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Mar 16 2025
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Cafe, Chiang Mai, Food, Thailand

Lot of Taste, Chiang Mai

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It was an early Saturday morning in the Chiang Mai, when the roads were still rather empty and footfall still low. I went into Lot of Taste, the latest outpost of Taste Cafe. On that cloudless morning, the café was directly lit by the rising sun which cast beautiful long shadows. It was a lovely sight to behold while having my coffee – though if you cannot deal with sun exposure, and don’t mind dealing with a busy/packed café, I would advise to come later in the afternoon or evening.

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The interior was spacious, with a mix of wooden and stainless steel furniture, and the speakers played jazz music, building a relaxed atmosphere.

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I could tell that the café was serious about their coffee when I chanced upon their in house coffee roasting machine at the back, which you may get to see in action if you’re lucky. Along the back wall of the café, there was also a huge glass display of the different roasted beans packaged for sale.

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The signature item here was the Soft Latte, with the dollop of silky cream on top, but I went for the basic hot Flat White (THB100/SGD4, +oatly THB25/SGD1) with Oat Milk instead as I normally have hot coffee in the morning. There were also extensive options for both espresso and filter coffee. The coffee lived up to my expectations with a deep flavour and smooth mouthfeel.

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The food menu was simple and limited to just 3 sandwiches and 3 muffins when I visited. I ordered the Spinach and Cheese Sandwich (THB125, SGD5) just as a stomach filler without much expectations since the focus here seemed to be much heavier on coffee, but it turned out to be very decent, with a generous portion of each ingredient of toast, spinach and cheese that I couldn’t finish it (I had to save space for a few more cafes I planned to visit on the same day).

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If you’re looking for good specialty coffee in Chiang Mai, Lot of Taste is that cafe you should save and tick off in your itinerary. Apart from being conveniently located in the bustling Nimmamhaemin area, it is also opened from as early as 8am to as late as 10pm.

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8/5 Nimmanahaeminda Road, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand

8am – 10pm daily

Feb 08 2025
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Chiang Mai, Thailand

Path – Minimalist Korean Café with Adorable Bakes in Chiang Mai

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Located in the Hang Dong district of Chiang Mai, about 30-40 mins away by car from the Old Town, is Path. The café is known to be owned by a Korean family who settled down in Chiang Mai and is thus well visited by many Koreans.

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I had to rely on Grabcar to take me to the remote area where the café was housed in a large white house. It seemed to be the only café housed amongst the neighbouring residential bungalows with large front and backyards. Even my Grab driver was surprised to see a café there.

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The spacious, white and minimalistic café had large windows which overlook the yard/garden where visitors were posing for photos, and which allowed plentiful sunlight to fill the interior.

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At the corner was the ordering counter where an array of bakes was displayed on a wooden table – these are mostly the café’s mainstay items, such as cookies, canelés, scones and madeleines. On the side is a glass display cum refrigerator with season limited and rotational cakes, designed cutely and reminiscent of desserts you could find in a Korean café.

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For drinks, I ordered the Dalgona Latte (THB100), which was a modified version of the original trending homemade drink. It was essentially an iced latte topped with honeycomb which gradually melted, resulting in a mildly sweetened coffee.

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From the cake display, I chose the Mont Blanc and the Apple Lemon Mousse Cake (THB150). There were also cakes with puppy and Christmas tree designs but I found them too cutesy for my taste. While I found the Mont Blanc rather ordinary, the Apple Lemon Mousse Cake stood out with both its visuals and taste. The white lemon mousse layer was shaped like an apple, topped on apple compote and an almond crumble cookie. Upon slicing it, there was more apple compote hidden within the mousse. Though I wished the mousse could be more citrusy and the crumble softer, the mousse and compote paired well.

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Before you fit this café into your itinerary, please take note that they have a different opening schedule every month so check their Instagram/Facebook page!

6, Moo7, San Phak Wan, Hang Dong District, Chiang Mai 50230 Thailand

10am – 4.30pm (Check IG/Facebook for their specific opening dates)

Jan 18 2025
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Chiang Mai, Food, Thailand

Enough for Life – Vintage Café, Shop and B&B in Chiang Mai

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Tucked in a corner of Rampoeng Village away from the bustling urban life in central Chiang Mai is Enough for Life. I walked over within 5-10 mins from Baan Kang Wat, a popular charming art village home to a community of local artists.

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The space serves multiple functions – as a Bed and Breakfast on the second floor which you can book directly on their website or via AirBnB, a store selling vintage trinkets, and a café. The accommodation also comes with a private pool with guest-only access.

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With the many different aesthetic corners you could find here, it’s no wonder that both locals and tourists go a little out of the way to explore the café and shop. I particularly loved the mishmash of vintage furniture and purposefully placed decorative items.

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The café menu was lean, with just 3 cakes and several drink options available. Out of the carrot cake, lemon cream cake, and tiramisu cake, I had the Tiramisu Cake (THB160, SGD6.3). Unlike the usual Italian tiramisu I was expecting, their version was simpler, made with cake dipped in espresso, layered with whipped cream and flavoured with cocoa. With the lack of mascarpone and ladyfingers, it felt more like a chocolate and cream sponge cake rather than a tiramisu. I also wished that the cake could be more soaked with espresso.

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I also had the Café Latte (THB75, SGD3) to pair with the cake – take note that there are no alternative milk options here.

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While there was outdoor seating, I took respite in the well air-conditioned indoor area where I could just idle my time away,thinking how the name of this place was so apt. Enough for Life.

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160/7 Moo 5 (in front of Wat Ram Poeng) Soi 7 Dok Kaew, Suthep Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chiang Mai 50200

8.30am – 5pm daily

Jan 11 2025
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Khagee – Minimalist Café in Chiang Mai Known for Natural Yeast Bread

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Khagee had been on the top of my list of cafes to visit in Chiang Mai – thanks to the great reviews and aesthetic photos of its baked goods and interior I’ve come across. Getting to its location along may not be the most convenient without a bike/car, but I managed to do it on foot from the Old Town. You can expect to explore some hidden shophouses and cross the Ping River along the way.

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With its white brick walls, wooden counter and concrete floors, the café exuded minimalistic vibes. The café was also filled with natural light, with the sun casting long shadows as it got deeper into the afternoon.

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My first pick was their Carrot Cake (THB95, SGD3.75), which, unlike the conventional carrot cake, was cutely shaped as a cylinder. It was soft and moist, and I appreciated the fact that the portion was suitable for 1 pax.

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Apart from the carrot cake, their popular items also include the Canele (THB75, SGD2.96) and Custard Cream Bun (THB75, SGD2.96). The latter was already sold out when I went in the early afternoon.

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What complemented my carrot cake was my order of Flat White (THB95 (SGD3.75), +THB20 (SGD0.79) for oat milk), brewed using a Seasonal Espresso Blend from Samadool Coffee, a coffee shop and roastery in Bangkok. With tasting notes of caramel, chocolate, and juicy, and a light flavour with low acidity and bitterness, the coffee suited my preference.

Filter coffee was also available on the menu, and for non-coffee drinkers, there were also options such as matcha latte, hot/iced chocolate, orange juice and herbal tea.

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Additionally, I also got the Berry Banana Bread (THB210, SGD8.29), featuring a thick slice of fluffy banana bread topped with banana slices, a layer of light cream, berries and nuts. The sweet notes of the banana and banana bread were well-balanced with the tartness of the berries, with neither overpowering the other. I loved how both carrot cake and banana bread I had were not overly sweet.

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I left extremely satisfied with the overall experience – ambiance, service, coffee, food. Save this café for your next trip to Chiang Mai if you have not.

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29 30 Chiang Mai-Lamphun Soi 1, ตำบล วัดเกตุ Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand

9am – 5pm daily