About Cafe Mocha Pattaya
Cafe Mocha is a casual Thai-Western cafe on Soi Buakhao. A long-stay tourist favourite for budget breakfast sets, all-day Thai coffee and inexpensive workspace seating.
Casual Thai-Western cafe on Soi Buakhao. Suits long-stay tourists after a budget breakfast.
Why visit Cafe Mocha Pattaya
- Breakfast sets priced from 89 baht include eggs, toast, ham and Thai coffee, undercutting most Soi Buakhao competitors
- Mixed Thai-Western menu covers pad thai, fried rice and burgers in the same sitting, useful for groups with mixed preferences
- Open from 7am to 11pm, bridging early gym-goers and late nightlife returnees with the same comfort menu
- Soi Buakhao corner location means short walks to Tuesday and Friday night markets plus the Soi Buakhao mosque cluster
- Reliable WiFi and air-con make it a budget-friendly laptop alternative to the pricier specialty cafes uphill on Pratumnak
What to expect
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Local tips
- Pay by cash or QR PromptPay most small cafes in Pattaya do not take foreign cards
- 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
- WiFi password is usually printed on the receipt or stuck to the bar
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Cafe Mocha Pattaya?
It is located in Soi Buakhao. Practical access is songthaews on the main routes Grab for elsewhere. Walking is realistic if you are staying within the same neighbourhood.
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.
What hours is Cafe Mocha Pattaya open?
Opening hours are listed as 07:00-19:00 daily. Hours can vary on Thai public holidays and during the low season so confirm by phone if making a special trip.