Asoke and Silom areas are the top two busiest areas in Bangkok since they are in Bangkok’s CBD. Even though these two areas are not connected, they actually share plenty in common. They are filled with lots of offices, high-rise commercial and residential buildings, and of course, traffic jams, So in this article, we’ve picked 5 cafes in Asoke and Silom for you to try if you ever need a break from all the madness for a while. All of the 5 cafés are easily accessible by the BTS and with just a short walk from the station. All the cafés picked have excellent coffee, drinks and great menu varieties. And ohhh... are they are instagramable too!

Invisible Coffee Room

“Delicious is invisible” is the concept of this white minimal style café. By just looking at a cup of coffee, you won’t be able to tell how it tastes or if you will like it. But once you take a sip, you will find out and that’s what Mr. Thanapong Hariratseree, the owner and barista, wants you to do.  Who knows, maybe you will find the right cup here.

Even though this coffee room is just 45 sq.mt. in space, the glass window wall and main door with natural color wood frames allow this place to have lots of natural light. Moreover, all the furniture and lightings are well designed and carefully thought of. Thanapong sources coffee beans from a few Thai roasteries and does his own signature blends that express the best characters of the place. By pulling a perfect espresso shot and topping it off with professionally drawn latte art, Thanapong turns something invisible into a piece of art right in front of your eyes.

Recommended menu: Piccolo - 65Baht, Flat white - 75Baht, Red&Black coffee - 80Baht, Orange Gloomy - 125Baht, and T&B tea (tamarind + butterfly pea tea)- 80Baht

Address: 25/8 Soi Sukhumvit 16 (opposite Foodland), Hours: 07.30-17.00 hrs. on weekdays, Saturdays closed,10.00-18.00 hrs. on Sundays, BTS Asoke, FB: @invisiblecoffeeroom, Parking: No

Artis Coffee Bangkok

The famous coffee chain from San Francisco opened its first store in Thailand at the very beginning of Sukhumvit Soi 18. This café mainly uses black and white colors with natural-colored wooden furniture which oozes of scandinavian vibes. The café has both inside and outside seating with free wi-fi. You can choose to sit at the counter by the window and watch people passing by, or relax in a couch by the corner reading your favorite book.

You won’t find any coffee fresher than theirs as they roast their coffee beans daily in store. The aroma of freshly roasted and ground beans that you can smell while entering the place is refreshing and soothing. Apart from coffee and tea, they also offer smoothies, fresh juices, sandwiches & cakes. Before you leave, you might want to buy coffee beans and coffee-making essential gears to recreate their style of coffee right at home.

Recommended menu: Pour Over (200 ml.)- 120Baht, Cappuccino - 80Baht, Dark hot chocolate - 85Baht, Mini carrot cupcake - 50Baht, homemade granola & natural yoghurt - 90Baht

Address: Sukhumvit Soi 18, Hours: 07.00-23.00 hrs. Every day, BTS Asoke, FB: @artisbangkok, Parking: No

Printa Café

Hidden in a small Soi behind the Hindu Temple, just off Pan Road in Silom, there was a glasses shop, Glazziq. The three partners of Printa wanted to make Glazziq more than just an eye wear showroom, thus the decision to double the shop in size and to add a new café section called Printa café. Printa is dominantly white in color and decorated with natural color wooden furniture which gives off modern vibes, clean yet relaxing. Whether it be breakfast, brunch, lunch, desserts, coffees or refreshing drinks, Printa is worth a visit.

Recommended menu: Latte - 70Baht, Butterfly pea honey lemon - 85Baht, Cold brew lychee sunshine tea - 100Baht, Printa breakfast - 190Baht, Healthy benedict - 190 Baht

Address: 36 Pan Road, Hours; 08.30-18.00 every day and closed on Wednesdays, BTS Surasak, FB: @printacafe, Parking: No

Churn Café

An old wooden house was renovated into this Zakka style cute little café. This pastel blue cafe is an absolute oasis in one of the busiest area of Bangkok, Silom. Once you enter Churn, the friendly faces of the staff and the presence of the owner herself will make you feel right at home. One of the perks that you are in a tiny café like Churn, you can really take a break from the busy world outside and find your zen again.

Inside the café, there are 3 seats at the bar and another 3 tables for you to choose from downstairs and also a few more tables upstairs if you wish to stay a little longer. Churn offers all-day breakfast, coffee, tea, sodas, homemade croissants & cakes and quite a number of both western & thai main dishes. There’s also a corner selling cute stationary from Japan too!

Recommended menu: Churn signature coffee - 85Baht, Hojicha coffee latte - 95Baht, Homemade soft chocolate - 80Baht, Cheesy ham & egg sandwich - 95Baht, Spaghetti spicy pork ball - 125Baht

Address: Pramuan Road, Silom (At the beginning of the road), Hours: 06.00-17.00 hrs. on weekdays, 09.00-17.00 hrs. on Saturdays, Sundays closed, BTS Surasak (exit 3), FB: @churncafe, Parking: No

Luka Café

If you ever fancy a café inside a furniture shop, you need to visit Luka café. This industrial-looking yet chic café shares their space with Casa Pagoda, an eclectic home décor & furniture store. Whether you just want to reward yourself with a cup of excellent handcrafted coffee or meet up with some friends for brunch, Luka has all the answers. Plus, their brunch menu is one of best selection in town. They use fresh, local and organic ingredients whenever possible which make all the dishes filled with bright flavors and freshness. And ohhh… they are dog friendly too!

Located on Pan Road and housed in a 50s shophouse, Luka café can be easily spotted and it’s not too far from the famous Hindu temple. There are four partners behind Luka; each of them with their own expertise and specializes in each area which are designs, coffee, tea, and food. No wonder Luka café was created perfectly, with everything complementing each other seamlessly.

Recommended menu: Salted caramel latte - 110Baht, Luka shrub soda - 120Baht, Breakfast burrito - 170Baht, Smashed avocado open face sandwich - 170Baht

Address: 64/3 Pan Road, Silom, Hours: 09.00-18.00 hrs. Every day, BTS Surasak, FB: @lukabangkok, Parking: Yes