The Baristro Asian Style
Probably the best overall café in Chiang Mai. Yeah, I said it. Look, I’ve been to more cafes than I care to admit, and this place just nails it. Coffee, desserts, architecture, location – it’s like they’re showing off. The slow matcha and coffee bar is ridiculous. They’ve got this massive slab of granite that […]
GRAPH Ground
GRAPH’s tucked away in One Nimman – that big mall with the pretty European plaza look – and these guys know their coffee. They roast their own beans and get creative with drinks. Try the Breaking Brown if you want your mind blown – it’s like an espresso and an avocado had a delicious baby. […]
GRAPH Contemporary
Graph Contemporary is definitely a place to check out if you’re looking for a unique café experience. The café has a great atmosphere, with spacious seating, friendly staff and delicious coffee and desserts. Plus, the location is in Charoen Mueng, which is Old City with lots of interesting architecture. Like all GRAPH locations, the food […]
Ristr8to Original
If you’re looking for a great coffee place in Chiang Mai, Ristr8 is the place to go. The atmosphere is relaxed, friendly, and social, the drinks are delicious, and the staff is always willing to explain various specialty drinks. Most people love the espressos here, but I don’t, so I usually indulge in one of […]
CRATE Cafe
This place is a gem in our old neighborhood near Wat Umong. The food, desserts, and coffee are all solid, but the real star here is the design. Think natural materials and minimalism that actually works, not the try-hard kind. The garden is the showstopper – in the backyard is a Japanese-style rock garden complemented […]
General Coffee
General Coffee is a cool spot in Chiang Mai, run by the same folks behind GRAPH cafes. It’s not a destination cafe, but it’s a solid choice if you’re in the area and need a break from the heat. The interior is a mix of old-school timber and burgundy velvet seating, giving it a vintage […]
Cafe Arte
Incredible hidden gem in the Jed Yod area. This sprawling cafe features many rooms, plazas, courtyards and gardens. Just look at their Instagram! The vibe is maybe Spanish missionary or something? It’s romantic as heck and they take coffee seriously as well. A must-visit on your tour of Best Coffee Shops in Chiang Mai.
The Barn Eatery And Design
It’s a real hidden gem in Suan Dok and it’s my go-to place to work late when I am in that part of town. The aesthetic is like a boho greenhouse. It gets very busy during the day because a lot of students go there to study. If you can’t get a seat immediately just […]
Sun to the Moon Cafe
A true hidden gem. The owner runs this little cafe/brunch spot out of his house. He is going for an Aussie brunch-spot-vibe because he did his barista training in Melbourne and just loves the culture. The clean design, the Market Lane coffee beans, the emphasis on ‘smashed avo’, results in a convincing Aussie experience. It’s […]
Maled Coffee Roasters : โรงคั่วเมล็ด
This is one of my favorite cafes for when I am in a hurry and I just want a quick espresso. There are several other cafes on the same street but none comes close to Maled in terms of quality. They roast their beans in-house and you can tell that they care about quality. The […]
