Sweet Spots Dessert Guide

Choc Shops

Duc De Praslin
Daily 7am-9pm

Who said fine chocolates have to cost you a fortune? Originating from Belgium, Duc de Praslin brings the chocolateloving country’s traditions to Bangkok, offering a variety of cocoa treats from basic milk chocolate bites to elaborate caramel-filled truffles, starting at B18 a piece. It’s a great spot to get an authentic cup of a creamy chocolat chaud, or grab a coffee and some chocs to go.

G/F, Fenix Tower, Sukhumvit Soi 31, 02-258-3200. For other branches, visit www.ducdepraslin.com.

Kakao Café
Daily 10:30am-9pm

The decor at Kakao is all creams and dark brown, perfectly reflecting their scrumptious products. The first floor is where you can grab a quick box of chocolate treats but if you have time to spare, like the Japanese housewives who make up the clientele, then head upstairs forthe comfortable seats and order some hot chocolate to sip with their warm brownies and cakes.

99/361-8 Sukhumvit Soi 24, 02- 661-1777. www.kakaocafe.com.

Mrs. Flowers
Daily 10am-10pm

This is your one stop shop for romantic gestures. Not only do they craft beautiful bouquets but they also make killer homemade chocolates. Though they lack shops with proper seating, their kiosks in various high end malls around town mean you have plenty of choice when it comes to getting your hands on their famous sugarfree chocolate treats.

1/F, Gourmet Market, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., 02-930-3196. BTS Siam. For other branches, visit www.mrsflowers.com.

Kokoa Hut
Daily 11am-10pm

This cocoa corner offers chocoholics affordable treats from truffles to pralines. However, their best selling sweets are the multicolored sugarcoated choco balls that come in a wide range of flavors from hazelnut and pistachio to pumpkin and banana.

3/F CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd., 02-635-1111. BTS Siam. www.kokoahut.com.

Icy Treats

Amaltery
Daily 10am-10pm

Alcoholics who love ice cream will love what Amaltery has to offer. Think of it as a bar rather than an ice cream parlor, as among over 40 selections you’ll find familiar cocktail favorites such as margarita, B-52, kahlua, and brandy, to name a few. Of course, they’re not straight-up frozen drinks but rather ice cream infused with liquor.

The Urban Kitchen, Erawan Bangkok, Ratchadamri Rd., 02-252-0232. BTS Chitlom. For other branches, visit www.amaltery.com.

Buddhi Belly
Sun-Thu 10am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10am-3am

What’s the signature trait of a Buddha statue? The big round belly of course, but that’s not what you’re gonna get when you indulge in this yogurt. This treat is for the sweet-toothed with a health conscience as the toppings range from fruit bits and granolas to berries.

15 Silom Rd., 02-632-0055. BTS Sala Daeng. For other branches visit www.buddhibelly.com.

The Cream & Fudge Factory
Daily 11am-9:30pm

Think of a teppanyaki grill complete with the cooking spatulas but what’s flipping and mixing on the frozen table are not slabs of meat but scoops of ice cream. You can pick the flavors and toppings (or choose from the existing menu) and they’ll whip up a unique cup of ice cream for you in minutes.

6/F CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd., 02-635-1111. BTS Siam. For other branches, visit www.creamandfudge.com.

Iberry
Daily 10:30am-midnight

The very first people to cash in on the untapped need of Bangkokians to have more variety with their ice cream. The result is a wide range of different flavors from their streetside fruit-and-spicy-dip combo, to odd flavors like chili, durian, and cheese. They also offer simpler sweet flavors like iced tea and Horlicks.

TOPS Marketplace, Thonglor Soi 4, 02-381-3274. For other branches, visit www.iberryhomemade.com.

Red Mango
Daily 11am-9pm

Red Mango was the first to bring customizable yogurt menus to Bangkok. Despite the name, you can top your cup of swirly yogurt cream with anything from cherries and candied fruits to chocolate chips and cornflakes. If the “S” sized bowl isn’t enough to quell your craving for the frozen treat then you can also order a takeaway box.

4/F Siam Center, Rama 1 Rd., 02-658-1713. BTS Siam.

Umm … Milk
Daily 10:30am-10pm

Thailand’s favorite farm, Farm Chokchai, is turning its milky products into sweet scoops of homemade ice cream. And no, you don’t have to drag yourself all the way to Khao Yai to taste their fresh milk ice creams as franchises of Umm… Milk are popping up all over town. Aside from the creams, you can also get cartons of their fresh milk.

7/F CentralWorld, 02-635-1111. BTS Siam. For other branches, visit www.farmchokchai.com.

Tuscanini’s
Daily 11am-10pm

Dense and flavorful gelato is ice cream at its finest, and Tuscanini’s was one of the first to introduce Bangkokians to the distinctive delights of this Italian ice cream. Aside from old-school favorites like vanilla and chocolate, they also have burnt caramel, earl grey and espresso.

229 Thonglor Soi 11, 02-391-3164.

Cakes and Bakes

After You
Mon-Thu 11am-11pm, Fri-Sun 9pm-midnight

It’s located in the hip and happening J-Avenue on Thonglor, so you can expect the desserts to be hiso crowd pleasers. The shop is run by a food writer, whose passion for Japanese-style treats makes. After You the spot to sample the gastronomic goodies you see on Japanese TV shows. Try their super buttery honey toast topped with vanilla ice cream. It’s a hearty must if you’re not watching your weight.

J-Avenue, Thonglor Soi 13, 02-712-9266.

Agalico
Fri-Sun 10am-6pm

An English tea room, complete with a garden, in the heart of Bangkok. Agalico makes a great afternoon chill out spot with its pristine space acting as a petite sanctuary where you can sit and pretend to be in a Jane Austen novel as you enjoy their signature scones. The place closes early, so day people, this is a perfect spot for you.

20 Boonchiradorn Bldg., Sukhumvit Soi 51, 02-662-5857.

ANGELINA
Daily 10am-9pm

This mock French-home in the middle of a shopping mall has brought its 100-year reputation all the way from Paris to Bangkok. The sweetly decorated spot offers deep-pocketed hungry shoppers standard French dishes such as pan-fried foie gras and croque monsieur sandwiches. Those looking for a quick sugar fix can order up the house special, the creamy chestnut flavored Mont Blanc dessert and a hot chocolate to warm you up in this always chilly department store.

3/F, Central Chidlom, Ploenchit Rd., 02-793-7793. BTS Chitlom.

Beard papa’s
Daily 11am-10pm

The shop is named after an old bearded baker from Osaka, so they say. Beard Papa’s is a worldwide franchise of that most beloved of Japanese desserts—choux creams—and that’s all you get at their various outlets. The puffs are huge, and are filled with generous amounts of vanilla and green tea cream, leaving you with your very own custardy-beard after each bite.

G/F Gourmet Market, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., BTS Siam, 02-690-100.

Bert’s
Daily 10am-9pm

At Bert’s it is all about quick bites—sandwiches, salads, quiches and cakes—great for shoppers in a hurry. If you’re not on a shopping spree, have a seat on one of their cozy sofas or grab a cup of coffee at its “alfresco” area and watch the crowds wandering about in front of the megamall.

1/F Zen, CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd., BTS Chidlom, 02-100-9010.

Cake walk
Daily 11am-10pm

Whether you’re getting married or just want something creative for your birthday, Cake Walk is where your dream gateaux can be born. Their shop is quite small and lacks the normal eye-candy elements of most Thonglor haunts. Drop by for a chat with one of their bakers to make your dream cake come true.

1/F, Grand Heritage Bldg., 1/3 Thonglor Soi 13, 02-390-0145.

Chaho
Daily 10am-10pm

There was a time when green tea was the it thing in town; if you still can’t get enough of the stuff then Chaho keeps the flavor alive with their green teafocused menu. Order a cup of iced green tea to go with your piece of green tea cake before ending your green overload with some green tea pastries.

4/F, CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd., 02-613-1458. BTS Siam.

Cherubin
Tue-Thu 10:30am-7pm, Fri-Sun 10:30am-8pm

The name says it all: sweet decor, cutesy caf and sugary treats that appeal to the girly clientele in the area. Cherubin keeps it light with a limited selection of cakes and chocolates, but you’ll want to hang around to enjoy the cozy setting, house special blend teas and fruit juices.

5/2-3 Sukhumvit Soi 31, 02-260-9800.

Crystal Jade
Daily 10am-10pm

This Chinese dim sum place also houses a bakery brimming with breads and puffs where you can get their signature chiffon cakes. Originally from Singapore, Crystal Jade has wowed Thai dessert lovers with their extensive menu that includes croissants, sandwiches, chicken puffs and salapao.

G/F Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., 02-610-7581. BTS Siam. www.crystaljade.com.

Cup B
Daily 10am-9pm

Though most customers come here to take a break between tutor classes and use its complimentary wifi, the cutesy Cup B does have more to offer. The menu consists of everything from quick bites to full-on meals, but if you’re here to chill, order one of their freshly made cheesecakes or homemade ice cream to go with a cup of coffee or iced tea.

2/F, Lido, Siam Square Soi 3, 02-658-4700/1. BTS Siam.

Custard Nakamura
Daily 8am-8pm

It doesn’t get any more Japanese than this. Probably the only place in Bangkok where you’ll find sandwiches filled with spaghetti. Delicately decorated breads and pies are neatly placed on display making you feel like you’re stepping into a bakery in Tokyo. Aside from the pastries, you can also get cakes, puddings, and cookies, freshly made daily.

595/12 Sukhumvit Soi 33/1, 02-259-9630. BTS Phrom Phong.

Daddy Dough
Daily 8am-8pm

Donuts have long been about mass-produced sweet, deepfried pieces of dough but, at Daddy Dough, they have become a fine art. With over 30 varieties to choose from, whether it be simple glazed rings or those stuffed with jam, you’re going to struggle to stop yourself from coming back for more of these soft, puffy donuts. They are all priced at B19 each, regardless of their shape and flavor.

Silom Soi 19, 02-635-0794. For other branches, visit www.daddydough.com

Famous Amos
Daily 10am-10pm

The heavenly aroma of their freshly baked cookies pervades the area around this store, tucked in a corner of this highend supermarket. Whatever your preference, mini crunchy bites or soft chunky chewy ones, Famous Amos cookies can satisfy all your cravings. We recommend that old favorite, chocolate chip pecan for a chewy treat and the double choc for the crunch-aholics.

G/F Gourmet Market, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., 02-690-1000. BTS Siam.

Hi Tim
Daily 10am-9pm

For a more sweet-focused outlet by the New York pastry chef Tim Butler, Hi Tim is sugary heaven. Here you can lose yourself in the chef’s creations of cakes, cookies and sorbets. His cute multi-hued cupcakes can also be made to order if you don’t find the color combo you like. They also do delivery and have a catering service if you want to be truly decadent and enjoy Butler’s finest in the comfort of your own home.

A4 Urban Square 332 Moo 6 Luksi Rd., 087-553-7488, 02-954-1722. www.hi-timsweet.com.

Ka-Nom
Daily 9:30am-6pm

Ka-Nom is definitely best known for their creamy and crunchy egg tarts, but their pastries and breads are also well worth a try. Their outlet in soi 49 lets dessert lovers enjoy their delectable treats on comfy couches. If you think you might be overloading on sweetness, their choices of savory pies such as spinach, sausage and panaeng ghai can help balance the sugar levels before you have to visit the nearby hospital.

122 Sukhumvit Soi 49 (opposite Samitivej Hospital), Thonglor Soi 13, 02-391-2428. For other branches, visit www.ka-nom.com.

Kiosk by TCDC
Daily 9:30am-10pm

Hungry design amateurs, students and professionals lurking at TCDC can now boost their energy levels and take a break from their studies with a visit to the library’s caf , Kiosk. This corner spot serves up gourmet sandwiches, homemade pastries and healthy breakfasts for the artsy crowd. Starting this month, you can now enjoy their weekend brunch menu that include favorites like eggs benedict, Greek yogurt with rhubarb and freshly baked bagels.

6/F Emporium, Sukhumvit Rd., 02-664-8702. BTS Phrom Phong.

LA BOULANGE
Daily 11am-9pm

Good breads are hard to find in Bangkok but at least there’s one name that we all can trust when it comes to freshly baked baguettes. La Boulange is a bakery at its finest, serving all your favorite treats from croissants and brioches to pretzels and bagels. La Boulange also distributes their baked products to Villa Markets around town so you don’t have to drag yourself to Silom for your daily bread.

2-2/1 Soi Convent, Silom Rd., 02-631-0354. BTS Saladaeng. www.laboulange.com.

LeNÔtre
Sun-Thu 9am-11pm, Fri-Sat 9am-midnight

At Lenôtre you will find delicately prepared French-style patisseries and gateaux proudly presented in their large glass-fronted cabinet. Lenôtre is currently taking Bangkok by storm and rapidly spreading their sweet dessert menus across town. But, if you want to enjoy your tart in a refined atmosphere then try the one at Penny’s Balcony with its great people-watching location opposite J-Avenue.

522/3 Penny’s Balcony, Thonglor Soi 16, 02-382-0063. For other branches, visit www.lenotrethailand.com

Mon Nom Sod
Daily 11am-8:30pm

Fact: Mon Nom Sod has the best old-school bread and milk menu in town. And now you don’t even have to go all the way to Rachadamnoen to sample their iced sweetened milk and buttered and sugared toast, laden with condensed milk and homemade sangkaya. If you simply can’t get enough of their sugary milky treats, then they also have sangkaya to-go sets and a bottled version of the milk to take home.

2/F MBK Center, Phayathai Rd., 02-611-4898. BTS National Stadium.

Mousses and Meringues
Daily 10am-7pm

The homey shop in Soi 31 makes chowing down on their signature almond meringues a much more enjoyable experience with their comfy couches and living-room like atmosphere. And despite the name, the place is not a two trick pony: there is a wide selection of cakes and desserts from layered pounders to cheesecakes.

245 Sukhumvit Soi 31, 02- 662-1290.

Sugaroma
Daily 11am-9pm

This sweet cafe, though small packs a serious dessert menu. This is a true cake haven where you can find sponge cakes, cheesecakes, mousse cakes...the list goes on. Not enough? Why not sign up for their baking workshop and learn how to create your own masterpieces? If you really aren’t a cake fan (why are you reading this?) then you can settle for a cup of tea and a simple scone.

60 Ekamai Soi 12, 02-381-9384, 02-713-3389. http://sugaromashop.multiply.com.

VISAGE
Daily 10am-10pm

Visage’s French pastry chef creates a delicious selection of pralines and truffles, a range of perfect morning pastries and a collection of sinfully sweet tarts and cakes such as baked cheesecake and pistachio raspberry mousse.

5/F Emporium, Sukhumvit Soi 24, 02-269-1000. BTS Phrom Phong.

Sugary Buffets

ETC…On the River
Daily noon-2:30pm

The dessert buffet lets you have it all from chocolate fountains, crepes, ice creams and other sweetened bites. Tea or coffee is also included in their B320 package.

Royal Orchid Sheraton, 2 Charoen Krung Road Soi 30, 02-266-0123.

Salon
Fri-Sun 2-6pm

The Sukhothai is famous for its all-you-can-eat choco buffet. For B790, you’ll get to taste everything chocolaty, dark and sweet, milk and bitter, from the fountain and mousses to cakes and choco drops. Don’t forget to order a cup of its signature hot chocolate that’s made right there on the spot.

The Sukhothai Hotel, 13/3 South Sathorn Rd., 02-344-8888. www.sukhothaihotel.com.

Citi Bistro
Daily 11:30am-2:30pm, 6-10:30pm

If you’re not feeling up to the full international buffet they offer, then just linger over the dessert displays and pig out on their selections of pastries, cakes, brownies and ice cream for only B180.

Pathumwan Princess Hotel, 444 MBK Center, Phayathai Rd., BTS National Stadium, 02-216-3700. www.pprincess.com.

The Lobby
Sat-Sun, 2-6pm

Their afternoon tea lets you go crazy on a selection of cakes, cookies and chocolate. B850 with tea or coffee.

Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok, 155 Ratchadamri Rd., 02-250-1000. BTS Ratchadamri. www.fourseasons.com/bangkok.

Sweet Kitchens

Bei Otto
Daily 11am-1am

This place might be known as the home of German cuisine in Bangkok but don’t stuff yourself with frankfurter, schnitzel and pork knuckle as there’s much more to explore at the adjoining delicatessen. They prepare a wide selection of breads and baked goods daily and the cafe means you can grab a house special Otto’s Jumbo Coffee while snacking on some tasty homemade pretzels. Their must try is the traditional apple strudel.

1 Sukhumvit Soi 20, 02-262-0892. www.beiotto.com.

Butler’s
Daily 11am-8pm

Pastry chef Tim Butler and his sweet recipes might hail from New York but they now occupy a cozy spot in the lobby of Bangkok’s elite mall, Gaysorn Plaza. The creative desserts are what you should aim for, although the modern savory dishes are as much to die for. Besides top ingredients, there’s also another secret weapon behind Butler’s sweet creations: a Pacojet, a tool that turns frozen ingredients into smooth and creamy treats.

L/F, Gaysorn Plaza, Ploenchit Rd., 02-656-1108. BTS Chidlom.

CafÉ De Tu
Daily 11am-9pm

This small brasserie-like restaurant serves hiso shoppers with an a la carte menu that ranges from simple Thai rice dishes to elaborate pasta gratins. You could order their savory puffs and pies or for those in need of a sugary fix, Cafe de Tu offers a mouthwatering variety of cakes, cheesecakes and cookies. With most outlets located within the supermarket sections of high end malls, Cafe de Tu makes a much better choice for takeaway.

G/F Gourmet Market, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., 02-690-1000. BTS Siam.

Coffee Beans by Dao
Daily 10am-10pm

This Bangkok favorite serves up one of the best apple pies in town, thanks to its buttery crust and decadent vanilla sauce. Made popular by the throngs of celebs and hisos that used to come and hang when the shop first opened, Coffee Beans still remains the sophisticated dessert shop of choice for Bangkokians. Must-try is their opulent Oreo cheesecake.

Ruamrudee Village, 20/12-15 Soi Ruam Rudee, Ploenchit Rd., 02-254-7117.

Greyhound CafÉ
Daily 11am-9pm

After a decade in the business, the hip designer caf has grown to feature multiple branches but it’s still keeping things simple serving dishes like fried chicken wings marinated in soy sauce and spaghetti with corn beef and chili to the young and moneyed of Bangkok. Just don’t fill up too much on their Elvis burger to leave room for their various desserts. Ask for the mouthwatering picture menu. We recommend the parfaits, or keep it traditional and stick to their Thai desserts.

1/F, Siam Center, 979 Rama 1 Rd., 02-658-1129. BTS Siam.

Kalaprapreuk
Daily 8am-6pm

The popular hiso Thai eatery not only cooks up a mean (if a little small) somtum, but also serves up a sinfully good chocolate cake. With a light but flavorful sponge and a decadently creamy chocolate icing, this is one of the best in town.

27 Pramuan Rd., Suriyawong, 02-236-4335.

Kuppa
Daily 10:30am-11pm.

Famous for their generous meltin-your mouth brownies, the chic eatery also offers hearty dishes like salads and pasta dishes. But don’t fill up on those; the point of this place, as aforementioned, is their desserts. They have a new venue on the first floor of CentralWorld but the original laidback restaurant on Soi 16 is still a top spot to see and be seen.

39 Sukhumvit Soi 16, 02-663-0495. BTS Asoke.

My Place Thonglor
Daily 11am-10pm

Similar to its sister restaurant My Place by Homemade on Rama 6 Road, My Place Thonglor boosts your mood and appetite thanks to its pleasant interior. Try the recommended and tasty iced-tea cake and Oreo cheesecake.

842 Soi Thonglor, 02-381-8812.

Neil’s Tavern
Daily 11:30am-1:45pm, 5:30-10:30pm

This uber hiso steak house might have a deserved reputation for its quality Kobe beef and tender foie gras but it also has something for those with a sweeter tooth. Just head next door to the bright and modern Bake Shoppe where you’ll find Neil’s freshly baked treats such as cakes, pies and breads. Pick up one of their pound cakes to go or sit and relax with a coffee and a slice of blueberry cheese pie.

58/4 Soi Ruam Rudee, Wireless Rd., 02-256-6874/-6. For other branches, visit www.neil.co.th.

Niu’s
Daily 5pm-1am

Fine food combined with great music is the thinking behind Niu’s, a new high end jazz, blues wine bar on Silom. Aside from the wide choice of great live bands you can also pick from Italian and Thai dishes while relaxing on the garden terrace. Sweet lovers will particularly enjoy Italian treats like tiramisu with amaretto liqueur or the sinful white chocolate crème brulee. For those who like to keep things simple, enjoy some cooling homemade ice creams while you soak up the cool sounds.

1-2/F, Baan Silom, 661 Silom Rd., 02-266-5333. www.niusonsilom.com.

Secret Recipe
Daily 10-1am

This pan-Asian caf chain founded in Malaysia back in 1997 has made its name with creamy, sweet cakes that come in enormous head-turning portions, perfect for hitting that sugar high. You could start small with a slice or go for the whole cake if you’re daring. Enjoy flavors like cocoa mocha, almond coffee or the traditional tiramisu, as well as the huge range of cream cakes, cheesecakes and brownies. It’s easy to forget that Secret Recipe also serves up fusion dishes, salads and pastas in their relaxed caf style branches.

22 Silom Rd., 02-632-7813. BTS Saladaeng. For other branches, visit www.secretecipe.co.th.

Spring/Summer/Winter
Daily 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30-11pm

The ever so stylish, yet surprisingly welcoming hiso restaurant off Soi 39 is the place to be if you want to be seen. Still, you might want to reconsider seating yourself on the open-air front lawn if you’re there for the desserts. Well, unless you want the ‘in crowd’ to see you gorging on a bowl of Cup C—their chocolate brownie best seller. Besides the extensive drinks menu that stretches from mojitos to hot malt, you can also order one of their house special sweet treats like the aptly named BTS (Better Than Sex) chocolate mousse.

199 Sukhumvit Soi 39, 02-392-2747. www.springnsummer.com.

Vanilla
Daily 10:30am-11pm

The Thonglor branch offers all your favorite dishes, just like its sisters at Siam Square and Paragon, but here you get a much more tranquil ambience (thanks to a refreshing lack of spoiled teenagers). With excellent service and its quirky neo-Victorian decor, the restaurant is for the trendy with a sweet tooth. Try their scones, crepes and, of course, their recommended brownies.

G/F, Thonglor Midtown, 818 Thonglor, 02-714-9652.