Folk Cafe sits on a hillside above Pantai Lancing near Tampah, one of the quieter coves on Lombok's south coast, and has become a reliable stop for travellers looking for well-made coffee and a relaxed brunch away from the beach crowds. The setting alone draws people: the café occupies an elevated spot with open views across the bay, making it one of the more scenic places to nurse a morning flat white in the Selong Belanak area.
Coffee and kitchen
Folk Cafe has built its reputation on specialty coffee and a tight brunch-focused menu. The banana bread has become something of a signature — a small detail that signals the kitchen is paying attention to quality rather than simply covering the tourist checklist. For travellers who have been eating out of roadside warungs all week, a well-pulled espresso and a properly made brunch dish can feel like a genuine treat. The café is open from 08:00 until 20:00, which makes it equally useful for a slow morning start or a late-afternoon coffee before sunset.
The setting
Tampah sits a short ride west of Selong Belanak village, along the winding south-coast road that connects the bay's beaches. The area remains largely undeveloped — rice paddies, coconut groves and low hills rather than resort strips — and Folk Cafe fits that character. The drive or scooter ride from Selong Belanak takes only a few minutes, and the elevated position of the café makes the journey worthwhile even if you only come for the view. Pantai Lancing below is one of the less-visited beaches in the area, and combining a café stop with a walk down to the shore is an easy half-morning.
Who it suits
Folk Cafe is well suited to slow-travel visitors who value good coffee over convenience, and to anyone looking for a scenic pause on a scooter loop of the south-coast beaches. It sits in the mid-range price bracket and opens early enough to catch the best of the morning light over the bay.