BRU Coffee & Bar
Editor's pick. A modern coffee-and-cocktail concept that nails specialty espresso by day and creative drinks by night.
An independent, editorially driven guide to the cafés, bakeries and specialty coffee bars worth seeking out across Pattaya, Jomtien and Naklua.


Our editor's pick of the cafés that define Pattaya's coffee scene.

Buttery, flaky, properly laminated. Where to find them in Pattaya.

Eggs benedict, açaí bowls and slow mornings — the brunch shortlist.

Fast Wi-Fi, plenty of plugs, and coffee worth lingering over.

The tucked-away cafés most travellers never find.

Sea breeze, espresso, and a view of the Gulf of Thailand.

The leafy garden cafés thriving in the residential east side.

Single origin, V60s, and seriously dialled-in espresso.
Editor's pick. A modern coffee-and-cocktail concept that nails specialty espresso by day and creative drinks by night.
An airy, plant-filled studio café where artists, students and freelancers gather.
A long-running fine-dining café known as much for its desserts as its espresso.
A bright, bamboo-shaded garden café perfect for a slow morning.
Industrial-chic minimalism with a serious focus on the espresso pull.

From beachfront cafés to back-alley specialty bars, these are the Pattaya coffee shops worth planning a morning around.
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Bakeries 7 min readWe taste-tested the city's croissants so you don't have to. Here's where to find the real, properly laminated thing.
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Hidden Gems 8 min readThe small, quiet cafés tucked down sois you'd never think to walk down — and why they're worth finding.
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Beachfront 6 min readSea breeze, sand between your toes, and an espresso done properly — the Jomtien shortlist.
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Working 8 min readFast Wi-Fi, plenty of plugs, and coffee worth a third refill. The cafés that actually let you get things done.
Read moreFrom Naklua in the north to Jomtien in the south — explore every café we've reviewed on the map.
A breezy rooftop café with one of the best sunset views in Jomtien.
Pool-side palms, fresh juices, and a properly buttery croissant.
A quiet Japanese-style coffee bar built around the ritual of the brew.
A French-leaning patisserie café with the city's best laminated pastries.
An in-house roastery and tasting bar for the city's coffee nerds.
Floor-to-ceiling windows, tropical garden views, and the best brunch on this side of town.

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