🔄 Updated 21 Jun 2026
Before we start, one honest heads-up: a lot of the island cafes only open in the tourist season (roughly October–May), and some shut for a long stretch through the rainy low season. If you've got your heart set on a particular place, check its page before you set off to be sure. The prices below are rough ranges from the drinks menu and may shift over time.
Cafes in Trat town & the old quarter by the canal
Trat town is small but has cafes dotted around several corners. The best stretch to walk is Thetsaban Road and the old quarter along Bang Phra Canal, where there are still old wooden houses to look at, and it's an easy stroll from one cafe to the next. It works well from breakfast through the afternoon, before you catch a ride out to the ferry pier.
Trat Marché
A half-restaurant, half-cafe where locals in Trat meet up. The building is a European-cottage style with high ceilings and big windows all around, and the red chairs are its signature. There's coffee, cakes, and both Thai and Italian food — the holy-basil menu comes on pizza and spaghetti. Plenty of seating, so it's easy to come as a group.
After of Rain
A cafe in town with a varied menu — Thai food, European dishes, desserts and drinks. The garden-side zone is comfortable to sit in, good for a late-morning breakfast or brunch followed by a coffee.
Fig Cafe
A little cafe in the old quarter near Hotel Eva, set against a green garden — quiet and easy to sit in. The menu runs from coffee to pumpkin soup, fresh salads and omelettes. Good for anyone who likes a homely, unhurried feel.
GROW CAFE TRAT
A sweet, warm little minimalist cafe in muted tones, with a drinks and bakery menu. It's behind Lotus's Trat, easy to reach if you're driving — a good spot to drop in to work or take a break during the day.
Keen Coffee
A loft-style place mixing bare concrete with plants, comfortable to sit in, near the Ek Sin Chon petrol station. There's coffee plus snacks like fried-shrimp salad and coconut cake — a spot coffee lovers in town like to stop by.
Makarong Cafe Trat
A shady cafe ringed by trees with a big car park, good for families or a stop on a drive. There's hot latte, honey toast, and food like seafood fried rice and seafood spaghetti to fill up on.
Make the most of the old town
If you're visiting Trat's old town, start a little early — wander and photograph the wooden houses along Bang Phra Canal while the sun is still soft, then duck into a cafe through the late morning. It's far more pleasant than coming at midday when it's blazing hot.
Want to taste deeper? Try a Trat 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.
Sea-view coffee on Koh Chang
Once you're on Koh Chang, don't miss the sea-view coffee. The most popular spot is the hilltop cafe near the Kai Bae viewpoint, where you can see the little islands lined up out at sea — really lovely. Down on the beach there are also places where you can sit and listen to the waves from afternoon into the evening.
View Cafe Koh Chang (Kai Bae viewpoint)
A cafe on the hillside right at the Kai Bae viewpoint, with tables and chairs set out to take in the full sweep of the offshore islands. It's one of Koh Chang's most popular photo spots, and you can park right at the viewpoint without a long walk. Order one coffee and sit soaking in the view for ages.
View Talay Cafe
A white-toned cafe with a terrace where you can catch the breeze and the sea view. The menu is well rounded — coffee, tea, soda, hot chocolate, smoothies and desserts. The open, airy feel makes it good for a chilled late afternoon, waiting for the evening light.
When to go for the view cafes
The view cafes on Koh Chang get harsh sun around midday. If you want both the good view and cooler air, try going from about 3pm into the evening — the light is softer and photos come out better. Some places get crowded around sunset, though, so leave yourself a little extra time.
Cafes on Koh Kood & Koh Mak
Koh Kood is much quieter than Koh Chang. Most cafes are spread around the various bays, and some sit inside resorts on private beaches, where you can sip your coffee in peace and listen to the waves with no one to bother you. It's perfect if you genuinely want to escape the bustle.
Million Cafe Koh Kood
A seafront cafe in a private-beach zone on Koh Kood, with a calm, quiet feel. Sit with a cold drink in the sea breeze and a view of the white sand — good for anyone who really wants the quiet, away from the crowds.
Yak's Cafe Koh Kood
A relaxed cafe done up in wood tones, with both an air-conditioned room and an outdoor zone. The menu is varied — tea, coffee, fresh juice, and a Western breakfast — making it a good stop for a morning meal before heading out to a waterfall or to snorkel.
Koh Mak, which is smaller and quieter still, has fewer cafes and they open seasonally — most are spots inside beachfront resorts. Visit in high season and there are enough to choose from for a coffee with a view, but it's best to check with your accommodation first about which ones are open.
Carry cash on the islands
Many cafes on Koh Kood and Koh Mak still mainly take cash. The phone signal is patchy in places, so transfers can be awkward — carrying some cash with you gives a little peace of mind.
Plan a full Trat trip — both the old town and the islands
See the Trat travel guide →