Bangkok’s Coffee Scene: Quick Overview
Bangkok has one of the best cafe cultures in all of Asia. Thailand‘s coffee market reached 65 billion baht in 2025, growing 8.3% compared to 2024, according to Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce. In the first half of 2025 alone, 415 new coffee businesses opened in Thailand, with over 33% in Bangkok.
The average Thai person now drinks 340 cups of coffee per year, up from just 180 cups a few years ago. Bangkok is also hosting the World of Coffee 2026 event (May 7–9, 2026 at BITEC), which shows just how seriously the city takes its coffee scene globally.
Two types of coffee exist side by side here. On one street, you find modern specialty cafes serving single-origin beans with precision. On the next street, a vendor pours traditional Thai iced coffee the same way locals have enjoyed it for decades. Both are equally loved.
One thing new visitors often notice: almost every cafe asks “sweet or no sweet?” even for drinks like cappuccino. Simple syrup is usually on the table so you control the final sweetness yourself.
The 11 Best Cafes in Bangkok
1. Solid Coffee and Bar
Location: Khlong San (near IconSiam)
Solid Coffee and Bar has something almost no other central Bangkok cafe can offer: a direct view of the Chao Phraya River. The cafe is tucked away in a narrow lane near the big IconSiam retail complex. Walk to the end of Soi Charoen Nakhon 5/1, and it opens up in front of you.
The ground floor has an industrial feel with dark walls and concrete floors. Upstairs is the highlight of large windows looking out over a lush green garden and the river. It feels calm and removed from the city, which is rare in central Bangkok.
The coffee is strong and nutty. The espresso tonic is the most recommended drink.
- Address: 521 Charoen Nakhon 5/1 Alley, Khlong Ton Sai, Khlong San, Bangkok 10600
- Nearest BTS: Krung Thon Buri
- Prices: Americano 90 THB | Cappuccino 100 THB | Flavoured Latte 150 THB
- Note: Always check current hours before visiting as they change seasonally.
2. Roots Coffee Roaster
Location: 11 locations across Bangkok
Roots is one of Bangkok’s most important specialty coffee roasters. The company was started in early 2013 by Varatt “Tae” Vichit-Vadakan, Korn Sanguenkeaw, and Somdej “Ake” Luengtaviboon. Tae was Thailand’s 2014 National Barista Champion.
Roots sources 100% Thai coffee beans from farms in Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Mae Hong Son. They run a “cup-to-farm” program where part of every sale goes back to the farmers. The menu rotates with the seasons.
The orange tonic cold brew is famous across Southeast Asia. The Thai Es Yen (iced espresso with condensed milk) is the best introduction to traditional Thai coffee culture. Their in-house bakery s’mores cookie is also widely praised. With 11 locations across the city, it is the easiest place to start exploring Bangkok’s coffee scene.
- Key Locations: Sathorn, Thonglor, Ari, CentralWorld, and 7 more
- Prices: Americano 100 THB | Cappuccino 130 THB | Flavoured Latte 150 THB
3. Tarns Coffee
Location: Sathon
Tarns is a small, hidden cafe on quiet tree-lined Sathon Road. Inside, there are only roughly six seats. Outside, there are wooden benches surrounded by plants. It stays surprisingly breezy even in Bangkok’s heat. Jazzy music plays softly from a Marshall speaker.
The menu is creative but not over-the-top. The Nutella Bomb comes with an actual spoonful of Nutella. The Biscoff Latte is widely praised for its balance of sweetness and coffee flavour.
The baristas check if your drink is sweet enough mid-way and offer to adjust a level of care rare at a cafe this small.
- Address: 170/11 Suan Phlu Road, Thung Maha Mek, Sathon, Bangkok 10120
- Prices: Americano 110 THB | Cappuccino 130 THB | Flavoured Latte 150 THB
4. The Cassette Coffee Bar
Location: Siam Square
The Cassette Coffee Bar is a fully all-pink, retro-inspired cafe inside Siam Square. The pink facade is visible from the street.
Walk through the revolving door and you enter a compact space with metallic pink ceilings, baby pink stools, and a pink bar counter like stepping into a 1980s luxury hotel.
The cafe seats only 10–15 people and fills up quickly. The coffee is solid: medium and dark roast options, iced coffees, matcha latte, and coconut water coffee. The Young Coconut Cake is the most recommended food item. There are also croissants, Pecan Pie, and a small cake selection.
Come here for the experience, the photos, and a decent cup of coffee.
- Address: 264/4 Soi 3, Siam Square, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
- Nearest BTS: Siam (5–10 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 10AM–8PM
- Prices: Americano 100 THB | Cappuccino 120 THB | Flavoured Latte 130 THB
5. I Found You Cafe
Location: Silom
The name says it all, this cafe is genuinely hard to find. It sits on the 6th floor of The Work Loft, a co-working building down a small alley near Silom. Many first-time visitors walk straight past without noticing the entrance.
Inside, you find a quiet space with a terrace that has views of the BTS. It is peaceful and great for working or relaxing. The cafe uses its own beans roasted in three levels: light, medium, and dark. Almond and oat milk are offered.
The prices are among the lowest for quality coffee in central Bangkok.
- Address: The Work Loft is at 281/19-23 Silom 1 Alley, 6th Floor, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500
- Nearest BTS: Saladaeng
- Prices: Americano 60 THB | Cappuccino 70 THB | Flavoured Latte 95 THB
6. Local Boys Coffee
Location: Songwat (Chinatown area) and Thonglor
Local Boys Coffee is one of the most visually striking cafes in Bangkok. Thonglor is the original branch; Songwat is the second location, opened in a narrow orange-and-black shophouse on historic Songwat Road near Chinatown.
What makes Local Boys different: they roast their own beans in-house. All iced drinks are served in branded orange cans sealed in-store to keep the flavour fresh — a detail visitors consistently mention.
The standout order is the Coconut Dirty Coffee (180 THB), rich and slightly caramelised. Other popular items include Dirty Coffee (160 THB) and Peanut Butter Coffee (160 THB).
- Songwat Address: 994 Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100
- Nearest (Songwat): Wat Mangkon MRT (10–12 min walk) or Rachawongse Pier (3 min)
- Prices: Dirty Coffee 160 THB | Coconut Dirty Coffee 180 THB
7. Bartels
Location: Sathorn, Sukhumvit, and Asok 3 Bangkok branches
Bartels is a sourdough sandwich cafe, coffee shop, and cold-pressed juicery with three Bangkok branches: Sathorn (Suan Phlu area), Sukhumvit (between Thonglor and Phrom Phong BTS), and Asok.
The key fact about Bartels: sourdough bread is baked fresh daily, never older than 3 hours when served. The process is seen in the open bakery. Sandwiches include Cuban, grilled cheese, and vegan options.
The Coconut Americano is the most theatrical order served with a hip flask and fresh coconut. All three branches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
- Hours: Daily 7AM–6PM
- Prices: Americano 100 THB | Cappuccino 120 THB | Flavoured Latte 140 THB
8. Beaker and Bitter
Location: Phaya Thai District
Beaker and Bitter located in a former pharmaceutical factory “New York Chemical” (founded 1967). The all-white interior keeps the lab theme throughout. Drinks arrive in actual glass beakers on alcohol burner stands. Lab coats, goggles, and microscopes are available to borrow for photos.
The space has different rooms for different needs: a quiet room for solo work, meeting rooms (available to rent), and a community area. The nearest BTS station is Ari, a short walk from the cafe despite being in Phaya Thai district.
- Address: In the vicinity of Samsen Nai, Phaya Thai, Bangkok 10400, 4 Sai Lom 1 Alley
- Nearest BTS: Ari
- Hours: Daily 8AM–8PM
- Prices: Americano 115 THB | Cappuccino 115 THB | Flavoured Latte 145 THB
9. Smur Cafe
Location: Lumphini
Smur Cafe is tucked under a pedestrian bridge on Rama IV Road near OneBangkok mall. It’s easy to miss a small shophouse hidden beside street food stalls. Inside: white walls, hanging plants, wooden furniture, and a warm living-room feel. There is also a small mezzanine level upstairs.
The resident sausage dog “Nong Manee” sits in a corner of the cafe and is mentioned in almost every visitor review. The cafe has a 4.9 Google rating and 4.8 on Restaurant Guru.
Signature drinks include the Tungmey Latte (fragrant, herbal flavour, widely praised) and the Cola-cano (Americano mixed with cola, unusual but popular).
- Address: 1891 Rama IV Road (near Soi Plookchit), Lumphini, Pathum Wan
- Nearest MRT: Lumphini
- Hours: Daily 7:30AM–5PM
10. NANA Coffee Roasters
Location: Ari and 3 other locations
NANA Coffee Roasters is one of Bangkok’s most visited specialty roasters. The official NANA website lists four locations: Ari, Wang Thonglang, Seacon Square, Srinakarin, and Nonthaburi. The Ari branch is the most popular.
The Ari branch is at 24, 2 Ari 4 Alley, a Japanese-style wooden cabin surrounded by trees, about a 12 minute walk from Ari BTS. Hours: Mon–Fri 7AM–6PM, Sat–Sun 8AM–6PM.
The Strawberry Matcha is the most praised drink. The timber ring pastry (a round flaky croissant in apple crumble, caramel macchiato, and matcha flavours) has its own following. NANA is also a full brunch spot with food options beyond just coffee.
- Ari Address: 24, 2 Ari 4 Alley, Samsen Nai, Phaya Thai, Bangkok 10400
- Hours (Ari): Mon–Fri 7AM–6PM | Sat–Sun 8AM–6PM
- Other Locations: Wang Thonglang, Seacon Square, Nonthaburi
- Prices: Americano 130 THB | Cappuccino 130 THB | Flavoured Latte 150 THB
11. Wallflowers Cafe
Location: Pom Prap (near Chinatown / Yaowarat)
Wallflowers Cafe sits on the 2nd floor above a flower shop called “Oneday Wallflowers” at 31-33 Soi Nana. Green plants that climb up the outside of the building make it hard to miss. The neighbourhood is near Yaowarat Chinatown.
Inside: flower-painted walls, dark furniture, a spiral staircase, and edible flower-decorated cakes on display. There is also a rooftop bar area. The cafe operates two modes: Cafe 11AM–7PM and Bar 5:30PM–midnight (hours vary slightly across sources check before visiting).
The Eden Summer drink (orange, rose, and float jelly) is the most recommended non-coffee option. Cakes decorated with edible flowers are as popular as coffee.
- Address: 31-33 Soi Nana, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100
- Nearest: MRT Hua Lamphong (short walk)
- Cafe Hours: Approx 11AM–7PM | Bar: 5:30PM–midnight
- Prices: Americano 130 THB | Cappuccino 130 THB | Flavoured Latte 150 THB
Best Neighborhoods for Cafes
Ari
calm, residential, and artistic. Prices in the middle. Beaker and Bitter are also at the event, along with NANA. It’s simple to get to BTS.
Thonglor
Bangkok’s most experimental and trendy cafe area. Higher prices. Local Boys’ original branch is here.
Silom / Sathorn
Business district with a good mix of cafes for all needs. Bartels and I Found You Cafe are both here.
Songwat / Old Town / Chinatown
Historic shophouses with modern cafes. Local Boys Songwat branch and Wallflowers Cafe are the best examples.
Traditional Bangkok Coffee Drinks You Should Know
Es Yen
Traditional Thai iced coffee made with espresso and condensed milk over ice. Strong, sweet, cold. Available everywhere at every price point. The best drink for Bangkok’s heat.
Dirty Coffee
Cold milk in the glass first, then a hot espresso shot poured on top without mixing. Bold at first sip, gradually mellows as you drink down. One of Bangkok’s most popular cafe orders.
Orange Cold Brew
Fresh orange juice mixed with cold brew coffee. Sounds strange, tastes natural. The citrus brightens the coffee in a way that surprises most first-time visitors.
Pandan Latte
Espresso with pandan leaf flavour subtly sweet with a vanilla-like quality. One of the most distinctly Thai drinks on any Bangkok menu.
Kopi-O
Traditional Hainanese black coffee, sweetened simply with sugar. Bangkok’s oldest cafes have served it this way for decades. The original Bangkok coffee experience.
Practical Tips for Visiting Bangkok Cafes
Opening hours: Most specialty coffee shops are open from 8 to 9 AM and close between 5 and 7 PM. Some Thonglor and Sukhumvit locations stay open until 8–10PM. Always check before you go, hours change regularly.
Getting around: The BTS Skytrain connects most major cafe areas. Ari, Asoke, Thong Lo, and Phrom Phong stations are all near cafe clusters.
Best time to visit: Mornings during the week are the calmest. Weekend afternoons (especially 4–8PM) are the busiest times at popular cafes.
Payment: Most specialty cafes accept credit cards and PromptPay QR payment. Older Chinatown and street-side cafes tend to be cash only and keep small Thai baht notes with you.
Working from cafes: Bangkok cafe culture fully supports it. Wi-Fi and power outlets are standard at almost every specialty cafe. Beaker and Bitter has dedicated quiet rooms. Bartels has reliable setups at all three branches. I Found You Cafe is inside a co-working building.
Quick Price Guide
| Type | Price Range |
| Street-side / traditional | 40–70 THB |
| Mid-range specialty cafes (Ari, Silom) | 100–150 THB |
| Premium cafes (Thonglor, Sukhumvit) | 140–200 THB |
All prices are approximate and may change. Confirm opening hours directly with each cafe before visiting Bangkok cafe schedules update frequently.
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