Bangkok’s best cafes, coffee shops and tea-houses
Where to find quality coffee and tea in your neighborhood.
9 years ago
Old Town
Cafe Velodome
A hub for Bangkok’s cycling community, this cafe at the eastern edge of Thammasat University does a mean espresso affogato (coffee shot over a scoop of ice cream, B90) among other coffees and treats.
Thammasat University (Thaprachan Campus), 2 Prachan Rd., 02-623-6340. Open daily 8am-8pm. www.fb.com/CafeVelodome
Mitramitr Teahouse
A friendly teahouse serving sets of Chinese and Taiwanese tea with snacks of the day (starting at B120/pot).
32 Phra Sumen Rd., 02-126-6567. Open daily 12pm-20pm. (close Friday) www.fb.com/mitramitteahouse
Chinatown-Charoenkrung
On Lok Yun BK Pick!
This real oldie has been offering Thai-style tea and coffee (from B20) along with American-style breakfast (from B40) and classic steamed bread with Thai custard (B28) for more than 80 years.
72 Charoenkrung Rd., 02-223-9621. Open daily 5.30am-4pm
Eiah Sae
Join the Chinatown grandpas for traditional Thai tea and coffee (from B20-25) as well as freshly baked toast (from B25) with toppings like softboiled eggs, jam and Thai custard.
103-105 Yaowarat Rd,02-221-0549. Open daily 6am-7pm
Bridge
Sitting in the shadows of the abandoned Sathorn Unique building, this art gallery-slash-cafe does a decent list of coffee (starting B55) and smoothies.
Charoenkrung Soi 51, 089-666-2051. Open Wed-Mon 10am-10pm. BTS Saphan Taksin
Double Dogs BK Pick!
This serious Chinese tearoom in the middle of Yaowarat offers Japanese and Chinese tea starting from B150/pot with a selection of four desserts (B96). They sometimes host tea and drinks related workshops, too.
406 Yaowarat Rd., 086-329-3075. Open Tue-Thu 1-9pm. Fri-Sun 1-10pm. www.fb.com/DoubleDogsTeaRoom
Samyan, Silom & Sathorn
April Store
This small cafe in front of U Center usually sources coffee from interesting roasters like Singapore’s Nylon and Taiwan’s Fika Fika. An americano starts at B70.
U Center, Chula Soi 42, 097-979-6495. Open Mon-Fri 7:45am-5pm; Sat-Sun 8:00am-5pm. MRT Samyan. www.fb.com/aprilstorebangkok
Size S Coffee & Bakery
Despite the slightly sterile environment, this all-white space does strong coffee (espresso, pour over, cold brew), a decent breakfast, as well as delectable tiny treats.
5/25 Soi Ngam Duplee, 02-286-6117. Open Mon-Sat 7:30am-6pm. MRT Lumphini. www.fb.com/SizeScafe
Rocket Coffeebar BK Pick!
Join the beautiful brunch crowd for eggs Benedict (B210) and artisanal coffee—their cold-brew Rocket Fuel (starting B105) is a musttry. Further branches at Central Embassy and Sukhumvit Soi 49.
149 Sathorn Soi 12, 02-635-0404. Open daily 7am-11pm. www.rocketcoffeebar.com
I Am Coffee
This small cozy cafe on Sathorn Soi 8 is a gem for coffee (starting from B70), comforting breakfast and its peaceful ambience.
Sathorn Soi 8, 098-874-5874. Open Mon-Sat 7am-6pm. www.fb.com/iamcoffee.sathon8
Flair The Espresso Bar
Tucked in the golf-centric Thaniya Plaza, this small counter offers decent espresso (B50), sweet treats like banana yogurt cake (B40) and cocoa fudge brownie (B45).
Thaniya Plaza, Silom Rd., 095-245-4942. Open Mon-Fri 7:30am-5.45pm; Sat-Sun 11am-17.45pm. BTS Sala Daeng
United Center, B1 Fl., 092-614-2639. Open Mon-Fri 7.30am-5.45pm
Saman
Turkish coffee (B100), tea (B100/pot) and desserts like firit sutlac (Turkish rice pudding, B100), sekerpare (lemon pastry ball, B100) and baklava (B150/3 pieces).
Sun Square Silom, 1043/5 Silom Soi 21-23, 02-237-4144. Open daily 11am-11pm. www.samanturkish.com
Ceresia Coffee Roasters
The second branch of the Phrom Phong favorite is all about freshly roasted, single origin beans.
G/F, Tisco Tower, 48/2 Sathorn Rd., 098 251 4327. Open Mon-Sat 9am-6pm. BTS Sala Daeng
Siam
Gallery Drip Coffee BK Pick!
As the name suggest, here the emphasis is on drip coffee made from single origin beans from places like Doi Saket, Baan Mae Chan Tai, Goi, etc. They do cold brew (starting from B70), too.
1/F, BACC, Rama 1 Rd., 081-917-2131. Open Tue-Sun 11am-9pm, www.fb.com/GalleryDripCoffee
Ong Tea
This second branch of the establishment near the giant swing focuses on high-quality tea sourced from rare locations in China, Taiwan and Japan. They also have seasonal tea such as longjing (Chinese green tea) and lishan (Taiwanese oolong tea). Tea sets starts from B200-350. Takeaway packs available as 80g and 120g (B650-2,700).
G/F, Siam Paragon, 02-610-7516. Open daily 10am-10pm. BTS Siam
I+D Style Cafe x Brave Roasters
Situated on the ground floor of Siam Center, it’s a handicraft store, curated by the Department of International Trade Promotion, plus a café featuring the beans and team from the much-loved Brave Roasters.
G/F, Siam Center, Rama 1 Rd., 02-678-5000. Open daily 10am-10pm. BTS Siam
Victory Monument
Factory Cafe & Brew Bar
This place offers multiple brewing methods—drip, siphon, Aeropress and cold brew—along with desserts and other drinks like chocolate and soda.
Phaya Thai Rd., 085-145-4184. Open Mon-Sat 9am-7:30pm; Sun 10am-4pm. BTS Victory Monument. www.fb.com/factoryespressobar
Phloen Chit
Granola BK Pick!
This cafe-cum-restaurant from Copenhagen serves Nordic-influenced drinks and food.
3/F, Central Embassy, 1031 Phloen Chit Rd., 02-160-5626. Open daily 11am-10pm. BTS Phloen Chit
Siwilai Rocket Coffeebar
More coffee and breakfast favorites from the Rocket crew with the added bonus of views of the British Embassy’s gardens.
5/F, Central Embassy, 1031 Phloen Chit Rd., 02-160-5809. Open daily 10am-10pm. BTS Phloen Chit
Asoke/Nana
Artis
This cafe from California sources beans from all around the world and roasts them fresh daily. Have them prepared to your preference. Single origin espresso starts at B110.
390/20 Sukhumvit Soi 18, 02-262-0760. Open daily 6:30am-7pm www.fb.com/artisbangkok BTS Asoke
Serendib
This cute, small Japanese place is serious enough to adjust the hardness of water to match the selection of Ceylon tea (B140/pot). The cafe also has plentiful baked items like scones (B55).
120/24 Sukhumvit Soi 23, Open Mon-Sun 11am-7pm. 02-115-2144. MRT Sukhumvit. www.fb.com/Serendibtearoom
Habesha
This slightly shady spot is a rarity in this town. Don’t leave without ordering a strong Ethiopian coffee (B100), a real ceremony to be savored with its accompanying burning incense and snack of lightly roasted barley and peanuts.
1/26 Sukhumvit Soi 3 (Nana). Open daily 11am-10pm. BTS Nana
Phrom Phong
Ceresia
The Thai-Venezuelan roaster sells single origin and blended coffee from all over the world. Filter starts at B95 while espresso is B70. Or take home their freshly roasted beans from B480/250g. They have another branch in Soi Sala Daeng.
593/29-41 Sukhumvit Soi 33/1, 098-251-4327. Open Tue-Sun 8am-6pm. BTS Phrom Phong. goo.gl/PxZk0d
Wonderwall l The Kaffebar
Small batches of new beans are selected from artisanal roasters all over the world. Try their coffee (starting at B60) with the nice pastries (starting at B60) made in-house.
Avora 31 Residence, 28 Sukhumvit Soi 31, 02-108-7575. Open daily 7am-7pm www.fb.com/WKaffebar
39Espresso
Situated right by the BTS, the specialty here is Australian-style coffee—try a flat white at B60 or a shot of espresso, made with both local and Australian beans for B55.
665 Sukhumvit Soi 39, 092-753-8928. Open Mon-Fri 7am-5pm; Sat-Sun 9am-5pm. BTS Phrom Phong
Casa Lapin x26 BK Pick!
The most recent opening from the Casa Lapin crew (Thonglor, Ari) adds a hostel, co-working space and flower shop to its winning coffee offerings.
Sukhumvit Soi 26, 02-000-5546. Open daily 7:30am-10pm
Elysian
Divided into three parts—a Moroccan-style tea room, garden terrace and modern living room—this tea house sources tea locally and makes its own blends in-house. Try the recommended Tia (hot B140; cold B150) which is a blend of green tea, orange peel and jasmine.
Sukhumvit Soi 49/1, 02-662-6964. Open Tue-Sun 9am-8pm. BTS Phrom Phong. www.elysian-tea.com
Pacamara
The Chiang Mai roaster brings its expertise to Bangkok. Coffee starts at B65 (Thai-style iced coffee), while single origin beans are B80 for an espresso.
2/F Rain Hill, Sukhumvit Soi 47, 02-261-7830. Open Mon-Thu 9am-9:30pm; Fri-Sun 8am-9:30pm. www.fb.com/pacamaracoffee
Thonglor
Agalico
This all-white British tea room sits in a lushgarden with a beautiful gazebo and is known for homemade scones, quiche and selections of tea. Prices start from B100-B250.
20 Sukhumvit Soi 51, 089-226-6445. Open Fri-Sun 10am-6pm
Tealily Cafe New!
This new tea cafe serves matcha from Kyoto, both hot (B100) and iced (B105), with Japanese treats like goma dango set (B105) and sweet potato (B100)
Sukhumvit 49/1, 02-019-8287. Open Thu-Tue 9am-8pm. www.fb.com/tealilycafe
Casa Lapin x49
This Brooklyn-evoking cafe serves selected coffee (from B85)—choose from espresso machine, drip or French press expertly made by the owner, Surapan Tanta—with baked items from Brooklyn Baker. Two more branches, in Sukhumvit Soi 26 and Ari.
Opposite Samitivej Hospital, Sukhumvit Soi 49, 081-261-2040. Open daily 8am-5pm
Hands and Heart BK Pick!
This black and white cafe is serious about handbrewed coffee (Aeropress, pour-over and Chemex), which they say is made only from seasonal AA-grade single origin beans.
Ascella Condominium, 33 Sukhumvit Soi 38, 081-442-7977. Open daily 7am-9:30pm
Roast Coffee & Eatery
Roast remains high on most brunch-goers’ checklists; on top of the great coffee, the menu packs genuine crowd-pleasers like the crab cake Benedict (B350).
The Commons, 335 Thonglor Soi 17, 3F, Open Mon-Thu:10am-11pm / Fri-Sat:9am-11pm / Sun:9am-10 pm.
Rocket S 49
The third branch of the Rocket coffee empire branches out with a substantial dinner menu.
1/F, Grease building, Piman 49, Sukhumvit Soi 49, 02-662-6637. Open daily 7am-11pm
Roots
This weekend cafe is the coffee-focused sister to famous brunch spot Roast. Roots sources its beans from both local and international producers, roasts them on-site and serves a heady brew—try the cold brew (B100).
The Commons, 335 Soi Thonglor 17, Market Floor, 097-059-4517. Open Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat-Sun 8am-9pm, www.fb.com/rootsbkk
Ekkamai
Ink & Lion Cafe BK Pick!
This cafe-meet-gallery does both machine (B90) and slow drip (B120) with beans from local roasters like Brave, Ceresia and Pacamara as well as other international roasters. Try their pastries from Size S Coffee & Bakery (see above) as well.
1/7 Ekkamai Soi 2, 02-002-6874. Open Mon-Tue 9am-6pm; Thu-Fri 9am-6pm; Sat-Sun 10am-7pm, www.fb.com/inkandlioncafe
Peace Oriental Teahouse New!
This zen-looking oriental tea room offers seasonal tea sourced from China, Japan, Taiwan and Thailand, each brewed with different techniques. The three main types are hot tea (B180-450/pot), matcha (B450-1,980/bowl) and matcha latte (B150/200ml).
70/5 Sukhumvit Soi 63 (Ekkamai), 097-267-2626. Open Sun-Thu 10am-8.30pm; Fri-Sat 10am-11pm. www.fb.com/peace.t.house
Kaizen Cafe New!
Inspired by Australia’s coffee scene, this all-white cafe at the end of Ekkamai not only brews coffee but also does tea and other experimental drinks. The cafe features cakes from Moonne as well.
Tai Ping Tower, 582/5 Ekkamai Soi 26 and 28, 098-831-6009. Open daily 7am-7pm. BTS Ekkamai. on.fb.me/1aIOKSH
nglor 17, Market Floor, 097-059-4517. Open Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat-Sun 8am-9pm, www.fb.com/rootsbkk
Phil Cafe 61
Another coffee shop run by a small roaster. Expect both single origins and blends roasted by Phil Coffee Company with your choice of brew: filter, espresso or split espresso.
21 Sukhumvit Soi 61, 02-001-5850, 082-111-2249. Open Tue-Sun 9am- 6pm. www. fb. com/philcoffeecompany
One Ounce for Onion
Stylish fashion accessories and delicious in-house coffee from Brave Roaster (starting at B90) as well as some brunchy dishes and desserts.
19/12 Ekkamai Soi 12, 080-046-6885. Open daily 9am-8pm. www.fb.com/oneounceforonion
Nikko Cafe
This hip Zen-inspired coffee shop on Ekkamai Soi 12 offers cocktails and shisha, along with caffeinated beverages like espresso on the rocks (B100). They’ve just open a new branch on Sukhumvit Soi 23.
Ekkamai Soi 12, 02-381-5291. Open daily 10am-midnight
Petite Cafe x Liberty Area One
The experimental, multi-label fashion boutique Liberty Area One is now home to this miniscule cafe serving coffee from Ceresia Roasters and baked goods from Conkey’s.
2/F, Ekamai Mall, Ekkamai Soi 10, 089-505-1244. Open Tue-Sun 11am-10pm
Bang Na
Amatissimo Cafe
Best known for its outstanding coffee, made from their own blend of beans, and delicious pastries like the bacon cheese roll (B85) and almond croissant (B80). There’s also a new branch at Emquartier.
Behind Paradise Park, Srinakarin Soi 55, 081-898-0070. Open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 9am-6pm
Ari
Coffee Roasting
Pla Dib’s morning spot for breakfast serves fresh coffee roasted in-house. Coffee starts at B80.
1/1 Ari Samphan Soi 7, 02-279-8185. Open Tue-Sun 8am-3pm
Onion Store
This new Brave Roasters outlet has a little coffee corner with a very short menu. Get an espresso at B90 or a filter at B130. Though the roaster has relocated to here, you can still find his beans at One Ounce for Onion in Ekkamai and I+D Style Café in Siam.
2/F between Aree Samphan Soi 10 and 11, Open daily 10am-6pm
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