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Looking for the best coffee in Bangkok? We spent one month there as digital nomads and scouted the best cafes each tourist district has to offer – which was a lot of fun.
We love light to medium-roast coffee beans and were pleasantly surprised by the quality and flavors we found. Whether you’re into coffee, fusions, or matcha, you’ll find plenty of options in Bangkok (yay!).
From coffee shops in hidden alleyways to cafes with a stunning city view, we’ve rounded up 11 unique cafes in Bangkok that are definitely worth a visit. Enjoy!
Tip: A good Americano in Bangkok costs about 70 THB (2 USD). Plant-based milks aren’t widely available. Try a cold brew to cool down or an Orange Black Coffee for something new 🍊☕️
1. Monochrome (Silom)
Monochrome is a specialty cafe in the Silom district of Bangkok. Silom is known for finance, business, nightlife, and expats. So expect a nice mix of locals and foreigners working or sipping coffee there.
We liked the black-and-white arty interior mixed with wooden tables and seats. It’s a small to medium-sized cafe so if you come here to work, it’s better to grab a table in a corner.
You can choose beans from different origins and a wide range of cold brews. We went for the Orange Cold Brew, which is essentially a normal cold brew with a fresh slice of orange in it, giving it a subtle zesty note.
The cold brew was excellent and had a nice chocolatey flavor, I highly recommend it! I didn’t get the chance to try any of their hot coffees but I am sure they are very good too.
- Orange & lemon infused cold brews
- Great for working, strong Wifi
- Opening hours & location
2. % Arabica Bangkok Empire Tower (Silom, Crazy View!)
Not too far from the Monochrome Cafe, is the % Arabica Empire Tower Cafe, which is a must-visit coffee shop in Bangkok! So if you are on a caffeine roll, I recommend visiting both in one go.
The % Arabica Cafe is an international chain with many locations throughout Bangkok, but this one is on the 55th floor with an impressive city view.
Honestly, it’s not serving the best coffee, in my opinion. I found the beans to be a bit over-roasted. But if you like your coffee with milk in it I’m sure they would be fine.
Plus the view is more than worth it. It has to have the best view of any cafe I have ever visited. The staff were super friendly as well.
So if you are looking for an Instagrammable cafe in Bangkok or a cheap way to see one of the city’s best views, you’ve found your spot! 🙌
One thing I did not like about the cafe is that it was full of people taking a million photos. But just accept that it will be full of posers and enjoy the view!
While it wasn’t overly crowded when we went (around 11 am), expect a bit of a queue to get one of the best seats right in front of the big windows.
From there you will see the iconic King Power Mahanakhon Tower which looks unique from the outside – we nicknamed it the “Tetris Tower”.
It has a skywalk on the 78th floor you can visit (get tickets here). You can also sleep there if you have a small fortune to spare (see rooms here) 😉
- You don’t come here for the coffee, but the view!
- Espresso, Americano, Lattes, Matcha
- Opening hours & location
3. Hufu Cafe (Chinatown)
Hufu Cafe is my personal favorite cafe in Bangkok. It’s tucked away in a little green and quiet alleyway right next to the bustling main street of Bangkok’s Chinatown.
You can choose between sitting outside gazing at a cool tiger mural and seeing (real) kittens play or escaping the heat and enjoying the aircon inside.
Hufu has an extensive menu: From iced coconut coffee to hot matcha lattes, teas, specialty mix coffees, and pour-overs – I’m sure you’ll find a favorite here.
It’s also one of the few cafes in Bangkok where you can choose between light, medium, or dark roast and order oat milk for an extra charge.
I really like Hufu because it is a quiet escape nestled right amongst the most hectic parts of Bangkok.
The Iced Americano here was good but not amazing. They do not have the best beans in the world. But if you are looking for a solid coffee in Chinatown this is a good spot.
If you get hungry while you are at Hufu you may also want to consider joining one of the top-rated food tours in Chinatown 🥢🥡🥟
- Specialty coffees, iced coconut latte
- Tucked away in a little alleyway
- Opening hours & location
4. Kayy Coffee (Khao San Road)
If you’re visiting Bangkok for the first time, you’ll inevitably find yourself on Khao San Road. As a starting point for many tours and budget accommodations, it’s helpful to know a great coffee spot nearby to fuel your day.
We tried one of the signature iced coconut coffees at Kayy Coffee and loved it! The coffee had a very nice coconut flavor without tasting too artificial or sweet.
The only downside is that every drink, no matter if take-away or dine-in, is served in a plastic cup, which we try to avoid.
They have an outside area (where you can play with the neighboring dogs) and two separate inside areas. Choose the “garden area” at the back with co-work tables if you want to get some work done.
If you have a sweet tooth, you’ll find a solid selection of fresh iced smoothies and pastries there too.
Kayy is also a great place to hang out before watching one of the famous Muay Thai fights at the Rajadamnern Stadium, one of the top things to do in Bangkok.
- Iced-infused coffees & smoothies
- Great for working, aircon
- Opening hours & location
5. Homey Coffee (Reclining Buddha Temple)
Before or after temple visits, you’ll want to refresh or energize with a good cup of coffee which we found at Homey Coffee. It’s next to the temple with the famous golden reclining Buddha statue (just wow!).
Despite the cafe’s name, the interior is minimalist and clean (how my home would be! ;)). It reminded us a lot of the cafes we visited in Amsterdam a couple of weeks before flying to Bangkok.
This coffee spot is small but has a surprising amount of coffee & drink selections and very good pastries.
The coffee at Homey Coffee is quite good but not amazing. The cafe is a good space to escape to some air conditioning after getting sweaty and exploring the nearby temples.
Plus I can highly recommend the brownies if you are looking for a sugar boost!
- Coffee, teas, matcha & smoothies
- Try their homemade pastries!
- Opening hours & location
6. Gallery Drip Coffee (Siam/MBK)
The Gallery Drip Coffee close to Bangkok’s popular Siam Square and MBK shopping mall, is a must-visit in this area. It’s inside a great free art gallery (Bangkok Art and Culture Centre) and is almost like a little art studio.
When walking in, you see a range of coffees dripping into glass beakers before being served by the baristas.
You’ll be able to choose the beans and watch your cup drip. I liked that the cafe only served drip coffee as I had never visited a cafe like this before.
We chose the beans from Thailand as we were interested in what Thai coffee tasted like. I have to say that I would recommend picking beans from another country if you visit! Sorry Thailand! 🫣 The coffee was good but I just feel like some of the other options could be better.
While waiting make sure to look around the cafe. Each corner has some interesting coffee tools, merch and art on display. Also look up, to see a wave of paper coffee cups attached to the sealing!
Definitely a unique cafe in Bangkok with excellent coffee. Happy dripping!
- Drip coffees & beans for sale
- Cozy seating, cool art displays
- Opening hours & location
7. Rise Coffee (Lumphini Park)
If you love minimalism and the smell of freshly ground coffee beans like me then you are in for a treat. Rise Coffee roasts, packages and sells their own coffee beans.
We visited their flagship store where you can see through a glass wall into their “Rise Lab” where it’s all about brewing, grinding and roasting coffee.
We chose the beans for the Americano and really liked the strong flavor profile. So if you like to sample different profiles of coffee, get a black coffee and sip away!
Also, have a look around their shop where you can buy beans in brightly colored packages and small coffee-making gadgets.
They also have huge croissants on display that look like they would taste good too! 🥐
- Specialty cafe, coffee lab
- Croissants (huge) and beans for sale
- Opening hours & location (flagship store)
- Opening hours & location (Lumphini Park)
8. Suva Cafe (Ong Ang Walking Street)
A 9-minute walk from Ong Ang Walking Street is Suva Cafe. It’s also next to the photogenic and less touristy Buddhist temple Wat Suthat Thep, which we recommend visiting.
Suva Cafe has a very cozy and chill vibe with warm brick walls and a colorful coffee bar. It’s a small coffee shop with a bench outside and some seating inside.
If you are craving a Western panini or toastie go for it, otherwise, stick to their solid coffee menu.
I recommend the good old hot Americano here or if you feel like trying something new one of their signature drinks including espresso, lychee, coconut water or passion fruit juice.
- Exotic signature drinks, great Americano
- Cozy little cafe with chill vibes
- Opening hours & location
9. 34EIGHT (Ari)
If you need a place to work in Bangkok’s district of Ari, this is the spot for you! 34EIGHT Coffee & Community is on a quiet street with a big outdoor garden and spacious indoor area.
You’ll find a mix of tables and seats, ideal for working or hanging out. We got the V60 pour-over and were able to choose the beans.
We went for fruity and were glad we shared! The coffee is strong and full of flavor. It reminded us of the coffee we’d get in the Coffee Region of Colombia. Excellent!
This was one of our favorite coffees in Bangkok flavor-wise. But it is down the list because it is in quite an isolated location. So if you are in Ari I highly recommend visiting!
There is also an ice bath center next door in case you need to cool off from the Bangkok heat.
- High-quality and fruity pour-overs
- Perfect for working, spacious, aircon
- Opening hours & location
10. Slowmov Cafe (Bang Sue)
The Slowmov Cafe is hands down one of our favorite specialty cafes in Bangkok. But since not many tourists make their way up to Bang Sue, we have put it further down on this list.
The reason we discovered it is that the Airbnb we stayed in for 1 month was around the corner. So we’d come 2-3 times each week to get some work done (most of this post was written there!).
The baristas are super friendly, the inside seating is cozy and comfortable and after visiting all the other coffee shops on this list, we still think their Americano and Matcha Latte is the best 👌
It was surprising to me because this cafe is kind of in the middle of nowhere. But the Americano is fantastic and cheaper than other cafes in Bangkok.
So if you are for any reason in the Bang Sue district of Bangkok, make sure to pop into Slowmov Cafe. You could also stop here on the way to the Chatuchak Weekend Market as it is right next to the blue MBK line going there.
- Great Americano and Matcha Latte
- Good for working, super friendly baristas
- Opening hours & location
11. Coffee Toys (Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market)
On our way to the Bang Nam Phueng floating market in Bangkok’s South we did a pit stop at Coffee Toys. It’s a fun cafe to visit because it’s filled with movie memorabilia!
While sipping your drink, you’ll be busy looking around spotting all the interesting memorabilia placed around the wooden seating area.
The family who runs the place is also super friendly, bringing you complimentary tea and puffy little sweets that are hard to describe.
While we weren’t the biggest fans of their Americano (too overroasted for our taste), we suggest getting one of their milk coffees, smoothies or cheese cakes instead.
- Try their milk coffees or smoothies
- Fun, unique cafe filled with movie memorabilia
- Opening hours & location
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