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ฤไท – Rue Thai Coffee Roasters
This place is for coffee nerds. I would recommend a visit to this amazing coffee house if you’re in Mae Rim. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, and the staff...
Hippo & Pineapple (Pâte à Choux)
Recently renamed from Pate a Choux. Just around the corner from Wat Umong, come for a refreshing drink and fancy choux patries. The coffee is honestly not good but the...
Chapterone/cm
The downstairs is set up for casual eating/drinking while the upstairs is used by nomads and students during the day and then by board game groups in the afternoon. I...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Basecamp Trail Cafe
All in all, Basecamp Coffee & Gear at the gate of Chiang Mai University is a great spot for those who love outdoor activities. The coffee is great, the food...
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