Best Cafes in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Transit Number 8 is a trendy, Japanese subway-themed cafe with abundant photo ops, blending boho and minimalistic modern styles. Best for photos, its unique theme, and amazing affogato, it also offers ice cream. Highly recommended by the community.

AreeMitr Coffee is a highly recommended local cafe, best for daily coffee and affordable drinks. One Reddit user loved their latte so much they went every morning, noting it was only $1.20 USD. Community tags include coffee, latte, affordable, and coffee shop.

Tha Cafae ! on Tha pae road is a family-run cafe known for specialty coffee. You can see them preparing, drying, and roasting beans in front of the shop. It has a casual atmosphere and is highly recommended by the community.

Exothermic offers brilliant, top-shelf specialty coffee, equipment, and baristas. It provides a comfortable environment where music isn't crazy loud, with comfortable small tables. Best for specialty coffee, the community highly recommends it.

Family Home 2 is a friendly lodging option, highly recommended by the community for solo travel. It's best for staying, and also features a coffee shop and cafe.

RealSpace is a welcoming board game cafe known for its evening events like Mafia night and social Thai language practice. It's best for socializing, coworking, and events, with community tags including games, karaoke, and chess. Highly recommended by the community.

a roon is a casual cafe and food store, best for specialty coffee. Community sentiment is highly recommended, with one Reddit user calling it "the BEST.

ALL BLACK COFFEE is a casual cafe best for black coffee lovers. They offer 10 blends of Thai and international beans, specializing in iced Americanos. As one Redditor noted, "you won't find any milk or other options aside from black coffee here." Highly recommended by the community.

Sunday baker is a professional bakery with a Cordon Bleu certified pastry chef, highly recommended for its pastries. It's also a candy store and brunch restaurant.

Ministry of Roasters is a casual coffee shop, highly recommended by the community (5 Reddit mentions). They offer specialty, freshly roasted, and decaf coffee. Best for coffee, one Redditor noted, "Ministry of Roasters...had really really good coffee. Highly recommend.

Street coffee crew in Jed Yod offers amazing specialty coffee, highly recommended by the community. It's close to CMU and the mountain, perfect for cycling. Enjoy the casual, laid-back atmosphere with character and artwork. Best for specialty coffee.

Hideland Cafe offers a festive atmosphere with a nice terrace and unobstructed views of floating lanterns. Best for Loy Krathong viewing, this $$ bar is highly recommended by the community.

The Bowl Spot offers highly recommended poke bowls and a new meal prep service, praised as the best in Chiang Mai. This casual, dog-friendly spot is best for poke bowls, meal prep, and dog owners. Price range: $$.

Blue coffee at Agriculture CMU is a quiet cafe with wifi, best for work or relaxing. Located on the scenic grounds of the Agricultural Faculty, it offers decaf coffee and a highly recommended "Mixed Berries" blend. Price range: $$.

Ristr8to is highly recommended for its top-notch espresso and quality beans from a local roaster. This professional cafe is best for espresso, coffee, and pastries. Popular on Reddit, with one user calling it their "favorite cafe.

Zeit is a casual cafe, highly recommended by the community for its coffee and coffee farm tours. It's considered one of the best coffee shops in the city, as noted by Reddit users.

Game Tree Cafe offers a casual atmosphere with lots of board games and good food, as noted by a top Reddit quote. Best for board games and eating, this spot has a $$ price range and is highly recommended by the community.

Berries Cafe and Bar is highly recommended for cocktails and food. Owner Yo, a superb mixologist, created the cocktails for Hendrix and Glory. Enjoy live music most nights with chill tunes by a solo musician, creating a laid-back atmosphere. Best for cocktails, food, and live music.

Gatone's offers highly recommended, affordable Burmese food in a casual atmosphere. As one Redditor put it, "Nong Bee's or Gatone's for Burmese food." It's best for mohinga and Nan Gyi salad.

Light Cafe is a friendly restaurant and cafe near the Ping River, highly recommended by the community. Best for eating and coffee, it offers a welcoming atmosphere at a $$ price range. As one Redditor noted, it's a standout spot in Chiang Mai.