Taking its cues from Korea, The Shaker Cafe (8/1 Kanjanapisek Rd., Phet Kasem Soi 49, 081-558-8950, www.facebook.com/theshakercafe) brings a welcome dose of coffee culture to Bangkok's outer suburbs.

The specialty is iced coffee and other cool drinks poured out of a Boston shaker—try the iced Americano (B65/85/105), Korean-style (B75) or iced orange dream latte (B110). 

Sweets include lemon tart (B110) and cupcakes (B70), while they also offer leather craft classes (contact them for more info).