About Old Maharaj Coffee
Old Maharaj Coffee is an old-fashioned shophouse cafe on Krabi Town's Maharaj Road serving Thai-style sweet coffee with toast. Cheap, authentic and rarely visited by tourists.
Old-fashioned shophouse coffee with Thai sweet styles. Cheap and authentic.
Why visit Old Maharaj Coffee
- Sock-filtered Thai sweet coffee with condensed milk is poured the way Bangkok shophouses have done for 50 years
- Steamed bread with custard or kaya is a 30-baht breakfast that feels nothing like Western cafe culture
- Mostly Thai customers including local civil servants on weekday mornings
- Walking distance to Krabi Walking Street weekend night market
- Cash-only counter is fast, no menu translation needed, point-and-pay works fine
What to expect
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Local tips
- Pay by cash or QR PromptPay most small cafes in Krabi do not take foreign cards
- WiFi password is usually printed on the receipt or stuck to the bar
- Single-origin filter coffee is brewed to order and worth the extra wait
- Mornings before 10am are quietest the cafe fills up after that with brunch crowds
Frequently asked questions
Does the cafe accept card or only cash?
Most independent cafes in Thailand accept cash and Thai QR PromptPay. Foreign credit cards are sometimes accepted but not guaranteed. Carrying 200-500 baht in cash is the safest approach.
What hours is Old Maharaj Coffee open?
Opening hours are listed as 07:00-18:00. Hours can vary on Thai public holidays and during the low season so confirm by phone if making a special trip.
Is the cafe vegetarian or vegan friendly?
Plant-based milks like soy or oat are usually available for an extra 20-30 baht. Pastries are not all vegan though so ask staff before assuming. Vegetarian-friendly food options vary day to day based on the bake.