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13 Must-Try Cafés In Bangkok For That Brunch And Caffeine Fix You Need

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1. Roast

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Roast looks like home. It has an open kitchen concept, where diners can see their food being prepared. Their menu has something for everyone: from sinful comfort food to healthy bites. Oh, and the coffee is quite amazing too.

Where: #T1, The COMMONS (near Thong Lo BTS station); 1st floor, The Helix Quartier, EmQuartier (near Phrom Phong BTS station).
When: Daily, 10am-10pm

2. Caturday Cat Café

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This is not a cat café - it's a cat mansion! Almost 40 super friendly cats live in Caturday Cat Café. The menu also comes with a delicious selection of cakes and pastries - the rainbow crepe cake is a crowd favourite - as well as savoury bites.

Where: 115, Phayathai Road, Thanon Phetchaburi (near Ratchatewi BTS station)
When: Tuesday to Sunday, 12-9pm

3. Luka

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Luka is situated in Bangkok's Silom neighbourhood, where all the luxury hotels are. Coffee and tea are brewed in-house by the owners. Ingredients are also sourced locally, and most of their sauces are homemade too.

Where: 64/3 Pan Road, Khwaeng Silom, Khet Bang Rak (near Surasak BTS station)
When: Daily, 10am-7pm

4. Holey Artisan Bakery

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The bakery is all about freshness. The breads and pastries will be removed from the shelves in the rare occasion that they are not all sold out, so you can be sure that you're getting freshly baked goodies here. Do try Holey Artisan Bakery's sourdough bread and New York cheesecake!

Where: 245/12, Soi Sukhumvit 31, Sukhumvit Road (near Phrom Phong BTS station)
When: Daily, 7am-5pm

5. Old Town Café

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The first things you'll notice about Old Town Café are the antique furniture and old school vibe. Their brownie ice cream and sandwiches are some of the popular dishes among diners. It's also one of the cafés in Bangkok that is famous for its coffee.

Where: Wang Burapha Phirom, Phra Nakhon
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday till Monday, 8:30am-4:30pm

7. Kay's Boutique Breakfast

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Kay's Boutique Breakfast has an interior that will impress any fan of minimalism. Shots of the breakfast café look great on Instagram, no matter which angle you're taking from. Be prepared to nom on gourmet breakfast dishes when you're here!

Where: 116/55-57, Rangnam Road, Phayathai, Ratchatewei (near Ratchaprarop airport rail link station)
When: Daily, 6:30am till 4pm (Tuesdays till 12pm)

8. Veganerie Concept

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Tired of ordering from the limited vegetarian menu at most restaurants? Pop by Veganerie Concept and check out their yummy vegan offerings. They have the best vegan carrot cake in town!

Where: 35/2 Soi Methiniwet, behind Benjasiri Park (near Phrom Phong BTS station)
When: Daily, 10am-10pm

9. Perhaps Rabbits

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You've probably seen your friends post about this place. Stepping into Perhaps Rabbits is like a step into Alice's Wonderland. Not only does the interior look like the topsy turvy chamber where Alice once stumbled into, the treats have rabbit ears too! Some are even shaped as teacups!

Where: 5/1 Ekkamai 10 Alley, Khwaeng Khlong Tan Nuea (near Ekkamai BTS station)
When: Daily, 10am-6pm

10. Mix and Munch

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If you're looking for a wholesome and healthy lunch after all that tom yam, Mix and Munch is the place to go. You are allowed to create your own meal or salad boxes from their vast selection of vegetables, meat, and sauces. They look really good on photos too!

Where: 392/9 Sukhumvit Road, Khwaeng Khlong Toei (near Asok BTS station)
When: Daily, 7am-10pm

11. Café Claire

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Café Claire is known for its fancy afternoon tea sets and Croque Madame. Expect gourmet comfort food served in the French style, right in the heart of the capital of Thailand. You can also capture beautiful shots of the café from the outside as it's situated on a lush green street.

Where: 110 Witthayu Road, Khwaeng Lumpini (near Phloen Chit BTS station)
When: Daily, 6am-11pm

12. Rocket Coffeebar

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They take their coffee seriously at Rocket Coffeebar. Caffeine lovers can find anything from the good ole' flat white, to new creations like cold brew with yuzu foam. New dishes are also added to the menu on a monthly basis.

Where: Sathorn Soi 12 (near Chong Nonsi BTS station); Sukhumvit Soi 49 (near Phrom Phong BTS station)
When: Daily, 7am-8pm (Sathorn); 7am-9pm (Sukhumvit)

13. B-Story

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B-Story is like a secret garden. You enjoy your cakes and coffee in the green labyrinth of a glasshouse, surrounded by fairy lights, flowers, and ferns. There's a surprise at every turn!

Where: 89/70 Phayathai Road, Khwaeng Thanon Phetchaburi (near Ratchathewi BTS station)
When: Daily, 10am-11pm

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