Welcome to the digital nomad's paradise—Chiang Mai, Thailand! With its vibrant culture, affordable living costs, and incredible WiFi speeds, this city has become a haven for remote workers from all around the world and for good reason! What better way to get your creative juices flowing than by working in one of Chiang Mai's fantastic cafes? Here are our top 10 cafes to work, sip on a delicious matcha latte, and soak in the unique atmosphere of this charming city.
The absolute number one place for us was ‘Sunday Baker’. We stumbled upon this place by accident while searching Google Maps for the best places to have breakfast. This place is nice and quiet for working and feels like an absolute hidden gem. They specialize in everything matcha and nailed the art of croissant making like they do in France.
Seating: really comfortable chairs
Internet speed: 95 mb/s
Power plugs: They have a few
Food recommendation: Amaaaazing food! You should definitely try the croissants! Our favourite was the salmon scramble. They also make the best matcha lattes.
Looking for some amazing food and an inspiring vibe? Head over to My Secret Cafe In Town. While sadly it’s not a secret It was quiet and a great place to work as lots of other people had their laptops open. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the WiFi speed there is incredible!
Seating: Lots of seating but not the most comfortable chairs. Fine for a day though!
Internet speed: 470 mb/s
Power plugs: They have some
Food recommendation: We loved the curry noodles and veggie nuts with goat cheese! Highly recommend!
Wifi password: passioncake
Looking for the best wifi in town? Look no further because this is the place! Nestled in the trendy Santitham neighborhood, SS1254372 Cafe offers a relaxed ambiance with a touch of whimsy.
Seating: The seats are okay
Internet speed: 630 mb/s
Power plugs: The staff helped us find a plug to use but there are none around the rest of the restaurant.
Food recommendation: We loved the rice bowl salad we had!
Located in the trendy Nimman area, Brown Cafe offers an excellent work environment with a cozy and modern atmosphere. This cafe provides a variety of seating options, including comfortable sofas, communal tables, and individual workstations. While it might not be the best for having lunch, it’s perfect for having a little snack and a bubble tea. We even got a free Mochi!
Seating: Great seating, really comfy!
Internet speed: 230 mb/s
Power plugs: There were lots of plugs around
Food recommendation: It’s not the best for food, but we liked their bubble tea!
While being on the pricier side, Kati is still a great value for money. The portions are big and delicious and the place offers great WiFi speed. It has the perfect laid-back and artistic atmosphere to work.
Seating: Comfy!
Internet speed: 400 mb/s
Power plugs: We saw some plugs
Food recommendation: We loved the tuna sandwich! It’s really big and cheesy.
We loved the vibe and interior of Artisan Cafe. With their concrete pillars and brown leather couches it kind of feels like a living room while being hipster at the same time. It was also the perfect spot to chill close to the immigration office (where we spent hours haha). It has incredible coffee and is very quiet and great for getting work done. While they do have a menu with some food it’s more for a coffee and a croissant.
Seating: Veeeery comfortable
Internet speed: 108 mb/s
Power plugs: There are some
Food recommendation: We didn’t eat here.
We found this cafe on our last day so sadly we could only go there once, but we loved it so much and think it deserves a spot here. The food was really, really good. Their courtyard is beautiful and perfect if you need to work but want to spend some time in nature.
Seating: Okay
Internet speed: 330 mb/s
Power plugs: None
Food recommendation: The tuna bagel
Wifi password: banoffeepie