Ombra Caffe ★ 4.0
A tiny Italian-leaning coffee bar off Huay Kaew where the focus is squarely on well-pulled espresso, pastries and a quiet counter away from the Nimman crush.
Signature drink: Espresso tonic
The Baristro at Ping River is a cafe in Wat Ket, Chiang Mai.
A crisp white-and-glass riverside pavilion from the design-led Baristro group, pairing serious espresso with one of the prettiest coffee terraces in the city.
Editorially verified July 1, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Address: 62 Pa Tan Road, Pa Tan, Mueang Chiang Mai 50300
A tiny Italian-leaning coffee bar off Huay Kaew where the focus is squarely on well-pulled espresso, pastries and a quiet counter away from the Nimman crush.
Signature drink: Espresso tonic
World Latte Art champion Arnon Thitiprasert's flagship Nimman bar, pouring award-winning rosettas and bold signature cups like the skull-mug Satan latte.
Signature drink: Satan latte
A local specialty chain's leafy flagship built around a huge tree on Sirimangkalajarn, a relaxed work-friendly spot for northern-bean filters and cakes.
Signature drink: House filter
A warehouse roastery-cafe behind Maya founded in 2015 by couple Ton and Fai, pouring carefully roasted single origins to a quiet, coffee-serious Nimman crowd.
Signature drink: Single-origin filter
A hidden upstairs coffee bar off Tha Phae Soi 4, a calm wooden hideaway above the Old City bustle serving considered black, white and brown coffee only.
Signature drink: Black, white or brown
One of Nimman's longest-running specialty cafes, a small room with a people-watching patio between Sois 11 and 13 that has anchored the strip for years.
Signature drink: Espresso and cold brew