The roasters writing the coffee scene in Bangkok: who they are, where they source from and where to drink it.
The roasters writing the coffee scene in Bangkok. who they are, where they source from, and where to drink the result.
Roots Coffee in Bangkok's Thonglor 17 is the foundational 2014 Thai third-wave roaster from Varatt Vichit-Vadakan, supplying many of the city's specialty cafes from a public counter.
Tip: The pour-over flight is the way to read the bean program. Weekend mornings queue from 09:00.
Sources from: Thailand (Doi Chang), Ethiopia, Colombia, Kenya
How they serve: Espresso, Pour over, Whole bean retail
Pacamara in Bangkok's Sukhumvit 49 is the Thai specialty roaster brand with award-winning baristas, Geisha lots from Panama and Doi Chang single origins from Thailand.
Tip: Subscription beans ship from the roaster monthly. The Geisha pour-over is the splurge; the Thai single origin is the local pick.
Sources from: Thailand (Northern Hills), Ethiopia, Costa Rica, Panama
How they serve: Espresso, Pour over, Whole bean retail, Subscription
Brave Roasters in Bangkok's Ari is Aroon Boonchom's small-batch third-wave roaster with an on-site Probat, the morning institution for Ari neighbourhood specialty coffee.
Tip: The pour-over menu lists every single origin individually. Weekend mornings queue forms by 09:00.
Sources from: Thailand (Doi Pang Khon), Ethiopia Yirgacheffe, Colombia
How they serve: Espresso, Pour over, Whole bean retail
Ceresia Coffee Roasters in Bangkok's Ramkhamhaeng is a Costa Rican-Thai roaster from Cesar and Karuna Munoz, on-site cupping room and small-batch single-origin program.
Tip: Cupping sessions on Saturday mornings; book in advance via Line. Single-origin Geisha bags are the splurge.
Sources from: Thailand (Doi Saket), Ethiopia, Burundi, Honduras
How they serve: Espresso, Pour over, Whole bean retail
Ristr8to in Bangkok's Sukhumvit 16 is the Bangkok branch of Chiang Mai's competition-barista cafe from Arnon Thitiprasert, six-time Thailand Latte Art Champion roastery.
Tip: The latte art is the headline; ask for the rosetta or the multi-stage tulip. Single-origin espresso is rotated weekly.
Sources from: Thailand (Doi Chang), Brazil, Costa Rica, Ethiopia
How they serve: Espresso, Pour over, Whole bean retail
Peak food season in Bangkok is year-round.
Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.
service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Bangkok rewards trust.