Cafes in Sumba
Local coffee shops and cafes serving Indonesian and Sumbanese food, in Waingapu, Tambolaka and Waikabubak.
Where are the best cafes in Sumba?
Waingapu has the widest choice. For coffee grown on the island, try AKS Aroma Kopi Sumba or Cafe Talasi near Tambolaka. For Sumbanese dishes in a cafe, La Paranda in Waingapu serves bunga papaya and se'i sapi.
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PC Corner Cafe & Restaurant
Restaurant · Waingapu, East Sumba
A cafe and restaurant in Waingapu with live music, an Indonesian menu and a view over the city.
Best for: Coffee and breakfast, Sumbanese dishes
Google: 4.3 / 5 from 552 reviews
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Kopi Dari Hati Sumba
Coffee shop · Waingapu, East Sumba
A Waingapu coffee shop with live music at night, serving Indonesian snacks such as cireng and seblak.
Best for: Coffee and breakfast
Google: 4.9 / 5 from 506 reviews
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La Paranda
Restaurant · Waingapu, East Sumba
A Waingapu restaurant known in reviews for bunga papaya (papaya flowers), se'i sapi and live music.
Best for: Sumbanese dishes, Seafood
Google: 4.4 / 5 from 226 reviews
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Cafe Talasi
Coffee and local products · Tambolaka, Southwest Sumba
A coffee shop near Tambolaka Airport serving arabica coffee and local products, including cashews.
Best for: Coffee and breakfast, Sumbanese dishes
Google: 4.8 / 5 from 109 reviews
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Corner Coffee
Restaurant · Waikabubak, West Sumba
A coffee shop in Waikabubak with iced coffee and a varied menu, which reviewers call comfortable.
Best for: Coffee and breakfast
Google: 4.6 / 5 from 107 reviews
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Richard Cafe & Catering
Restaurant · Tambolaka, Southwest Sumba
A Tambolaka cafe serving local pork dishes and meatballs, with outdoor seating. Serves pork.
Best for: A quick, cheap meal
Google: 4.5 / 5 from 94 reviews
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Timoer Cafe
Restaurant · Waingapu, East Sumba
A Waingapu cafe where reviewers order ribs, oxtail soup, and tofu and tempeh.
Best for: Indonesian favourites
Google: 4.6 / 5 from 79 reviews
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Cafe Foodie & Art Shop
Restaurant · Waikabubak, West Sumba
A small Waikabubak cafe and art shop serving Javanese dishes and lalapan, fresh vegetables with sambal.
Best for: Indonesian favourites
Google: 4.8 / 5 from 57 reviews
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AKS Aroma Kopi Sumba
Sumba coffee · Wewewa Timur, Southwest Sumba
A small coffee shop serving Sumba-grown robusta, where reviewers mention local coffee farming and processing.
Best for: Coffee and breakfast, Sumbanese dishes
Google: 4.9 / 5 from 56 reviews
Ratings are Google ratings at the time of writing. Sumba Guide is not paid for these listings.
Is a cafe right for you?
Choose this if…
- You want a good coffee and a light meal
- You need a place to sit and plan the day
- You are in town between day trips
Look elsewhere if…
- You want a full dinner. Restaurants
- You want cheap local food. Warungs
Eating in Sumba
Questions about cafes and coffee
Where are the cafes in Sumba?
In all three towns: Waingapu, Tambolaka and Waikabubak. AKS Aroma Kopi Sumba serves Sumba-grown robusta, and Cafe Talasi is near Tambolaka Airport.
Is food in Sumba expensive?
Warungs and Padang canteens are cheap. Town cafes cost more, and resort restaurants cost the most.
Can I find halal food in Sumba?
Many Padang and Javanese canteens in the towns serve halal food. Ask the staff to be sure, as some local places serve pork.
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