The Best Cafes for Digital Nomads in Chiang Mai
Fuel your productivity with the best cafes in Chiang Mai for digital nomads
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Chiang Mai has long been a hotspot for digital nomads and remote workers. The city provides a perfect mix of culture and affordable living, with a thriving cafe culture. You aren’t short of places here with fast wifi and great coffee. If you’re a digital nomad in Chiang Mai, here are our five top cafés to visit for a work day.
1. Artisan Cafe
Sleek, industrial interiors, huge ceilings, exposed brick walls and deep, soft leather sofas – this is the kind of cafe you want as your own office. Serving up, as the name suggests, expertly made artisan coffee and drinks, they also offer delicious food to accompany it, including hearty breakfasts, such as eggs benedict, Mexican pan-fried eggs and fresh pastries. The cafe is spacious, with plenty of comfortable seating to choose from and tables with plug sockets. It’s an excellent place to spend the day working, and despite the great coffee and atmosphere, it’s never too crowded or busy. Its location is wonderful too, just south of the Old Town.
What to Try: Their Marrochino and Artisan breakfast
Location: 149, 153 Wua Lai Rd, Tambon Hai Ya, Mueang Chiang Mai
2. The Barn: Eatery Design
The Barn: Eatery Design is a gorgeous, Instagram-worthy café that has a rustic, minimalist interior with huge windows that flood the cafe with light. Lush, green plants surround the windows and tree branches decorate the high ceiling. Located in the Nimmanhaemin area, it’s tucked away in a quiet neighbourhood and feels like it should be in the Old Town. It’s a great spot for digital nomads who are looking for a productive but beautiful work environment, with good food and good coffee. The layout is spacious with plenty of large tables and comfortable seating. The Barn serves breakfast, sandwiches and desserts, as well as lunches, for affordable prices. Of course, fast Wi-fi is available.
Don’t Miss: The Dirty Coffee or Cocoa Peanut Butter drink
Location: 14 Srivichai Soi 5, Tambon Su Thep, Mueang Chiang Mai
3. Nine One Coffee
Nestled in the heart of the hip Nimman area, Nine One Coffee is known for its specialty brews made from locally sourced beans. The cafe’s minimalist-industrial design features warm wooden accents and plenty of natural light, creating a warm, inviting and calm environment to work. There’s plenty of seating both inside and outside, with excellent coffee and hearty breakfast and lunch options to keep you fuelled up for the day. The staff here are super friendly too.
Don’t Miss: Es Yen Thai-style coffee and their Artisan sourdough toast
Location: Nimmana Haeminda Rd Lane 11, Tambon Su Thep, Mueang Chiang Mai
4. Graph Cafe
Get here early to nab a table at this intimate cafe nestled in Chiang Mai’s Old Town. Known for its rustic yet minimalist aesthetics and exceptional coffee, Graph has a couple of tables inside, including one at the back next to a plug socket. The atmosphere here is peaceful and quiet, and is the perfect place to spend a few hours working away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Their drinks come with a card that explains more about your beverage, and the passion and knowledge of the barista’s is excellent. This is world-class coffee in a tiny corner of Thailand. For those who love their specialty coffees while working, it doesn’t get better than this.
Don’t Miss: Downtown Cold Brew or Overland Espresso
Location: 25/1 Ratvithi Rd, Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai District
5. Akha Ama Coffee La Fattoria
Located in Chiang Mai Old Town, Akha Ama is a social enterprise that sources coffee beans directly from the Akha hill tribe farmers in Northern Thailand. The café offers high-quality, ethically sourced coffee in a cosy setting. The beautiful building is covered in rustic wood and green plants, with extensive outdoor seating and an indoor seating area framed by huge, glass windows. The barista’s here are skilled and passionate about their coffee, so you’re guaranteed to enjoy your brew while you work here. Food options are light and include bagels and delicious pastries. The tables are perfect for working with comfortable, high backed chairs.
Don’t Miss: Cold Brew Almond Latte or the Hot Pour Over
Location: Hussadhisawee Soi 3, Chang Phueak, Mueang Chiang Mai
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