Best espresso in Bangkok
The best espresso in Bangkok comes from bars that recalibrate every morning and can tell you exactly what is in the hopper. This guide covers how to recognise a serious espresso program and what to order to test it. Roasters currently counts 266 cafés in Bangkok, #1 in Thailand.
What separates the best espresso bars in Bangkok from the rest is the daily ritual: fresh-grind retention checked, dose weighed to the tenth of a gram, water temperature stable. The signature kit you'll see on the bar is usually a La Marzocco Linea PB or GS3, a Slayer, or a Synesso, paired with a Mahlkönig Mythos or EK43 grinder.
Bangkok among “Espresso” cities
11 cities with this guide list more specialty cafés than Bangkok, and 132 list fewer or the same.
Zooming out, 266 cafés put Bangkok at #3 in Asia and #12 worldwide on Roasters.
With 266 cafés, Bangkok is 236 above the 30-café line that unlocks themed guides on Roasters.
One other city in Thailand has the same guide.
Beyond this one, Bangkok has 7 more themed guides: WiFi & laptops, Brunch, Open late, Quiet cafés, Filter coffee, Cold brew and Matcha.
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About espresso in Bangkok
Where can I find the best espresso in Bangkok?
Roasters maps the specialty espresso bars in Bangkok the community ranks highest. Open the app, filter Bangkok by espresso, and save the bars worth going out of your way for.
Is Bangkok a big city for specialty coffee?
It ranks #1 in Thailand and #12 worldwide on Roasters, with 266 cafés listed.
What espresso drinks should I try in Bangkok?
Order a straight espresso (single or double) first to taste the program. Then move to a cortado or macchiato to test the milk. Most specialty bars in Bangkok also pour seasonal espresso flights — three different origins side by side. The Roasters app shows which bars offer them.
Is Bangkok the only place in Thailand with this guide?
No. Chiang Mai has one too.
Which cities rank next to Bangkok for espresso?
Out of 144 cities with this guide, Los Angeles, CA (272 cafés) ranks just above and Berlin (261) just below.
