Coffee Avenue Roastery — Café in Chiang Rai City Centre, Chiang Rai

About Coffee Avenue Roastery

Modern avenue-style roastery with public roasting. Suits curious travellers wanting to see roasting in action.

Why visit

Free WiFi and reliable power outlets make this a practical stop for travellers needing to catch up on emails
The pastry and breakfast menu makes it a workable solo-meal stop not just a coffee break
Northern Thailand grows some of the country's best arabica and Coffee Avenue Roastery taps directly into that supply chain
Good photo backdrops and presentation appeal to visitors building Instagram content from Chiang Rai
Consistently strong espresso drinks based on visitor reviews and a good baseline cafe in Chiang Rai

What to expect

✦ Pastries and light bites available with most baked goods 60-120 baht

✦ Espresso drinks usually 70-110 baht and filter coffees 80-130 baht which is mid-market for Chiang Rai

✦ Friendly Thai staff with enough English to handle international orders comfortably

✦ Casual cafe atmosphere typical of Chiang Rai with a mix of Thai customers and foreign visitors

Local tips

Combine with a walk to Golden Triangle and Mekong which is a short trip away
WiFi password is usually printed on the receipt or stuck to the bar
Mornings before 10am are quietest the cafe fills up after that with brunch crowds
Single-origin filter coffee is brewed to order and worth the extra wait

Frequently asked questions

What hours is Coffee Avenue Roastery open?

Opening hours are listed as 07:30-18:00. Hours can vary on Thai public holidays and during the low season so confirm by phone if making a special trip.

Does the cafe have reliable WiFi for working?

Yes WiFi is generally reliable enough for messaging and email. Power outlets are available at most counter or wall seats. For stable video calls a backup mobile-data SIM is a good idea anywhere in Thailand.

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.