Coffee Beans By Dao — Restaurant in Lumphini Subdistrict

This is where your Thai auntie has lunch. This quaint cafe/ restaurant was full when we arrived. We just stopped in to kill some time while doing laundry. Luckily, we got the last available table. All the tables were filled with chatty aunties and grannies who all looked like they were having a wonderful time. I ordered a truffle macaroni and cheese, and my wife ordered a spicy chicken salad. We both got iced green tea. The servers were very attentive and professional. The food was fantastic. Looking around the packed dining room, I saw that no one was on their phone scrolling! How refreshing. I didn't take pics because it seemed pretentious of me to do so. The desert selection has many tempting items... too many. We chose white chocolate cheesecake and apple crumble. Delicious! This place is a shimmering gem in a city of culinary excellence. We...

Yes, the coffee is good, but that's not the only reason I enjoy this place. I also come for the food, especially on those days when I'm not sure if I want Western or Thai. Here I can get both and they do 'em up well. I especially like the "Pasta Spicy Italian Sausages Garlic & Chili" and the "Pasta Garlic & Chili Anchovy & Bacon". The classic Thai dishes are also good and well created for the foreign palate; just tell your waiter how spicy. The menu is quite varied and the desserts, oh my, you will see the display when you walk in. The decor is slightly upscale that reflects the clientele. Wife and I have been eating here for a few years, when we're in town, and have never been disappointed. Tips: Parking lot is small / there are two floors / you may request private areas for groups / there are now several locations around Bangkok including...

Babychamp cheesecake is too lemon tasting (and sugary), if they got rid of that lemon flavor, it would be good. The texture and graham cracket crust were spot on.

As for the rest, the food ranges from ok to very good. I recommend you explore the menu, it's large and there's a lot to try.

Service is probably the weakest part of this restaurant. It's very basic service snd the staff do not seem very interested in providing more than that. Also, if you're a foreigner, the staff speak only a bit of English and if you ask too many questions, they will walk away and pretend they don't remember you asked (this is embarrassingly common with Thais in the...