Mother Roaster Talat Noi
Auntie Pim's drip-coffee bar up a narrow staircase above a car-parts yard in Talat Noi, one of Bangkok's most talked-about cafés.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 09:30–17:30, Sun 09:30–17:00
- Price
- $$$$
- Budget
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
- 061 216 2277
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Why go, and how to do it well
Mother Roaster is the Talat Noi café people tell each other about. It started in 2019 as a two-stool coffee stand run by a woman everyone calls Auntie Pim, went viral, and moved the same year into the upper floor of an old building in Talat Noi, reached through a working car-parts yard and up a narrow staircase past the engines. Upstairs, the beans are roasted in house and brewed by drip, with a long menu running from dark to light roasts.
The iced latte served over a single large ball of ice is the drink people photograph, and beans are sold to take home. There are now four branches, but this is the original experience, and the walk in is half the charm.
The entrance is easy to miss behind the yard, so look for the sign at street level. It opens at 09:30 and closes in the late afternoon. It is a short walk from MRT Hua Lamphong, and the street art, So Heng Tai mansion and riverside lanes of Talat Noi are all around it.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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1172 Soi Chareonkrung 22, Khwaeng Talat Noi, Khet Samphanthawong
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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.
Use Grab for Delivery
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Mother Roaster Talat Noi: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mother Roaster Talat Noi worth visiting?
Mother Roaster Talat Noi holds a 4.4★ rating from 1,781 Google reviews — a strong rating for restaurants & food in Bangkok.
What are the opening hours of Mother Roaster Talat Noi?
Mother Roaster Talat Noi is typically open 09:30–17:30 — 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 Mother Roaster Talat Noi?
Mother Roaster Talat Noi is budget-friendly (฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Bangkok.
When is the best time to visit Mother Roaster Talat Noi?
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 Mother Roaster Talat Noi located?
Mother Roaster Talat Noi is at 1172 Soi Chareonkrung 22, Khwaeng Talat Noi, Khet Samphanthawong, in Bangkok. Getting around Bangkok: BTS Skytrain (most central areas); MRT Metro (underground).
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