Chiang Mai Cafes
I personally visit and review every cafe here. I'm no barista, I just know what I like. 49 cafes across 16 neighborhoods. Closed café archive
Sukhum Hang Dong
Closed cafés
Gone, but keeping the old reviews here. These aren't on the active cafe map.
- Chapterone/cm — closed
- CRATE Cafe — closed
- Yen.CNX — closed
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Some favourite cafés in Chiang Mai
Some places from my reviews to start with. More in the directory above.
- The Baristro Asian Style
- Fleur Cafe & Eatery
- PLUTO
- Sukhum Caffe’ Sanpatong
- The Barn Eatery And Design
- Transit #8 by Baristro
- The Baristro Coffee Roaster
- Basecamp Coffee Club
- Sun to the Moon Cafe
Instagrammable Cafes in Chiang Mai
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Best Cafes in Chiang Mai Old Town
Step back in time while sipping on modern brews in Chiang Mai's historic Old Town. This guide features cafes that blend seamlessly with the area's ancient temples and traditional architecture, offering a unique coffee experience steeped in local culture and charm.
Chiang Mai Cafes with a View
Elevate your coffee experience—literally. We've rounded up the best cafes in Chiang Mai that offer breathtaking views along with your brew. From rooftop spots overlooking the city to hillside retreats with mountain vistas, these cafes promise a feast for both your taste buds and your eyes.
Chiang Mai Cafes with Waterfalls
Experience the serene sound of cascading water as you enjoy your coffee. This unique selection of cafes brings you closer to nature, featuring on-site waterfalls or spectacular views of nearby falls. It's the perfect blend of caffeine and tranquility.
Best Coffee Beans in Chiang Mai
Explore Chiang Mai’s vibrant coffee scene with our guide to its best coffee beans. Sourced from nearby northern Thai farms, these cafes and roasteries offer fresh, flavorful single-origin and blended beans, perfect for home brewing or savoring in-house.
- Sensation coffee roaster (fanciest)
- Bella Goose online shop (best value, has online shop)
- FIEOW coffee roaster (great value)
- Hillkoff (decent value, huge selection)
Jungle Cafes in Chiang Mai
Immerse yourself in lush greenery while savoring your favorite coffee at Chiang Mai's jungle cafes. These hidden gems offer a tropical escape, surrounded by verdant foliage and often teeming with local wildlife. It's a coffee adventure that brings you closer to nature.
Cafes in Chiang Mai Old City
Explore the heart of Chiang Mai through its charming cafes nestled within the Old City walls. This guide showcases spots that capture the essence of the ancient city, offering a perfect blend of history, culture, and excellent coffee in atmospheric settings.
Chiang Mai Cafe Gardens
Enjoy your coffee amidst blooming flowers and manicured lawns at Chiang Mai's beautiful cafe gardens. These green oases provide a refreshing escape from the city bustle, allowing you to relax and recharge in picturesque natural settings.
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Sukhum Hang Dong
Great coffee. Basic but good food. Lots of seats and plugs, fast WiFi. A bit of a 70s-library feel. The loud Top 40 music is my complaint lately.
Great coffee. Food is basic but good. Actual meal options, not just bread stuff.
Really nice all-wood interior. Old lamps, vintage furniture, a bit like a 70s library. Lots of seating and plugs. Fast WiFi, rarely busy. Definitely somewhere you can sit and work for a few hours.
Convenient if you're heading deeper into Hang Dong. Not particularly convenient if you're a tourist staying in Chiang Mai. Lots of dedicated parking though.
Sukhum seems like an up-and-coming cafe franchise here. They put effort into the coffee and how the places look.
My complaint is the music lately. Loud Top 40 stuff. The ambience used to be good but this is getting in the way. Wish they'd turn it down a bit.
Photo: Sukhum.hangdong, via Google Maps.
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