.island — Restaurant in Chalong

I left my home with a dream, a dream to experience culture and cuisine that could make me feel like I had never left. While there were places that I encountered which managed to satisfied my deep desire to feel the authenticity of my home country, I always left feeling as though something was missing. I just couldn’t put my finger on it, it felt like it was on the top of my tongue but even trying to whisper it into reality would cause it to fade into oblivion.

That was until I came across .island. I struggle to put into words the authenticity of this humble establishment. As soon as I step foot through the front door, I feel as though I have been teleported back home. The way the cafe merges atmosphere, culture and kind, attentive service brings a genuine feeling like no other. Not only are the staff and the manager attentive and flexible, the food and drink are delicious, with an exquisite emphasis on the Napoleon which tantalised my tastebuds and made me feel like I was back in the warm embrace of my mothers arms.

Truly a special place, my words cannot do this place justice. My heart sings for another encounter, but I will be back. The first...

This review is based merely on the coffee. Place itself looks nice and seems nice, but it wasn't opened through a love for coffee, I paid ฿240 for oat flat whites which really were just cups of hot oat milk, Seems a good place to work remotely with comfortable furniture and the food looked nice.

Updated - 27/08/24 Has trained baristas now working in the shop who can make a really nice coffee, I come here in the mornings before work and sometimes the afternoons, limited plugs so make sure to have a charged laptop if you are coming to work.

The staff are very friendly and smiley, they can speak English and make the atmosphere in the shop. They are very kind and give a great service, better than most and up there with the...

Island Coffee in Chalong is one of our absolute favorite spots for breakfast. The vibe is always relaxed, the food is consistently great, and the staff is friendly and welcoming.

I highly recommend trying the floral latte — it's delicate, aromatic, and just the right amount of sweet. Their rice porridge with coconut milk and mango is a tropical dream, and the syrniki (Russian-style cottage cheese pancakes) are soft, creamy, and just perfect. And don’t even get me started on the Napoleon cake—layers of flaky pastry and cream that melt in your mouth.

Bonus: there's a super cozy coworking space upstairs, perfect if you want to stay productive in a peaceful,...