Bangkok mornings are hot. The kind of hot that makes you want to hide in air-conditioning until 4 PM. This is why "Brunch" isn't just a meal here; it’s a survival strategy. It’s the one time of the week you can brave the daylight, fueled by iced coffee and eggs.
Whether you are nursing a Chang-induced headache and need grease, or you want to sit in a beautiful glasshouse and pretend you’re in Melbourne, this is the 2026 Guide to Bangkok’s Best Brunch.
Top Picks
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The "It" Spot
Fran’s – SathornThe hardest table to book in town. Stunning glasshouse, thick bacon, and serious vibes.
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The Recovery
Breakfast Story – Phrom PhongNo pretension. Just massive pancakes, bottomless coffee, and American diner comfort.
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The Coffee Hero
Sarnies – Charoen KrungSet in a 150-year-old shophouse. Gritty, cool, and the best caffeine hit in the city.
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Fran’s Sathorn Soi 1
If you have opened Instagram in Bangkok in the last two years, you have seen Fran’s. It’s a stunning mid-century modern glasshouse surrounded by greenery. But unlike many "Instagram Cafes" that serve cardboard food, Fran’s actually delivers.
The menu focuses on "Brunch & Greens," but let's be real: you are here for the Velvet Egg & Bacon open-face sandwich. The bacon is steak-thick, glazed with maple syrup, and sits on a pillow of scrambled eggs that defies physics.
Best For: Impressing a date or pretending you have your life completely together.
The Warning: Book 2 weeks in advance. Walk-ins are basically mythical creatures here.
Where: Sathorn Soi 1 (MRT Lumphini)
Sarnies Charoen Krung Soi 44
Sarnies Bangkok feels like it has always been there. Located in a converted 150-year-old boat repair shop, it retains all the gritty, peeling-paint charm of the Old Town while serving highly sophisticated coffee and food.
This is the Singaporean brand’s flagship in Thailand, and they roast their own beans on-site. The vibe is energetic, loud, and smells intoxicatingly of roasting coffee. It’s the perfect starting point for a day exploring the Creative District.
Best For: Serious coffee snobs and "Pimp My Breakfast" fry-ups.
The Vibe: Gritty-chic. Expect to sweat a little (it's open-air downstairs), but the coffee is worth it.
Roast The Commons (Thong Lor)
Roast is the "Godfather" of the modern Bangkok brunch scene. Before they came along, brunch was mostly hotel buffets. They introduced the city to the concept of "Casual All-Day Dining" done to a high standard.
Located at the top of The Commons, it’s breezy, bright, and reliably excellent. The menu changes seasonally, but the classics (Strawberry Waffle, Truffle Alfredo) remain untouched for a reason.
Best For: A safe bet. If you have a group of 6 fussy eaters, go here. Everyone will be happy.
The Vibe: The pulsing heart of Thong Lor. Busy, social, and polished.
Toby's Sukhumvit 38
If you closed your eyes and woke up in Toby’s, you’d swear you were in Sydney. It captures the "Aussie Brunch" aesthetic perfectly: sun-drenched wood, white walls, and an obsession with avocado and sourdough.
It’s tucked down the quiet Soi 38, making it feel like a neighborhood secret (even though it’s definitely not a secret anymore). The Crispy French Toast is legendary.
Best For: Feeling like you’re on holiday in Bondi Beach.
The Vibe: Relaxed, sunny, and very Australian.
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Sometimes you don’t want avocado toast. Sometimes you want a stack of pancakes the size of your head, unlimited filter coffee, and zero judgement. Breakfast Story is an unapologetic American Diner tucked above a craft beer bar (in Phrom Phong) and now popping up in Silom and Asoke too.
It’s cozy, covered in fairy lights, and serves portions that challenge your dignity. It is widely considered the best hangover cure in the city.
Best For: The morning after a big night out. Pure comfort food.
The Vibe: A Midwest American diner hiding in a Bangkok townhouse.
Where: Sukhumvit 33/1 • Silom Soi 1
Luka Sathorn (Pan Road)
Luka is where the cool expats and creative directors eat. Located in a renovated 50s shophouse on Pan Road, it shares space with a furniture showroom, meaning the decor is always impeccable.
The food leans towards "globally inspired comfort"—think Shakshuka, Breakfast Burritos, and Acai bowls. It’s pet-friendly, so expect to see some very well-groomed dogs sitting under the tables.
Best For: A business brunch or a stylish catch-up.
The Vibe: Rustic-chic warehouse. Very Sathorn.
Bartels Phrom Phong & Sathorn
Bartels started as a sourdough bakery and quickly took over the city. Their bread is legitimate—crusty, chewy, tangy handmade sourdough that puts supermarket bread to shame.
They specialize in massive grilled sandwiches (toasties) and cold-pressed juices. It’s casual, quick, and high-quality. If you are a "bread person," this is your spiritual home.
Best For: The best sandwich in Bangkok, period.
The Vibe: Scandi-cool. Minimalist, bright, and smells like baking bread.
Where: Sukhumvit 32 & Sathorn
Chu Asoke (Sukhumvit 20)
Chu has been around forever (in Bangkok years), surviving moves and trends because they do one thing perfectly: Chocolate. Originally a "Chocolate Bar," they evolved into a full brunch spot, but their hot chocolate and pancakes remain the anchor.
It’s located in a heritage house on Soi 20 now, offering a calm garden vibe just minutes from the Asoke chaos.
Best For: The best Hot Chocolate in the city and Ricotta Pancakes.
The Vibe: A homely heritage house. Quiet and reliable.
Where: Sukhumvit Soi 20
FAQ Brunch Logistics
Do I really need to book a table for breakfast?
For Fran’s, Roast, and Sarnies on a weekend? Yes. These places run at 100% capacity from 9 AM to 2 PM. For lighter spots like Bartels or Chu, you can usually walk in with a short wait.
Is "Bottomless Boozy Brunch" a thing here?
In cafes? Generally no—you pay per drink. If you want the "All-You-Can-Drink" champagne experience, you need to look at the Hotel Sunday Brunches (like the InterCon or Marriott), which are a different beast entirely.
What is the price range?
Bangkok brunch is not cheap. Expect to pay "London prices"—around 300–450 THB for a main dish and 120–160 THB for a coffee. A full brunch for two usually hits 1,200+ THB.
Header image courtesy of Sarnies Bangkok. Additional photography courtesy of Fran's Brunch & Greens and Breakfast Story.
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