Coffee Culture

Here are ten memorable spots to try:

Wawee Coffee (Nimmanhaemin Road & Old City) A Chiang Mai institution, sourcing beans from local hilltribes. Branches are everywhere, but the Old City location has a cozy vibe.

Ristr8to (Nimmanhaemin Road, Soi 3) Award-winning latte art café famous for creative brews and strong espresso. Popular with locals, tourists, and barista competitions.

Graph Café (Moonmuang Soi 6, Old City) A tiny, minimalist café specializing in experimental cold brews. Best for adventurous coffee lovers.

Akha Ama Coffee (Hussadhisawee Road, Santitham & Old City) Community-driven café supporting the Akha hilltribe. Great single-origin beans and a strong social mission.

Catmosphere Café (Huay Kaew Road, near Chiang Mai University) A must for cat lovers – sip a cappuccino while surrounded by rescued cats.

The Giant Chiang Mai (Mae On District, about 1 hour east) Treehouse café with jungle views and a suspension bridge. A day trip destination in itself.

No.39 Café (Nimmanhaemin area, near CMU) A large garden café with a pond, swings, and relaxed outdoor seating. Very Instagram-friendly.

Baan Kang Wat (near Wat Umong, southwest Old City) An artsy village where you can browse craft shops, then relax with coffee in a leafy courtyard.

Pongyang Jungle Coaster & Café (Mae Rim, 45 mins north) Coffee with a view of waterfalls and forest canopy. You can also ride the jungle coaster or zipline.

Caravan Bar & Café (Chang Phueak area, north of Old City) Bohemian atmosphere with live music, eclectic décor, and strong coffee.