Best of Bangkok: 10 Cafes to stop by the next time you visit the Thai capital
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Beyond its amazing street food, vibrant nightlife, and bounteous shopping opportunities, Bangkok just has so much to offer as a travel destination. When it comes down to its coffee culture, the capital of the Land of Smiles is also no less dynamic.
Over the past couple of years, more and more cafes have been vying for their spot in the city and today, you’ll never be too far away from that much-needed cuppa no matter where you are in the city. Ahead, we’ll be looking into some of Bangkok’s most popular cafes.
Roast
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With three locations across Bangkok, Roast has made a solid name for itself and for good reason. This OG cafe isn’t just located at one of Bangkok’s hottest places to hang out—the casual all-day eatery is also known for its hearty, comforting food and delicious coffee. It’s definitely one of those places you’ll never go wrong with.
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Address: The Commons Thonglor, 335 Thong Lo Alley, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Opening hours: 8AM to 10PM (Open daily)
Contact: +66 96 340 3029
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Roots
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When it comes to cafe culture in Bangkok, Roots is a mainstay that is not to be dismissed. This micro roastery boasts 10 locations across the city and was established by a small team of coffee fanatics. Its coffee doesn’t just taste good but also has good intentions incorporated as the cafe strongly believes in pouring into the well-being of everyone involved in the coffee journey through its resources, from baristas and roasters to farmers.
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Address: The Commons, 126 Sala Daeng Rd, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Opening hours: 8AM to 7PM (Open daily)
Contact: +66 80 958 0255
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Gallery Drip Coffee
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Situated on the first floor of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Gallery Drip Coffee catches the eye instantly as you walk into its space thanks to its 3D ceiling sculpture. All of its coffee beans are handpicked from single-source, fair-trade farms in Ethiopia, Yemen, and Northern Thailand, and roasted and hand-grinded in-house.
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Address: Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), 939 Rama I Rd, Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Opening hours: 10:30AM to 7:30PM (Wednesdays), 10:30AM to 8PM (Thursdays to Sundays)
Contact: +66 81 917 2131
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The Cassette Coffee Bar
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Don’t be fooled by this pink retro wonderland—visitors flock to this cafe not just for its obviously Instagrammable aesthetic. Luckily, the coffee bar, which is brought to you by the team behind the also all-pink The Cassette Music Bar, serves great coffee and a delightful, though small, selection of freshly baked pastries.
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Address: 264/4 Siam Square Soi 3, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Opening hours: 10AM to 8PM (Open daily)
Contact: +66 92 751 0755
CDGRE
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CDGRE is a collaboration between some of Bangkok’s most famous chefs, Gaggan Anand, Thomas Suhring, and Mathias Suhring, as well as streetwear brand Carnival. You can count on CDGRE to not only offer great coffee from coffee beans grown in Chiang Mai but also delicious food from a menu curated with lots of love and a real passion for gastronomy.
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Address: G15, G Floor, Siam Paragon, Bangkok, Thailand
Opening hours: 10AM to 10PM (Open daily)
Contact: +66 61 269 6711
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H ø s t x Amber
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A quaint cafe located within Central World’s Zen department store, H ø s t x Amber is a partnership with the exquisite and award-winning Amber Coffee Brewery from Hong Kong, which won the Top 4 World Barista Champion. Famed for its syphon coffee, the cafe’s cosy, modern, and clean interiors make for a nice respite in between all the shopping.
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Address: 1F Central department Store at Central World 4, 4/5 Rajdamri Road Pathumwan, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Opening hours: 8AM to 10PM (Mondays to Fridays), 10AM to 10PM (Saturdays and Sundays)
Contact: +66 80 836 8878
Mother Roaster
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Located in Talat Noi, a historic neighbourhood that has been refreshed with street art and photography, Mother Roaster has a diverse variety of beans on offer, from locally grown ones to rarer beans from around the globe. The best part of it all is that you’ll be greeted by the cafe’s 70-year-old owner, known affectionately as ‘Mother’ in Thai, who roasts all the beans herself.
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Address: 1172 San Chao Rong Kueak, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok, Thailand
Opening hours: 10AM to 6PM (Wednesdays to Sundays)
Contact: +66 61 216 2277
Chutie is Baking
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If you fancy sweet treats, Chutie is Baking should not be missed on your next trip to Bangkok. We’re not sure what’s more exciting—watching the passionate bakers bring goodies like cakes, tarts, and parfaits to life from its glass-enclosed kitchen, or savouring these yummy works of art. Its aesthetically pleasing space also further adds on to this cafe’s appeal.
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Address: 1107/2, Charoen Krung road, Si Phraya, Bang Rak, Bang Rak, Thailand, Bangkok
Opening hours: 10AM to 6PM (Closed on Mondays)
Contact: +66 65 968 3683
Hēi Jīi
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Situated along Bangkok’s oldest road Charoenkrung, Hēi Jīi is set in a historic shophouse and everything about its rustic Chinese-style interiors, exposed brick walls and antique furniture will make it hard for you not to snap a picture. Don’t forget to try its signature Yin Yang coffee and its wide selection of drinks to-go!
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Address: 415 Charoen Krung Rd, Si Phraya, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Opening hours: 9AM to 6PM (Closed on Mondays)
Contact: +66 62 709 4545
Sometimes I Feel
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Sometimes I Feel isn’t just a trendy coffee shop as it also houses an art gallery showcasing the works of various artists. Its extensive coffee menu features coffee beans from across the world, and the cafe also showcases single origin beans that are rotated fortnightly. Whether you’re a coffee drinker or not, this cafe’s super cute and verdant space will be worth stopping by.
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Address: 5/1 Sukhumvit31 Prakhanong Klongtoey, Bangkok, Thailand
Opening hours: 9:30AM to 6:30PM (Tuesdays to Fridays), 10AM to 7PM (Saturdays and Sundays)
Contact: +66 89 223 1493
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