Kaizen Coffee Ekkamai
A two-story glass-walled specialty café at the top of Ekkamai Road, coffee-first with a full breakfast menu. Closed Tuesdays.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Mon 07:30–16:30, Wed–Sun 07:30–16:30
- Price
- $$$$
- Mid-range
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.
Details
- Phone
- 095 312 0301
- Website
- www.kaizencoffee.com
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
Kaizen Coffee is the Ekkamai café that keeps turning up on coffee lovers' shortlists. Two siblings who learned the trade in Australia run it from a two-story glass-walled building at the top of Ekkamai Road, and the approach is coffee first, espresso and filter done carefully, with no cream-topped novelty drinks on the menu. The kitchen serves a proper breakfast and brunch, with egg plates, açaí bowls, pastas and cakes.
There are two floors of seating, but weekends are crowded. Prices for the food are on the high side for Bangkok, closer to a brunch café than a coffee bar.
It opens at 07:30, closes at 16:30 and is closed on Tuesdays. It sits at the far end of Ekkamai Road from the BTS, so a short taxi or motorbike ride is easier than the walk in the heat. Ekkamai's other cafés and the Thong Lo restaurants are close for the rest of the day.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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888 6-7 Thanon Ekkamai, Khwaeng Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana
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Kaizen Coffee Ekkamai: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kaizen Coffee Ekkamai worth visiting?
Kaizen Coffee Ekkamai holds a 4.5★ rating from 973 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated restaurants & food in Bangkok.
What are the opening hours of Kaizen Coffee Ekkamai?
Kaizen Coffee Ekkamai is typically open 07:30–16:30 — 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 Kaizen Coffee Ekkamai?
Kaizen Coffee Ekkamai is moderately priced (฿฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Bangkok.
When is the best time to visit Kaizen Coffee Ekkamai?
The best months to visit Bangkok are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December & January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: April – May (peak heat).
Where is Kaizen Coffee Ekkamai located?
Kaizen Coffee Ekkamai is at 888 6-7 Thanon Ekkamai, Khwaeng Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, in Bangkok. Getting around Bangkok: BTS Skytrain (most central areas); MRT Metro (underground).
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