Stumbled across this gem while seeking refuge from beach crowds. Tiny cafe inside a restored Sino-Portuguese shophouse with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and the most peaceful reading corners.

Owner is an English teacher who stocks everything from travel literature to Thai poetry translations. Excellent iced coffee at 80 THB and homemade banana bread. Free wifi and they actually encourage you to spend hours reading instead of rushing you out.

Open Tuesday-Sunday 8 AM-6 PM on Chao Fa East Road. Perfect rainy day retreat or when you need intellectual stimulation beyond beach activities.