24 enchanted forest and garden cafes to dine at in Bangkok for a magical experience

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Co-Written by Dawn Pillay, Shannon Osztonits

“Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” – Roald Dahl

As a lover of fantasy fiction – yes,  fairies, mermaids, dragons and elves… I can get a tad carried away when it comes to thinking about the existence of magic or the lack thereof.

Fortunately for me (and for everyone else who’d love if magic existed), there are places we can go to – to experience a magical time.

While no wands were waved – these enterprising cafe owners have created some truly magical spaces that might just remind you of that enchanted forest you’ve read about in fairytales.

Fairies and elves might not exist (or do they?), but these incredible cafes definitely do.

So if you’re looking for something a little out of the ordinary to do – go find the magic in Bangkok and step into one of these enchanted forest cafes!

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1. Life is so pretty in a world of pink Roses – Cafe La Rose

A space adorned in flowers, overflowing from the walls and ceiling beams above… It’s so pretty you might just feel like you’re in Thumbelina’s world, surrounded by pink and white florals.

The setup includes an inside and outside area, and feels light and airy with a touch of modern cool. They’ve really taken the floral thing seriously, down to the final touches on the plate.

Check out the rose theme in their dishes from Rose ice-cream, to ice-cream bouquets. And whatever can’t be turned into some sort of floral shape, is decorated with gorgeous (edible) flower petals.

Everything here is ridiculously pretty and it also makes for some seriously fab photographs – the Rose mural is a cool place to snap away too!

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2. Welcome to the dark fairy lair – Too Good for You

We disagree that this wondrous little bohemian garden cafe is ‘too good for you’.

It’s just too good – and it’s definitely for us.

Looking a little like a dark fairy lair, with the darkened space and its neon signage amidst the flowers, there are again, plenty of photo ops here.

The flowers decorate the space fully, including your drinks and desserts. Flowers and petals sit nicely on your drinks, making everything a joy to look at and dig into.

Come here to relax and chit-chat, with only light fare available like drinks and desserts (and waffles).

3. Bohemian dreams are made of these – Baker x Florist

Okay, this reminds of perhaps what some famous Insta persona’s living room would look like, with its mixture of plants, cacti, and aztec patterns.

The scattering of plants, flora and flowers dotted everywhere is so pretty, and it feels like you’re in a super trendy greenhouse.

From the succulents everywhere to the cakes on show, there’s a clear botanical theme running through its walls.

Speaking of, their bakery is insane and a pleasure on the culinary eyes and taste buds, wow! One of their signature dishes Baker’s Plant looks like a mini garden covered in soil, with a tiny spade for you to start digging into it all and see what you discover.

They also offer brunch, sandwiches and wraps, plus a few other savoury treats, and everything has a touch of floral, even the tops of your cappuccino froth.

You can’t miss this gorgeous spot, and simply look out for the white brick wall, painted bright yellow signage and plethora of greenery outside.

4. Let’s be real, organic always tastes better – Patom Organik Living

All organic everything, and that includes all the ingredients in their food and drinks (which all come from local farms).

If you don’t like feeling confined, this wide open space will put your body into zen mode in an instant – and it’s big glass doors allow for bursts of sunlight from the outside garden.

Light treats and simple dishes can be found at this cafe, from croissants to cakes and all the usual tea and coffee drinks too.

Their organic shop inside the cafe sells loads of amazing-smelling beauty products (Jasmine Shower Gel), packed Tom Yum kits, organic Jasmine rice, organic teas – as well as a whole refrigerator filled with fresh local produce such as such as pumpkin, loads of green veggies, and organic guava juice grown by farmers in the Sam Pran province of Bangkok.

5. A fairytale palace or a magical garden? How about both – The Gardens of Dinsor Palace

The winding staircase – check ✔

The albino peacocks – check ✔

The majestic black and white swans – check ✔ (You can feed them!)

This ‘palace garden’ is one lovely place to have brunch or dinner at, and with plenty of magical instagrammable spots too.

As for food, there’s a wide range of delectable Western options ranging from brunch favourites like Duck Confit & Crispy Waffle to Mushroom Risotto & Truffle Oil.

All we can say is, you don’t have to be a princess in order to dine in a fairytale.

6. A charming hidden café at the flower market – Floral Café

Amidst Bangkok’s Old Town, hidden in its flower market lies an enchanting secret café that blesses you with a floral abundance.

Besides being hidden in a flower market, the café also requires you to walk through a flower shop before chancing upon its beauty – decorated from floor to ceiling with natural flowers, crystals, branches and everything magical (like beautifully detailed ceramics which are also on sale!)…

Besides its magical, flowery interiors; the café is often raved about for its array of homemade sweet treats like massive cakes, flower flavoured ice-cream and teas…

Lavender tea or rose ice-cream – the theme at the café depends on the season; so coming back few months later, you might find another side of the Floral Café … warm coloured flowers could be replaced by cooler ones…

Floral Café always surprises with its decoration so that every time you drop by, it leaves you speechless…

7. Step inside an enchanting glass garden house – Daydream Believer

As a child, my favourite thing was playing in the garden, making up fantasy and make-believe stories of witches, princesses, and magical potions. I guess that’s why I still adore being surrounded by nature, anytime. If you’re the same, this hidden garden cafe will totally enchant you!

Both inside and out, there’s greenery everywhere (a hanging fern extravaganza) and the nearly 360º glass windows add all the natural lighting in the world.

They serve the sweetest homemade slices and dessert – try their Brownoffee, served in a gorgeous glass, made up of brownies, caramelised bananas, nuts and cream.

They also serve simple western and asian savouries if you’re not feeling sweet, such as Fried Rice Northern style (Northern Style Pork, with a Tomato Chili relish).

Bask in the afternoon sun, fill your Insta feed with some gorgeous shots and and enjoy this little beauty of a hideaway.

8. Where French Gothic style meets fashion – B-story Café

The ecclesiastical décor of the 2-storey coffee shop with a guardian angel statue at the entrance, and indoor stained glass windows is in blatant contrast with the very Asian neighbourhood.

The gardens, a veritable reminder of past French aristocracy, are a delight to get a healthy downtime dose with your friends or just on your own.

Yes, it is perfectly fine to dine alone and in this century, solitude in a public place does not make you a weirdo any longer – there you go, we said it!

The atmosphere is like in one of those Gothic country-houses, where your over-the-top uber fashionista granny came in and gave it a complete revamp. So, it’s chic but it feels like home!

There are some mouth-watering edibles for you to try such as:

1. Korean-style fried chicken wings
2. Grilled salmon served with asparagus and tomatoes
3. Pizza Mexican Quesadilla
4. Macaroni with cheddar cheese and fried bacon
5. Fruit salad with fried shrimp Perfect for every occasion!

The best thing about B-story Café: “Thai and Western food menu. Wide range of selections. Wonderful find for this neighborhood. Good service – 2nd floor is especially charming” – Bob4378

9. In a world filled with florals – Flower in Hand by P

Step inside this florist/cafe/flower workshop space, and treat all your senses to a world of colour, florals and sweet scents.

Set up in a gorgeous little space, natural light dances off the white walls and illustrations of different plant species and flowers cover the walls – along with DIY and crafting stationery. This is my kind of heaven (I’m obsessed with stationery/crafts).

They do an amazing Drip, if you’re on the hunt for good coffee, otherwise treat yourself to a delicate and delectable vanilla cookie, made with edible flowers. <3

They focus on the sweeter side of life and all of their cakes, scones and other treats are all beautifully decorated – using flowers in the food for both taste and presentation. Isn’t it simply dreamy?

10. Escape the busy city in this peaceful, light and gorgeous cafe – Organika House Cafe

Maybe you’ve paid them a visit on a prior trip to the city and visited their Organika spa, or maybe you’re simply new to the name. Whatever the case, you simply need to spend an afternoon in this indoor garden cafe, situated on the 6th floor of the spa.

Built in a dramatic glass house, the Organika Cafe has a pristine white decor which contrasts beautifully with the greenery of the gardens – and they actually planted all of the trees and flowers that you see inside themselves!

They have an extensive menu, serving lots of incredible desserts, great appetisers (artisan salads), pastas and risottos, crepes for brunch as well as eggs benedict. For mains: pork chops, fish, tuna tataki – yummm!

They even have a dessert and cocktail pairing – love it! And their drinks list is just as varied, with lots of cold, freshly pressed juices, signature coffees and speciality teas

11. It’s like a little jungle forest– Vivarium

Passing by this 2-storey cafe is an experience in itself, with an interesting assortment of jungle/forest decor at every corner of the cafe.

From animal statues of deer and peacocks to huge hanging ferns and hanging wooden sculptures that look like antlers, the space is pretty incredible.

There are plenty of interesting Thai-fusion dishes on the menu like Fresh Hotate in Spicy Wasabi and Fish Sauce with Thai Herb (450 Baht), and Stir-Fried Chayote and Mushrooms with Chili & Garlic (200 Baht).

It’s quite affordable considering it offers a unique menu, and a lovely dining environment. What more could we ask for!

12. Dining in a magical floral extravaganza – The Blooming Gallery

A delight for the senses is what The Blooming Gallery is.

Stepping in, you’re immediately surrounded by all sorts of flowers. Dried flower bunches on the walls, hanging from the ceiling, and decorating every imaginable corner of the space.

It’s quite literally a place where you can imagine flower fairies flitting about, the perfect space for an enchanting time.

Not to forget, they also have a sweet Afternoon Tea Set for 4 available! (It’s super affordable at 313 Baht / USD $9.45 per person.)

Just look at the menu with fantastically named dishes like “Morning by the Blooming Garden”, The Duck Pond”, “A Path in the Forest”, “The Wood Lane” and more…

Our favourite thing about this cafe honestly, is their spectacular attention to detail.

From the intricate decor and well presented food, to even little things like the names of the dishes – The Blooming Gallery is definitely a must-visit in our books.

13. Take a walk through Wonderland – Misstar Café!

Opened by Thai actress and model, Davika, the café has proven to be quite popular, and we can see why! The garden outside Misstar Café is just like Wonderland: a water fountain in the middle, cherubic statues and delicate flowers all around.

Misstar Café has tons of food to choose from, but their cakes are the main highlight. A popular choice is the rainbow crepe cake that has been the star in many Instagram photos.

If you’re feeling thirsty, try one of the café’s frosty milkshakes in different flavours, or have hot chocolate by melting a chocolate star on a stick! Misstar Café certainly has a knack for cute and innovative things.

When you’re done, take a stroll in the garden like Alice, but make sure not to fall down the rabbit-hole!

14. Wake up and smell the coffee – Plantation Café

Looking for a great place that has all-day brunch and coffee? Well, you’ve found it! Located inside the Pud English garden, you can take a stroll and enjoy the scenery before heading to the café.

The Plantation Café is also a specialty coffee place, so be sure to try their espresso drinks, especially their newest coffee invention, the ‘Breve’!

It consists of a double ristretto shot with cold milk and cream that will awaken your senses. They get their single origin beans from Ethiopia, Columbia and Hondura.

Feeling hungry after all that caffeine? Order an Angus Steak, Baked New Zealand Mussels or a pasta dish. The café has lots of food to offer, including alcoholic drinks and cakes.

15. Wood you want to know what’s behind that door? – Wood Café

If you ever stumble upon an old wooden door shrouded in greenery, chances are that it could be the entrance to a café!

Once you’re past the door, you’ll enter a splendid garden with an English cottage in the center. Yes, the café is in that cottage.

Brown, earthy hues with decorative fresh flowers make customers feel as if they’re dining in the home of a woodland fairy as they sip on iced chocolate and take a bite of their cake.

There are also main dishes for guests with bigger appetites, including salads and pasta.

Wood Café has live performances from time to time, so be sure to check their Facebook page for updates!

16. Enter the Secret World – Karmakamet Diner

There is just something about finding a place that is supposedly a ‘secret’, but since the cat’s out of the bag, you can find Karmakamet Diner along Sukhumvit Road. Don’t say we didn’t tell you!

It was once a shop selling aromatherapy oils, so the shelves inside the cafe are filled with brown medicinal bottles and even apothecary drawers containing herbs. This place makes for a great photo, so be sure to snap lots of them!

Karmakamet’s most popular dish is a dessert: a giant fluffy ball of strawberry candyfloss! It has been making a name for itself on Instagram.

But if that’s not your cup of tea, fret not. The diner serves all-day breakfast food like pancakes with scrambled eggs and baby spinach.

17. The next coolest industrial chic café – Hidden Backyard

As you arrive, a brick arch with wooden doors bearing the name ‘Hidden Backyard’ emerges before you. Stepping through the doors, it makes one feel as if they are entering a secret place of sorts. A secret garden, perhaps?

Hidden Backyard is the place to be for many occasions. A chill hangout with your friends in the evening, a romantic date at night, and afternoon brunch with your family. The woodsy interior and earthy colours makes one feel cosy and at home.

The café has a wide variety of dishes to offer, from their Hidden Coffee to pastas. Recommended items on the menu include the Grandma Spring Roll and Morpork Shot Up.

Since the café has an outdoors area as well, indulging in their Hidden Sangria with delicious fresh berries will keep you cool in the Bangkok heat!

18. Romantic summer hideout – The 66 Cottage

Situated in an area of lush greenery, 66 Cottage café certainly lives up to its name with its English influence. The exterior consists of a garden with brick footpaths and a fountain centerpiece, along with baroque-style tables and chairs that will make you feel like you have gone back in time!

For those who prefer to be indoors, fret not! The indoor area of the café has plush, comfy chairs and sofas, along with a delectable cake and pastries display at the counter for you to admire.

If you’re craving a mid-afternoon snack, why not try their Shibuya Honey Toast? The chocolate lovers will definitely drool over the Chocolate Lava cake while those with savoury food cravings can try the Egg Salad Sandwich.

The café is also most known for their creative espresso-based drinks such as the Caramel Macchiato and the Affogato.

19. Have your cake and eat it too – Little Hideout

The desserts here are amazing – not only are they yummy, they’re also adorable and a delight to look at! The Little Hideout café is certainly a hideout since it looks like an ordinary English house from the outside.

The café is surrounded by a garden, but fret not, the outdoor area is sheltered. Guests can have their desserts at the wooden tables with little figurines housed in glass cases, along with cute pastel ceramic lights hanging from the ceiling.

Most of their cakes are selling for USD $4.90 a pop, such as the Sir Bearington cake, which is a chocolate mousse cake.

Other popular cakes include the Peach Tart and the “Oh, New York” Cheesecake. Be sure to take lots of photos of your food before taking a bite!

20. The secret to keeping cool – Rom Mai Ai Aoon

What’s a good way to take shelter from the heat and humidity, you ask? Why, a greenhouse of course! Rom Mai Ai Aoon café’s interior has huge glass windows all around with cute decorations on the walls.

The white wooden furniture outside along with umbrellas will help keep you cool should you choose to sit outside. This is also a great place for OOTD photos! Lean back and relax with your coffee while your friend snaps a candid photo of you!

Head on over for an afternoon cuppa with your friends! If you’re feeling peckish, a hot latte and a Strawberry Crepe Cake should be enough to tide you over till dinner. If you want something other than coffee, why not try their Iced Green Tea Latte?

21. Experience tranquility with a pint – Risa Lamo at Aree Garden

Risa Lamo, a hip Japanese-inspired bar, has over 50 different brands of beer. They have craft beer, lager, and even some special ones from England. Excited to have a pint? This is the place to get your fix!

Looking for some finger-food to share? The bar serves Baked Garlic Mussels and fries with various dips, such as pesto or wasabi.

If you’re not up for alcohol because it’s two in the afternoon, take a pick at their ice-blended drinks, such as an Espresso Toffee Nut Frappe or just plain ol’ iced coffee.

Ultimately, if you’re looking for a place to relax, the greenery in Aree Garden will take you away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

For a great photo, be sure to pose on the bridge by the koi pond with bamboo as the background!

22. Here’s one for the coffee snob – The Hey! 53 Coffee & Kitchen

Ever wished that you could just relax in nature with a really good cup of coffee? Well, now you can! Hey! 53 has made its name in the Bangkok café scene for brewing a great cup.

You can get a Cappuccino, Latte and Mocha, or try their flavoured coffees such as the Caramel Latte and Vanilla Latte.

For the non-coffee drinkers, don’t worry. The café also serves Thai Milk Tea and Matcha Green Tea.

Interested in having some food? Hey! 53 has mains, snacks and even desserts. You can order their Ebiko Cream Angel Hair Pasta to load up on carbs, or just take a look at the cakes they have on display.

23. Tea for two? – Portobello & Desire

If you can’t go somewhere far away for a vacation, then the next best option is to visit an English summer house! But of course, it’s not a bed and breakfast. If you enjoy having afternoon tea with scones and clotted cream, then this is the place to be.

The café serves European-style cuisine, from thick fluffy toast with maple syrup for breakfast to a cheesy crabmeat gratin for dinner.

Since European countries are famed for delicious pastries and cakes, Portobello & Desire lives up to that name with its variety of sweet treats. Their Strawberry Shortcake will satisfy that sweet tooth of yours!

Not particularly famished? Have a cup of coffee with cute latte art instead! Snap a photo of your coffee with beautiful English roses in the background. It will be a sure hit on your Instagram feed.

24. Back to the fifties – Quince Bangkok

Where can you find a place that has live music performances, amazing food by guest chefs and interesting cocktails? The Quince Bangkok provides just that!

They serve hearty, Mediterranean stews to warm the body and the soul, so be sure to try the Shakshuka with Chorizo or the Cilbir. Both dishes have poached eggs that come with bread for dipping.

If you’d like to have an alcoholic drink to wash down your food, the Quince has a drinks menu that has both ‘retro’ and ‘modern’ drinks. ‘Retro’ cocktails include the Old-Fashioned and the Quince Vesper.

However, if you’d like to stay sober, why not try some of their cold-brewed tea from the Tea Atelier menu? The Ceylon Rose is a popular choice.

[CLOSED] 25. Straight off a postcard – 99 Rest Backyard Café

Craving for a savoury dish? 99 Rest Backyard Café is sure to satisfy your tastebuds! Located inside a villa with glass windows and long tables from end to end, be sure to expect lots of natural lighting for taking photos.

The ‘Yum Som-O Hoy’ Scallops is a popular dish on their menu. Three jumbo scallops nestled on a bed of pomelo salad, who could ask for more?

99 Rest Backyard’s signature dish, Khao Phad Moo Hong, is fried rice with caramelised pork belly. Be sure not to miss it!

When you’re done with your meal, head outside to admire the beautiful garden. It looks much like a postcard that you would get in France, or even resembling Monet’s ‘Japanese Bridge’ painting. The peace and quiet of your surroundings is just what you need after some great food!

So what are you waiting for? Remember to dress light for the weather and head on down for an al fresco dining experience at a garden café in Bangkok!

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