🔄 Updated 21 Jun 2026
Pattaya's dessert scene splits roughly into three lanes. There are the French bakeries and cake shops that have been around for years thanks to the city's big expat crowd; the ice cream and bingsu spots that suit the heat; and the Thai sweets plus chill cafes scattered around Pratamnak, Naklua, and Jomtien. We've ranked them by how worth-a-stop they are, with the standout menu items and a price range. All prices are estimates and shift with the menu and the season.
Dessert spots and cafes worth a stop
La Baguette Bakery Cafe
A French-style bakery that's been part of Pattaya for years. Almond croissants and cakes made fresh, good coffee, comfy air-conditioned seating — great for breakfast or an afternoon break. Reviewers praise how consistent the baking is.
The Chocolate Factory Pattaya
Set on the Pratamnak hillside with a view over Pattaya Bay. The draw is the chocolate and chocolate cake, plus a corner for watching the sunset — a popular chill spot for couples. It gets busy in the evening, so book a view table.
Sulbing Central Festival
A Korean bingsu chain inside Central Festival Pattaya Beach. Soft shaved ice drenched in milk and topped with mango, green tea, or cheese — big enough to share between two or three. A good way to cool off mid-mall.
Skoop Beach Café
A beachfront cafe selling ice cream, cake, and cold drinks. The selling point is eating ice cream with the sea right in front of you — perfect after a walk along the shore. The flavors are nothing special, but the setting is lovely.
Tea Factory & A La Campagne
A bakery cafe done up in a vintage English style, with tea cakes and a range of baked goods. Nice for sipping tea in the afternoon — roomy, photogenic, and family-friendly.
O'Délices
A small French bakery near Jomtien Complex, with house-made coffee and pastries. Regulars are mostly expats staying around Jomtien. Prices are friendly, and it's a good place to grab sweets to go.
Sunrise Cafe
A matcha-focused cafe in North Pattaya, known for strong green tea, daifuku, and cheesecake. Review scores are high, but the place is small with limited seating — good for anyone who likes desserts that aren't too sweet.
Bake n' Brew
A Central Pattaya bakery that bakes its own goods — filled breads and a mix of international pastries. Good for a morning grab or a quiet coffee, and noticeably less crowded than the big-name spots.
Ice Frost Dessert Cafe
A bingsu and cold-dessert shop open from afternoon into the evening, with brightly colored menu items and Thai-style shaved ice in the mix. A hangout for students and families, easy on the wallet and great for beating the heat.
Thai Sweets & Coconut Ice Cream, Naklua Market
Not a single shop but a dessert zone in the old Naklua market — steamed Thai sweets, khanom krok, and coconut ice cream topped with palm seeds. Prices in the tens of baht, and a genuine local-market feel.
Tips for picking a spot
If you want a sea view with your dessert, the Pratamnak hillside or the Jomtien beachfront beats Central Pattaya for atmosphere. The hilltop cafes get crowded in the evening with limited parking, so arriving a bit before sunset makes for an easier visit.
Want to taste deeper? Try a Pattaya food tour or cooking class
Half a day with a local who knows the lanes — or cooking a dish yourself — teaches you more than just eating. Book ahead on Klook or GetYourGuide.
Desserts by lane
Bakeries & cakes
Pattaya has plenty of French bakeries and cake shops thanks to its large expat community. Fresh croissants and pastries are easy to find across the city — great for breakfast or to take away.
Cold treats · bingsu · ice cream
The heat is perfect for bingsu and homemade ice cream — from Korean spots in the malls to Thai coconut ice cream at the markets. Sharing makes it good value.
Thai sweets & chill cafes
Thai sweets turn up at the old Naklua market and night markets, while the laid-back cafes spread out around Jomtien and Pratamnak Hill. Many have a photo-worthy corner.
A half-day dessert crawl
If you want to follow the desserts without rushing, here's a half-day route that strings the spots together. Reorder it to suit where you're staying.
Morning to evening, following the desserts
What to know before you go
- Prices climb in season and on holidays — during high season and long weekends, the beachfront and hilltop spots get busy and you may have to wait for a table.
- Hilltop cafes have limited parking — if you're driving, leave time to find a spot, or a taxi/motorbike taxi is more convenient.
- Market Thai-sweet stalls open in shifts — some sell only in the morning or evening, so check the hours before you go.
- Watch your valuables at beachfront spots at night — Pattaya is a busy tourist town, so keep your bag and phone close and stay aware.
Thai sweets by season
In the hot season there's plenty of mango, so sticky rice with mango and mango shaved ice are easier to find and taste better. Steamed Thai sweets like khanom chan and khanom krok are around all year at the old markets.
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