoxifying organic juices for a comfort zone dessert. If you feel adventurous, you can try the dark Indonesian chocolate mousse (never underestimate Indonesian chocolate!).
There are also apple tatins, Pavlova cakes, and cinnamon-dusted ricotta fritters if you’re into classic European regional desserts.
5. Sweet Choco
Mad about chocolate? We have good news. A “Nutella bar” now exists in Bali, and if you can think of a few desserts that utilize the magical chocolate in a jar, then Sweet Choco can think of a dozen more.
Expect a variety of homemade crepes and waffles, French baguettes, croissants, chocolate pies, and macarons to be accompanied by Nutella or Indonesian chocolate to fill your longing for desserts. For the fruit lovers, the chocolate-dipped fruits can’t be missed!
Rain or shine, these five dessert restaurants are so worth it. Are you visiting Seminyak? Check out all other articles written by The Colony Hotel for more traveling tips in Seminyak and the entire island of Bali.
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