Brunch is a global mood – and it’s anything but lazy. Discover 7 brunch spots in Bangkok that serve up a late-morning feast with attitude and style

If you think brunch is just a lazy way to eat breakfast, you’re doing it wrong. It’s a whole mood – a delicious, slightly hedonistic excuse to ignore your alarm clock and lean into the weekend.

It’s also a global thing, because most countries on earth know that food tastes better when it’s past noon. Koktail has picked seven brunch places in Bangkok that don’t just do “eggs and toast.” Some of these places don’t even claim to be ‘brunch spots’,  but when they do decide to play along, they absolutely crush it.

Baan Langsuan

Thai

If you’re over the endless parade of beige cafes and avocado toast that costs a week’s wages, head to Baan Langsuan. The white century-old house is charming, and it feels like the kind of place your grandmother would drag you to so she could make sure you’re actually eating a proper meal.

The menu trades standard-issue benedicts for soul-soothing Thai heritage breakfast: classic pan-fried eggs, Chinese sausage and seasoned minced pork perfected over generations. It is authentic and completely devoid of performative plating – an ideal spot for when you crave a meal that feeds your soul with genuine comfort.

Folk Lane

Australian

Out with the old, in with the newly legendary. Folk Lane has moved into the former Toby’s space on Sukhumvit 38, and it’s already making it clear that it’s not interested in being a sequel. Sure, it’s got that Australian spirit we all love, but with a total menu overhaul, Folk Lane is proving that legacy is nice, but innovation is better.

Folk Lane serves up classic Australian brunch with some exciting Asian and Middle Eastern twists. Everything centres around their fantastic sourdough, which honestly makes everything taste better. If you’re feeling adventurous, go for the Nomad’s Breakfast. It takes your standard eggs and avocado and upgrades them with a spread of hummus, falafel, halloumi and flatbread – perfect for those who want their breakfast with a side of wanderlust.

Fran’s

European

The steady march of Fran’s across Thailand – from Sukhumvit to the latest openings in Chiang Mai and Phuket – confirms one thing: brunch is no longer a whim. It’s starting to get serious now.  Fran’s is the kind of greenhouse-style bistro defined by its glass walls and roofs, where you soak up the light and nourish yourself with pancakes and runny eggs, practically photosynthesising as you eat. 

Another win from Atchara “Pla” Burarak, Fran’s does not hold back on the colour, and the food tastes every bit as vibrant as it looks. The signature open-faced egg and bacon sandwich is non-negotiable, but do not sleep on the heartier tagliatelle with beef ragu or the pink rib roast. If you are here to indulge, banana silver dollar pancakes – drenched in maple syrup and topped with caramelised banana – are essentially mandatory.

K by Vicky Cheng

Cantonese

K by Vicky Cheng – hardly your typical brunch haunt – is crashing the weekend scene 56 floors above the city at The Empire on 27 June, 25 July and 29 August. This high-altitude Cantonese takeover swaps hushed refinement for a social live soundtrack and a sprawling, elevated feast, proving that even the most refined culinary institutions can throw a party.

The menu kicks off with comforting soups before diving into an unlimited parade of dim sum, including abalone siu mai and crispy taro puffs with smoked duck. After selecting a signature main – like acclaimed char siu barbecue Iberico pork – guests can graze on petite desserts and optional free-flow champagne, all while taking in the commanding skyline views. Backed by an award-winning, Hong Kong-born chef – what else could you possibly need?

Kasnäs

British-Nordic

Krasnäs brings a genuine slice of Nordic simplicity to Sathorn, offering a refined, pet-friendly space where you and your dog can enjoy a Scandi-cool morning. Their Smörgåsbricka is the draw: an open-sandwich platter featuring cured salmon, cod roe and beet-infused egg mayo that perfectly captures the cafe’s minimalist, high-quality approach to breakfast. It’s a reliable go-to spot when you want a composed start to your day.

Larder

European

Some brunch places are just playing pretend, but Larder is the real deal. With two locations now – the original Sukhumvit neighbourhood favourite and their new pink-hued expansion near Chatuchak Market – they’ve pretty much monopolised the city’s best sourdough and house-made charcuterie. Don’t go looking for basic, overpriced avocado toast; go for the Tuna 3000 or their pastrami on thick-cut bread.

Alternatively, sink your teeth into the Shokupan pastrami, a stack of house-cured brisket layered with tangy sauerkraut and Russian dressing. They are also known for keeping things fresh through creative kitchen collaborations; keep your radar tuned for their upcoming pop-up with the brilliant neo-bistro iODE on  26-27 June. It’s an exclusive, high-energy event that’s definitely worth clearing your calendar for.

Okonomi

Japanese

Just a hop from BTS Thonglor in Sukhumvit 38, Okonomi treats the ‘home-away-from-home’ trope literally – assuming your living room comes stocked with artisanal bento and superior pastries. The pastel mint space is designed to force you into a lower gear, turning your frantic weekend into an agreeable lesson in slow living. It is the retreat for anyone who holds the radical belief that brunch should involve zero haste. 

You come for the Ichiju Gosai – a signature spread of grilled hamachi, five seasonal sides, multigrain rice and miso soup – but stay for the warm rice bowls. Take the Breakfast Bowl, for example: baked salmon with soy glaze and avocado, balanced so perfectly it feels like a mathematical equation. It is healthy, harmonious and so precisely crafted that the phonetic similarity to ‘economy’ feels like a confession.

Piscari Bangkok

Mediterranean

Piscari is officially waking up early. The rooftop supper club at Andaz One Bangkok is shedding its “nightlife-only” skin for the Piscari Brunch – a daytime takeover that brings the Mediterranean flavours to the 23rd floor. Expect ice-cold oysters, sliced meats and DJ beats that carry you well through the afternoon. For those who want the Piscari vibe without the midnight curfew, this is your new Sunday go-to.

Between the build-your-own Spritz bar and a menu loaded with delicious offerings like braised beef cheek and spicy chorizo risotto, your diet is officially on sabbatical. Once the mains are cleared, the dessert cart makes its rounds. Prepare for a bit of tableside flair as staff plate up tiramisu and warm Chiang Mai chocolate lava, right alongside a spread of lemon tarts and classic French îles flottantes. Remember to pace yourself, always.

The Piscari Brunch is a monthly wildcard. Instead of the same old menu, Chef Marc Vasseur brings in a ‘Friend of Piscari’, a guest chef who adds their own style to the mix, like the recent takeover by Luca Spanu from Salvia. It’s a limited-time gig running the first Sunday of each month through December, from 11.30am-2.30pm. If you miss it, you’ll have to wait until next month. That’s just the way things work around here.