Bangkok cafes worth travelling for
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Bangkok may be well-known for its mouth-watering street food and Michelin Guide-approved restaurants, but it also has a vibrant cafe scene - with lots of cafe options for you to rest your legs and fuel up with coffee and cakes in-between your sightseeing, shopping, and food adventure.
Get set for your Bangkok cafe hop with these travel essentials:
- Private BKK Airport Transfers to get you to your hotel
- 4G SIM Card to stay connected with your loved ones & not get lost
- Bangkok Skytrain (BTS) Pass for getting between cafes
Now that you’re ready to take on Bangkok, let the food adventures begin! With enthralling interiors, intriguing concepts, and innovative dishes, these 14 Bangkok cafes will certainly be worth your time and money.
14 Aesthetic Cafes To Check Out In Bangkok
1. host x AMBER
host x AMBER is a space set up in collaboration with Hong Kong's popular AMBER Coffee, a cafe owned by Dawn Chan, a 4th placer of the 2015 World Barista Championship. Expect a classy interior, high-quality drinks, and decadent desserts such chocolate fudge cakes, croissants, and indulgent cream pies. Need another great reason to visit? The cafe is located in the heart of the city (within Central World), so it's an easy pit stop while you're exploring all that Bangkok has to offer. Enjoy an extra 23% off your bill by booking discounted cafe vouchers on Klook!
- Address: 1F Zen department Store at Central World 4, 4/5 Rajdamri Road, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
2. Starbucks Reserve, ICONSIAM
Although the pandemic has forced a lot of things to a standstill, there are still some exciting new openings in Bangkok that happened over the past two years. One of such is the opening of a beautiful Starbucks Reserve store in ICONSIAM, a 1,260sqm space overlooking the scenic Chao Phraya River! It's currently the largest Starbucks store in Thailand and sports some impressive architectural details, from huge floor-to-ceiling windows, a swirling staircase, vivid murals, a mixologist bar, and a rooftop seating area offering panoramic views of Bangkok's iconic river.
- Address: 7th FL, ICONSIAM, 299 Charoen Nakhon Rd, Khlong Ton Sai, Khlong San, Bangkok 10600, Thailand
3. Toby's on Sukhumvit 38
Toby's is a cafe that will make you feel like you're in Melbourne rather than in Bangkok. This trendy cafe is popular amongst expats and will delight you with its Australian-inspired menu, offering classic brunch favourites such as avocado toast, granola, pastas, and pastries. Overall it's a good spot for brunch, especially if you're craving something Western after having enough of tom yum and pad thai over the past few days. We especially love its relaxing vibes and zen space decorated with lots of plants and wood.
- Address: 75 Sukhumvit 38 Alley, Khwaeng Phra Khanong, Khet Khlong Toei, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
4. Floral Café at Napasorn
Planning to pop by Bangkok's famous 24-hour flower market? If you're in the area, keep your eyes peeled for this secret gem of a hidden cafe located deep within the flower market of Pak Klong Talad. Floral Café is nestled on the second floor of a quaint flower shop, and will make your heart flutter with its beautiful flower arrangements that apparently change according to the four seasons. Decor aside, the cafe's menu is equally magical, offering a selection of sweet treats (many of which are inspired by flowers, of course), from rose ice cream to lavender tea, berry brownies, and lemon poppy seed cakes.
- Address: 67 Chakkraphet Rd, Khwaeng Wang Burapha Phirom, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand
5. Featherstone Bistro
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With its eye-catching facade and apothecary-themed interior, Featherstone Bistro in Ekkamai transports you to another realm. Their cafe menu has a line-up of enigmatic elixir-like drinks that you can mix up yourself, all arranged in potion bottles. The deconstructed Cold Brew Ice Cube Latte comes with frozen espresso cubes and a glass bottle of chilled milk, with liquid brown sugar and simple syrup on the side! Wait for a little for the espresso cubes to melt into the milk before taking a sip. After your tea break, stop by the cafe’s lifestyle boutique to browse the trinkets and vintage fashion accessories on display.
- Address: 60 Ekkamai 12 Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
6. Souffle&Souffle Pancakes Cafe
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For some fuwa-fuwa souffle pancakes, head to Souffle&Souffle Pancakes Cafe in the Japanified district of Thong Lor. This cosy second-storey cafe boasts an impressive selection of both sweet and savory souffle pancakes, which are all prepared to order. Instead of the basic English muffins or buttered bread, brunch classics like Eggs Benedict and avocado smoked salmon toast are reimagined with extra-fluffy souffle pancakes! The cottony, melt-in-your-mouth pancake texture shines in their sweet dishes. For something beyond the usual, get the Charcoal Souffle Pancakes, which come with a generous portion of mango on the side.
- Address: 56/8 Soi Sukhumvit 55, Klongtan Nuea, Khet Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
7. KIMMIK
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If you’re on the hunt for some extraordinary coffee drinks, give KIMMIK a shot. Located at the first floor of Thairong Tower in Suan Luang, this coffee bar boasts a menu that ranges from classic lattes to more interesting inventions. A unique hybrid of conventional white cold brew and espresso-based latte, KIMMIK’s Cold Brew Latte tops cold milk with a super-concentrated cold brew made from Thai coffee beans. For something beyond a usual affogato, get the Mat-zuki–to (short for Matcha Adzuki Affogato). Combining frothy matcha with a scoop of creamy adzuki bean ice cream, this twist on affogato is earthy, sweet and immensely satisfying.
- Address: Thairong Tower 1st Floor, Pattanakarn Road, 10250 Bangkok, Thailand
8. Bluetamp Cafe
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For brunch in a relaxed rustic setting, Bluetamp Cafe is your best bet. With wooden furnishings, lush greenery and plenty of natural light, this Aussie-style cafe is just the getaway from Bangkok’s bustle. They take pride in their rotating selection of single origins and speciality coffee blends, which come from all over the globe.Apart from creamy lattes and bold coffee drinks, Bluetamp also nails a well-executed brunch. Their Big Breakfast and decadent grilled banana-topped French Toast are worth saving space for, as well as the Thai-inspired Garlic Shrimp Omelette Rice dish.
- Address: 56 Soi Lat Phrao 73, Lat Phrao, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10310, Thailand
9. Patchworks Fine Pastry & Dessert
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With walls and a roof made of glass, Patchworks has plenty of natural sunlight that floods its greenhouse-esque space. This patisserie-cafe has an extensive menu of bakes and cakes, ranging from Japanese-inspired Matcha Adzuki, to dark and fudgy crackly-topped Flourless Chocolate Cake. Definitely get an order of the signature Honey Lemon Cheese Tart that’s served with a seperate shot of honey. Baked with fresh lemon cream, cream cheese and a buttery shortcrust base, this tart is the perfect balance of tangy, sweet and slightly savoury.
10. ICI.BKK
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Hidden in one of Sukhumvit’s residential streets, ICI delivers a mind-blowing dessert experience. The brainchild of Top Tables’ 2018 Best Pastry Chef Arisara Chongphanitkul, this dessert house has a contemporary lineup that pushes the boundaries of traditional pastry. The Starfish remains a crowd favorite, comprising of coffee mascarpone mousse, pineapple compote, crunchy cashew nut praline, ginger milk froth and coconut rum gel.
- Address: 24 Soi Sukhumvit 27, Khwaeng Khlong Toei Nuea, Khet Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
11. La Mesa Coffee Co.
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For a taste of New Mexico in Thailand, check out La Mesa Coffee Co. With cacti plants and pastel-hued concrete walls, this cafe’s space in suburban Udomsuk is the perfect mix of modern industrial chic and cosy nook. Like their excellent espresso drinks, La Mesa’s coffee menu is robust and well-rounded – with creations like Coffee Sodas and spiced Orange Mexican Mocha rounding off the standard coffee choices.
- Address: 7/2 Soi Sukhumvit 68 Sukhumvit Rd, Bangkok, Thailand 10260
12. The Blooming Gallery
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After a day of exploring and shopping in central Bangkok, drop by The Blooming Gallery in the Eight Thonglor shopping mall for a welcome escape from the crowds and heat. Entering this forest-themed cafe feels like stepping into a glasshouse, with ferns and flower festoons decorating the walls. The Afternoon Tea Set is perfect for a midday break. Aside from the classic teatime staple of scones and clotted cream, an assortment of bite-sized cakes, finger sandwiches and pastries are served, all artfully arranged in a clear box.
- Address: 88/1 Thong Lo 8 Alley, Khwaeng Khlong Tan Nuea, Khet Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
13. Pressed Cafe
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Head to Pressed Cafe if you’re looking for daytime drinks one notch above the ordinary. This minimalist cafe specialises in aeropressed coffees and other innovative drinks you’ll be hard pressed to find elsewhere. Their drinks menu includes a tri-coloured Mixed Berry Chocolate Latte, the smoke-infused Black/White Caramel Latte and a range of deconstructed DIY Chocolate drinks that comes in flavors from Dark Chocolate to Red Velvet.
- Address: 61/120 Rama IX Soi 7, Khwaeng Huai Khwang, Khet Huai Khwang, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10310, Thailand
14. Peace Oriental Teahouse
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Peace Oriental Teahouse is quite possibly the mecca of every tea lover’s Bangkok trip. Decked out in smooth wood details and wide glass windows, along with a footwear removal policy for entering the cafe, a visit to this quiet space makes you feel like you’ve been transported to a modern minimalist Japanese teahouse. The majority of their menu revolves around speciality tea, from Chinese Oolong to fragrant Gyokuro. There’s also a lineup of milk-based drinks, like their Snow series that includes Honey Yogurt and Dark Choco flavours.
- Address: 47 Soi Sukhumvit 49/1, Khwaeng Khlong Tan Nuea, Khet Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
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