From Australia to Lan Luang, Bora Bora boasts Korean, minimal style and specialises in filter coffee, cold brews and Australian specialty coffee. Their dirty is deeply rich and will make you want another one. Tucked away in an alley, Bora Bora is a hidden gem for caffeine fiends.

Bora Bora
118/25 Lan Luang 8 Alley
Open Tuesday-Sunday 9am-5pm
fb.com/borabora, 094-946-1449

A blend of Scandanavian style and mid-century, Bonci is presently Sapan Kwai’s hottest coffee hub. Interiors of warm woodl and plenty of natural light permeate the ground floor, while the second floor offers more of a bar vibe.  The signature Bimbom Cream (150 baht) here is inspired by dirty coffee. The Bonci twist to it, however, is the house cream added atop. 

Bonci
1477 Phahonyothin Road
Open Wednesday-Monday 10am-5:30pm
fb.com/hellobonci, 064-646-9245

If you’re in need of some zen, head to Ports Coffee, where the ambiance embraces a Japanese “less is more” approach as well as light wooden tones. Pair the relaxing visit with a dirty (110 baht) that is exquisitely layered and made of a special, aromatic blend.

Ports Coffee
392, 16 Maha Rat Road
Open Thursday-Tuesday 9am-6pm
fb.com/portscoffee, 083-973-1961

“It’s a crime to drink good coffee,” says Crime BKK, and their dirty happens to be their recommendation. Mrs. Rich (120 baht), as its playfully named, is medium-dark roasted and intense, topped with a splash of cold milk cream. To visit and not try it would be a crime. 

Crime BKK
23 Thong Lo 20 Alley, Sukhumvit Soi 55
Open Tuesday-Sunday 8am-5pm
fb.com/crimebkk, 064-963-0666

Now moved to more spacious premises at Pradit Manutham, Nana Coffee Roasters is staffed with award-winning baristas and is all about high quality bean-to-cup coffee. The dirty coffee (150 baht) here uses a Brazil blend that’s reminiscent of dark cocoa and is nothing short of perfection.  

Nana Coffee Roasters
445, 8 Pradit Manutham Road
Open Monday-Friday 7am-5:30pm, Saturday-Sunday 8am-5:30pm
fb.com/nanacoffeeroasters, 095-353-6542

From an old house to a homey cafe, Poet House is located where many of the great cafes in city are: Ari Soi 5. Decked out in white and brown furniture with plenty of flowers and books around, sit back and enjoy their full-toned dirty coffee (120 baht).

Poet House
Soi Ari 5, Phaya Thai
Open daily 9am-8pm
fb.com/poethouse, 089-742-2299

Within walking distance of MRT Sam Yot (350 metres), Varen BKK is marked by its black terrazzo counter, black-framed windows and a modern-meets-retro Thai flair. And, if soothing aromas revive your weary soul, then wait no more for their dirty coffee (120 baht).

Varen BKK
14 Tri Phet Road
Open daily 8am-5pm
fb.com/varenbkk, 081-692-9999