Phuket

Rose Espresso Café on Krabi Road in Old Phuket Town feels a bit like stepping into grandma’s living room, with floral wallpaper, mismatched china, and little knick-knacks everywhere. The menu strikes the perfect balance between breakfast and lunch, best enjoyed with a good cup of coffee, an iced drink, or a slice of homemade cake.

For early risers or those craving a familiar bite, The Coffee Club Beach Point is a reliable stop right on Patong’s main Beach Road. The menu covers hearty all-day breakfasts, sandwiches, salads, Thai dishes, and plenty of vegetarian and vegan choices. The coffee is also consistently good, and the space is bright and modern, with indoor and street-side seating perfect for watching the bustle of Patong go by.

If you're looking to cool down after a day in the sun, Samero’s Icecream Paradise is a Patong favourite. This old-style gelato parlour serves a variety of flavours, all made fresh daily with natural ingredients and no artificial flavourings or preservatives. Grab a cone or a sundae, settle into the air-conditioned space with its comfy seating, and enjoy a sweet break from the Phuket heat.

Tucked away on a colorful street in Phuket's Old Town, The Neighbors is a quaint café that’s perfect for a leisurely brunch. Inside, the space combines colonial charm with Chinese-inspired décor, bright tiles, and vintage furniture, all set to soft jazz in the background. The menu covers all-day breakfast favourites, from full English breakfasts and eggs Benedict to French toast, avocado toast, and fluffy pancakes, all of which go well with their wide range of coffees, teas, and cocktails. The cherry on top is the warm, attentive service, which makes this café feel like a local secret worth discovering.

The view at Cafe Phuket Viewpoint is hard to beat, with sweeping sea vistas, dramatic cliffs, and sunset light that makes the whole place glow. Most visitors come here for the photo ops, the swings, or simply to unwind with a drink. With that said, the food and service don’t always match the visuals. There’s also a two-items-per-person minimum, so plan ahead, go early to avoid the rush, and treat the views as the real highlight.

Tucked into a narrow, two-storey Sino-Portuguese shophouse in Old Phuket Town, Bookhemian combines coffee, books, and creativity in one quirky package. At the ground floor, the café serves carefully crafted coffees, iced Thai tea lattes, and pastries, while towering bookshelves, vintage movie posters, and exposed brick walls nod to its origins as a secondhand bookstore. Upstairs is a quieter space where you can read, work, or just escape the heat for a while.