Busaba Ayutthaya Cuisine
Sitting on Thanon Uthong within easy reach of Wat Ratchaburana, Busaba Ayutthaya Cuisine blends the roles of café and full-service restaurant, making it a practical and genuinely pleasant stop at any point during a day of temple sightseeing. The outdoor seating area beside the river is a particular draw, offering shade and calm that visitors consistently describe as unexpectedly serene — the kind of place where a quick coffee stop tends to stretch into a longer meal.
The menu covers traditional Ayutthaya dishes, coffee, and desserts, with the sweets earning special attention from visitors who wandered in primarily for the air conditioning and left impressed. The coffee is noted as a step above typical café offerings, and the Thai cooking receives steady praise. Staff are described as friendly and attentive across visits. One honest limitation: the vegetarian options on the food menu are limited, so plant-based eaters may find the selection narrow.
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Reviews from Google
Serendipity: Stopped in for afternoon coffee, staff is wonderful and mentioned sitting outside, wandered out by the river - serene setting! Seamless service 👍🏻 as coffee (delicious) turned into salad and set plate and dessert and cocktails… an oasis of great food, tranquil setting, and warm gracious service just off the beaten path!
A very hot day and we encountered this cafe, decided to enter just for the AC but their dessert was actually the star player of the cafe! Overall would recommend when you are exhausted and need a sweet treat! They do offer main courses as well too p.s. of course the AC is another MVP!
I have really enjoyed the food at this restaurant, I wish there could be more vegetarian options in the menu. The waitresses were friendly & welcoming, thanks to the chef for making such delicious Thai style pesto spaghetti 🍝 👌and the coffee flavored ice-cream in fresh cream & sugar floss was yummy 😋 too 5% surcharge is something to think off while you are paying the bill 🤔 My only suggestion to the restaurant: I hope you guys could also employe some male staff to give them an equal work opportunity rather than making them work outside in the sun, thank you 🙏
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Busaba Ayutthaya Cuisine: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Busaba Ayutthaya Cuisine worth visiting?
Busaba Ayutthaya Cuisine holds a 4.4★ rating from 1,387 Google reviews — a strong rating for restaurants & food in Ayutthaya.
What are the opening hours of Busaba Ayutthaya Cuisine?
Busaba Ayutthaya Cuisine is typically open 10:00-19:30 — 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 Busaba Ayutthaya Cuisine?
Busaba Ayutthaya Cuisine is moderately priced (฿฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Ayutthaya.
When is the best time to visit Busaba Ayutthaya Cuisine?
The best months to visit Ayutthaya 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: August – October (flooding risk).
Where is Busaba Ayutthaya Cuisine located?
Busaba Ayutthaya Cuisine is at Thanon Uthong, Tambon Tha Wa Su Kri, Amphoe Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Chang Wat Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000, Thailand, in Ayutthaya. Getting around Ayutthaya: Bicycle rental (best way to see ruins); Tuk-tuks (negotiate half-day rate).
Location Info
Thanon Uthong, Tambon Tha Wa Su Kri, Amphoe Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Chang Wat Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000, Thailand+66 84 026 2657www.instagram.com/busaba_ayutthaya/Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: August – October (flooding risk)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
22°C – 38°C(72°F – 100°F)
Crowds
Peak: November – February
Getting there
Train from Bangkok Hua Lamphong (~1.5 hrs, very cheap). Minivan from Bangkok's Mo Chit (~1.5 hrs). A day trip by car from Bangkok is easy.
Getting around
- •Bicycle rental (best way to see ruins)
- •Tuk-tuks (negotiate half-day rate)
- •Motorbike rental
- •Boat tours on the river
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Tips for Visiting Restaurants & Food
Learn the Spice Scale
Say 'mai pet' for no spice, 'pet nit noi' for a little spice, or 'pet mak' if you want it Thai-hot. Most cooks will default to a toned-down version for foreigners unless you specify otherwise.
Follow the Crowds
The busiest street stalls are almost always the best — high turnover means fresh ingredients and a recipe that locals vouch for. An empty restaurant at dinner time is a red flag.
Ice Is Safe
Factory-made tube or cylinder ice (used in virtually all restaurants and stalls) is made from purified water and is safe to consume. You don't need to skip the iced Thai tea.
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: August – October (flooding risk)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
22°C – 38°C(72°F – 100°F)
Crowds
Peak: November – February
Getting there
Train from Bangkok Hua Lamphong (~1.5 hrs, very cheap). Minivan from Bangkok's Mo Chit (~1.5 hrs). A day trip by car from Bangkok is easy.
Getting around
- •Bicycle rental (best way to see ruins)
- •Tuk-tuks (negotiate half-day rate)
- •Motorbike rental
- •Boat tours on the river