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Bakeries, Ice Cream & Old Thai Sweets

Hua Hin is a seaside town where you can eat sweets all day long — walk the morning market for old-recipe Thai sweets, duck out of the afternoon sun into a cafe for cake and ice cream, then sip coffee by the sea in the evening breeze. We've rounded up everything from standout Thai sweets that have been part of the town for decades to fresh-baked pastries, homemade ice cream, and laid-back cafes — with areas and rough prices. Picked from real reviews; we haven't eaten at every shop ourselves.

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Hua Hin Desserts & Cafes Bakeries, Ice Cream & Old Thai Sweets

🔄 Updated 21 Jun 2026

Hua Hin's desserts get their charm from blending two worlds — old-recipe Thai sweets from neighboring Phetchaburi, and a new wave of beachfront cafes popping up by the dozen around Khao Takiab and Nong Kae. We've split them into three groups: old-school Thai sweets you can buy as gifts, bakery and ice cream cafes, and laid-back cafes with sea views. Pick whichever fits the time of day.

Old Thai sweets & standout gifts

Hua Hin sits right next to Phetchaburi, so the Thai sweets here are heavily influenced by it — especially the palm-sugar and egg-yolk families: mor kaeng custard, foi thong (golden threads), met khanun, thong yip. Most are family shops that have made and sold them for generations, at gentle prices, easy to take home as gifts.

1

Mae Kep Thai Sweets

Mouth of Soi Hua Hin 94 · opens early

An old-school Thai sweet shop at the mouth of Soi Hua Hin 94, run for generations over several decades. You'll find mor kaeng custard, met khanun, foi thong, piakpoon, sweet mung-bean paste, ba bin, and green sticky rice, with prices starting in the tens of baht — easy to buy by the box as a gift.

Thai sweetsGifts
From ฿20–60
2

Takoh Sawoey Benjaphong

In Hua Hin town

A long-running takoh shop in town, with soft jelly bases and a rich, savory-sweet coconut topping. It's an easy-to-eat layered Thai sweet that Hua Hin locals know well — good to grab as a snack while you walk.

Thai sweetsSnack
From ฿10–20
3

Pa Juea Mango Sticky Rice

In town · depends on mango season

A veteran shop that's been part of Hua Hin for over 50 years, with soft coconut-scented sticky rice paired with ripe seasonal mango. Outside mango season the supply may be limited or prices may rise, so it's worth asking first.

Thai sweetsSeasonal
From ฿60–90
4

Lung Dam Singapore Lod Chong

Roadside

Chewy, soft lod chong noodles in sweet iced coconut milk — a great way to cool off on a scorching day, and a roadside dessert that's very light on the wallet.

Cold dessertRoadside
From ฿20–35
5

Purple Khanom Krok Loaded with Fillings, Hua Hin

Roadside / market stall

Black sticky-rice khanom krok packed with fillings — corn, taro, salted egg — eaten hot off the griddle. Reviews praise the generous fillings for the price.

Thai sweetsEat hot
From ฿20–40
6

Khun Piak Thai Sweets

In town

A Thai sweet shop with krong kraeng in coconut milk, khanom buang, and grilled sticky rice. Reviews rate the flavors well, and it's a handy place to pick up several things in one stop.

Thai sweetsMany options
From ฿15–40

Buy gifts the smart way

Egg-yolk Thai sweets like mor kaeng and foi thong only keep a few days even refrigerated. If you're taking them back to Bangkok, buy them on your travel day and ask about the use-by date first. Sweet mung-bean paste and ba bin keep longer, so they make good gifts you don't have to rush to eat.

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Fresh-baked pastries & chocolate

On the bakery side, Hua Hin has cafes that bake fresh every day — croissants, cheesecake, and Western-style desserts. Some go all in on a chocolate theme. They're great for ducking out of the afternoon sun and settling in with a cup of coffee.

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The Chocolate Factory Hua Hin

Hua Hin 65

A chocolate-themed cafe in the Hua Hin 65 area. The signature is a chocolate dome with hot chocolate poured over it that melts to reveal the mousse cake inside — a fun dish to photograph, though pricier than your average cafe.

ChocolateWestern desserts
Dome ~฿240 · drinks ฿100+
2

RowHou8e Cafe Hua Hin 106

Hua Hin 106, Nong Kae

A coffee-focused cafe in the Nong Kae area. The homemade cheesecake and cold brew get praise for drink quality, and the quiet atmosphere makes it good for working.

CoffeeCheesecakeWork-friendly
Drinks/cake ฿80–150
3

Wilaiwan Hua Hin

Nong Kae–Khao Takiab Road

A warm, white-toned shop along the Nong Kae–Khao Takiab road, with homemade cakes in several flavors — strawberry, orange, matcha — and easy-on-the-eye photo corners.

CakePhotos
Cake from ฿80/slice
4

S'more Cafe Hua Hin

Hua Hin 94/1

A cute, sweet little cafe in the Hua Hin 94/1 area with croffles, burnt-butter bread, and marshmallow-topped drinks. It's pet-friendly too.

CrofflePet-friendly
Drinks ฿70–130
5

Molley Coffee Stand

Golden Place, Soi 37

A Japanese-style coffee stand in the Golden Place, Soi 37 area, baking its own pastries so the whole place smells of it. Great for grabbing coffee and baked goods to go.

BakeryJapanese style
Coffee/pastry ฿60–120

Ice cream & laid-back beachfront cafes

Hua Hin's real stars are the beachfront cafes, most clustered around Khao Takiab and Nong Kae. Sit with ice cream or coffee while you catch the sea breeze — many stay open into the evening so you can watch the sun dip below the horizon.

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Skoop Beach Cafe Hua Hin

Khao Takiab Road, Nong Kae

A beachfront cafe on Khao Takiab Road in the Nong Kae area, known for ice cream, waffles, toast, and chocolate. The chic seaside vibe makes it a popular photo spot.

Ice creamBeachfrontPhotos
Ice cream ฿40+ · food ฿95+
2

Top Secret Beach Cafe

Hua Hin 75/2

A Bali-style beachfront cafe in the Hua Hin 75/2 area with a two-level viewpoint and a pink bean-bag corner. Desserts and drinks are mid-range, and it gets busy in the evening.

BeachfrontViewsPhotos
Desserts/drinks ฿50–200
3

Air Space Hua Hin

Soi Ao Hua Don 3, Nong Kae

A cafe with 12-meter-high ceilings in the Nong Kae area. The signature caramel brownie is served with vanilla ice cream, and the open, airy space is great for escaping the afternoon heat.

BrownieSpacious
From ฿100–300+
4

Drip Rim Lay

Verandah Lodge, Hua Hin 67

A drip-coffee cafe by the sea inside Verandah Lodge, Hua Hin 67. The simple beachfront setting is perfect for sipping coffee and catching the breeze.

Drip coffeeBeachfront
Coffee ฿100–150
5

Pleek Wiwek Cafe

Hin Lek Fai

A minimalist, nature-leaning cafe with a Japanese feel in the Hin Lek Fai area. The menu focuses on coconut and palm sugar, with both indoor and outdoor zones — calm and quiet.

MinimalistLaid-back
Around ฿80–140
6

Tree House Cafe

Hua Hin 29, Nong Kae

A leafy, shady cafe full of trees in the Hua Hin 29, Nong Kae area, with a wide range of drinks and snacks. A good place to sit and cool off.

GardenLaid-back
From ฿60+

Watch out for monkeys around Khao Takiab

Many cafes sit near Khao Takiab, which has a lot of monkeys. Watch out for them snatching food and whatever's in your hands — don't walk around showing off a bag of snacks, and keep your glasses and phone tucked away when walking near the foot of the hill.

How to plan a Hua Hin dessert run

If you're short on time but want to hit Hua Hin's desserts in style, try pacing it like this — you'll get Thai sweets, bakery, and sea views all in one day.

Morning half-day

Thai sweets & gifts run

08:00
Walk Chatchai Market or the Hua Hin night-day market and buy khanom krok, khanom buang, and morning sweetsMany morning stalls sell out fast, so come before mid-morning
09:30
Stop by Mae Kep Thai Sweets at the mouth of Soi Hua Hin 94 for mor kaeng, foi thong, and met khanun as giftsAsk the use-by date if you're carrying them far
10:30
Cool off with a bowl of lod chong or takoh before the lunch breakLight prices, easy to snack on
Afternoon

Duck into a bakery cafe

13:30
Head to The Chocolate Factory or RowHou8e for cake or cheesecake with coffeeThe afternoon sun is harsh, so an air-conditioned cafe is a good rest for the legs
15:00
Continue to Wilaiwan or S'more for homemade cake and photo cornersIt's busy on long weekends, so you may have to wait for a table
Evening

Ice cream & sea views in the breeze

16:30
Head to a beachfront cafe around Khao Takiab–Nong Kae, like Skoop or Top Secret, for ice cream in the breezeWatch out for monkeys near the foot of Khao Takiab and keep your things tucked away
18:00
Sit and watch the sun set over the sea, then finish with an iced coffeeDuring the monsoon the wind is strong and waves are high, so check the warning flags before swimming

Prices and things to know before you go

  • Roadside Thai sweets are very cheap, mostly in the tens to low hundreds of baht — better to bring cash, as many shops don't take transfers
  • Beachfront and themed cafes cost more; drinks usually start at ฿80–150, and photo-worthy dishes like the chocolate dome hit ฿200+
  • Long weekends and high season mean popular cafes get packed and you may wait for a table, and room and tour prices around town swing up with the season too
  • Seasonal desserts like mango sticky rice may be limited or pricier outside mango season — feel free to ask before ordering
  • Swimming at Hua Hin beach can have strong wind and waves at times, especially during the monsoon — always check the warning flags and listen to the lifeguards before going in

Plan a full eat-and-explore Hua Hin trip

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FAQ

Which Hua Hin Thai sweet shops are old-school and good for gifts?

Mae Kep Thai Sweets at the mouth of Soi Hua Hin 94 is a veteran shop run for generations, with mor kaeng custard, foi thong, met khanun, and sweet mung-bean paste. Pa Juea Mango Sticky Rice has also been part of the town for over 50 years. Both are good for gifts, but egg-yolk sweets only keep a few days, so buy them on your travel day.

Which laid-back beachfront cafes in Hua Hin are good?

The Khao Takiab and Nong Kae areas have several beachfront cafes, such as Skoop Beach Cafe (known for ice cream and waffles) and Top Secret Beach Cafe (with a two-level viewpoint). Most stay open into the evening so you can sit in the breeze and watch the sunset.

Roughly how much do Hua Hin desserts cost?

Roadside Thai sweets are mostly in the tens to low hundreds of baht, while cafe drinks usually start around 80–150 THB. Special photo dishes like the chocolate dome can reach 240 THB. It's a good idea to carry cash for roadside shops that don't take transfers.

What should you watch out for at Hua Hin cafes?

Many cafes sit near Khao Takiab, which has a lot of monkeys, so watch out for them snatching food and whatever's in your hands. And if you plan to swim, check the warning flags first, because Hua Hin can have strong wind and waves at times, especially during the monsoon.

When should you buy mor kaeng custard as a gift?

Buy it on your travel day, because mor kaeng and egg-yolk sweets only keep a few days even refrigerated, and ask the shop about the use-by date first. If you want a gift that keeps longer, go for sweet mung-bean paste or ba bin instead.

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