Serial Bangkok cafe openers Li-bra- ry have joined forces with The Fox and the Moon and Summer Heath for this spot in Warehouse 30. They now roast their own beans, too, creating a unique house blend for true coffee geeks. The espresso machine here turns out a light Thai-Brazil blend courtesy of Ceresia Coffee Roasters. Out- landish creations include the espresso tonic with a hint of lemon and the caffeine-free WTF Chocolate, a sinful concoction of Ferrero Rocher, Kit-Kat, Valrhona chocolate ice cream and whipped cream.
Warehouse 30, Charoenkrung Soi 30. Open daily 9am-7pm
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The third outpost of this popular plant-based restaurant is pure eye candy, with white walls and an airy courtyard where you can indulge in quinoa burgers, colorful salads, tofu satay skewers and the Cauli ower Dynamite Maki rolls stuffed with chickpeas and brown rice.
55/6 Chareongkrung Soi 42/1, 095- 251-9799. Open Tue-Sun 10am-8pm
| Exclusively for Citi credit card members: Get 10% discount on food only when spending THB 500 or more /sales slip 01 Jun ’20 – 31 Dec ’20 |
In a pastel yellow neo-Renaissance mansion, this cafe and gallery serves sophisticated treats like scones and slow bar staples using single-origin beans. Try the lemongrass latte or Sparkling Tamarind.
G/F, Silpa Bhirasri’s House, 153 Ratchawithi Rd., 065-234-0044. Open daily 9am-6pm
| Exclusively for Citi credit card members: Get 10% discount (excluding coffee bean, workshop and souvenir) 01 Jul ’20 – 30 Jun ’21 |
Tucked away in the Old Town, this 15-seater cafe is a hipster's dream. The French bakery-inspired facade and painting-perfect rustic interior evoke a warm and cozy vibe enhance by the sizzling sounds of bacon and the aroma of freshly baked cakes. House-baked goodies like beer cake, carrot cake and lemon pie pair perfectly with a hot cocoa or Marriage Freres tea. You can also start the day with a hefty English breakfast plate served with refillable coffee.
7/1 Lan Luang Rd., 081-696-0326
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Tucked amongst the shophouses lining Maha Rat Road, this photogenic cafe is a hipster’s dream. The charming, rustic interior looks like an old-school Chinese kopitiam meets a Victorian tea room. The food here is equally photogenic. Find a seat upstairs and cool down with a refreshing Americano Yuzu or a Rose Latte. If you’re feeling peckish, we recommend ordering a slice of carrot cake or raspberry chocolate cake.
Soi Pratoo Nokyoong, Maha Rat Rd., 081-302-0651. Open daily 10am-6pm
This former coffee stand has moved to a heart-melting new home above a Talad Noi parts shop. In the plant-filled cafe, the 70 year-old head barista serves meticulous hand drip coffee. Order the creamy, eggshell-colored “single snow white” or the dark calamansi “espressonic” alongside a mini beef stew pie or a chocolate cookie.
1172/8 Soi San Chao Rong Kueak, 061-216-2277. Open Tue-Sun 10am-6pm
Rejuvenating a 130-year-old former tram station near the Golden Mount, this Instagrammable cafe-slash-photography studio comes complete with antiques to match its aesthetic. Don’t miss the iced Marocchino and fresh-baked croissants.
417 Bamrungmuang Rd., 083-158-9999. Open daily 7am-7pm
| Exclusively for Citi credit card members: Get 10% discount on beverages only when spending THB 1,000 or more/sales slip or Get 5% discount on beverages only when spending THB 500 or more /sale slip 01 Jun ’20 – 30 Jun ’21 |
The chic Singaporean coffee chain’s first fully-fledged Bangkok branch takes over a 150-year-old shop-house that once was a boat repair shop. Order a latte or an orange mocha paired with a healthy grain bowl or the hangover-curing bacon and egg sandwich.
101 Charoenkrung Soi 44, 02-102-9407. Open daily 8am-10pm
| Exclusively for Citi credit card members: Get 10% discount when spending THB 500 or more / sales slip 01 Jul ’20 – 30 Jun ’21 |
Sweet Pista’s cheesecakes, kakigori and crumbles have always given Bangkok dessert-seekers something to shout about. At their sleek and cozy new home in Warehouse 30, the menu also packs a full-on meaty punch thanks to a dry-aging fridge lled with slabs of American beef. Burgers and chicken waffles provide all-day crowd-pleasers, but those after a good cheese-steak won’t be disappointed, either. Prefer sweets? The signature orange creme brulee should give you good reason to come back.
52 Warehouse 30, Charoenkrung Soi 30. Open daily 9am-9pm
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Run by multidisciplinary design firm Trimode Studio, this Instagram hotspot doubles as a cafe and retail store. Its raw and futuristic setting features an iridescent metal staircase seating area alongside an array of super sleek furniture on the first floor, while the second oor evokes a dystopian desert vibe thanks to piles of sand, rocks, tree branches and stainless steel seats. Coffee enthusiasts can get their caffeine fix with a dark cold brew or a smooth Dirty (espresso shot mixed with fresh milk) to sip alongside light bites like the Croffle (croissant waffle) and banana cakes with cheddar cheese.
Soi Mata Nuson, Charoenkrung, 081-376-0402. Open Wed-Mon 9am-6pm
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