When it comes to food and shopping, there are few other travel destinations as attractive to Singaporeans as Bangkok. But there’s more to Thailand’s capital city than Michelin-rated street food and trendy, bargain-priced clothes. Bangkok is also home to some of the most aesthetically-pleasing cafes in the region – with great coffee and bites to boot. Pack your nicest cafe-hopping clothes, because we’ve picked out some of the best cafes in Bangkok you must visit during your next trip!
Best aesthetic cafes in Bangkok: Siam / Chit Lom
1. Everydaykmkm
Kicking off the list of best cafes in Bangkok is Everydaykmkm, a cafe-cum-lifestyle goods retailer located in Siam Square. The three-storey establishment boasts floors dedicated to homeware and trendy clothing, and a sleek, industrial-chic cafe on its highest floor. Here, you can keep the shopping spree going with their eclectic collection of hand sanitisers, candles, and more! The menu features your usual cafe suspects, such as freshly-roasted coffee and croissants heated on demand. Grab an iced latte made from Thai coffee beans and lounge in the airy, open-concept interior of the cafe. Don’t forget to sneak in some shots at the breezy alfresco seating or art installation at the staircase – your feed will thank you for it!
Address: Siam Square, 258/5, 258/6, Unit 16, Soi 3, Rama 1 Road, Pathum Wan, Bangkok, Thailand
Opening Hours: Daily, 11am – 9pm
Nearest BTS Station: Siam
2. The Cassette Coffee Bar
Channel your inner Daisy Buchanan at The Cassette Coffee Bar, one of the best cafes in Bangkok to make you feel like you’ve stepped onto the set of The Great Gatsby. The retro-themed cafe is Thai music bar The Cassette Music Bar’s first foray into the cafe scene. In terms of interior design, attention to detail is clearly the name of the game. Everything, from the gilded interiors to the serving plates to the food is in shades of pink! Sip on their signature Cassette Blend, a pink-streaked latte made from Ethiopian, Brazilian, and Thai coffee beans. Light pastries, such as croissants and Hokkaido-style cheese tarts, are also available – all served on gorgeous, pink-hued plates, of course.
Address: Siam Square, 264/4, Soi 3, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Opening Hours: Daily, 10am – 8pm
Nearest BTS Station: Siam
3. BOYY & SON CAFE
Another must visit cafe in Bangkok’s central area is BOYY & SON CAFE. Located in Bangkok’s Central Business District, the cafe is decked in a quirky terrazzo finishing. The vintage-inspired furnishing is punctuated by pops of colour, in the form of a pink coffee machine and gold fish figurines at each table – consider your #OOTD shots settled! Grub-wise, BOYY & SON boasts an extensive coffee selection. Choose from coffee-based favourites such as sea salt caramel latte, and tea options like matcha latte. Don’t forget to grab a croissant or some sea salt chocolate cookies, which come served on cool, transparent glass plates!
Address: GAYSORN Village Tower 2, Unit L00-01, Rajprasong Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Opening Hours: Daily, 8am – 8pm
Nearest BTS Station: Chit Lom
Best aesthetic cafes in Bangkok: Ratchathewi / Phaya Thai
4. The Palette
Located not too far from the bustling shopping district of Siam is The Palette, one of the most aesthetic, Japanese-themed cafes in Bangkok. The charming two-storey cafe sits within a converted shophouse featuring lots of natural light and woody, Japandi-style furnishings. Here, you can imagine you’re sipping on a coffee in the quiet alley-side cafes of Kyoto. The Palette uses a variety of locally- and globally-sourced coffee beans for their lineup of specialty coffees. Espressos are prepared using single-origin beans from Malaysia, while drip coffees are made from a combination of beans from Chiang Rai, Ethiopia, Columbia, and Honduras. Psst: from Wednesdays through Sundays, The Palette transforms from laidback coffeehouse to an electric umeshu bar by nightfall. What can we say – it’s definitely not one of the best cafes in Bangkok for no reason!
Pro tip when visiting the best cafes in Bangkok: Maximise that cute cafe-hopping outfit with a quick visit to Chaloemla Gardens next door! The park is known for its vibrant array of street art and graffiti – the perfect backdrop for edgy, NYC-vibes shots.
Address: Phaya Thai Road, Thanon Phetchaburi, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Opening Hours: Daily, 10am – 6pm
Nearest BTS Station: Ratchathewi
5. STOCKROOM
If you’re a sucker for bare-boned, MUJI-esque spaces, STOCKROOM would definitely be a must visit cafe in Bangkok for you. Visitors are welcomed into a minimalist yet homey one-storey space furnished with pale wood fixtures and hip leafy houseplants. The arched, floor-to-ceiling glass window also lets in all the natural light you need for a perfect “candid” shot at the communal dining table! Settle in with your favourite read at one of the low, vintage leather couches, where you can take a swig of their coffee- and tea-based beverages quirkily packaged in beer bottles. Aside from americanos and matcha lattes, STOCKROOM also offers more interesting options such as sangria coffee!
Address: 119/80 Soi Chalerma, Phaya Thai Road, Khwaeng Thanon Phetchaburi, Khet Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Opening Hours:
Tue – Fri: 8:30am – 5pm
Sat – Sun: 9am – 5:30pm
Nearest BTS Station: Ratchathewi
Best aesthetic cafes in Bangkok: Silom / Sathorn
6. Rise.bkk
Smack-dab in one of the most upscale neighbourhoods in Bangkok is Rise.bkk, an elegant cafe located within Empire Tower. The slate-grey coffee bar serves as the centrepiece of the modern, glass-panelled cafe, where impeccably-dressed baristas whiz about preparing cuppas. The upscale ambience is even replicated in your drink – here, you can get your long black served in a wineglass. Get a caffeinated pick-me-up fresh from the coffee machine, or give their slow-drip coffee a go! Despite the relatively lean menu, Rise.bkk is definitely one of the best cafes in Bangkok for those looking to get their caffeine fix (while sneaking in a few shots for the ‘gram).
Address: Empire Tower, M2 Floor, Unit 3/3, Sathorn, Yan Nawa, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Opening Hours: Daily, 7:30am – 4pm
Nearest BTS Station: Saint Louis
7. GROUND Coffee
Tucked away in the upscale Sathorn neighbourhood of Bangkok is GROUND Coffee, one of the best cafes in Bangkok for specialty coffee. The sprawling cafe-restaurant concept features a hidden courtyard that even comes with its own pond! Soak in the zen vibes as you lounge by the tranquil, Instagram-worthy courtyard area, or enjoy the views by the floor-to-ceiling glass windows on the second floor. Gorgeous interiors aside, this must visit cafe in Bangkok serves up some of the best coffees in town, with an extensive food menu to boot! Fuel up for a day of exploring the city with their signature Ground breakfast platter, or even Hong Kong-style congee. Best part? The cafe is dog-friendly – be prepared to meet a furry friend or two while you’re there!
Address: 22 Soi Sathorn, 11 Yannawa, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Opening Hours: Daily, 8am – 5pm
Nearest BTS Station: Saint Louis
Best aesthetic cafes in Bangkok: Sukhumvit / Ekkamai
8. The Blooming Gallery
Any seasoned cafe-hopper would agree that The Blooming Gallery is a worthy contender for one of the most aesthetic cafes in Bangkok. The cafe-restaurant can be found in Thonglor, a district known for its selection of trendy restaurants and hip shopping destinations. Flower lovers are guaranteed to be smitten with the rustic, floral-themed decor running through the entire space. A crop of lush flowers serves as the centrepiece of the glasshouse cafe, where you can dine amidst an array of potted plants, hanging ivy, and gorgeous floral arrangements. In terms of food, The Blooming Gallery boasts a comprehensive, garden-themed menu suitable for both quick pit-stops and long, leisurely brunches. Indulge in their popular matcha mousse cheesecake (bearing an uncanny resemblance to a moss patch!), or a rose-flavoured panna cotta.
Address: Eight Thong Lor, 88/1 Thonglor 8 Alley, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Opening Hours: Daily, 10:30am – 9pm
Nearest BTS Station: Phrom Phong
9. Patom Organic Cafe
Take a breather from city life at Patom Organic Cafe, a family-owned greenhouse cafe tucked away in the middle of downtown Bangkok. The garden-themed space is a true feast for the senses, with natural light and horticulture taking centrestage. The glass floor-to-ceiling windows also enhance the feeling of being enveloped in the lush vegetation surrounding the cafe. That’s an experience we think not even the best cafes in Bangkok can offer! Settle in for a hearty meal with one of Patom’s signature organic pinto lunch boxes, which come in retro metal tingkats (or tiffin carriers) and feature modern spins on Thai dishes such as pad thai. Round off your meal with some traditional Thai desserts, or a freshly-brewed coffee made with Chiang Rai-sourced beans!
Address: 9/2 Sukhumvit, 49/6 Alley, Soi Phrom Phak, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Opening Hours: Daily, 9am – 7pm
Nearest BTS Station: Phrom Phong
Best aesthetic cafes in Bangkok: Chinatown
10. Pompano Roasted Cafe
Whisk yourself back in time at Pompano Roasted Cafe, a rustic cafe-cum-furniture store perched in the middle of a bustling intersection in Bangkok’s Chinatown. With the aged wood panelling and vintage, European-style furniture, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d just walked into the set of a period drama. The vintage-themed cafe offers a wide selection of aromatic coffees made, with blends sourced from Thailand, Indonesia, and Brazil. The signature dark honey, which features an innovative blend of roasted coffee and syrupy honey, would be our pick for the more adventurous. Sip on your cuppa while soaking in the unique, out-of-time vibes. Who says aesthetic cafes in Bangkok can’t serve up quality coffee?
Address: 63 Khlong Tan Nuea, 281/4-281/5, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Opening Hours:
Mon – Fri: 10am – 7pm
Sat – Sun: 10am – 8pm
Nearest BTS Station: Hua Lamphong
11. CHATA Specialty Coffee
If you can’t get enough of the spacious, NYC apartment aesthetic, CHATA Specialty Coffee is a must visit cafe in Bangkok for you! Located along the vibrant main artery of Bangkok’s Chinatown, CHATA is half-hidden within the compound of a Thai boutique hotel. The charming cafe is all exposed brick and overhanging ivy – perfect for snapping shots of your sun-washed nibbles. The glasshouse-themed cafe serves up a plethora of interesting thirst-quenchers, such as orange juice espresso and pineapple juice mixed with lemon and blue curacao. Feeling the munchies? Sink your teeth in Thai dessert-inspired pastries such as a khanom tom (or coconut ball) cake!
Address: 98 Phat Sai, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
Opening Hours: Tue – Sun: 9am – 6pm
Nearest BTS Station: Wat Mangkon
12. Woodbrook Bangkok
Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city in Bangkok? Woodbrook Bangkok is definitely one of the best cafes in Bangkok for the job. Situated along the Chao Phraya River, the riverside cafe offers some of the best views you can get of Bangkok’s most important waterway. Choose between a spot at the bar stools by the water, or cuddle up in one of the cosy beanbags scattered around the alfresco seating area. Woodbrook serves up a decent selection of coffee, tea, and treats from the likes of matcha cake and lemon tart. Grab a cuppa and watch the sun dip beyond the horizon at dusk. Best part? The cafe morphs into a chic rooftop bar by the name of BARBON after dusk!
Pro tip when visiting the best cafes in Bangkok: Take note of sunset timings and time your visit to coincide with it for swoon-worthy ‘golden hour’ shots!
Address: 1220 Song Wat Rd, Chakkrawat, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
Opening Hours: Daily, 10am – 7pm
Nearest BTS Station: Chong Nonsi / Khlong San
Best aesthetic cafes in Bangkok: Chatuchak / Ari
13. BONCI
No visit to Bangkok is complete without a trip to Chatuchak Weekend Market. Recharge from an all-out shopping spree at the nearby BONCI, one of the hottest, must visit cafes in Bangkok! Located one stop from Chatuchak BTS Station, BONCI is a two-storey cafe that’s been blowing up feeds with their Instagram-worthy coffee and striking interiors. Boasting tasteful dark wood panelling, neon light fixtures, and plenty of natural sunlight, BONCI is no doubt one of the best cafes in Bangkok for your #OOTD shots! In terms of food and drink, BONCI offers an impressive selection of specialty coffee made from both house blend and special blend roasts, as well as light bites like croissants and chocolate lava cake.
Address: 1477 Phahonyothin Rd, Samsen Nai, Phaya Thai, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Opening Hours: Wed – Mon, 10am – 6pm
Nearest BTS Station: Saphan Khwai
14. Sunny Flavour Cafe
Transport yourself to Seoul at Sunny Flavour Cafe, a quirky, Korean-style dessert cafe not far off from Chatuchak. Here, you can expect abstract-looking furniture in every shade of pastel, along with food that’s almost too cute to eat. Must-get grub includes their intricate Korean-style bento cakes and chocolate chip shots, which you can fill up with fresh milk before downing it like a shot! Between the sun-washed interiors and interesting food and drink options, Sunny Flavour Cafe is definitely one of the best cafes in Bangkok to please both your eyes and tastebuds!
Address: 33 Pradiphat 17 Alley, Khwaeng Samsen Nai, Phaya Thai, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Opening Hours: Tue – Sun, 10:30am – 5pm
Nearest BTS Station: Saphan Khwai
15. TRUST Cafe and Studio
A list of the best cafes in Bangkok cannot be complete without mentioning TRUST Cafe and Studio. The edgy cafe-cum-art studio is tucked amongst the alleyways of Ari, where it occupies an eye-catching brown building. Remember to snag a few shots at the playground and basketball court bordering the cafe! Inside, you will be greeted by retro furniture pieces that won’t be too out of place on the set of Mad Men. The quirky interior design is even reflected in the food – not a glass is missing the label’s signature cartoon peepers. Look out for special drink items available on special occasions such as Christmas and Valentines’ Day! Those looking for a bite can also chow down on the cafe’s selection of Korean grub like corndogs and eomuk.
Address: 23/1 Chamnan Akson Alley, Samsen Nai, Phaya Thai, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Opening Hours: Daily, 11am – 7pm
Nearest BTS Station: Ari
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