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Created by Simon Opsomer Updated On: February 20, 2024
A selection of the best, thoughtfully designed places in the city (and the outskirts) to have breakfast, brunch or lunch or to still your afternoon hunger with coffee and cake.
15 Soi Tha Klang, Khwaeng Wang Burapha Phirom, พระนคร, กรุงเทพมหานคร
Dessert Shop · วังบูรพาภิรมย์ · 10 tips and reviews
Simon Opsomer: Everything organic, good food and very reasonable prices. The space is small (bigger than the original one, but it’s still small) so be prepared to wait a bit for a table.
865 Rama I Rd (at Siam@Siam Design Hotel Bangkok, G Fl), ปทุมวัน, กรุงเทพมหานคร
Café · 4 tips and reviews
Simon Opsomer: Beautiful café. Love the eclectic interior. Coffee is from Roots, this expected to be good. Food is inventive and what we ordered was tasty. Will be back.
Simon Opsomer: Savoury donuts are ok. Truffle rice with chicken was delicious. Of course, don’t miss the donuts for dessert. Try raspberry and crème brûlée.
Simon Opsomer: The variety of sandwiches is awesome; really liked the pastrami sandwich. Some pastries were not fresh but the CB&J croissant was great. Coffee is legit!
Simon Opsomer: Best bakery around! Everything is and tastes fresh. Grab some pastries, order a coffee and a juice and you made yourself a great breakfast. The early opening time (7:00) is also a plus.
Simon Opsomer: The food is good but what I like here the most is the decor and the atmosphere. It’s located along a quiet street so try a table on the terrace in front.
Simon Opsomer: Add 80 baht to any coffee and you’ll get to pick three small pastries which is not a bad deal at all. You’d easily pay more than double elsewhere.
Simon Opsomer: Food is basic Thai/Japanese but it’s delicious and portions are big. Also try the cake! There are a few parking spots in front. - อาหารอร่อยและจานใหญ่ ขนมดีด้วย มีที่จอดรถข้างหน้าร้าน
Ting: Beautifully designed, a great concept in a lovely space. Foodies and bookworms should be happy here. Don't miss this top floor haven when in Central Embassy!
51/7 Soi Polo 3 (at Retreat on Vithayu), ปทุมวัน, กรุงเทพมหานคร
Café · Lumphini · 32 tips and reviews
Simon Opsomer: Nice place for brunch. Decent food, although the french toast was not moist enough. Swift service. Seating is limited, which could be a problem on weekends.
Simon Opsomer: Quality of the coffee is standard; there’s better around for cheaper prices. Good selection of food though and lots of places to sit. Great place for lunch and to get some work done on a weekday.
Simon Opsomer: Cute and affordable café in a quiet neighbourhood (parking available). The homemade cakes are delicious. Have a look at the magazine corner. They have interesting pieces.
101, 103 Soi Charoen Krung 44, บางรัก, กรุงเทพมหานคร
Café · Bang Rak · 23 tips and reviews
Simon Opsomer: The food menu is more inventive and different from the standard café fare. Offer of sweet dishes is rather limited. Coffee is good and not so pricey.
Simon Opsomer: A mix of café, bar and concept store. Coffee is served by Brave, so you can’t go wrong with that. The store in the back has some great home decor, gift ideas and unique clothing.
Tracey: The salads are delicious and the cakes are even better!! Grab a seat, order coffee and a cake, then pull a recipe book from the shelf to peruse as you dine.
40/1 Sukhumvit 36 (Soi Napha Sap 1), คลองเตย, กรุงเทพมหานคร
Café · 29 tips and reviews
Simon Opsomer: Cute café. Large cups of coffee. Not that busy which makes it great for work. Food is basic but very decent. Try the Sriracha pork pasta!
Simon Opsomer: They’re trying their best to be eco-friendly. They sell ecological products and there’s a refill station. You can even take one of their dishes to the street food sellers outside and bring it back.
jaaoneisan: Sit in for first time & have sandwich and smoothie. Jjust cannot stop laughing. My most respectable eat-in place in Bangkok! Great that this is not in any luxury hotel and just on a normal Soi.
Simon Opsomer: Beautiful bakery with delicious goods. Try a Berliner because that’s rare to find in other shops. Order a sandwich and take one of the many seats inside. Or pick up a loaf of sourdough to take home.
Simon Opsomer: Lovely space. Ample seating and natural light make it a good place to work. When the weather is nice, get a table outside. Coffee is on point.
2 Soi Methi Niwet (Soi Sukhumvit 24), คลองเตย, กรุงเทพมหานคร
Café · 116 tips and reviews
Thanaphol Janewathanawit: Just love the place! Not only drinks and bakery but foods here are very good too. Thai green curry with special beef recommended :D
Simon Opsomer: Beautiful place! Lots of natural light. Food, unfortunately, is average at best; not bad but it’s lacking flavour. So don’t expect the best meal ever; just order and relax in a peaceful setting.
Simon Opsomer: Great coffee, both the basics as well as signature drinks. Limited but nice food menu. All staff were very friendly. Leave your car at home because the place is easy to reach from the BTS.
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 54 tips and reviews
Mariya Velychko: Black burger with broccoli was good. Really nice that you can choose salad instead of french fries as side dish. Good selection of juices.
Soi Pibun Songkram 2 (Rama 6), พญาไท, กรุงเทพมหานคร
Café · 1 tip
Simon Opsomer: Lovely vanilla-themed café. Coffee is not the best ever, but the vanilla based drinks, such as the Vanilla Citrus Latte, are great. Vanilla based desserts are well executed too.
Foodtraveler_theworld: Wonderful place to start your day with brunch, lunch, juice and coffee. You can get indoor or outdoor seat and enjoy fine decoration of the place.
Simon Opsomer: The decor is very nice, just like a mid-century American diner. The music they play is great and fits the place. Coffee was perfect and food we ordered was delicious. Limited parking next to the café.
Hkling: Ask for the omelette well done as mine was raw inside (I didn't have the heart to send it back). The French toast as mentioned is super sweet but yummy - it's creme brûlée too was a nice contrast
Foodtraveler_theworld: If you are looking for a new place for brunch, this is it...They serve organic but still delicious like normal food. Try Croque Madame and Acai Bowl.
Riri Grr: An unexpectedly beautiful place with really good French inspired food. Duck confit is quite well done and pork chop grilled to perfection. All balanced really well with their sides.
Simon Opsomer: The house is beautifully renovated. One would have rather high expectations seeing the name “H Dining” but food is pretty basic; tasty but pricey for what you get. Bakery goods were very good though.
43/1 Soi Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra 7, สาทร, กรุงเทพมหานคร
Café · 6 tips and reviews
Simon Opsomer: People pass by for a daily caffeine fix but it’s more than just a good coffee spot; food menu is extensive and the quality is solid. Airy space, drenched in light. Come on weekdays to avoid the crowd.
Chatuchak Weekend Market (Section 26 Soi 1/4), จตุจักร, กรุงเทพมหานคร
Café · 5 tips and reviews
Simon Opsomer: Small café in Chatuchak market. Coffee was good and comes in a large mug. The pastries are classics given a twist by using typical Thai ingredients like pandan and coconut: tasty and unique!
Simon Opsomer: Food and drinks are good but the price is a bit on the higher side. Atmosphere is nice but it can get quite hot on the 2nd floor so try to get a table downstairs. There’s a small parking lot next door
33 Soi Yaek Pathum Khongkha, สัมพันธวงศ์, กรุงเทพมหานคร
Café · Chakkrawat · 2 tips and reviews
Jackie C.: Hidden away from the busy streets of Chinatown. In the industrial area. A studio upstairs and cafe downstairs. Menu is limited. But there's a blissful thing about drinking tea from homemade wares.
Simon Opsomer: Beautiful café with nice drinks and a large variety of cakes and pastries; try the caramel banana if it’s on display. A lot of spots and corners to take pictures if you’re into that.
Simon Opsomer: Pretty café with an extensive food menu and nice drinks. The place is surprisingly large, but not that busy due to its remote location, although it’s just a short walk from BTS Ekkamai.
Adventuresmiz: Amazing veggie/vegan-friendly cafe with a social mission! Not only is the food AMAZING (there's fish and meat on the menu also) but they give people with autism vocational training too 👍🏼
Simon Opsomer: Coffee is great! Cakes are delicious! Looking for something different? ‘Sunny hills’ is an iced café mocha with chilli flakes for a spicy touch; all in all very nice!
Sabrina Majeed: This place deserves a higher rating on 4sq! Super cute, gift shop and coffee shop, usually the nicest lady working there, and the Thai tea is not too sweet or artificial tasting.
ningsta: comfy food, good vibes :). love the vintage interior and coffee too! great place to just chill out 💚 / might be a lil challenging to concentrate on work while you're here. 🤣
Prem Sichanugrist: Very nice "hideout" place on Ratchaphruek. Great coffee, free wifi, and outdoor patio area. Banana or strawberry waffles toasts is a must-try (you have to ask them for it).
Simon Opsomer: Serving the same, delicious brunch classics and drinks as in other Luka locations, but in a more peaceful setting. Plenty of seating outdoors. Parking should suffice, given the café is rather small.
Foodtraveler_theworld: Egg & Coffee menu are ready for early morning. They also serve pasta and waffle for dessert. Try pan fried egg , iced espresso latte.. The space is tiny so you may not get seats easily.
Ches Martin: Good tunes, good food, chill, nice proprietors. The Big Breakfast is not *too* big and is rounded out with good veggies. Interesting tea selection.