Coffee Tasting & Dining at Labuan Bajo

Labuan Bajo has some nice cafes and eateries dotted along the city center and across the town. You could get a burger at 10,000 Indonesian Rupiah at some street stalls, or you could spend 700,000 Indonesian Rupiah for a dinner for two at a upscale restaurant.

Whatever your budget, don’t skip on the local coffee scene. The Flores has its own coffee beans, and the coffee does not disappoint.

Coffee @ Kopi Mane Inspiration

I know Indonesia is one of the biggest producer of coffee beans. In fact I generally prefer their beans as its comparatively less acidic and more cocoa flavor when people let me choose the beans. For some reason it does not compute in my brain that there would be a great coffee scene while I planning to visit Labuan Bajo. So it was a pleasant surprise when I found out that the Flores Islands has planted its own coffee beans.

Found this small little cafe just opposite the hotel we were staying, and the affogato here is good.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/GfK2mkoWYxPmkajx5

Breakfast @ Seaesta Hostel & Hotel

A cozy breakfast scene with two cups of colorful beverages — one a latte and the other a pink drink with latte art on top. A small cookie sits on the side of the blue cup.

A delicious breakfast plate featuring crispy bacon, sautéed spinach, scrambled eggs, roasted tomatoes, and roasted pumpkin. A slice of toasted bread accompanies the dish, with a small container of salt and pepper beside it.

A wooden plate with four slices of toasted bread topped with a mixture of diced tomatoes, basil, and cucumbers, served as part of a breakfast in Labuan Bajo.

Just next to Kopi Mane Inspiration, it is a hostel with a beautiful pool, and a restaurant that allows you to enjoy the pool view.

The breakfast plate cost 65,000 Indonesian Rupiah. The service and the pool view is great, recommend to stay at this place just for the cool, chill vibe.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/vGWHuRMPY7kRsSb27

Dinner @ Altomare Restaurant (Italian)

Three pieces of bruschetta topped with diced tomatoes, herbs, and greens on toasted bread.

A close-up of a pasta dish with meat, vegetables, and herbs, served in a white bowl with two serving utensils.

A close-up of a cheesy pizza with melted cheese on a soft, crispy crust, served at a dinner in Labuan Bajo.

An Italian restaurant serving good food at the heart of Labuan Bajo town. Price is a bit steep, but you get what you pay for.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/cUx1kvtZhgsFN5CG6

Dinner @ La Bajo Flores

We went here twice during our trip at Labuan Bajo, which shows how we love this place.

We walked through a boardwalk extended into the ocean to reach the restaurant, and the view was great. You could book a table if you want a table with a sea view, but the restaurant was not full during both of our visits, so should be ok to just drop by the restaurant.

The food were great. Tiramisu, white fish with rice, spaghetti, mocktails, we loved it all.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/dkeui2M92mQvXEke9

Breakfast @ Sunset Hill Hotel

Western breakfast plate with scrambled eggs sausages bacon toast and jam at a cafe in Labuan Bajo

Panoramic view of Labuan Bajo, Flores, showing lush greenery, turquoise water, overwater bungalows, and distant hills under a clear blue sky.

Black coffee served with milk at a rooftop hotel restaurant in Labuan Bajo, Flores Indonesia

Breakfast the hotel was okay, the Flores Coffee was generous, had a great view. Good place to chill.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZfoQznT6kQUuBMu67

Coffee Time @ Taka Bajo

A beautifully crafted latte with heart-shaped art and a shot of espresso served alongside a glass of water.

A slice of rich dark chocolate cake served on a plate at a cafe in Labuan Bajo

A chilled, creamy drink topped with fresh mint leaves, served in a tall glass.

Our taxi passed by this cute little cafe a few time returning from city center to our hotel. Chocolate cake is rich and dense. Coffee was simply good, though the espresso was a bit bitter for my taste.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/3JgUXpEYRcHoX4EC9

Dinner @ Fish Market

Freshly caught fish displayed at Labuan Bajo fish market, featuring a range of colorful and diverse species on ice.

A plate of stir-fried vegetables, including carrots, cabbage, and leafy greens, served in a green dish.

A plate of freshly steamed fish topped with sliced green onions and fried garlic, served at Labuan Bajo Fish Market. The fish is served on a bright green plate.

To tried local fresh seafood, we went to the fish market. There were some fish that was hard to find at our hometown, so it was a good opportunity to try it out. It was simple and delicious, furthermore you could browse through the numerous fish stalls on the street.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/2AjnhfsmsCL6x4jx7?g_st=ac