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8 Cafés to Try in Bangkok | A Specialty Coffee Journey Through Beans and Atmosphere
Fancy a good cup of coffee during your Bangkok trip? Drop by a specialty café where distinctive beans and brewing methods each have a character of their own. From roasteries using beans roasted in-house to hand-drip specialists, we’ve rounded up spots that coffee lovers can easily add to their itinerary. Settle into a cozy café in a converted old warehouse, gaze out at a leafy garden, or take a break over brunch. Choose a café to suit your taste and enjoy a slower moment in Bangkok.
1. Mother Roaster (Talat Noi)
A roastery café on the second floor of an old warehouse in Talat Noi. Rich coffee brewed from beans roasted in-house and the humble charm of the weathered building make it a memorable stop. Try Thai bean coffee and lattes made on a lever espresso machine; it’s a lovely place to pause while exploring Talat Noi’s lanes.
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2. Rough & Round
A small, neat coffee shop tucked into a Song Wat alley. It uses single-origin beans from Amsterdam roastery DAK and serves a range of filter coffees. Stop by to savor the distinct aromas and flavors of different beans at an unhurried pace. Pair your coffee with “The Round,” a round-shaped pastry.
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3. NANA Coffee Roasters Ari
A roastery café in Ari where a leafy garden meets warm timber interiors. There are even mezzanine seats between floors, making it fun to choose your spot. With a wide selection of beans and brewing methods including hand drip and siphon, it’s easy to find a coffee to suit your taste. Look out for creative choices such as dirty coffee and signature drinks made with coconut.
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4. Kaizen Coffee Ekamai
A spacious, two-story café styled with oak and dark gray brick. It serves specialty coffee alongside brunch, making it a relaxing place to spend the morning or lunch hour. Highlights include espresso served with sparkling water and brunch made with house-made quinoa sourdough.
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5. Gallery Drip Coffee
A hand-drip specialist on the first floor of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre. Single-origin beans from several regions, including northern Thailand, Ethiopia, and Kenya, are brewed with Hario drippers. You can also choose “Gallery Drip,” the house blend. It’s a convenient place to rest over coffee after visiting the exhibitions.
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6. Ceresia Coffee Roasters
Enjoy coffee brewed from beans roasted in-house in this cozy space, complete with its own roaster. The menu features seasonal single-origin filter coffees and espresso drinks. With coffee and pastries at its heart, it’s a great stop for a cup and a sweet treat. Try the signature orange cake, too.
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A bright café with a cheerful mix of sky blue and warm timber. Coffee and brunch make it an inviting place to start the day at a leisurely pace. Favorites include the cold brew “Rocket Fuel,” the “Rocket Benedict” eggs Benedict, and brioche French toast.
See details →8. a Coffee Roaster by li-bra-ry
A spacious roastery café in a former Warehouse 30 storehouse. Exposed brick and vintage furniture create a relaxed atmosphere. The café serves espresso, pour-over, and cold brew made with beans roasted in-house. For something different, look for the cranberry cold brew, shaken like a cocktail.
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