Are you in Thailand and looking for famous cafes in Phuket? Just like magic, you’ve clicked your way to the right page! Whether you’re here on holiday, or are a classic backpacker on the infamous millennial mission of ‘finding myself duuude’, or you’re chasing the sun, sea, tans and palm trees, you’ll almost certainly pass through Phuket.
Phuket is famous for stunning jungles, picturesque turquoise seas and powdery sand beaches but the cafe scene here is thriving! Believe it or not, 10 years ago you could explore the untouched wilds here, eat your fill with local street vendors in little bamboo huts, without a modern cafe in sight. Thankfully, these places still exist (the local food is still unbelievably yummy) but now the island has been funked up a bit so you get the best of both worlds. A fusion of modernity and tradition. That is why there are so many famous cafes in Phuket that are well worth exploring!
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Poached Breakfast Cafe
Of course, we can’t discuss famous cafes in Phuket without mentioning Poached Breakfast Cafe! A couple minutes away from some very well known gyms (we’re looking at you Tiger Muay Thai), sits Poached Breakfast Cafe. One thing that makes us so popular is how we are located right in the heart of the island, surrounded by gyms and activities for people of all kinds.
Poached Breakfast Cafe is a cosy spot which is beautifully decorated with nordic-style decor that still gives you those tropical island feels. With hanging mood lighting and decorative foliage draped around the comfortable booths, which quite honestly are so comfy you could have a dribbling power nap in them, this is one of the famous cafes in Phuket that you will want to be visiting day after day.
Speaking of dribbling, let’s get those salivary glands working a little as we chat about some of the food that we offer on our fantastic Aussie-inspired menu. It’s impossible for you to not find something you love. Go on, I dare you. You may have already guessed by our name that we absolutely love our eggs here and specialise in the most incr-egg-ible egg dishes.
Besides the breakfast classics like French toast, smashed avo on toast, omelettes and more, we have a few spectacular favourites. A customer favourite has to be the pulled pork eggs benedict. The succulent slow cooked pork shoulder just breaks apart in your mouth and the poached eggs which are cooked to perfection, combined with hollandaise sauce will feel like an explosion in your mouth.
Carrying on with this delicious theme, if you aren’t feeling in the mood for eggs then don’t worry, because we are SO much more than just eggs. Our fantastic Mexican-inspired burrito filled with smokey, scrambled eggs, flavourful Monterey Jack cheese and zingy salsa will have you wanting to wear around a sombrero all day. Ooh and don’t forget, we offer 3 of the juiciest burgers, stacked high with high quality ingredients and topped with an egg. We’ve even got a vegetarian burger that’s so good you might just consider forsaking meat altogether. It’s really THAT good!
We understand that there are those of you who are health conscious and we offer so much for you. From our fantastic breakfast options like our quinoa power porridge topped with warming cinnamon and apple, to our delicious chocolate topped overnight oats. Don’t miss out on our breakfast panna cotta or chia pudding, both with fresh, seasonal fruit.
We’ve even got an incredible range of salads on offer with homemade dressings carefully crafted by our chefs to give you the burst of flavour that ties the whole dish together. You’ll want to try our grilled chicken Cobb salad, with fresh greens and crumbly blue cheese, topped with a creamy ranch dressing. Perfection! Or how about our roasted pumpkin salad with sharp feta, beetroot, quinoa and spinach all drizzled with our yummy balsamic dressing.
Famous cafes around Phuket all have one thing in common, good coffee. Yeeeeeaaah buddy! At Poached Breakfast Cafe, our baristas are professionally trained to make sure they serve you the best quality cuppa every time. With high quality beans, stored and ground with precision, you won’t leave this cafe disappointed. Sip on a perfectly creamy latte, or a foamy cappuccino to start your day! Come on down to one of the most famous cafes in Phuket to satisfy your cravings and begin your daily adventures in the best way possible. Ready? Let’s go!
Jungle Cafe & Restaurant
If you want to fully embrace nature and the Phuket island life then Jungle Cafe & Restaurant is the perfect place to come. One of the most famous cafes around Phuket is sat elevated above a stream that flows through the jungle. With its minimalist bamboo decor and a balcony overlooking nature, it feels like Baloo and Mowgli (Jungle Book) are minutes away from joining you. Thankfully, they’re not and you’ll be perfectly safe while you enjoy a great meal.
This place claims to have the best Pad Thai on the island – WOAH, big claims – but it really is just that good! It also offers a small selection of pastries and cakes if you want to fill yourself with some sugar before taking a walk up to the waterfall, which is just a couple hundred steps away from the cafe. Don’t forget to take a bottle of water with you, it can get a little warm walking up those steps.
And of course, like all of the famous cafes around Phuket, this place offers different types of quality coffee. If you can’t make it to Poached Breakfast Cafe and are wanting a cheeky retreat in the jungle, then this nature-filled spot is a pretty great choice.
Neko Cat Cafe
Neko Cat Cafe is a treat for all you cat lovers out there. If you’re not a cat person, you might do well to skip this section of the blog.
One of the most famous cafes around Phuket is Neko Cat Cafe. Unfortunately, the various fun climbing frames inside the cafe are not for us mere mortals but for the adorable little cats who make their home here! The cafe has an extremely colourful vibe, from the walls to the drinks. The cafe specialises in milkshakes filled with froth, flavour, cream and colour. You could easily walk away from this cafe a couple thousand calories heavier from just drinks (or is that a kitten you’re trying to smuggle out under your top there….?).
There are some absolutely beastly cakes and pastries too, it would be a challenge to leave here without the potential of a sugar coma. If you have kids too, then is a surefire winner – but parents be warned, they’ll be bouncing off the walls for hours. You can surely see why this is one of the most famous cafes in Phuket!
So, Where to Choose from When it Comes to the Most Famous Cafes in Phuket?
In our humble opinion, Poached Breakfast Cafe is the only true choice when it comes to famous cafes in Phuket. We really do cover all our bases with a pretty awesome vibe, an unbelievable menu and out of this world coffee. You’ll feel like you are on holiday every day!
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