Cafe · Uluwatu
Drifter Surf Shop & Cafe
$$ Busy 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM (Brunch) Found on Google Maps 1 Oct 2026
Drifter Surf Shop & Cafe is a celebrated cultural institution, gallery, and surf sanctuary founded in 2008 by renowned surfers Jake Paterson and Tim Russo along Jalan Kayu Aya in Seminyak, with an expansive clifftop retreat on Jalan Labuan Sait in Uluwatu. Embracing the ethos of \"The Art of Surfing\", Drifter honors surf heritage, craftsmanship, and ocean expression through an inspiring multi-concept venue. The space combines a museum-grade gallery of vintage hand-shaped surfboards by legendary shapers (such as Gerry Lopez, Dick Brewer, and Neal Purchase Jr.), an ocean literature bookstore, and sustainable surf apparel with a tranquil open-air cafe. Out back, a lush tropical garden patio serves precision-roasted Indonesian single-origin espresso, cold-pressed juices, and wholesome organic fare focused on plant-forward ingredients and fresh, responsibly caught seafood.
Insider tips
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Explore the Master Shaper Board Museum. Take time to admire the indoor gallery of hand-crafted collector surfboards, historic ocean photography, and rare surf culture literature that celebrate the golden eras of wave riding.
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Hidden Tropical Garden Oasis. Walk straight through the retail showroom to find the secluded rear garden courtyard—a peaceful, shady haven surrounded by lush palms, ideal for reading, journaling, or quiet co-working.
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Indonesian Single-Origin Espresso & Fresh Bites. Order a flat white pulled from local Indonesian single-origin beans, paired with their house-baked sourdough toasties, freshly prepared tuna ceviche, or buckwheat banana pancakes.
Good to know
- Hours & Payments
- Open daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM; cafe dishes range from Rp 55,000 to Rp 125,000; accepts all major international credit cards, debit, QRIS, and cash.
- Retail & Parking
- Offers a comprehensive retail boutique selling custom boards, fins, organic suncare, and curated resort wear; dedicated scooter parking is available outside both the Seminyak and Uluwatu locations.