Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes before your plate of perfectly poached eggs or flavor-packed grilled chicken reaches your table? At Lucid Cafe Bali, our kitchen is a fast-paced, high-energy space where precision, teamwork, and creativity come together to create the dishes you love.
From early morning ingredient prep to the final dinner service, here’s an inside look at how our kitchen team works tirelessly to keep everything running smoothly, even on the busiest days.
5:00 AM – Fresh Deliveries & Team Prep Begins
Before the first customers arrive, our kitchen is already buzzing with activity. The morning deliveries bring in fresh, locally sourced ingredients—crisp vegetables, free-range eggs, premium meats, and aromatic herbs—everything needed for the day’s service.
Our team begins mise en place (the process of getting everything ready). Unlike many kitchens that assign specific stations, at Lucid Cafe Bali, our cooks work as a team, preparing everything together. This means:
- Washing and chopping vegetables
- Marinating meats and fishes
- Prepping sauces, dressings, and stocks
- Baking sourdough breads
With everything in place, we’re ready for the breakfast rush.
8:00 AM – The Breakfast Rush Kicks In
By 8 AM, Lucid Cafe Bali is in full swing. Breakfast service is the busiest time of the day, and our kitchen moves with efficiency and harmony. Orders come in fast, and every cook is working together to craft each plate to perfection.
Breakfast favorites like american breakfast, eggs benedict, and avocado toast are plated with care, while hearty options like grilled sourdough sandwiches and fresh salad fly out of the kitchen. It’s a high-energy moment, but every dish is made with precision and consistency.
By 11:30 AM, the rush starts to slow, but customers continue to come in one by one, keeping the orders flowing steadily into lunchtime.
2:00 PM – Midday Reset & Dinner Prep Begins
After the final lunch orders, the team shifts into midday reset mode. This is the time when we:
- Restock and clean the prep areas
- Taste-test and refine sauces
- Marinate meats and prepare slow-cooked dishes for dinner
- Re-checking ingredients for signature and seasonal specials
This period, lasting until 5 PM, allows our team to regroup, refine, and prepare for the evening service.
7:00 PM – A Relaxed, Elegant Dinner Service
Unlike the high-intensity breakfast rush, dinner at Lucid Cafe Bali is all about elegance and a relaxed atmosphere. Customers come expecting a quiet yet refined dining experience, and our kitchen reflects that rhythm.
Dishes like perfectly grilled salmon, delicate pasta dishes, and gourmet chicken steak plates take center stage. Everything is cooked with precision and patience, ensuring that flavors are rich and textures are just right. While the pace isn’t as rushed as breakfast, every detail matters, and the kitchen hums with quiet efficiency.
8:30 PM – The Final Orders & Closing Rituals
As the last orders come in at 8:30 PM, our team starts transitioning into closing mode. The kitchen is winding down, with each cook cleaning their workspace, storing ingredients for the next day, and reflecting on another successful service.
Beyond the Kitchen – The Passion Behind Every Dish
At Lucid Cafe Bali, every dish tells a story of dedication, skill, and love for food. The next time you enjoy our signature breakfast, lunch, or dinner, know that there’s an entire team working passionately behind the scenes to make it an unforgettable experience.
So come by, take a bite, and savor the flavors—because in our kitchen, great food is never an accident—it’s a masterpiece in the making.
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