Outdoor cafes are a unique sensation: the cool breeze during the cooler months coupled with good food just hits the spot. As temperatures begin to drop, let us show you some of the best outdoor cafes Bangkok has to offer.
The hustle and the bustle of the city can make us feel overwhelmed. At times, we need a spot to recharge our energy. Although Bangkok has countless places to cafe-hop, it’s also completely justified to yearn for little pockets of greenery. Here, we’ve curated a list of the best outdoor cafes in Bangkok for a short but sweet escape from the concrete jungle.
Best outdoor cafes in Bangkok to escape the concrete jungle
Portobello & Désiré
It’s easy to see why Portobello & Desire Cafe is a favourite among Thai celebrities and locals alike when it comes to outdoor cafes in Bangkok. This English country-home style garden cafe lets you savour homemade dishes and desserts in a lovely vintage ambience. Be on the lookout for the specials of the day and bring your friends and family along to unwind in the beautiful garden perfect for the ‘gram.
More info: Portobello & Désiré
Opening times: Open daily, 11am-9pm (until 10pm from Fri-Sat)
Location: 168 Prasert-Manukitch Rd, Lat Phrao, Bangkok
Nearest station: Vacharaphol, MRT
Google Review rating: 4.4/5
Come Escape Cafe
Come Escape Cafe might help to bring you some respite if you’re looking for a short escape. It’s also a stylish place to stop by for a snack and drinks when you’re feeling peckish, or even a full-on meal. The cafe is also well-shaded so it’s cooling enough for you to curb your sweet tooth in the afternoon. It makes for a great place to chill or for getting some work done.
More info: Portobello & Désiré
Opening times: Open daily, 7am-6pm (from 10am onwards on Sat-Sun)
Location: 119/1 Soi Ratchaphruek 6, Bang Chak, Phasi Charoen, Bangkok
Nearest station: Bang Wa, BTS
Google Review rating: 4.4/5
Natura Cafe
If you’re both a cafe and nature lover, you can’t miss out on Natura Cafe. This outdoor cafe has a lush garden that will transport you to a tropical forest without leaving the capital. They go by the concept of synergising traditional Thai art and food with modern elements, and every bite is truly a dream. The cafe is part of Poomjai Garden, the very same place that Roger Federer visited when he was in Bangkok.
More info: Natura Cafe
Opening times: Open daily, 10am-5pm
Location: 9 Chom Thong Rd, Khwaeng Chom Thong, Chom Thong, Bangkok
Nearest station: Wutthakat, BTS
Google Review rating: 4.3/5
The 66 Cottage
Known for their creative drinks, The Cottage 66 is an excellent place to get a quick caffeine fix while chillaxing in the green patio. They offer a variety of desserts to satisfy your craving for a mid-afternoon snack. If you don’t know what to get, arrive for food, as their shrimp fried rice is amazing, then stay a while with your favourite book or perhaps your laptop to get some work done.
More info: The 66 Cottage
Opening times: Tue-Sun, 8am-6pm
Location: 66 Sukhumvit 66 Alley, Bang Na Nuea, Bang Na, Bangkok
Nearest station: Udomsuk, BTS
Google Review rating: 4.4/5
Hong Sieng Kong
Hong Sieng Kong will make you forget about your stress and worries after being cooped up at home for too long. This riverside venue triples as a cafe, a gallery, and an antique store, and it’s where you feel a nice Chao Phraya river breeze while enjoying your favourite drinks and coffee. Make sure you head there a bit early to catch the sunset, and stay a while and catch the relaxing evening riverside atmosphere.
More info: Hong Sieng Kong
Opening times: Tue-Sun, 10am-8pm
Location: 734, 736 Soi Wanit 2, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok
Nearest station: Hua Lamphong, MRT
Google Review rating: 4.4/5
Cafe Madeleine
We know the Four Seasons Hotel offers an amazing riverside view with gorgeous hospitality. Now pair that with exemplary pastries and roasted coffee beans, and you’ve got yourself a memorable date. Take your significant other for a stroll and take in the breeze blowing in from the river, or go solo, but whatever you do, don’t miss their signature madeleines and their coffee selection.
More info: Cafe Madeleine
Opening times: Open daily 7am-7pm
Location: 300/1 Charoen Krung Rd, Khwaeng Yan Nawa, Sathon, Bangkok
Nearest station: Saphan Taksin, BTS
Google Review rating: 4.7/5
Craft at Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok
Located on the ground floor, Craft within the Kimpton Maa-lai Bangkok is all about coffee brewed from locally sourced premium beans grown in Thailand. Besides the great coffee, the outlet also opens its door for your furry, fluffy friends to take delight in the indoor space as well as in their garden in the back, which is arguably one of the hotel’s highlights. The venue has become a community space at this point, and we live for it.
More info: Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok
Opening times: Open daily 7am-midnight
Location: Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, 78 Soi Ton Son, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok
Nearest station: Chit Lom, BTS
Google Review rating: 4.6/5
Cafe Tartine
Established way back in 2009, Cafe Tartine serves up French classics like no other. They’re known for their wide selection of sandwiches, salads, and being one of the best breakfast spots in Bangkok. Plus, the dishes are made from scratch, and there’s ample outdoor space to hang around. We recommend the salmon fumé sandwich, Nordic salad, and one of their gorgeous beef burgers.
More info: Cafe Tartine
Opening times: Open daily, 7am-6pm
Location: Athenee Residence, 65 2 Witthayu Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok
Nearest station: Ploen Chit, BTS
Google Review rating: 4.3/5
(Hero and featured image credit: @kimptonmaalaibangkok/Instagram)
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Vichayuth Chantan
Digital Writer, Drinks and Dining
Writer by day, skinny legend by night, "Kook" Vichayuth works closely with Bangkok's F&B industry. His hobbies include bar-hopping, catching up with friends, and silently judging you from across the room.
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