iN: Coffe and Dolce, Bangkok - Thailand

​109 Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand

An alley just off the pier may not seem like the most inviting of places at first glance but, if you’re brave enough to wander down, you’ll find a side street filled with restaurants, bars, and hostels all serving up a sophisticated air that belies their setting.

iN is the bottom floor of building that hosts one of these houses for holiday makers but the cafe itself offers up speciality coffee for those looking to dip out of the intense heat.

Thai coffee is usually a bitter affair so finding a speciality brew that doesn’t use robusta beans and condensed milk is quite the victory. A smooth, caramely coffee over iced oat milk does just the trick I. This chic and quiet reprieve from the chaos that is Bangkok. 

It’s a sleek, narrow, minimalist affair that is maximalised by cutesy figurines on every table and some plant life to match. It’s a great place to catch your breath and have a decent brew out of the sun before caffeinating and getting back into the fray beyond the air conditioned borders.