Bakery counters in Chiang Mai worth queuing for: levain breads, laminated pastry, regional bakes and the morning ritual.

Where to queue for bread and pastry

Nana Bakery ★ 4.4

฿฿ BakeryFrench breads and laminated pastriesChang PhueakWalk-in only

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

Worth the queueButter croissant

Saruda Finest Pastry ★ 4.3

฿฿฿ BakeryFrench patisserie and naturally leavened breadNimmanWalk-in only

A jewel-box patisserie on Nimman Soi 3, its dried-flower counter stacked with tarts, an Earl Grey cake and naturally leavened preservative-free loaves.

Worth the queueEarl Grey cake

Chouquette Bakery & Cafe ★ 4.1

฿฿ BakeryFrench viennoiserie and cakesOld CityWalk-in only

An airy boulangerie-cafe on the Si Phum corner of the moat, its buttery-scented open kitchen baking chouquettes, croissants and cakes through the morning.

Worth the queueChouquettes

Khagee ★ 4.4

฿฿ BakeryNaturally leavened bread and Japanese bakesWat KetWalk-in only

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.

Worth the queueNatural-yeast sourdough

Forest Bake ★ 4.2

฿฿ BakeryCakes, tarts and pastriesWat KetWalk-in only

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.

Worth the queueFruit tarts

Flour Flour ★ 4.1

฿฿ BakeryCakes, slices and sourdough loavesNimmanWalk-in only

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.

Worth the queueCake slices

Payaka Cafe ★ 4.0

฿฿ BakeryCakes and Thai-flavoured bakesWualaiWalk-in only

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.

Worth the queueLayer cakes

Flips & Flips Homemade Donuts ★ 4.0

฿฿ BakeryHomemade filled donutsChang PhueakWalk-in only

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.

Worth the queueCustard donuts

Daddy's Antique Cafe & Bakery ★ 3.9

฿฿ BakeryCakes and all-day bakesHang DongWalk-in only

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.

Worth the queueHomemade cakes

Biscotti House ★ 4.0

฿฿ BakeryItalian-style bakes and cakesHang DongWalk-in only

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.

Worth the queueBiscotti

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