🔄 Updated 21 Jun 2026
The appeal of sitting in a Phuket Old Town cafe isn't just the coffee — it's the century-old shophouses that still have their original floor tiles, wooden doors, and weathered plaster walls intact. Most of these spots are within walking distance of one another, so you can park once and stroll between them with no trouble. We ranked mainly on coffee quality, then factored in the atmosphere and the photo corners.
The 10 best cafes in Phuket Old Town, ranked
RUSH Coffee Rommani
A specialty coffee shop in a beautifully renovated Sino-Portuguese building on Soi Romanee. They've been roasting their own beans since 2016, and the owner sources directly from farmers in the north. There's an espresso bar, cold brew, and slow-bar pour-over to choose from. If you're serious about coffee, start here.
Campus Coffee Roaster
Plenty of people treat this as the benchmark for specialty coffee in the Old Town. It has an old-library feel — quiet, easy to work in — and the standouts are the nitro cold brew and seasonal Thai-bean pour-overs. The coffee is clean and consistent.
ROÔF Pudding & Café
A minimalist renovation of an old shophouse, built around a large tree in the middle that grows up through a glass roof, so natural light pours in all day. They serve pudding paired with cold brew or a latte, plus mocktails. One of the best photo spots in the neighborhood.
Ryn – Authentic Tea & Slow Drop Coffee
A tea-and-slow-drip cafe with a calm Japanese-zen feel. The premium-grade matcha and the slow-drop coffee are the draws here. If you want a still, unhurried atmosphere, this one delivers.
Dou Brew Coffee & Craft
A Sino-Portuguese shophouse done up in a vintage style, with a relaxed, casual feel. They have both coffee and desserts — a good place to pause while you're wandering and shooting photos around the area.
Graph Coffee Co.
A specialty cafe in a Sino-Portuguese shophouse on Dibuk Road, known for its espresso and house signature drinks. Reviewers single out how creative the drinks are. It's only a few steps from Soi Romanee.
Torry's Ice Cream
A classic Peranakan-style building on Soi Romanee with vintage decor. More than coffee, the draw here is local ice cream — flavors like bee-go-moy and o-aew. It's a cool, sweet pit stop, and the front of the shop frames a nice shot down Soi Romanee.
Nang(sue) 2521
A cafe on Thalang Road converted from an old bookshop, with decor that nods to old cinemas and books and a rotating art exhibition. The coffee is friendly on the wallet, making it a good pick for anyone who likes an arty atmosphere on a budget.
Cafe'in Premium (Thaihua Museum)
A cafe attached to the Thaihua Museum, decorated in an art-forward style, with both indoor and outdoor seating. The menu runs from drinks to fusion food, so you can stop in and tour the museum on the same visit.
Aungku Phuket
On the corner where Thalang Road meets Soi Romanee, decked out with bright artificial flowers and mirrored walls. The focus is on fruit teas and colorful signature drinks — a fun corner for photos and for watching the evening crowd on the walking street.
Cafe-hopping tips
Most Old Town cafes open late (around 9–10am), and seats fill up fast on weekend afternoons. If you want the good photo spots without the crowds, come in the morning on a weekday. On Sundays, Thalang Road turns into a walking street — fun to wander, but extremely busy.
Want to taste deeper? Try a Phuket 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.
Photo spots around the Old Town
Beyond the cafes themselves, the neighborhood is a great backdrop in its own right. The light is softest in the early morning and in the evening just before sunset. Try catching these corners as you walk from one cafe to the next.
- Soi Romanee — pastel shophouses lining both sides; the most photogenic lane in the Old Town. Come early before the crowds.
- Thalang Road — a long, continuous stretch of Sino-Portuguese shophouses, with street art and old shop signs to capture.
- Dibuk and Krabi Roads — bigger old mansions once owned by tin-mining tycoons, good for architectural shots.
How to cover it all in half a day
The area is small and entirely walkable. Park near Thalang Road or the lot by the Thaihua Museum and do a loop. Try this route.
Start with the serious coffee
Kick off at RUSH Coffee Rommani or Campus to begin the day with the cleanest cup.
Shoot Soi Romanee
Head out and capture Soi Romanee and Thalang Road while the crowds are thin and the light is still soft.
Finish with something cold and sweet
End at Torry's or ROÔF with ice cream or pudding to beat the heat before heading back.
Plan a full day in Phuket Old Town
See the Phuket Old Town guide →