Chiang Mai Cafes
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Top 10 Cafes in Chiang Mai
Discover the crème de la crème of Chiang Mai's coffee scene. Our carefully curated list of the top 10 cafes showcases the best brews, ambiance, and overall experience the city has to offer. From artisanal roasts to exceptional service, these spots represent the pinnacle of cafe culture in Chiang Mai.
- The Baristro Asian Style
- Fleur Cafe & Eatery
- PLUTO
- CRATE Cafe
- Sukhum Caffe’ Sanpatong
- The Barn Eatery And Design
- Transit #8 by Baristro
- The Baristro Coffee Roaster
- Basecamp Trail Cafe
- Sun to the Moon Cafe
Instagrammable Cafes in Chiang Mai
For those who love to capture their coffee moments, Chiang Mai offers a plethora of picture-perfect cafes. This section highlights the most photogenic spots, where aesthetics meet great coffee. Expect stunning interiors, artistic latte art, and backdrops that will make your social media followers swoon.
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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The Ours Cafe
Family-friendly cafe with kids activity room and excellent coffee
Great cafe to chill with friends or sit and get some work done. There is tons of seating and it's never very busy. Update: The Ours got popular and can get busy on the weekends but during the week you will always get a seat.
The coffee and food are good but not amazing. I would recommend a latte rather an espresso as the barista (who is also the owner) does not pull artisanal shots. Update: they fleshed out their menu and it's fantastic with a mix of Thai/Japanese and western dishes. They also seriously upped their espresso game because they pull amazing shots even in the lighter roasts.
There is absolutely nothing in this area to do so I can't recommend this cafe for a day trip. If you're in the area and need somewhere to stop then this cafe is great. For people who live in the area (like me) it's a great addition and it's nice to see the remoter areas of Chiang Mai getting nice cafes.
This cafe is very family friendly with a whole room dedicated to a kids play area. A great option if you need to get some work done as you can sit in the adult area and watch your kids play in the other area.
Little tip: There is a ton of parking around the side of the building but it's not obvious when you first pull in from the freeway.
Update February 2026: The Ours takes their food and beverage more seriously now and their overall menu is great. It's a little on the pricier side, but the quality backs it up. They are leaning more into the kid-friendly thing with a new playground in the back and some kids' summer camp stuff. But don't think it's a kids' cafe exclusively. I still see tons of people here coming in for meetings, for socializing, and for working.
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