Is SODA Cafe Uluwatu safe to eat at?
What 2,751 public reviews say about SODA CAFE, as a Bali Belly score out of 100.
By Redpoint Studio, makers of Bali Belly · Updated 4 November 2026 · Scores from October 2026
Short answer
SODA CAFE scores 99 out of 100 on 2,700+ public reviews, in our low-risk band (80+). It ranks 1st of the 11 low-risk places in Uluwatu, against a Bali median score of 70. The score reflects what reviewers report, not a health inspection.
SODA Cafe Uluwatu at a glance
| SODA CAFE | |
|---|---|
| Bali Belly score | 99 / 100 |
| Reviews scored | 2,751 |
| Neighbourhood | Pecatu, Uluwatu |
| Type of place | Restaurant |
| Rank in the area | 1st of 11 low-risk places |
| Map | Google Maps |
What a score of 99 means
A Bali Belly score is out of 100 and higher is safer. It comes from public 1 and 2 star reviews: how often reviewers say they got sick after eating somewhere, compared with the rest of Bali, and how many reviews sit behind that figure. The median Bali place scores 70. Of the 3,366 places with at least 300 reviews, 770 (23%) score 80 or more, and SODA CAFE is one of them.
It is a reading of what reviewers report, not a health inspection, and it says nothing about taste. A good score lowers the odds; it doesn't remove them. See how the score works.
Lowering your risk when you eat here
- Food that is cooked to order and served hot is lower risk than food that has been sitting out.
- Raw dishes, salads, smoothies and juices depend on how produce is washed. It is fine to ask. See are salads safe in Bali.
- Ice in drinks is usually factory-made in tourist areas. See is ice safe in Bali.
- Wash or sanitise your hands before you eat, wherever you eat.
Other low-risk places nearby
From the Uluwatu low-risk list, closest neighbourhood first. The Uluwatu page has all 11.
- 84 out of 100Map for KARMAFREE Surf Shop & Café
KARMAFREE Surf Shop & Café
Cafe · Pecatu · 950+ reviews scored
- 84 out of 100Map for HANSIK By Ferbean
HANSIK By Ferbean
Korean restaurant · Pecatu · 900+ reviews scored
- 84 out of 100Map for BAKED. Uluwatu
BAKED. Uluwatu
Bakery · Pecatu · 850+ reviews scored
- 83 out of 100Map for Bull's Coffee Pecatu Roastery
Bull's Coffee Pecatu Roastery
Coffee shop · Pecatu · 850+ reviews scored
- 83 out of 100Map for % Arabica Bali Uluwatu
% Arabica Bali Uluwatu
Coffee shop · Pecatu · 750+ reviews scored
- 82 out of 100Map for Saltwood Bingin
Saltwood Bingin
Restaurant · Pecatu · 750+ reviews scored
How to read this. A Bali Belly score is out of 100 and higher is safer. Every place here scored 80 or more, the low-risk band, on at least 300 public reviews. The score reflects what reviewers say happened to them, not a health inspection, and any meal anywhere can make you sick. Scores last updated October 2026. How the score works.
Bali Belly is independent and has no connection with SODA CAFE. Nobody paid to be on this site.
Quick answers
Is SODA Cafe Uluwatu safe to eat at?
No restaurant is risk-free, but SODA CAFE is in the lowest-risk group we track. SODA CAFE scores 99 out of 100 on 2,700+ public reviews, in our low-risk band (80+). Fewer than a quarter of Bali places with enough reviews score that high.
How is the SODA Cafe Uluwatu score worked out?
We read the public 1 and 2 star reviews of 10,548 Bali places and measure how often reviewers say they got sick, compared with the Bali average. Places with more reviews get a steadier score. The Bali median is 70, and 80 or more is our low-risk band.
Where else is low risk near SODA Cafe Uluwatu?
Uluwatu has 11 places in the low-risk band, including KARMAFREE Surf Shop & Café (84), HANSIK By Ferbean (84), BAKED. Uluwatu (84). The Uluwatu page lists them all.
This is general travel information, not medical advice. No habit removes the risk of an upset stomach, and it is not a substitute for a doctor or travel clinic. See a doctor if you have blood in your stool, a high fever, can't keep fluids down, show signs of dehydration, or aren't getting better after a few days.