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While I’ve used the word vintage to describe several of the other cafés

Speaking of not so interesting neighborhoods

Transit Number 8 requires a bit of a detour.

It’s almost impossible to pick a favorite, but Akha Ama Coffee definitely belongs in my top 3. I discovered the La Fattoria branch (there are 3 branches in Chiang Mai) by accident after visiting the Wat Phra Singh temple.

I sometimes wonder if the coffee culture in Chiang Mai would also exist without the instagrammable interiors.

With no ‘real’ public transport in Chiang Mai, I decided to walk from Nimman to the Old City on my first day.

One of the best and most popular (hipster) coffee places in Chiang Mai is Taste Café.

With the high temperatures in Chiang Mai you spend a lot of time indoors where there’s air conditioning.

Artisan Café is another one not to miss with two locations in Chiang Mai.

The owners of Graph realized that serving good coffee is a skill you need to develop.

With the entrance a bit hidden just outside the Old City walls

Indulge in a romantic dinner with the backdrop of a waterfall.

Having lunch with colourful flowers in the background sounds like a perfect meal, and you can experience this at the Galae restaurant.

Straight out of a fairytale book, the Chom Cafe looks magical, literally.

Are you an early bird who wants coffee just after waking up?

Anna Farm & Eatery provides you with a gorgeous view of rice fields stretching out as far as your eyes can see.

Located on a calm lake, just a short distance outside Chaing Mai is where you can have a cup of java sitting on a hammock over a lake.

True to its name, this cafe in Chiang Mai will woo you with its chic and stylish setting.

Located on a mountain-top, Cafe Baan Mon Muan is where you will witness spectacular sunset while having a mouthwatering meal.

If authentic Japanese cuisine is what you are after, head over to Kouen Coffee & Bistro, a Zen-inspired tea house.

The entrance to Cargo Cafe is more like a time machine back to the past.

Tucked in a secret garden, surrounded by high bricked walls is Clay Studio Cafe, an outdoor cafe in Chiang Mai with the ideal ambience to have coffee in.

Looking for a luxurious beachside barbeque with freshly brewed coffee?

A long drive in Chiang Mai will yield rewards. You will come across The Giant when you take a stroll in the Mae On the region, a cafe cum treehouse.

Head over to IM Cafe for a late breakfast or early lunch.

Let’s look at a hidden gem café where you can skip the overcrowded tourist spots and explorethe rice paddies.

Jungle De Café is the answer if you are looking for an escape from a bustling Chiang Mai city.

Matchappen is calling for green tea lovers! A minimalistic 2-floor matcha teahouse is decorated in white tone with a wooden exterior.

The Baristro at Ping River is a minimalistic style cozy coffee place.

Phufinn is both a restaurant and a café offering a scenic nature view from the mountaintop. It has 3 unique branches where you can enjoy 3 different atmospheres.

Social enterprise restaurant est. 2009 serving healthy, vegan food.

Veg stall in the below street level food court inside the mall.

Vegan restaurant located on the ground floor of Trams Square Wellness Residency, since 2016. Serves classic Thai food as well some western style dishes.

Restaurant and bakery. Restaurant is located on the 2nd floor.

Sister restaurant to Vegan Heaven, opened. 2019.