The View Cafe Tubkaek — Café in Tubkaek, Krabi

About The View Cafe Tubkaek

The View Cafe is a hillside cafe near Tubkaek Beach with deck views over the bay and outer karst islands. A scenic detour for self-drive travellers between Ao Nang and Tubkaek.

Hillside cafe with Tubkaek and offshore karst views. A scenic detour for road-trippers.

Why visit

Hill-edge deck shows the four-island Hong chain visible offshore from Tubkaek
Sits on the back-road approach to Tubkaek and Phulay Bay, easy to combine with a beach visit
Pour-over and iced specialty drinks suit travellers wanting more than a chain frappe
Quiet on weekday mornings with most customers being Thai weekend day-trippers
Adjacent free parking makes it a practical scooter or rental-car stop

What to expect

✦ Typical wait of 5-10 minutes for hand-prepared drinks during peak times

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

✦ 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 Krabi

Local tips

WiFi password is usually printed on the receipt or stuck to the bar
Pay by cash or QR PromptPay most small cafes in Krabi do not take foreign cards
Combine with a walk to Phra Nang Cave Beach which is a short trip away
Order the signature drink listed on the chalkboard menu it usually shows the seasonal bean

Frequently asked questions

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.

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.

How do I get to The View Cafe Tubkaek?

It is located in Tubkaek, a secluded beach further north past Klong Muang. Practical access is songthaews along the main road or longtail to Railay. Walking is realistic if you are staying within the same neighbourhood.