Carrot Cafe cnx
The minimalist-industrial design is becoming the new standard in Chiang Mai and I’m into it. Concrete walls, recycled wooden window frames. retro-modern furniture and furnishings, hardwood flooring, and exposed ceiling beams. It all comes together in an aesthetic that is as pleasant for working and studying as for catching up with a friend. Carrot Cafe […]
Fleur Cafe & Eatery
Incredible sprawling compound consisting of multiple koi ponds and European-style flower gardens, secluded eating areas, and ton of spots perfectly staged for a photo-op. Don’t come for the coffee, and don’t plan to get a lot of work done. Come for the location, the food, and the nearby attractions. We’ve visited with friends and enjoyed […]
Butter & Neighbor
Great food and desserts. Emphasis on steak. Decent coffee. Slow wifi. Big parking lot. Turns into a restaurant at night. Can’t get a table at nearby Transit #8? Come here instead, and stay for dinner.
The Baristro Coffee Roaster
Baristro’s latest offering is everything I have come to expect from this Chiang Mai cafe chain: amazing coffee, beautiful decoration, well-trained baristas, and a vibe that says “Stay a while”. Baristro coffee roaster is, as the name suggests, the roastery for the entire Baristro chain. The building is modern minimalist and the location is beautifully […]
PLUTO
Wow. Pluto is a must visit. It’s one of those cafes where you can’t help wondering to yourself how the heck do they make money? How are they going to get their investment back? The architecture alone must have cost a fortune. But that’s the Chiang Mai coffee scene. I wont list out all of the […]
The Baristro at NCU
The Baristro at NCU is a compact cafe serving the nearby campus. It’s got the typical Baristro offerings: solid espresso, tasty cakes, and some fancy drinks. The downside? It’s a bit noisy due to its location right on the highway. The second floor is the highlight, with floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with light […]
Bella Goose Cafe on the Pond
Named after the geese living in the adjacent pond, this Bella Goose cafe is a family-friendly spot. The food is Southern-USA style and very delicious. Portion sizes are generous – you might get away with sharing one dish between two people. My go-to is the ‘Tennessee breakfast’, which I’ve never managed to finish in one […]
Transit #8 by Baristro
A true hidden gem. This cafe is not far but it’s out-of-the-way. You would never find it by just walking around, but it’s only a 5-minute drive from the Suthep/Canal Rd. intersection. This spacious cafe spans 2 floors and includes several themed rooms. From the slow-bar room with a live poplar tree to the Japanese zen garden […]
Savor Society
Lots of seating, open early, incredible espresso, congenial staff members. The food is all bread-based which is a disappointment, and the interior is almost Instagrammable but not quite. You can rent their large comfy boho meeting room for 600b/half day. There is is also some kind of school attached, maybe for training baristas? I couldn’t […]
WAKO BAKE
Cool Japanese themed cafe/resto located near the Huay-Kaew and canal intersection. The food is great and so are the desserts. I found their espresso a little bitter however. This place is a gem when you want to get dinner and work late as they close at 9pm. There is a courtyard with some water features, […]
