5 cafes in Phuket Old Town to get your coffee fix

Phuket Old Town of today has a history that goes back more than a hundred years. There were earlier settlers but the Sino-Portuguese charm dates back to around the mid-19th century. The area is still brimming with chill-out restaurants, cafes, delicious snacks, tea and fragrant dark roast coffee, not to mention fun sightseeing. Escape the sweltering afternoon heat with a variety of beverages in a relaxed and cool atmosphere. One of the old town’s charms is that every shop and cafe has its own unique character, accentuating the old town’s cultural diversity.

The most interesting cafes in the Old Town are nestled close to each other, so there’s don’t worry too much about long, sweaty walks.

Sitao Ceramic Studio

Sitao Ceramic Studio, a coffee shop in Phuket Old Town that offers ceramic sculpture and painting sessions (Photo: Facebook.com / sitaostudiophuket)

Sitao Ceramic Studio, a coffee shop in Phuket Old Town that offers ceramic sculpture and painting sessions (Photo: Facebook/sitaostudiophuket)

Sitao Cafe and Studio teaches sculpting and painting. Divided into two clear parts, one is the workshop area where you can practice shaping ceramics on a turntable and paint pieces that the shop has already completed. You have to wait a while to receive the finished piece, which the shop will deliver, but if you paint with acrylics, you can take them away with you when you leave. Another part of the studio is a cafe zone serving coffee and snacks. Don’t forget to browse the ceramic souvenirs while your drinks are coming.

Sitao Ceramic StudioAddress: 119 Phang Nga Road, Talat Yai Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phuket, +66-62-025-6713

Tian Tian Phuket Dessert Bar

Tian Tian Phuket Dessert Bar, a retro-style dessert, tea, and coffee shop in Phuket Old Town (Photo: Facebook.com / tiantianphuket)

This traditional dessert venue just opened last year and it specializes in refreshing shaved ice desserts, known as oh aew, which came to Phuket with the Hokkien Chinese during the tin mining boom of the 1900s. You can choose your own ingredients for your shaved ice or choose from a menu. Various styles of toast – much as in Singapore and Malaysia – are on offer and served with ice cream. Obviously, there’s also coffee, fruit juices and a variety of teas to choose from. The retro, old Shanghai decor makes the venue even more of a treat.

Tian Tian Phuket Dessert BarAddress: 2/4 Phang Nga Road, Talat Yai Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phuket, +66-98-856-6656

Bookhemian Gastrobar

Bookhemian Gastrobar, a coffee shop cum bookstore in Phuket Old Town (Photo: Manta Klangboonkrong)

Bookhemian Gastrobar is a cool cafe in an old shophouse in which “old” defines its character–it has certainly not been refurbished. The coffee bar area is heaving with shelves of second-hand books for reading–hence the name–and there’s a quiet seating area out back that’s perfect for getting some reading done. The mezzanine features an art gallery space and sometimes shows art movies. It is recommended to inquire or reserve seats in advance as space is limited.

Bookhemian GastrobarAddress: 61 Thalang Road, Talat Yai Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phuket, +66-98-090-0657

Hé House Private Specialty Coffee Parlor

The most exclusive coffee shop, Hé House Private Specialty Coffee Parlor in Phuket Old Town (Photo: Facebook.com / hehousehomecafe)

The most exclusive coffee shop Hé House Private Specialty Coffee Parlor in Phuket Old Town (Photo: Facebook.com / hehousehomecafe)

The most exclusive coffee shop, Hé House Private Specialty Coffee Parlor in Phuket Old Town (Photo: Facebook.com / hehousehomecafe)

Hé House is a tall, narrow shophouse where the ground floor has been converted into an elegant cafe serving specialty coffee made with carefully selected coffee beans from both Thailand and worldwide. Add to that the meticulous techniques employed by the baristas and you have a special cup of coffee.

A visit requires some planning, however, because the restaurant is located in a private residence. You have to reserve in advance through the shop’s Facebook page. Provide your name and detailed contact information. When your time comes up, the staff will open the front door for you. It’s very exclusive and each round lasts only about an hour. There is also no bathroom service.

He House Private Specialty Coffee ParlorAddress: 23 Thalang Road, Talat Yai Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phuket

Ryn

Artisan tea and coffee shop Ryn in Phuket Old Town (Photo: Facebook.com / ryntea.phuket)

Artisan tea and coffee shop Ryn in Phuket Old Town (Photo: Facebook.com/ryntea.phuket)

A tea shop and cafe decorated in a minimalist Japanese style, Ryn serves Japanese tea–especially green tea, which comes in many different forms. Ryn also serves slow-drip coffee and has a small bakery. Cups, pots and traditional Japanese tea making sets are on sale. Seating on the ground floor is limited, but the second floor has tatami floor seating as well as a couple of tables and seats–heaven for coffee and tea lovers.

RynAddress: 8 Krabi Road, Talat Nuea Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phuket, +66-92-442-5469

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