Thailand is probably one
of the best places to revel in the exquisite experience of third wave coffee
movement, especially in the cities of Bangkok and Chiang Mai, as they are known
for brewing their locally sourced coffee beans. And, when I say “experience,”
third wave coffee is more than just sipping a cup of latte or marveling on the
deliberate process of brewing coffee. This experience has transcended into both
a lifestyle and an art. Acclimatizing into the movement mean appreciating the
drink, the process, the coffee place, and everything that goes with it.
Definitely, Bangkok’s cafes put on a show, with each one emulating its own style
and offering a menagerie of things, such as the likes of Phak Crafts and Café.
Their high-regard for the
quality of coffee and food the serve is not the only reason which excites me
most about Bangkok’s cafes, but also the well-thought-out compositions of shops
they put up, from the interiors and the fixtures to little trinkets like
accents and dinnerware. Thus, Bangkok should be one of the places under your
radar for café hopping. Just the goal of simply touring around coffee shops is
enough to visit this Southeast Asian gem. One of the areas to visit if you want
to catch as many good caffeine bars as the time permit is Thong Lo. It is known
to for its compendium of either chic or hipster places to get your daily coffee
fix.
Phak Crafts and Café has recently opened last 2018 and social media
posts have attracted the crowd for what the place has to offer. The shop is
part-boutique, part-café. Downstairs, the minimalist design welcomes patrons to
such cozy and calming ambiance. It serves some heartwarming food and drinks,
such as artisan coffees, teas, and milk, croissants, and hors d’oeuvres. The
presentation of its dishes and desserts which include Beeter Rocker (roasted
beet, roasted mushroom, cherry tomato, red radish, beet crumble, beet puree,
and white cheese salad), Egg & Tomato Fondue (signature tomato sauce
and organic egg with slices of bread), Wake Up in the Middle East (poached
egg, sweet potato, Haloumi cheese, cherry tomato, cucumber, white cheese,
honey, and red amaranth), and Less is Gold (flourless cake with gold
leaf, seasonal fruits, crumble and whip cream) is a remarkable plus.
While, a space upstairs seems to allude of an artist’s nook. The second floor
sells various accessories, novelty items, and garments, to complete your
boho-chic Bangkok look.
Phak Crafts and Café is located at 1 Soi Sukhumvit 51, Khlong To Nuea,
Wattana District, Bangkok, Thailand. It’s just a few walks away from BTS
station Thong Lo, Exit 2. They are open Tuesday to Sundays, from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm.
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