Gallery Drip Coffee Chiang Mai
Nestled within a cultural centre on Chiang Mai's historically significant Prapokklao Road, Gallery Drip Coffee is a specialty café that draws visitors seeking a quieter, more contemplative break from the city's busier attractions. The setting combines a gallery-like atmosphere with a garden seating area, making it a natural stop for those already exploring the temples and heritage sites of the Si Phum neighbourhood.
The coffee programme is the clear highlight here. Visitors consistently single out the drip coffee and the affogato — made with coconut ice cream — as standout offerings, with the café drawing praise for both its bean selection and the quality of preparation. The atmosphere is calm and unhurried, with outdoor garden seating that encourages long stays. Staff are noted for being attentive and knowledgeable, adding to the overall experience.
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Reviews from Google
Cafe culture is in its infancy in Thailand. However, this place demonstrates that the Thais are getting there. After touring, the Gallery, you exit by the cafe and as soon as I entered, I knew this place wasn't going to disappoint. I could see that the barista who was preparing to make drip coffee learned his technique properly when he carefully trimmed and foldted the filter to its proper size. I asked to see the beans and was told that the beans were locally sourced and washed and roasted by the Cafe. While I asked for robust beans, the Cafe owner said that she didn't have robust but favored medium roast and that I should try it. I did, and while the medium roast was flavorful and you could taste the hint of hazelnut, I still would have preferred a more robust bean. Overall, this place is for serious coffee afficionados. I think that if the Cafe wants to please more serious coffee drinkers, it must add a robust bean selection. I was happy and pleased that I found this place and I recommend that if you are in Chiang Mai and want to learn about the City and afterwards be rewarded with a good cup of coffee, stop by!
I‘ve been here for the second time. I can tell you that the coffee tastes very good. The price is also good. It is a shop that hidden in the Chiang mai culture centre. Good coffee and it’s worth to try even if you aren’t drinking coffee. There are many types of beans to choose. The staff can recommend each menu well. Both talkative, smiling, many seats, both inside and outside.
Best coffee we had in Thailand. Drip coffee is so much better than americano. And we had a great table host.
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Gallery Drip Coffee Chiang Mai: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gallery Drip Coffee Chiang Mai worth visiting?
Gallery Drip Coffee Chiang Mai holds a 4.8★ rating from 461 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated temples & culture in Chiang Mai.
What are the opening hours of Gallery Drip Coffee Chiang Mai?
Gallery Drip Coffee Chiang Mai is typically open 09:00-17:00 — 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.
When is the best time to visit Gallery Drip Coffee Chiang Mai?
The best months to visit Chiang Mai are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January & Songkran (April) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: March – May (smoke & heat).
Where is Gallery Drip Coffee Chiang Mai located?
Gallery Drip Coffee Chiang Mai is at Prapokklao Road, Tambon Si Phum, เมือง Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand, in Chiang Mai. Getting around Chiang Mai: Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks); Grab (available in city centre).
Location Info
Prapokklao Road, Tambon Si Phum, เมือง Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand+66 82 545 6392Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: March – May (smoke & heat)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
15°C – 36°C(59°F – 97°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January & Songkran (April)
Getting there
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) has direct flights from Bangkok (1 hr), Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. Overnight sleeper trains from Bangkok take ~12 hrs.
Getting around
- •Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks)
- •Grab (available in city centre)
- •Motorbike rental (฿150–250/day)
- •Tuk-tuks (negotiate price first)
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Tips for Visiting Temples & Culture
Dress Modestly
Cover shoulders and knees at all temples. Carry a light scarf or sarong — some temples lend wraps, but not all. Shoes come off before entering any building with a Buddha image.
Mind Your Feet
Never point your feet at a Buddha image or a monk — it's considered deeply disrespectful. When sitting inside a temple, tuck your feet behind you or to the side.
Ask Before Photographing
Exterior photos are almost always fine, but some interior halls prohibit photography. Look for signs, and never pose irreverently with Buddha images — it's a legal offense in Thailand.
Nearby Places

Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Centre
A highly accessible museum tracing Chiang Mai's Lanna Kingdom origins, with multilingual exhibits and a 20 Baht entry fee.

Wat Inthakhin Sadue Muang
A compact Lanna-style Buddhist temple marking the historic site of Chiang Mai's original sacred city pillar.

Three Kings Monument
A ten-minute stop in the Old City that tells you who founded Chiang Mai, and it costs nothing.

Lanna Folklife Centre
A well-organised museum introducing Lanna heritage, housed opposite the Three Kings Monument in Chiang Mai's old city.
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The Sanctuary of Truth Museum
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Wat Arun
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: March – May (smoke & heat)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
15°C – 36°C(59°F – 97°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January & Songkran (April)
Getting there
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) has direct flights from Bangkok (1 hr), Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. Overnight sleeper trains from Bangkok take ~12 hrs.
Getting around
- •Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks)
- •Grab (available in city centre)
- •Motorbike rental (฿150–250/day)
- •Tuk-tuks (negotiate price first)