The Thai capital’s artisanal cafes will satisfy even the fussiest coffee fanatics.

Roots coffee

Address: theCOMMONS (Market Floor), Thonglor 17, Sukhumvit Rd.

Formerly known as Wattana, Roots has opened an outlet at The Commons. You’ll still be able to choose from a great range of espresso and filter coffees, and pour-over or French-press methods. Conveniently, you” also be able to buy bottles of ready-to-drink coffee, with or without milk. Forget set prices – here, you will pay whatever you think your order is worth. Staff recommend THB100 for coffee and THB50 for pastries. This donation system may be unusual, but Roots does not disappoint.

Phil Coffee Company

Address: 21 Sukhumvit 61 Alley, Khwaeng Khlong Tan Nuea, Khet Watthana

Once they have been roasted, coffee beans have a very short shelf life. Roasting bigger batches often means brewing the coffee after its best before date to avoid waste, whereas roasting in small batches sidesteps the problem altogether. Phil Coffee Company is all about small-batch roasting, so you will never have to drink a cup of joe that is past its prime. This place offers a great range of single-origins and signature blends brewed by your method of choice: filter, expresso, or pour-over to name just a few. A crowd favourite, the Split Expresso (THB 95) gives customers a shot of expresso and another with some milk, so they can taste the difference between the two. Take home roasted coffee packs starting from THB 280 for the house blend. Save room for Phil’s homemade pies. Flavours tend to change on a daily basis, but we love the Asian Matcha Cream Red Bean Pie (THB 100). Mingle with the friendly locals and expats at this cosy bar, or bring your laptop and enjoy the free wifi.

Kaizen Coffee Co.

Address: Tai Ping Tower 582/5 Ekkamai Rd Klongtun Neau Wattana

Located in the heart of Sukhumvit’s Ekamai district, this trendy coffee bar is a real favourite among fussy coffee drinkers and arty types. Taking inspiration from Australia’s coffee scene, Kaizen oozes “hipster chic as a minimalist cafe meets coffee lab” full of modern white furnishings. Locals know the place for its famous Nitro Coldbrew (THB 130). Like beer, this cold coffee is stored in a keg and poured from a tap. It is sweeter and creamier than the regular coffee, even without milk, making it ideal for the tropical climate.

Rocket Coffeebar

Address: 147 Soi Sueksa Witthaya 2, Khwaeng Silom, Khet Bang Rak

One of the pioneers on Bangkok’s artisanal cafe scene, this Scandi-style cafe offers wholesome brunches and mouth-watering cocktails. Its signature expresso blend comprises Brazilian, Guatemalan, Indonesian and Thai beans, but the menu also offers a single-origin option, which changes monthly. On a hot day, try a Rocket Fuel (THB 105). The original hole-in-the-wall branch has just 16 seats huddled around the coffee bar, but outdoor tables are a lot less hectic.

Ceresia Coffee Roasters

Address: 593/29-41 Sukhumvit Road Soi 33/1 Klongton Nua, Watthana

At Ceresia, they roast fresh beans on-site in small batches, which is ideal for coffee purists, who will love chatting with the knowledgeable baristas to discover the story behind the cup. Filter-coffee lovers can choose from a variety of single origin (THB 100) per cup. If a piccolo or latte is more your style, the Ceresia Expresso Blend (THB 80) comes highly recommended. You can also buy freshly roasted beans, which are priced according to weight. The minimum purchase is 250g and prices start from THB 580.

Ink & Lion Cafe

Address: 1/7 Soi Ekamai 2, Sukhumvit 63 | Ekkamai

This has quickly become one of the city’s hotspots. Creative types love this place for its artfully served caffeine hits and its eclectic vintage decor. Both the expresso and hand-brewed coffee are superb, and customers can choose from a range of brewing methods, including AeroPress and cold brew. We recommend the Iced White, an expresso shot served with milk and ice for THB 100 and butter waffles (THB 135) to go along with it.

Luka Bangkok

Address: 64, 3 Pan Rd, Khwaeng Silom, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500

Lastly, Luka is one of the cafés around the trendy Chong Nonsi neighbourhood, occupying a lengthy space inside Casa Pagoda vintage furniture showroom which gives off a neighbourhood café vibe.

Luka boasts a team of experienced and highly-passionate baristas. Here, making coffee is a heart-driven craft and never a routine job. The iced salted caramel latte (THB 120) turned out to be a love at first sip. They also has ca-phe (THB 140) on the menu, served hot in a Vietnamese-styled coffee drip. Another of Luka’s specialities is tea. Chilled sun-brewed oolong tea with lychee purée and a touch of lime (THB 90) is a recommended choice for tea lovers.

Luka is owned by former Singaporean actor Steven Lim whom I was lucky enough to take a photo with. He is best known for his acting in the “Growing up” series and after he has left showbiz, decided to move to Bangkok to set up his own business. Heard that he is also pursuing his other passion – photography.

That’s a wrap for our coffee hopping tour through Bangkok. Be sure to check out these hipster cafes on your next trip to Bangkok!