Koh Samui & Koh Phangan Cafés: 15 hand-picked places

A superfood café serving vegan and vegetarian dishes alongside Thai and Western fare. The chocolate smoothie bowl is rich and chocolatey, and the meal dishes are praised for their freshness. Order at the counter and dine in the covered outdoor seating area.

A French-style bakery and café serving freshly baked bread alongside homemade ice cream. The almond croissant is rich and nutty, and the gelato makes a lovely treat after a meal.

A café and restaurant that’s a good choice for breakfast or brunch. The bacon, cheese, and egg croissant is savory and satisfying. Pair an iced coffee or fruit shake with a quiet seat outdoors.

A bakery café serving bread alongside Thai and European-style meals. The almond croissant is rich and nutty, while granola with fruit and yogurt makes a refreshing meal. There’s air-conditioned indoor seating and a small outdoor area.

A café and bistro where you can enjoy a meal and coffee alongside vinyl records. The generous Tom Yum sauce pasta comes with shrimp, mushrooms, and flying fish roe. Outdoor seating is also available.

A roastery and brunch café that roasts its beans in-house. Pair a coffee with Eggs Royale or avocado toast, and enjoy the cozy indoor seating or outdoor tables.

A café for brunch and coffee, with Burmese dishes on the menu. Try shakshuka, eggs cooked in tomato sauce, alongside a latte or matcha. The warm, stylish interior is a lovely place to linger.

A café serving breakfast all day, with air conditioning on both floors. The signature MonAmi Breakfast comes with eggs and a Mediterranean-style salad, plus your choice of three toppings. Pair it with a flat white made from the house signature beans and a cake baked in-house.

A cafe and bistro serving coffee made with a blend of three Arabica beans. The iced long black gets a bright sweet-tart lift from passion fruit, and the tom yum soup is fragrant. Homemade dark chocolate and cakes are also available.

A café that roasts its own coffee, with brunch and cocktails on the menu. Eggs Benedict and shakshuka make hearty breakfasts, and you can also try coffee brewed with Thai beans. Seating is available in the air-conditioned interior and on the rear terrace.

A café baking its own naturally fermented bread, with standout bagels and sourdough. Pair a Reuben sandwich or breakfast bagel with a flat white, smooth and rich with a lovely balance. Seating is available indoors and outdoors.

A café serving all-day brunch alongside Thai dishes. The garden omelette is cooked through, and the acai smoothie bowl is sweet and refreshing. Choose between air-conditioned indoor seating and outdoor tables.

A specialty café that roasts its own beans. The Summer Tonic, made with coffee and tonic, is bright and refreshing. Brunch and cakes are available all day.

A health-focused café within a yoga retreat, with vegan and raw-food options. The pomelo salad is refreshingly bright, while the coconut curry has a rich, nutty flavor. A lovely spot for a meal overlooking the Gulf of Thailand from its clifftop setting.

A café serving coffee, breakfast, and Middle Eastern dishes. The iced latte and espresso have a rich flavor, while shakshuka makes a satisfying meal. Indoor and outdoor seating make it a relaxed place to linger.