Specialty coffee in Phuket.
The specialty coffee scene in Phuket is small but growing: 21 cafés and roasters on Roasters, curated by the people who actually drink them.
How Phuket compares
On the podium in Thailand: Phuket is #3 with 21 cafés, about 13 times smaller than Bangkok at the top. Its closest neighbours in the ranking are Chiang Mai, just ahead with 97, and Ko Samui, just behind with 11.
Regionally, Phuket is #23 among 251 cities in Asia. Scenes of a similar size elsewhere in the region include Almaty (22), Da Nang (22) and Bandung, Java (20).
Globally, Phuket has more specialty cafés on Roasters than 94% of the 3,601 cities in the app.
Themed guides (espresso, filter, brunch and more) open at 30 cafés. Phuket is 9 cafés short of that line.
What makes a great café in Phuket
Every listing in Phuket on Roasters was added by someone who drank there, not by an algorithm or an advertiser. That keeps the 21 places on the map focused on coffee quality rather than foot traffic.
Reviews, photos and check-ins from the community decide how cafés in Phuket surface in the app. No paid placements, no sponsored pins.
- Baristas who can talk through the menu
- Community reviewed, no paid placements
- Origin and process on the bag
- Beans for sale to brew at home
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Questions about coffee in Phuket
How many specialty coffee shops are there in Phuket?
Roasters currently lists 21 cafés and roasters in Phuket, added and reviewed by the community. That is 5% of all specialty listings in Thailand.
Which city in Thailand has the most specialty coffee?
Bangkok leads with 266 cafés. Phuket ranks #3 of 29 cities with 21 cafés.
Which cities in Asia have a similar-sized coffee scene?
By café count on Roasters, the closest matches outside Thailand are Almaty, Kazakhstan (22), Da Nang, Vietnam (22) and Bandung, Java, Indonesia (20).
Can I claim my café in Phuket on Roasters?
Yes. Owners, managers and staff in Phuket can claim their listing to manage hours, photos, menu and equipment, reply to reviews and post events or jobs.
Does the Roasters app cost anything?
The app and the full café map are free. Roasters Pro is an optional upgrade with advanced filters, unlimited lists and other power features.
What counts as specialty coffee?
Specialty coffee is graded 80+ points on the Specialty Coffee Association’s 100-point scale. In practice it means traceable beans, lighter roasts that keep origin character, and baristas who dial in espresso and filter with care.
