5 Best Cafes in Ekkamai (From Someone Who Lives Here!)
I was immediately sold on living in Ekkamai when I moved to Bangkok. The convenience of being on the Green Line BTS, without the crowds (or prices) of Thong Lo or Phrom Phong? Done. And as I’ve lived here, I’ve grown to appreciate my neighborhood more and more.
Ekkamai is a rather large neighborhood, and for the purposes of this guide, I’m using this site’s definition of its boundaries: Ekkamai stretches from Rama IV Road at its southern end to Phetchaburi Road at the north. North of Sukhumvit, it includes Sois 61 to 67 with the main road (Ekkamai Thanon) running along Sukhumvit Soi 63; south of Sukhumvit, it spans Sois 40 to 44.
While Sukhumvit is buzzy at all hours, as soon as you duck into any of Ekkamai’s side streets, the pace slows down and the neighborhood starts to feel truly lived-in. It’s a mix of cozy cafés, low-key bars, salons, stylish eateries, and high-rise condos — but also street markets and food vendors with moo ping sizzling away on grills along Sukhumvit 42, and local Thais going about their daily routines.
And then there are the cafés! Ekkamai is packed with them — so many equal parts pretty, peaceful, and photogenic — and it’s become my personal mission to try as many as possible (without my heart exploding from caffeine overconsumption).
This Ekkamai coffee guide is a love letter to my first neighborhood in Bangkok: my favorite coffee spots where the baristas are skilled, the coffee is thoughtfully sourced and crafted, and the vibe is either quiet or just the right side of buzzy, but never crowded.
Best Cafes in Ekkamai
KIF
- Address: 8 Soi Sukhumvit 63, Phra Khanong, Bangkok 10110
- Hours: 8 AM to midnight daily (they do cocktails at night!)
- Instagram: @kifbkk
This is my favorite café in Ekkamai by a mile — and not just because it was introduced to me by a dear friend (who also introduced me to their legendary carrot cake). In fact, I'm writing this post from KIF right now.
Whenever I’m near the Ekkamai BTS and need a sweet little pick-me-up, I head to KIF. I love everything about it, from its mint-green tiled exterior to its charming, eclectic interior filled with cozy seating, lush plants, and turntables that signal that this café heats things up at night and weekend brunches with DJs!
I’ve tried their flat whites (excellent!) and their orange americanos (my favorite way to drink coffee in Thailand, as you’ll probably pick up on here), but I’ve also gone more eccentric with my coffee choices here and haven’t been disappointed.
Even though I’m not usually a super-sweet coffee person, I tried their tiramisu coffee on my last visit and was wowed. The thin layer of cream on top, dusted with cocoa, was perfectly reminiscent of the trademark mascarpone filling that makes tiramisu the delicious dessert that it is — and the ladyfinger balanced on the rim was just waiting to be dunked!
Also: the carrot cake, just as beautiful as it is tasty. Not too sweet, with two thin layers of tangy cream cheese frosting and decorated with walnuts, pistachios, dried cranberries, and edible flowers. I get it every time it’s available… which isn’t always in the afternoons, since it tends to sell out.
Egeiro
- Address: 8, 3-5 Sukhumvit 42, Phra Kanong, Bangkok 10110
- Hours: 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM Tuesday through Saturday (closed Monday and Sunday)
- Instagram: @egeirocoffee
At Egeiro, the beans are the star of the show — even if, like me, you’re not someone who drinks their coffee black.
At my last visit, they offered two choices. The standard option is their Egeiro Blend, a mix of beans from Thailand’s Nan province and Brazil, creating a medium-dark roast that leans nutty and chocolatey — smooth, rich, and perfectly suited for milk-based drinks. They also offer the Hambella Abel Guji G1 from Ethiopia, a light-medium roast that’s more floral and fruity, with a lighter structure. It's better for pour-overs or other drip-style options.
While they definitely can make a perfect drip coffee made just the way you like it, I always gravitate toward espresso-based drinks — especially iced. I typically get their Egeiro Sunset — an orange americano garnished with orange and a sprig of rosemary. Refreshing and citrusy, sweet orange meeting the bitter coffee, it's a bit like a mocktail, especially served in a nice glass.
One of my favorite things about Egeiro is that they have a working piano inside, and if you’re lucky, someone will be playing live music. Since this café is right on a busy stretch of Sukhumvit 42, super close to the BTS, it's fun to grab a window seat and people-watch… or sink into their ultra-plush couches and relax a while.
Rolling Roasters
- Address: The Earth Ekkamai, 1 Soi Sukhumvit 63, Khlong Tan, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
- Hours: Daily from 7 AM to 10 PM, except Wednesdays when hours are 9 AM to 5 PM
- Instagram: @rollingroasters.bkk
At Rolling Roasters, the future is now. And it's caffeinated. With a space-age aesthetic due to its mirrored panels, curving nautilus-like architecture, and sleek minimalism, this café feels a bit more like an art installation than your standard neighborhood coffee shop. And you'll certainly see plenty of people treating it that way, with phones up documenting their visit. But don't let the Instagram catnip of it all put you off -- the coffee here is legit.
They offered three bean options for espresso-based drinks, and they take sourcing seriously, with both local Northern Thai and international blend options as well. And bonus for coffee lovers, you can buy their beans to brew at home, too.
I went with a flat white, and it was flawlessly executed: the exact right milk to espresso ratio, with just the right amount of acidity to the coffee, yet no bitterness. It's a tough balance to strike right (which is why it's usually what I order when I want to test a coffee shop's mettle), and they struck it perfectly.
That said, Rolling Roasters has more of a short-stay vibe than one that invites you to linger. The seating is sculptural and minimal, lots of benches and small tables, which look cool but if you're over the age of 30 will make your back quickly cry out for support.
It’s not the spot to camp out with your laptop for hours, but it is great for a quick catch-up, a coffee date, or some light journaling or studying with a notebook in hand. Come for the space-age aesthetic, stay for the expertly crafted drinks — and leave before your back starts to miss chairs with backs.
Bijoux de Beurre Échiré
- Address: The Earth Ekkamai, 109-110, 1 Soi Sukhumvit 63, Khlong Tan, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
- Hours: Daily from 7:30 AM to 6 PM
- Instagram: @bijouxdebeurre.echire
Right next door to Rolling Roasters is Bijoux de Beurre Échiré, a pastry-first, coffee-second kind of spot — and honestly, that’s not a complaint. The coffee here is perfectly good, but the real magic is in the baked goods, especially the almond croissant: golden, flaky, and hiding a luxurious slab of marzipan inside.
Their other pastries look good, in particular the matcha mochi tart, but honestly? I can never stop myself from ordering the almond croissant every single time I go... which is a peril that happens when you accidentally order the best thing on the menu the very first time you go.
Their almond croissant is the kind of indulgence that makes you sit down and savor every bite (you will need the fork and knife they give you, because the pastry is just that shatteringly perfect). Luckily, unlike its futuristic Insta-popular neighbor, Bijoux is much more low-key and hang out-friendly.
The space is cozy but welcoming, like a mini French bistro propped up in the middle of Bangkok, with seating that actually encourages you to stick around — whether you're catching up with friends or settling in for a quiet work session.
Between the high-level espresso drinks at Rolling Roasters and the buttery perfection of the croissants here, this little corner of Ekkamai tucked in the little The Earth shopping area (which also hosts a Tops Food Hall and a few other restaurants) is a power duo for anyone serious about a coffee and pastry one-two punch.
Tip: There is a small outpost where you can also find their delicious pastries at Emsphere mall in Phrom Phong, but it doesn't have as nice of a seating area as their freestanding café in Ekkamai.
Taihong Coffee
- Address: 42 Saeng Chan, Phra Kanong, Bangkok 10110
- Hours: 7 AM to 3 PM Monday-Friday, 7 AM to 2 PM Saturday and Sunday
This is a recent hidden gem of a find — one I almost want to gatekeep for myself, to be honest... except that the owner is far too nice for me to actually do that.
Down a quiet alley off Sukhumvit 42, Tai Hong feels like someone pressed pause on the street scenes of Bangkok. This minimalist café is easy to miss, but maybe that's why it's so nice and quiet, with a local vibe that I love. It's hard to wander into, but easy to linger there, especially with all the natural light let in by the floor-to-ceiling windows.
The owner-barista is incredibly friendly and will happily customize your coffee based on the kind of beans you like. When I visited, he had a few options on offer, including a light roast from Ethiopia and a medium roast from Chiang Rai (which he typically uses as the base for iced drinks — but it’s totally your call).
The coffee? Excellent. Surprisingly affordable, too — my iced orange coffee was just 65 baht, a rare find in a neighborhood where that particular drink often runs double. But there’s no compromise on quality, and that’s exactly why I’ll return to Tai Hong again and again.
A small note: you can’t buy the beans to take home. They’re part of his personal stash, curated just for making drinks in the café.
