Bangkok - Warm Welcome Bakery & Cafe

Dear Fork,

A mini-sized cozy cafe, a hidden gem in the Sukhumvit area, and my go-to, Warm Welcome Bakery & Cafe, serves you all day baked goods from breakfast sandwiches, cookies, cake etc. Located in Soi Sukhumvit 33 on the opposite of Tops Supermarket, facing the street. 

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Walk in to a patio garden area, perfect for a late afternoon hangout spot. The interior mimics a home-welcoming vibe with mint green wall and wooden tables and countertops.

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The fridge is showcasing their delicious cakes, drinks (apple tea, lemonade, coconut juice), sandwiches, caramel pudding etc. 

Fruit Cake, Banana Bread, Croissant, Soft cookies. 

Fruit Cake, Banana Bread, Croissant, Soft cookies. 

Let's start, shall we? Before jumping into the sweet treats, I had to order my favorite Margherita Panini (THB 185). This sandwich gets me every time. So simple, yet very tasty. Warm crispy sandwich with flavorful stuffed filling, just perfect for brunch. 

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Margherita Panini (THB 185)

Margherita Panini (THB 185)

After the sandwich, we opted for the infamous Bread Pudding (THB 95), soft bread pudding with raisins, topped with their homemade caramel. I loved their caramel so much, great amount of the sweetness and thickness. MUST TRY! 

Bread Pudding (THB 95), Banana Bread (THB 75)

Bread Pudding (THB 95), Banana Bread (THB 75)

Banana Bread (THB 75), perfect size, the special bit was that it reminded me of my mom's recipe. 

Lemon Soda (THB 95)

Lemon Soda (THB 95)

Don't you just wish you have this whole refridgerator at home, filled with cakes, and baked goods... #NOM 

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It didn't hurt to try a little bit of everything right? I love their cake. What attracted me the most the the shape of their cake. Plenty of frosting/cream balancing out very wonderfully with the cake. 
- Vanilla Walnuts Caramel Cake (THB 95)
- Carrot Cake (THB 105)
- Coconut Cake (THB 125) 
- Double Chocolate Cake (THB 95)
- Red Velvet Cake (THB 95)

My favorites were their double chocolate and red velvet, simple, yet great taste. What I love about Warm Welcome Cafe is that their baked goods are not overly sweet. It gives you just the right amount of the sugar-kick that satisfies your sweets craving. 

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NEW! Just the right timing to try their newest addition to the drinks menu. Caramel Coffee Float (THB 155). It's topped with vanilla ice cream and their homemade caramel. OMG, LOVED IT!

Caramel Coffee Float (THB 155) 

Caramel Coffee Float (THB 155) 

To conclude my afternoon at Warm Welcome, everything I had were definitely something simple but executed and tasted incredibly. I'd recommend this cafe to anyone and also those who wants to order Birthday cake, they make it to order upon customer's request.

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With love,

Spoon.

Warm Welcome Bakery & Cafe
Address: 19/5 Soi Sukhumvit 33, Khwaeng Khlong Tan Nuea, Khet Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110
Phone: 092 916 6951
Business Hour: Wed-Mon 8AM-5PM Closed on TUE
Price - ΰΈΏΰΈΏΰΈΏ
Parking - Off-street (Next to cafe)

 

Bangkok - Pastels Motel Cafe

Dear Fork, 

I stumbled upon a hidden cafe in the heart of Sukhumvit Area. Pastels Motel Cafe recently opened in the beginning of May 2018, a residential house nicely converted into a spacious yet cozy cafe with its own garden. It offers all day brunch and coffee and of course wi-fi, purrrfect!

Enter on Soi Sukhumvit 36 and Sub-Soi Napha Sup 2. ( Right on the opposite of Trinity International School)

Enter on Soi Sukhumvit 36 and Sub-Soi Napha Sup 2. ( Right on the opposite of Trinity International School)

The shop is decorated with different designs with photo-ready corners for customers to enjoy. They also sell ceramic plates and cups, all handmade.

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Let's move on to the most important bit of the journey, FOOD. Without hesitation, I went for their signature drink, Iced Pastelsmotel (140 THB), latte with a twist, coffee with pink milk topped with cream foam. Signature Cocoa. Loved it! Signature Cocoa (120 THB) - thick cocoa drink topped with cream foam.

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Grilled Prawn with Pesto Sandwich (248 THB) - served with salad. This was surprisingly delicious! The garlicky, pesto-ey baguette gives this dish a good combination and flavor.

Grilled Prawn with Pesto Sandwich (248 THB)

Grilled Prawn with Pesto Sandwich (248 THB)

Here comes my favorite #dishoftheday, Egg Benedict with Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella (298 THB). Not so much of a poached egg type thing, but this was amazing. It's just like Caprese  aka my favorite salad, but add bread and egg with hollandaise sauce to it. 

Egg Benedict with Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella (298 THB)

Egg Benedict with Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella (298 THB)

This one dish though attracted me the most, as each and every table ordered it. A must-try signature dish of Pastels Motel Cafe - Pastelsmotel Pink Pasta (268 THB) - carbonara pasta with beetroot dyed spaghetti, giving its a kick of pink color that goes perfectly well with the cafe name itself. It was served with garlic bread and bacon. Give it a try and let me know. ;)

Pastelsmotel Pink Pasta (268 THB)

Pastelsmotel Pink Pasta (268 THB)

Well, certainly put this on your cafe hopping list I tell ya!
Love,
Spoon

Pastels Motel Cafe
Address: 23/7 Napha sap 2, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Tel: 02-077-9994
Business Hours: TUE - SUN 9AM - 7PM
Parking - off street
Price - ΰΈΏΰΈΏΰΈΏ

 

Bangkok - Kaizen Coffee Co.

Dear Fork, 

Friendly staffs and they sure know what they are doing!

Friendly staffs and they sure know what they are doing!

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I stumbled upon Kaizen Coffee Co. after a big feast of BBQ buffet in the same complex. The minimal-looking plain white coffee shop is located in front of Tai Ping Tower towards the end of Ekamai Road, in the complex where all the buffet places are. Walking in to this cafe, I noticed all these coffee gears and what-not for the coffee lovers to indulge in, experiencing the art of coffee making. 

Kaizen Coffee Co., the name itself gives you the Japanese vibe but instead you get this minimalist atmosphere along with great company of their friendly baristas behind the counter. Oh, they sure know what they are doing! The counter consists of the slow bar, espresso machine, cold brew station etc. Their Nitrogen Cold brew is highly recommended if you like cold brew. 

Hot latte (Five S Blend) with beautiful latte art. Wonderful taste, just perfect.

Hot latte (Five S Blend) with beautiful latte art. Wonderful taste, just perfect.

Let's head over to what made me fall in love with this place...(EVERYTHING :D) Kaizen Iced Coffee is my all-time favorite, and this is what got me addicted to my daily visit to Kaizen. The moment I took a sip of this wonder made me feel WOW...what was that? It's served in a glass with beautiful coffee marble between half and half milk and the double espresso, topped with vanilla bean ice cream and whipped cream. #GOODNESS.

Kaizen Iced Cofee.

Kaizen Iced Cofee.

On a no-coffee-needed kind of morning, I would go for my second favorite, Double Down Chocolate Shake. Again, a beautifully presented blended milk ice cream with Dulcey chocolate bits and balls and topped with Milo powder. WOW, this is THE SHAKE you must try. It gives you crunchy bites in every sip. Imagine having a boba milk tea, but crunchy! 

Double Down Chocolate Shake

Double Down Chocolate Shake

Their cakes range from 75-200 Baht. The red velvet is amazing!

Their cakes range from 75-200 Baht. The red velvet is amazing!

Milo Mountain

Milo Mountain

Last but not least, Milo Mountain, your childhood drink with a twist. Iced chocolate blended with cream, topped with dark chocolate ice cream and Milo powder, creating the mountain shape. Jump in the pool of chocolate but beware, it can get a little messy!

Kaizen also serves brunch which I have yet to try. So, I might be able to see you then?

Love,

Spoon xoxo

Kaizen Coffee Co.
Address: 582/5 soi ekkamai 26-28 (Tai Ping Tower) Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Tel: 098-831-6009
Business Hours: Everyday 8.00AM - 6.00PM
Parking: Yes
Price: ΰΈΏΰΈΏΰΈΏ