Busaba Ayutthaya Cuisine
Combining the qualities of a café and a full-service restaurant, Busaba Ayutthaya Cuisine sits on Thanon Uthong within easy reach of major temples including Wat Ratchaburana. The menu spans traditional Ayutthaya dishes, coffee, and desserts, making it a flexible stop whether visitors are after a proper meal, an afternoon coffee break, or something sweet mid-sightseeing. The riverside outdoor seating area is a genuine highlight, offering a calm, shaded space beside the water that regular visitors describe as serene. Inside, air conditioning provides welcome relief on hot days, and the desserts in particular draw strong praise from visitors who stumble in for a rest and leave genuinely impressed. The kitchen also earns recognition for its Thai cooking, while the coffee is noted as a step above typical café offerings. Staff are consistently described as friendly and attentive. One limitation worth noting is the limited vegetarian selection on the food menu, so plant-based eaters may find the options narrow. Good to know: Busaba opens seven days a week, from 9:30 AM on weekends and 10:00 AM on weekdays, closing at 7:30 PM each evening. Bicycle parking is available on-site alongside a small number of car spaces, which is practical given that many visitors explore Ayutthaya by bike. For current menu items and seasonal offerings, their Instagram account is the most reliable source of up-to-date information.
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Busaba Ayutthaya Cuisine, round out your day in Ayutthaya with contrasting stops nearby.
Visitor Reviews
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!
Wonderful! Great place for nice food, coffee and dessert! Not too far from the popular Wat - Ratchaburana. There's a few car park lots, and you can park your bicycle right there too. There are more seats further in! Really cool. Great coffee and cakes! Haven't tried the food but looks so yummy! Note there's service charge 5%
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!
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/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). 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