Hello friend, I'm Darshan – designer & maker of Product Disrupt & With a View. I currently live in Berlin, though I'm frequently on the road.

I stayed in Chiang Mai for two weeks in Feb 2025 and did what I always do when I travel – hunted for hidden gems. From work-friendly cafes and markets to day trips and nature escapes, this guide is a curation of the places I loved most.

You can buy me an ice cream if you want to thank me :)

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Cafes & Coworking

Chiang Mai has become a hub for digital nomads over the years, so naturally, they’ve got a growing list of cafes with the best coffee and ideal setup for coworking.

Give their dirty coffee a try, you’ll be mind blown.

Morestto · Nimmanhaemin S. 6 Tambon Su Thep, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand

Darshan’s tip: Aesthetic & quiet cafe for coworking

JEAB Cafe & Thai Food · 12/2 Nimmana Haeminda Rd Lane 13, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand

Darshan’s tip: Cafe & restaurant with great food at reasonable prices and strong internet for coworking

Asama Coffee & Roastery · 122 122/128 ถนน เลียบคัน ถนน คลองชลประทาน 128 Mu Ban Chiang Mai Lake Land Alley, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand

Darshan’s tip: Cafe with a view. It’s closer to the airport

Sonday · Siri Mangkalajarn Rd, Tambon Su Thep, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand

Darshan’s tip: Known for its flavored dirty coffee. Tiny cafe, not suitable for coworking

Roast8ry Lab · 14 Nimmana Haeminda Rd Lane 3, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand

Darshan’s tip: Part of the Ristr8to coffee concept

CHARLIE THAI TEA x KAME KAFE - Nimman Soi9 · 9 ซอย 9 ถนนนิมมานต์เหมินทร์ เมือง Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand

Darshan’s tip: Know for its artisenal Thai milk tea

Fahtara Coffee (ฟ้าธาราคอฟฟี่) · 57 Wiang Kaew Rd, Sripoom Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand

Darshan’s tip: Brunch cafe with aesthetic view. Also good for coworking

millilit cafe · 308 Tha Phae Road, Chang Moi Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand

Darshan’s tip: Didn’t get a chance to visit

Coffee Plus · 14, 1 Rachadamnoen Rd Soi 5, Tambon Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand

Darshan’s tip: Good for brunch & coworking

Ministry of Roasters-Chiang Mai กระทรวงการคั่ว เขตเชียงใหม่ · 199 Amphoe, Chang Moi Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand

Darshan’s tip: Award-winning coffee roasters with decent space for coworking

Good Shot coffee bar · 173, 2 Ratchapakhinai Rd, Mueang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand

Darshan’s tip: European-style coffee & croissants

Brewginning Coffee · 260 Chang Moi Rd, Tambon Chang Moi, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand

Darshan’s tip: Hipster cafe with a couple of tables for coworking

I Coffee · 181/1 Moon Muang Rd Lane 6, Tambon Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand

Darshan’s tip: Cheap but great takeout coffee

CAMP Creative and meeting place · Chang Phueak, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand

Darshan’s tip: Coworking space with food & drinks that’s open all day everyday

Ristr8to Original · 15/3 Nimmanahaeminda Road, Tambon Su Thep, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand

Darshan’s tip: The original Ristr8to coffee concept cafe with a couple of tables for coworking

Diciotto SlowBar Coffee · 12 Nimmana Haeminda Rd Lane 5, Tambon Su Thep, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand

Darshan’s tip: Handmade espresso, tastes delicious