About Beans and Books
Beans and Books is a cafe-bookshop combination in Chiang Rai City Centre with floor-to-ceiling shelves and quiet reading nooks. A reliable refuge for readers wanting unhurried coffee time.
Cafe-bookshop combination with quiet reading spaces. Suits readers wanting calm coffee time.
Why visit
- Mix of secondhand English novels and new Thai titles means visitors can browse, buy or read in-store at their own pace
- Reading lamps and individual armchairs in the back room create proper solo seating rather than just shared cafe tables
- Drip coffee with free refills keeps long reading sessions affordable without pressure to keep ordering
- Quiet-zone rules apply after 11am, deliberately keeping the noise level low for focused reading and study
- Local authors host occasional weekend signings and book club meets, advertised on the chalkboard near the door
What to expect
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Local tips
- Combine with a walk to Wat Rong Suea Ten the Blue Temple which is a short trip away
- Pay by cash or QR PromptPay most small cafes in Chiang Rai do not take foreign cards
- Single-origin filter coffee is brewed to order and worth the extra wait
- WiFi password is usually printed on the receipt or stuck to the bar
Frequently asked questions
What hours is Beans and Books open?
Opening hours are listed as 09:00-19:00. Hours can vary on Thai public holidays and during the low season so confirm by phone if making a special trip.
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.
How do I get to Beans and Books?
It is located in Chiang Rai City Centre, the central area around the clock tower and Night Bazaar. Practical access is Grab in town a hired car for the temples and Golden Triangle. Walking is realistic if you are staying within the same neighbourhood.