While Bangkok has always been known for its Thai iced coffee, more recently, its café culture has blossomed into a sophisticated espresso scene. With independent local roasters and full-of-charm coffee shops now in nearly every arrondissement, Bangkok has officially announced itself on the world's specialty coffee map. Whether you’re a coffee fusspot looking for each and every bean filtered to perfection or just someone who likes a good flat cuppa, one of these cafes will surely float your coffee boat. So, take a seat, grab a cup, and plan to linger – Here’s our list of the most charming café’s and coffee shops across the Thai Capital:

Rocket Coffee Bar S.12

‘Skillfully brewed coffee, perfectly whipped up dishes”

Opening hours: 7:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M. Daily

Grab your coffee fix at this straight out of the magazine Rocket Coffee Bar that boasts itself as one of the pioneers of Bangkok’s coffee shop revolution. From sugar browning coffee to delectable brunch cuisines to refreshing cocktails, it’s an all-round venue that caters to all your moods.  What’s more? The café showcases elegant interiors adorned with soothing shades of blue, inducing a bright, comfortable and welcoming feel to the entire place.

Stand-out Beverage: The ‘Rockethouse Exclusive’ Hot Cocoa is definitely worth trying once a lifetime, where you slowly stir an Ecuadorian cocoa stick over steamy cup of milk.

Casa Lapin

‘Experience Love at First Sip”

Opening hours: 8:30 A.M. – 8:30 P.M. Daily

One of the original harbingers of quality coffee in Bangkok, this very Instagram-able café serves at eight outlets across the city. Tourist’s favorite outlet, on Soi 49, is a comfy little affair with a plethora of flowers, magazines and spacious dining to make it a place you’ll love to linger.

The double-story café caters to top-notch quality of coffee - as it’s a famous Bangkok story that founder, Surapan Tanta, grew so upset with the poor quality coffee in the city that he went all the way to Chiang Mai to learn the art and became a barista before setting up the first Casa Lapin in Thong Lor.

Stand-out Feature: The café prepares its coffee with both local and internationally derived beans with a vast variety of brewing ways available. Moreover, you could combine your coffee with different Asian fusion dishes, and bid your taste-buds a delightful treat.

Kuppa

‘Where their expertise is a family tradition’

Opening hours: 10:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M. Daily

A high-end coffee shop and restaurant, Kuppa is a caffeine addict’s longtime favorite spot for a great cup of coffee.  Renowned as Bangkok’s first dedicated café to serve in-house hand-roasted beans, Kuppa offers a wide range of gourmet beans from finest sources all across the world.  What’s more? Throw in some baked goods and savories served in a cozy lounge and Kuppa is certainly a notch-ahead of an average Bangkok coffee shop.

 Stand-out Beverage:  Kuppa Espress, the shop’s signature blend, is master-crafted from 6 types of Arabica beans imported from different regions including Brazil, Kenya and Columbia.

Phil Coffee Company

‘It only tastes expensive’

Opening hours:  09:00 A.M. – 06:00 P.M. Daily

If you’re craving for a quieter setting to sip small batch coffee, head over to the Phil Coffee Company. No matter if you want to relax or work, the café caters to the goodness of a mellow atmosphere complemented by soft lighting and friendly wait-staff. Moreover, coffee enthusiasts could also avail custom fusions at deeply discounted prices.

And if you happen to be someone who wants to learn more about coffee, then here’s the win-win: Phil Coffee Company also offers barista training which includes coffee tasting and latte art.

Stand-out Beverage:  With a plethora of options to play around with, Phil caters to delicious handmade pastries, but the main star of the café has definitely got to be their Cuppa that is brewed to perfection.

Roast Coffee and Eatery

‘Where the laws of nature apply’

Opening hours:  09:00 A.M. – 11:00 P.M. Daily

Roast Coffee and Eatery, the front-runners of the National barista championship back in 2012, is dedicated to master-creating delicious cuppa. It is not only committed to its coffee, but also promises to bid a memorable experience to its patrons. What’s more? Comfy window seating, free and fast Wi-Fi, and indie soundtrack make it a hot favorite among patrons who could easily linger all day long and enjoy the free-flowing, freshly prepared coffee made using virtuously produced Thai Gong coffee beans.

Stand-out Beverage:  Try Roast’s scrumptious flat white which is regarded as the Bangkok’s most elusive coffee catered with home-produced coffee bean cookies. Moreover, there are also some specials which keep rotating every two months.

Ceresia Roasters

‘What do you want the most from your coffee? That’s what you get the most from CERESIA’

Opening hours:  09:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. Daily

Another great spot for genuine coffee lovers, Ceresia Coffee Roasters is both a coffee shop as well as an artisanal coffee roasting company. Catering to scrumptious seasonal coffees, Roasters are committed to sourcing their beans from single origin farms in Thailand, paying close attention to how the beans are grown and processed.

What’s more? They roast their beans in small batches to make sure they are not only delicious but also maintain their natural flavor as much as possible. Other than bidding a memorable Coffee Experience, the café also offers its patrons an insight into the history of their beans, and how best to brew them.

Stand-out Feature:  

Loved your filter cup? Why not buy some flavorsome bags of beans on site and enjoy the Ceresia taste at home, too?