Cafes & Coffee Guides
16 guides
Cafes, coffee shops and bakeries in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Pai, area by area.
Facts sit next to their sources. Opening hours, market days, menu prices in Thai baht and Michelin listings change, so each guide says where to confirm them before you go.
Bangkok
- 8 Best Cafes in Bangkok: Top Picks by Area & Style
Best cafes in Bangkok by BTS/MRT area: specialty coffee, laptop-friendly stops and river views, with baht prices, closure days and who should skip each.
- Ari Cafes: Best Cafes in Ari Bangkok and How to Plan a Visit
Planning a cafe day in Ari? Compare Ari's best cafes by mood, see how to get there by BTS, what to budget in Baht, and the quirks to know before you go.
- Bangkok Coffee Shops: Where to Go by Coffee Style & Area
Find the right Bangkok coffee shop by style and neighbourhood. Specialty roasters, brunch cafés and local spots, with BTS access, price tiers and closure checks.
- Best Bakeries in Bangkok: Where to Go by Area and Craving
Plan a Bangkok bakery stop by neighbourhood and craving, with opening hours, closed-day traps, two crawl routes and notes on who should skip the outliers.
- Cat Cafe Bangkok: Where to Go, House Rules & Etiquette
Choosing a cat cafe in Bangkok? Compare venues by location, cat temperament and house rules, with BTS directions and tips for your visit.
- Thonglor Cafes: Where to Go and How to Plan It
Choose the right Thonglor cafe for work, coffee, brunch or dessert, with BTS access, rough price levels and timing tips.
Chiang Mai
- 10 Best Chiang Mai Cafes by Neighborhood and Purpose
Find the best Chiang Mai cafes by area and purpose: specialty coffee, laptop-friendly spots, cheap local stalls, and how to plan a cafe day.
- 8 Places for the Best Coffee in Chiang Mai
Eight Chiang Mai roasters and cafes picked for beans and brewing, with a pick-by-situation table, THB price points, cash tips and a coffee crawl route.
- Chiang Mai Coffee Farm Tour: How to Choose and Book (2026)
Compare Chiang Mai coffee farm tours: what you do, time needed, what's usually included, when to go, and who should skip.
- Chiang Mai Coffee Shops: Best Cafés by Area & Budget
A neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to Chiang Mai coffee shops: specialty roasters, budget stalls, work-friendly cafés and mountain coffee stops, with logistics and trade-offs.
- Mae Kampong Coffee: Cafes & Day Trip Guide
Choosing a Mae Kampong coffee stop near Chiang Mai? Compare waterfall and hilltop cafes, getting there, timing, and what to budget.
Phuket
- 5 Best Phuket Cafes by Area: Old Town, Rawai & Bang Tao
Find the right Phuket cafe by area, hours and purpose. Five areas, named cafes, opening times and tips for combining stops.
- Brunch Phuket: Where to Go, Prices and Booking Tips
Compare Phuket brunch styles, from resort free-flow to beach clubs and cafes, with timing, booking and transfer tips for a stress-free Sunday.
- Phuket Coffee Shops: Old Town to Rawai, How to Choose
Where to find the best coffee shops in Phuket, from Old Town shophouse roasters to Rawai, with how to choose by style, area, and budget.
- Phuket Old Town Cafes: Where to Go by Street, Mood & Time
Choose the right Phuket Old Town cafe by street, time of day and budget, with walking-route pairings and tips for avoiding closed or crowded spots.
- Vegan Restaurants in Phuket: Best Areas, Jay Food & Ordering Tips
Where to eat vegan in Phuket by area, from fully vegan cafes to jay food, with ordering tips, a tier guide and how to get around.