Coffee shops in Bangkok that are masters of their craft

Bangkok’s coffee scene has plenty to brag about, with a wide array of coffee shops to fuel its characteristic energy. There’s a strong Aussie influence, while names from Japan and Singapore bring a sharp eye to design and disciplined brewing. You’ll find everything from pour-over to creamy nitro espresso and honeyed iced coffee, which provides the perfect cooldown in Bangkok’s stiff heat. Try a “dirty coffee” before you leave, which pours a concentrated double espresso over cold milk, or cream, without ice.

Interiors range from cool and industrial to beautiful, serene spaces, many of which are close to the city’s best restaurants and art galleries. Some occupy converted shophouses with polished concrete floors and steel counters; others favour pale wood, linen and leafy courtyards. Together they form a network of addresses that provide a pause from the city’s quickened pace.

Coffee shops in Watthana

Karo Coffee Roasters

Best for: A neighborhood hangout with stellar coffee
Address: 52 Soi Pridi Banomyong 26, Phra Khanong Nuea, Watthana

Karo Coffee Roasters is more than a coffee shop: it’s a social hub led by charismatic Sri Lankan owner Karo Iyash, whose warm presence is as much a draw as the drinks. Bangkok’s mayor is a regular, as are the Roadbook founders. Iyash sources beans from different origins around the world, and his nose is so good he roasts for several other Thai coffee shops as well as businesses based overseas. Two house blends lead the menu: Headless, bright and acidic, and Fearless, softer and more floral. Daily brews showcase rotating blends from around the world, including Iyash’s own microlots. Karo Coffee Roasters is open from 6am daily for early risers.

Paga Microroastery

Best for: Precise pours in a laboratory-style setting
Address: 45, 1 Soi Sukhumvit 31, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana

Paga’s all-white, minimalist interiors have the air of a science lab, which befits its precise, experimental approach to coffee. A roasting room sits at its heart, while a gleaming Opera coffee machine takes pride of place on the counter. Natural light fills the double-height room, while baked goods stand out like jewels in their glass case.

Kaizen Coffee

Best for: Melbourne-inspired brews and remote working
Address: 888 6-7 Ekkamai Road, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana

Bangkok’s oft overlooked Ekkamai neighbourhood is crammed with cool coffee shops. Among them is Kaizen, which pays homage to Melbourne’s coffee culture. Choose between flat whites, nitro cold brews, pour-overs and more, poured in an airy, industrial space. Order American brunch dishes such as eggs benedict cakes and crispy bacon on toasted brioche, or a virtuous but no less delicious miso chicken and shallot salad, doused in a lip-smacking anchovy dressing.

Hands and Heart

Best for: Magazine browsing, vinyl and competition-level brewing
Address: 14 Sukhumvit 67 Alley, Khwaeng Phra Khanong Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110

Both of Hands and Heart’s owners are fiercely passionate – one is even a competitive brewer – so coffee aficionados are in safe hands. The much-loved coffee duo recently moved into a new space in Sukhumvit 67, where visitors are encouraged to linger over magazines, coffee table books and vinyl. House-roasted coffee includes Clean Hands, a decadent white coffee served in a glass rimmed with a delicate layer of caramel.

Rolling Roasters Ekkamai

Closed for renovations until 9 April

Best for: Cutting-edge roasts in a multi-level coffee factory
Address: Earth Ekamai, 1 Soi Sukhumvit 63, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok, 10110

Another standout address in Ekkamai is Rolling Roasters, renowned for its epic cafe and roasting warehouse on Bangkok’s west bank. It moved into upmarket Ekkamai in 2023, where a spacious, curvy and copper-toned interior makes a striking statement as its second home. Explore a worldly list of beans, where Ethiopia’s Yirgacheffe sits alongside local growers from Thailand’s north. Medium and dark roasts are poured through cutting-edge Modbar taps on a strikingly minimalist work bench. Bangkok-style drinks include a daring ‘black snow’, made with espresso, coconut water and cream cheese. All-day brunch is in tune with other trendy cafes in town, while futuristic cocktails by night are in the pipeline.

Samadool Coffee

Best for: Precision brewing and a warm welcome
Address: 20/40 Soi Sukhumvit 49/1, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110

Tucked down a small alley along busy Sukhumvit 49, this coffee shop occupies the ground floor of a modest townhouse. Simple in design, with only a few tables and chairs, the focus is entirely on exceptional coffee. As a micro-roastery, Samadool sources both Thai and international beans, offering filter options from Guatemala and Ethiopia, while its espresso selections come from Colombia. Don’t miss the seasonal single origin, characterised by silky caramel and chocolate notes.

With a commitment to education, the team hosts cupping sessions and tastings, and you can also purchase beans and convenient drip bags, perfect for gifting.

Coffee shops in Ari

Nana Coffee Roasters

Best for: A garden atmosphere in the trendy Ari neighborhood
Address: 24/2 Ari 4 Alley, Samsen Nai, Phaya Thai, Bangkok 10400

Nana serves premium coffee and baked goods against a beautiful backdrop, no matter which location you happen to visit. The jewel in the roasters’ crown, however, is the original branch in the hip Ari neighbourhood, where warm woods and lush green foliage make it easy to linger all day (and we recommend that you do – it’s an ideal place to co-work in Bangkok). Speciality coffee, crafted by award-winning barista Warong Chalanuchpong, fuels even the busiest days, from vibrant iced coffees to smooth cold brews. A selection of lovingly sourced teas offers a gentler alternative when the jitters start to kick in.

Coffee shops in Talad Noi

Mother Roaster

Best for: Bangkok’s coolest coffee shop run by Auntie Pim
Address: 1172 San Chao Rong Kueak, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100

It doesn’t get hipper than this: a coffee shop set up by an effervescent septuagenarian nicknamed Auntie Pim in one of Bangkok’s oldest and most creative neighbourhoods. You could think you’re in the wrong place as you enter the oil-stained ground floor of the former spare car parts business, if not for the signage and commissioned art outside. Steep stairs lead to a homely space with exposed original wood and thoughtfully curated vintage items. Auntie Pim’s son passionately talks through an extensive mix of Thai and imported beans, while a colleague micro-roasts green beans at the filter bar. Coffee-based cocktails are firm local favourite. They have multiple branches, but if there is one cafe you must visit while in town, this is it.

Coffee shops in Ratchathewi

Piccolo Vicolo Café

Best for: Coworking in Ratchathewi’s newly developed arts hub
Address: 535 31 Wat Phraya Yang Alley, Khwaeng Thanon Phetchaburi, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400

Piccolo Vicolo is a coffee shop within Galile Oasis, a creative hub and hotel that also houses an art space and theatre, opened in the regenerated Ratchathewi neighborhood. Tucked down Wat Phraya Yang alley – hence its name, which translates from Italian as ‘little alley’ – the open, relaxed space is dotted with plants, vintage furniture and glass lanterns. Signature drinks include vanilla bean latte and sweet iced coffees infused with homemade syrups. Laptop-friendly and laidback, it is an ideal spot for remote work.

Factory

Best for: Barista champion-worthy coffee in an industrial setting
Address: 49 Phayathai Road, Thanon Phayathai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok

Award-winning Baristas Biw Settakarn and Man Athip are behind Factory, a destination coffee shop and ambitious roastery by Phaya Thai station in Ratchathewi. Inventive, fragrant flavours span black honey, yellow cherry and pink bourbon, alongside classic dark and light blends, and matcha. An equally enticing pastry menu includes charcoal Thai tea croissants and freshly baked cakes. Factory also offers training courses for budding baristas wishing to learn the art of espresso, led by its esteemed team of barista world champions. This is not a grab-and-go kind of coffee shop – settle in amongst industrial, dark wood and exposed brick interiors and sip it slowly.

Coffee shops in Bang Rak

Sarnies

Best for: All-day dining and coffee in a transformed shophouse
Address: 101, 103 Charoen Krung 44 Alley, Khwaeng Bang Rak, Bang Rak

Duck with cherry jus; chicken parmigiana; truffle pasta; Austrian and Portuguese wines; and a roster of local and international ciders: Sarnies is far more than a coffee shop. Its menu is so alluring a morning brew can easily turn into a day-long visit. The brand made a name for itself in Singapore before expanding to Bangkok, where it occupies a former boat repair shop. Interiors preserve the building’s industrial character, while windows frame views towards Benchasiri Park.Coffee is roasted in-house weekly and crafted on a high-tech Sanremo machine, ensuring each cup is as impressive as the food.

Coffee shops in Chinatown

The Living Room at Baan Trok Tua Ngork

Best for: A coffee break within a multifaceted gathering space
Address: 306 Thanon Santiphap, Pom Prap, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100

The Living Room sits within Baan Trok Tua Ngork, a centuries-old ancestral home turned multifaceted cultural space. Vintage furniture, curated art pieces and antique cabinets – which are also on sale – contribute to its homely atmosphere, thanks to a collaboration with Surround Living, an online antique marketplace. Specialty coffee and drips are sourced from Wonder Room, with hot brews and matcha-laced drinks on hand, alongside pastries like pandan-filled canele. You’ll find a local, stylish clientele, perched on patterned sofas. Looking ahead in 2026, Baan Trok plans to expand its menu while maintaining its role as a welcoming community hub for workshops and rotating exhibits.

Songwat Coffee Roasters

Best for: Sweet iced drinks in revitalised Chinatown
Address: 578 Song Wat Rd, Chakkrawat, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100

The rejuvenated Song Wat neighborhood in Chinatown thrives thanks to a spirited group of young Thai locals breathing new life into the area. Amid colonial-era buildings and antique shophouses, Songwat Coffee Roaster stands out with an industrial chic aesthetic, featuring chipped concrete interiors and a stainless steel bar. Coffee enthusiasts can choose from an array of hot and cold brews, including Es Yen – an iced dark roasted espresso mixed with sweetened condensed milk – and the refreshing black coconut, iced americano paired with fresh coconut juice. Decadent pastries, from sweet miso caramel egg tart to the savory sausage truffle croissant don’t disappoint.