Meena Café
The view does the heavy lifting here, and it does it well. Green rice fields, a long bamboo bridge running out across them, and Wat Tham Seua sitting up on the hillside behind. My advice is to do the temple first and then come down for lunch, because seeing it from below afterwards puts the whole landscape into perspective.
The kitchen is decent rather than memorable. Drinks come off better than the food in most accounts, particularly the coffee, the honey lemon and the Thai tea, and there's a honeycomb snack you won't run into at many other cafés around Kanchanaburi. Vegetarians will find slim pickings, so plan on drinks and snacks rather than a full meal. Prices sit mid-range. Late morning brings sun and crowds, but there's shade, fans and a lounging area, and seats don't run out.
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Reviews from Google
Service: friendly and Location: 20mins or so from the main kanchanaburi center. Plenty of parking outside the cafe Food&drinks: decent menu. Love that they have honeycomb snack which i dont see around a lot Experience; the temple and green rice field makes an amazing contrast and is very vivid. We went there around 11am so the sun was blazing and there were a lot of patrons but there wwre plenty of seats, laying round area, and fans. Its super relaxing to just sit and absorb the atmosphere. If we didnt have to rush to lunch, we would have stayed for a lot longer! Would I come back? Definitely. Amazing and pretty unique view, nice drinks with reasonable price and plenty of space to relax and lounge around. A nice spot to visit outside of Kanchanaburi
• This cafe offers a beautiful rice field landscape, highlighted by a long bamboo bridge that creates a very photogenic and relaxing atmosphere. • The most distinctive feature is the background view of Tham Suea Temple, which adds a strong sense of place and makes the cafe stand out. • The drinks are good but not outstanding, while the food is decent and meets expectations without being particularly memorable. Overall, the main reason to visit is clearly the view rather than the menu.
The service here is great, very kind, and the view is wonderful. But I couldn't get a ride back to town after visiting here (I tried on 2 apps for over an hour) and then after an hour someone working here offered to help me order one, which felt like a lifesaver, until the grab driver dropped me off and told me a different price than what the guy told me it'd be at the cafe. To go from being stuck to getting scammed soured the experience. This is a place to see only if you already have a ride, do not expect a grab/bolt. Too remote for easy access, which is a shame, since I would have enjoyed returning.
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Meena Café: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Meena Café worth visiting?
Meena Café holds a 4.4★ rating from 5,331 Google reviews — a strong rating for activities & tours in Kanchanaburi.
What are the opening hours of Meena Café?
Meena Café is typically open 08:30-18:30 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
How expensive is Meena Café?
Meena Café is moderately priced (฿฿) relative to other activities & tours in Kanchanaburi.
When is the best time to visit Meena Café?
The best months to visit Kanchanaburi are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in November – February — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: April – May (extreme heat).
Where is Meena Café located?
Meena Café is at 75, 18, Tambon Muang Chum, Amphoe Tha Muang, Chang Wat Kanchanaburi 71110, Thailand, in Kanchanaburi. Getting around Kanchanaburi: Bicycle rental (town is flat); Motorbike rental.
Location Info
75, 18, Tambon Muang Chum, Amphoe Tha Muang, Chang Wat Kanchanaburi 71110, Thailand085 681 8187m.facebook.com/meenacafe2017/Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: April – May (extreme heat)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
20°C – 38°C(68°F – 100°F)
Crowds
Peak: November – February
Getting there
Train from Bangkok Thonburi station (~3 hrs, scenic). Minibuses from Mo Chit take ~2.5 hrs. Car hire is recommended if you're exploring beyond town.
Getting around
- •Bicycle rental (town is flat)
- •Motorbike rental
- •Songthaews along the river
- •Long-tail boat tours on the river
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: April – May (extreme heat)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
20°C – 38°C(68°F – 100°F)
Crowds
Peak: November – February
Getting there
Train from Bangkok Thonburi station (~3 hrs, scenic). Minibuses from Mo Chit take ~2.5 hrs. Car hire is recommended if you're exploring beyond town.
Getting around
- •Bicycle rental (town is flat)
- •Motorbike rental
- •Songthaews along the river
- •Long-tail boat tours on the river