If you have walked along Seminyak’s main strip lately, chances are you have already noticed the bright yellow buzz around Milk & Madu’s newest café. Opening in early December, the venue has quickly become one of the area’s busiest daytime and evening hangouts, pulling in locals, expats and families who already know the brand, alongside visitors discovering it for the first time.
This is not just another place to grab a coffee before heading to the beach. The Seminyak opening marks a confident new chapter for one of Bali’s most recognisable café groups, bringing its relaxed Australian style, all-day menu and community-driven energy into a neighbourhood that is clearly finding its rhythm again.
Bringing a touch of Byron Bay to Canggu was the beginning of a café story that would grow into one of Bali’s most familiar hospitality names. The Seminyak café builds on that legacy, but it also feels like a statement about where the group sees Bali’s dining scene heading. The sunshine yellow frontage spills out onto the street, and with high energy from morning to late evening, it is clear this is a café designed to be lived in, not just visited.
Milk & Madu earned island-wide fame for introducing a fresh Australian café culture to Bali. Avo toast was one of their first breakout hits, spreading across the island like wildfire. It is still here, served on thick-cut bread that is crisp on the outside and soft within, but the menu has grown up around it. In Seminyak, that evolution feels more complete than ever.
Avo Toast
Behind the powerhouse team is Randa Assi, an industry veteran whose career includes international openings for Gordon Ramsay. She says the Seminyak café was designed to be different while staying true to what people love about Milk & Madu.
“I’ve lived in Seminyak for years and always believed in this area. Since 2022, the post-COVID boom and traffic in Canggu have brought people back here, and the renaissance has been huge. We have a long stretch of beaches, beautiful traditional villas, and tree-lined streets that still feel like old-school Bali. There was a real gap in this part of Seminyak. We have Revolver at one end and Watercress further down, but this stretch needed something. Since opening, we have already seen a lot of Balinese locals and expats who live nearby become part of our family.”
Spacious, open interiors glow in a sunshine palette of yellow, white and warm timber. A children’s play area keeps little ones entertained while parents linger over brunch. A sweeping mezzanine creates a cosy setting for date nights, while the air-conditioned function room and bar upstairs offer a quieter option for groups or anyone looking to escape the heat.
Ambience
A Menu That Goes Beyond Brunch
Milk & Madu’s Seminyak menu reads like a greatest hits list, with a few welcome surprises. Breakfast regulars will recognise the fluffy pancakes stacked high, the brekkie burrito with just the right amount of kick, and the famous Eggs Benny that somehow tastes better with every new opening. The iconic avo toast is here too, still one of Bali’s most copied dishes.
Lunch leans into heartier favourites. Sliders come piled high with generous fillings, fresh bowls bring colour and balance to the table, and pizzas fired by their Italian pizzaiolo arrive with blistered edges and proper chew. They are the kind of pizzas that make you quietly plan your next visit before you have finished the first slice.
Pizza
Dinner is where the Seminyak café really starts to show its direction. There are lighter seafood plates, comforting bowls for easy weeknights, and sharing dishes that suit families and groups. Then there is the bakery. Sausage rolls with proper flaky pastry, homemade pies, brioche buns, sweet treats for coffee breaks, and loaves still warm from the oven. It gives Seminyak something it has not had in a while, an Australian-style bakehouse feel right in the middle of the neighbourhood.
“Behind the scenes, we are working on a new bakery project, so I wanted to nod to our roots and start building a proper ready-to-go section of the menu,” Randa says. “Very Byron Bay. We think we have made some pretty good pies, quiches and sausage rolls, but we will leave it to the public to judge.”
The Low-Key Opening That Drew a Crowd
Even before opening day, curiosity was already pulling people inside. “People kept stopping to ask if they could come in,” Randa says. “We were still training, but we thought why not and invited them in with a big discount.”
The official opening felt more like a neighbourhood gathering than a formal launch. Long-time expats, nearby residents and industry friends filled the café, sipping cocktails, sampling canapés and catching up. Instead of a big fanfare, the team chose to celebrate with the people who had supported them from the beginning, a choice that perfectly captured the Milk & Madu spirit.
How Seminyak Redefines the Milk & Madu Story
Part of what has made Milk & Madu so enduring is how each café reflects its neighbourhood. Berawa became known for relaxed mornings and comforting favourites. Batu Bolong arrived as Canggu exploded, turning into a casual meeting place for surfers, families and remote workers. Bingin brought the brand closer to the cliffside surf crowd, while Ubud found its own slower rhythm with wellness travellers and locals.
Across all locations, the thread remains the same. Bright interiors, genuine hospitality and food that feels homemade even when it looks polished. Seminyak builds on that foundation with a café designed for an even wider mix of people, travellers, families, digital nomads and locals who want a good coffee or an easy dinner without fuss.
A New Chapter, Same Heart
At Seminyak, Milk & Madu is ready to move beyond its breakfast reputation. The dinner menu leans into lighter, relaxed dishes designed for evenings that stretch on, whether you are dining solo or sharing plates with friends. It is casual, family friendly and unmistakably Milk & Madu.
The warmth hits you as soon as you arrive. The menu stays wholesome and ingredient driven. The team runs the room with confidence and care. And the bright interiors create an easy sense of joy. For holidaymakers, it is an instant go-to. For locals, it already feels like one of those places that will quietly become part of everyday life in Seminyak.
