CAFE SOCIETY 2019 SWEETS AND ALL-DAY BITES. ALL-DAY AND SWEETS COFFEE, BRUNCH, FOR SPOTS HANGOUT COOLEST BANGKOK’S CAFE-SOCIETY-19-LAYOUT_03_NEW.indd 1 6/14/19 5:54 PM CAFE-SOCIETY-19-LAYOUT_03_NEW.indd 2 6/14/19 5:54 PM Who's in charge? Managing Director & Publisher Andrew Hiransomboon Managing Editor Oliver Irvine Digital Director / Deputy Editor Carl Dixon Sub-Editor Angela Symons Senior Digital Content Coordinator Nontaya Kumyat Digital Content Coordinator Pakchira Bunphol Junior Digital Content Coordinator Kawee Jarach Writers Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj, Dhipkawee Sriyananda Selley, Kankanok Wichiantanon Art Director Ratchprapha Sunthornprasat Production Supervisor Komkrit Klinkaeo Graphic Designers Anunya Chobnitas, Assaya Dejkong, Wirankan Saiyasombut Photographer Poonsawat Suttama Junior Video Editors Jaruwan Suwandee, Tham Rodjananaudomvutigul Advertising Director Wanida Akeapichai Sales Managers Tipkritta Chiraporncharas, Orajira Sukkasem Senior Sales Associates Tassanee Mahamad, Nattaya Bovornsettanon, Orakarn Laohakanjanasiri t’s Sunday. You’re hungover. You have what feels like a Sales Associate Parinda Dermsripoom hole in your head the same size as the one in your wal- Marketing Manager Jainjit Limthornbenjapol let after that second round of tequila slammers on Soi 11. ASIA CITY STUDIO I Managing Editor Dietrich Neu Clearly, the only thing that’s going to save you now is cof- Associate Editor Sureepak Janyapat Senior Project Manager Chayanap Tongdadas fee—and maybe a stiff Bloody Mary, no skimping on the ta- Project Coordinator Sirinart Panyasricharoen basco. Or vodka. Luckily for you, BK Magazine’s third edition Senior Developer Prawee Wiangin, Wasan Wangrach Developer Nopanun Laochunanun of Cafe Society has you covered for exactly that and more: Branded Content Writer Chakariya Cheewatara light-filled, make-me-feel-whole-again restaurants where SOIMILK the food is as fresh as the decor, and the only thing the own- Editor Nathapong Suppavatee Senior Writer Rujiyatorn Choksiriwan ers take more seriously than the coffee is how to ferment the Writer Atiwat Uton Brand Manager Onwara Sittirug perfect sourdough loaf. These places are not only for nursing Sales Associates Palita Nueangnit, Prawpraew that weekend hangover, though. In fact, it could be any day of Pairohg, Kornkanok Sriwaranant the week. Whether popping out for a breezy bite with friends Finance Manager Supaporn Bangmoung Assistant Finance Manager Anchalee Limkhamduang or settling in for a long day at your impromptu “office,” these Senior Accountant Maneeya Kanthongdang life-affirming venues have your back. Expect health-boosting Accountant Manita Bangmoung Admin Executive Yaovaluck Srisermsri cold-pressed juices. Expect wobbly stacks of pancakes. Ex- Cover photo Kaizen pect avocado. And by God, yes, expect a poached egg with Photo by Poonsawat Suttama pretty much everything. Cafe Society 2019 is Bangkok’s de- finitive guide to the daytime friendly bistros, independent coffee shops and tucked-away brunch spots where food does not come secondary to Instagram posts. So order up a long black, get the Wi-Fi password, and prepare to be swept away in a tide of produce-driven cooking and light wood hues. Who said comfort food had to be bad for you? Where to find us! The Asia City Media Group Bangkok Asia City Publishing (Thailand) Ltd. Cafe Society 2019 is published and distributed on June 30, 2019. It is published by Asia City Media Group 9/F, Sathorn Nakorn Tower Ltd., 9/F, Sathorn Nakorn Tower. 100 North Sathorn Rd., Silom, Bangkok 10500. Copyright ©2019 Asia City Media Group Ltd. The titles “BK Magazine”, “Cafe Society 2019” its associated logos or devices, and the 100 North Sathorn Rd., Silom, content of Cafe Society 2019 are the property of Asia City Media Group Ltd. Reproduction in whole or in part Bangrak, Bangkok 10500 without permission is strictly prohibited. This publication is distributed as a supplement to BK Magazine. The Tel: 02-624-9696 magazine may not be distributed without the express written consent of Asia City Media Group Ltd. Contact Fax: 02-237-5656 the Advertising Department for ad rates and specifications. All advertising must comply with the Publisher’s Email: [email protected] terms of business, copies of which are available upon request. CAFE-SOCIETY-19-LAYOUT_03_NEW.indd 3 6/14/19 5:54 PM BANGKOK’S BEST 6 COFFEE AND WHOLESOME Siam- FOOD Phloen Chit DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME! 12 18 Sathorn-Silom Phrom Phong Look out for the QR codes in Cafe Society 2019. They’ll take you straight to GET, Thailand’s newest food delivery app, to place your order 24 29 straight away. Riverside- Thonglor- Old Town Ekkamai ENJOY! 34 37 Nana-Asoke Ari 4 • Cafe Society CAFE-SOCIETY-19-LAYOUT_03_NEW.indd 4 6/14/19 5:54 PM CAFE-SOCIETY-19-LAYOUT_03_NEW.indd 5 6/14/19 5:54 PM Siam-Phloen Chit Siam- Phloen Chit Gallery Drip (BACC) G/F, BACC, Rama 1 Rd., 081-917- 2131. Open Tue-Sun 10:30am- 8:30pm. BTS National Stadium Fuel up before exploring BACC’s vast gallery space at this drip coffee spe- cialist, where the hand-ground beans are sourced near and wide—Chiang Rai, Kenya, Honduras and beyond. Art permeates the venue with a flowing, honeycombed wood ceiling and cute, coffee-themed sketches lining the walls, punctuated by displays of cof- fee grinders and indulgent cakes like black forest gateau. 6 • Cafe Society CAFE-SOCIETY-19-LAYOUT_03_NEW.indd 6 6/14/19 5:54 PM Siam-Phloen Chit Brave Roasters 3/F, Siam Discovery, Rama 1 Rd., 095-947-2813. Open daily 10am- 10pm. BTS National Stadium Pull up a vintage school chair at the huge picture windows of Siam Discov- ery shopping mall and watch BTS life roll on by as you sip on one of the spe- cialty house coffees. A longstanding Bangkok roaster, Brave specializes here in cold brews like the Sukhumvit with its refreshing notes of cinnamon and citrus. There’s no shortage of cakes and sweet treats, either. Exclusively for Citi credit card members Get 15% discount when spending THB 300 or more /sales slip (on food and non- alcoholic beverages) 01 Apr ’19 - 30 Sep ’19 Clinton St. Baking Brooklyn Baker Company 51/7 Soi Polo, Wireless Rd., 081- 855-7090. Open Thu-Tue 8am-4:30pm. MRT Lumphini G/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., 02-129-4861. Open daily 8am-10pm. BTS Siam A great place to escape the hustle and bustle, this cafe is nestled down a quiet soi at the entrance to Retreat The Big Apple’s best-loved all-day breakfast specialist. on Vitayu spa. Grab a seat in the small garden and go Their signature maple butter-drenched pancakes vie for classic with the American Breakfast (pancakes, bacon, attention with the comforting buttermilk biscuit packed sausages and eggs) or try something a little more adven- with bacon, egg and cheese, while the chicken waffles turous like the shakshuka (Middle Eastern-style poached mix sweet and savory as only the Americans know how. egg, sausage and tomato). Something sweet? The cakes in all shapes and sizes are worth the visit alone. Exclusively for Citi credit card members Get 10% discount when spending THB 800 or more / sales slip (only on food and non-alcoholic beverages) 01 May ’19 – 30 Jun ’20 Cafe Society • 7 CAFE-SOCIETY-19-LAYOUT_03_NEW.indd 7 6/14/19 5:54 PM Siam-Phloen Chit Open House 6/F, Central Embassy, Phloen Chit Rd., 02-119-7777. Open daily 10am- 10pm. BTS Phloen Chit Come for the co-working, stay for the art exhibitions, craft workshops, restaurants and bars at Central Em- bassy’s tranquil Open House com- plex. Row after row of elegant coffee table books line the walls, while the communal cluster of restaurants con- tains top Bangkok names like Broccoli Revolution (vegan), Peppina (pizza) and Paris Mikki (pastries). Siri House NEW BKK Bagel 14/2 Soi Somkid, 094-868-2639. Open daily Bakery 8am-midnight. BTS Chit Lom G/F, Maneeya Center, 518/3 Phloen Chit Rd., 02-254- Property developer Sansiri’s uber-stylish “Siri House” 8157. Open Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm; Sat-Sun 8:30am- complex (imagine a Soho House members club but 5.30pm. BTS Chit Lom tucked down a posh Bangkok side street) takes over a charming mid-century teak house with an exciting mix Situated right beside BTS Chit Lom, this spot’s New York- of foodie names. During the day, brunch favorite Luka style bagels are hand-rolled, boiled and baked daily. Have serves up avocado toast alongside curated selections yours with one of the handmade schmears or dig into a of local designer pieces to browse and buy. Come eve- classic Reuben (corned beef, sauerkraut, gruyere cheese ning, lounge in the leafy garden with Quince’s Mediter- and Russian dressing) or Loxstock bagel (smoked salm- ranean-leaning fare or sip on cocktails at the elegant on with pepper, dill, onion and cream cheese). 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