Phra Nakhon (Capella Hotel Bangkok)

Come here for a breezy brunch atmosphere on the riverside and a slight twist on the typical Bangkok hotel brunch formula. You’ll see a lot of the familiar Thai cooking stations and international classics. What does give Phra Nakhon a bit of an edge over the others is its Rattanakosin-era Thai menu that you can mix with the typical brunch favorites. Sunday the Kin Mai Un breakfast happens from 6:30-11am (B1,200++) and from 12pm onwards for a-la-cart lunch. All-day dining, with a Thai lunch menu and Western selections, happens from 11am-8pm.

300/2 Charoenkrung Road, Capella Hotel Bangkok, 02-098-3888.

Luka Bangkok

The branch in Thonglor is no more but the original Luka on Pan road was just as busy as ever last time we were there. There’s no specific brunch menu, but the main menu is sprinkled with all kinds of brunch food—like truffle mushroom omelets, zucchini pancakes, and salmon Benedict. Much of it is plated to be shared (the chefs will even portion dishes for multiple diners if you ask). One part of the menu that does use the word “brunch” is the drinks list, so you can pair the eats with a good spicy bloody Mary or mimosa. 

64/3 Pan Rd., 02-637-8558. Open daily 8am-5pm

Odtomato

The owners of Glowfish and Kuppadeli (listed below) went full Aussie when they opened this spot in 2018—warm woods, midnight blues, open kitchen and a live band. Keep it simple with French toast (brioche, egg, maple syrup, almond flakes and icing) or go for something a little bit heavier like corned beef hash with sautéed mushrooms and rosti (Swiss-style flaky hash browns). The breakfast menu spans about five dishes, but there are plenty of sides and add-ons to make a good brunch out of it. 

Park 24 Building, 68/2 Sukhumvit Soi 24, 099-426-8255. Open daily 7am-9pm

Kay’s Boutique Breakfast

Be prepared to indulge in a chill and relaxing white-themed all-day breakfast café. Its signature Ultimate French Toast brûlée captured the attention of locals, travelers, and even New Yorkers when they launched a pop-up café in SoHo. Pair this with the Queen of Benny, a creamy poached egg perched atop a buttered English muffin and held together by smoked salmon and rich hollandaise.

116/55-57 Rangnam Rd., 02-245-6138. Open daily 7am-3pm

Exclusively for Citi Credit Card members Get 10% discount on food only when spending THB 500 or more /sales slip 1 Apr - 31 Dec ’21

Emilia Ristorante Italiano

You could ditch the standard eggs Benedict and seafood buffets entirely for some airy Italian-style ambiance, hearty pastas, and tomato salads with creamy traditional burrata cheese. There is no specific brunch menu here, but the restaurant’s authentic food and vibe sells itself on sticking true to its roots in the northern coastal Emilia-Romagna region of Italy—in terms of atmosphere, ingredients and dishes—which has a very brunch-y casualness to its restaurant scene. 

127 Gaysorn Tower, Ratchadamri Rd., 088-628-9240. Open daily 11am-9pm.

Exclusively for Citi Credit Card members Get a complimentary Waffle Con Gelato Alla Vaniglia valued THB 200 when spending via Citi Credit Card (limit 1 dish /card /table /sales slip) 1 Apr - 31 Oct ’21

Sarnies

The spacious cafe takes over a 150-year-old corner shop-house that once was a boat repair shop with brushed concrete, distressed brickwork and leafy plants. Hangovers meet their match in the homemade bacon and egg sandwich, which comes in a huge portion that you could easily split between two people. House-blend coffee starts from B70 for basic things like Americano or macchiato; a cappuccino will set you back B90.

101 Charoenkrung Soi 44, 02-102-9407. Open daily 8am-10pm. Other branch: 34/1 Soi Ton Son, Lumphini, 02-003-7592.

Exclusively for Citi Credit Card members Get 10% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages when spending THB 500 or more /sales slip 1 Jul ’21 - 30 Jun ’22

Kuppa Tea & Coffee Traders

One of Bangkok’s most well-known coffee, deli, and all-around great brunch brands, Kuppa’s all-day breakfast menu reads like a bible of comfort food. Keep it cozy with some gourmet toast and homemade marmalade, scrambled eggs with ham and grilled tomatoes, or go for the Kuppa breakfast (two eggs, bacon, ham, sausage, grilled tomatoes, and caramelized onions) if you are in one of those hangover destroyer modes. Coffee, as you would expect, is a massive part of the program here. Single-origin beans from Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, and Kenya jump off the page (all hand-roasted in-house), but there is also a bevy of organic beans to choose from. 

39 Soi Sukhumvit 16, 02-663-0495, 087-696-7799. Open daily 9am–9pm

Exclusively for Citi Credit Card members Get 10% discount on food only 1 Apr ’21 - 31 Mar ’22

Paul

Best known for producing bread, the bakery empire has opened over 400 branches throughout the world without ever letting standards drop. Pastries (strawberry millefeuille), cakes (lemon and raspberry sponge cake) and croissants are just as good as the baguette. Croissant options ranging from plain, almond, to ham cheese. For heavier choices, try the croissant & egg benedict with ham or croissant & egg benedict with smoked salmon.

1/F Central Embassy, 1031 Ploenchit Rd., 02-001-5160. Open daily 9am-10pm. BTS Ploenchit. There are 7 other branches at The Emporium, CentralWorld, Empire Tower, Central Chidlom, Eight Thonglor, IconSiam, Mega Bangna

Exclusively for Citi Credit Card members Get 10% discount on bakery when spending THB 500 or more /sales slip (Takeaway only) Or Get 10% discount on food and bakery when spending THB 800 or more /sales slip (Dine-in only) (excluding pop-up stores) 1 Jan - 31 Dec ’21