16 bakeries worth the trip across Thailand, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Thailand guides.

Landhaus Bakery ★ 4.6 · Bangkok

10 Yen Akat 3 Alley, Chong Nonsi, Yan Nawa, Bangkok 10120

Landhaus Bakery in Bangkok's Yan Nawa is the German bakery from Suhring brothers, German breads, pretzels and laminated croissants in the villa garden.

Tip: Closed Mondays. Same villa courtyard as Suhring restaurant; pretzel and rye loaves are the queue-builders by 09:00.

Sarnies Bangkok ★ 4.5 · Bangkok

101-103 Charoen Krung 44, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500

Sarnies Bangkok on Charoen Krung 44 is the Singapore-founded Australian cafe-bakery in a heritage shophouse, with sourdough, viennoiserie and all-day brunch.

Tip: The morning bakery counter sells sourdough loaves until they run out (around 12:00). Weekend brunch needs reservations.

Maison Jean Philippe ★ 4.5 · Bangkok

335 Thong Lo 17 Alley, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110

Maison Jean Philippe in Bangkok's Thonglor 17 at The Commons is the French boulangerie-patisserie counter from Jean Philippe with butter-laminated.

Tip: Croissants and kouign-amann sell out by 11:00; arrive opening or pre-order on Line.

Nana Bakery ★ 4.4 · Chiang Mai

chang-phueak · 3 Sodsueksa Road, Chang Phueak, Mueang Chiang Mai 50300

The city's original French bakery, where Chef Nicolas Delamarche and Rattikarn bake croissants and quiches from dawn, plus breakfasts on warm sourdough.

Khagee ★ 4.4 · Chiang Mai

wat-ket · 29/1 Chiang Mai-Lamphun Road, Wat Ket, Mueang Chiang Mai 50000

A tiny Japanese-run natural-yeast bakery-cafe near the river, its weekend-only loaves, cardamom buns and matcha bakes selling out within hours of opening.

Wallflowers Cafe ★ 4.3 · Bangkok

31-33 Soi Nana, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100

Wallflowers in Bangkok's Chinatown Soi Nana is a flower-lined bakery cafe inside a heritage shophouse, with edible-flower cakes and rose-petal cream pastries.

Tip: The signature lavender and rose cakes book ahead; walk-in slices are first-come. The upstairs bar runs cocktails from 17:00.

Mont Nomsod ★ 4.3 · Bangkok

160/1-3 Dinso Road, Sao Chingcha, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200

Mont Nomsod in Bangkok's Dinso Road has cooked buttered toast and condensed-milk pours since 1964, the canonical Thai-style sweet snack room.

Tip: Cash only. The original Dinso shop opens 12:00-23:00; afternoon queues fill quickly. The custard French toast is the weekday order.

Saruda Finest Pastry ★ 4.3 · Chiang Mai

nimman · One Nimman A109, Nimmanhaemin Road, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai 50200

A jewel-box patisserie now at One Nimman, its dried-flower counter stacked with tarts, an Earl Grey cake and naturally leavened preservative-free loaves.

After You Dessert Cafe ★ 4.2 · Bangkok

Siam Paragon G Floor, 991 Rama I Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330

After You Dessert Cafe at Siam Paragon's ground floor is the 2007 homegrown dessert chain's flagship counter, the city's most famous shibuya honey toast.

Tip: The shibuya toast and the kakigori shaved ice are the through-line.

Forest Bake ★ 4.2 · Chiang Mai

wat-ket · 8/2 Nawatgate Road, Wat Ket, Mueang Chiang Mai 50000

A whimsical forest-themed bake shop in Wat Ket turning out pretty fruit tarts, cakes and pastries in a cosy room that draws a steady cafe-hopping crowd.

Chouquette Bakery & Cafe ★ 4.1 · Chiang Mai

chang-phueak · 20/4-5 Huay Kaew Road, Chang Phueak, Mueang Chiang Mai 50300

An airy Huay Kaew boulangerie-cafe with big windows and a buttery-scented open kitchen, baking chouquettes, croissants and cakes fresh through the morning.

Flour Flour ★ 4.1 · Chiang Mai

nimman · Nimmanhaemin Road Soi 17, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai 50200

A minimalist Nimman bake shop split between a cake-slice counter and a loaf bakery on Suthep Road, known for tidy patisserie and naturally leavened bread.

Payaka Cafe ★ 4.0 · Chiang Mai

wualai · 98 Rat Chiang Saen Road Soi 1, Hai Ya, Mueang Chiang Mai 50100

A quiet south-side bakery-cafe near the moat baking pretty layer cakes and Thai-flavoured pastries, a calm spot for coffee and something sweet by Hai Ya.

Flips & Flips Homemade Donuts ★ 4.0 · Chiang Mai

chang-phueak · 14 Hussadhisawee Road Soi 5, Chang Phueak, Mueang Chiang Mai 50300

A cult little donut shop in Santitham hand-filling fluffy brioche donuts with custard and seasonal creams, small-batch and often sold out by mid-afternoon.

Biscotti House ★ 4.0 · Chiang Mai

hang-dong · 23/28 Moo 6, Pong Noi, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai 50200

A rare Italian-style bakery near Wat Pong Noi handcrafting biscotti, focaccia, quiche and croissants daily in its open kitchen, loved by locals and expats.

Daddy's Antique Cafe & Bakery ★ 3.9 · Chiang Mai

hang-dong · 45/8 Moo 1, Mae Hia, Mueang Chiang Mai 50100

A rambling antique-filled cafe-bakery on the southern fringe near Mae Hia, an all-day spot for homemade cakes, coffee and Western plates among the curios.