My Grandparent's House — Restaurant in Somdet Chao Phraya Subdistrict

Grandparent’s House Café: A Riverside Time Capsule of Thai Charm and Flavor

Just steps away from the revered Guan Yu Shrine, Grandparent’s House Café offers a one-of-a-kind experience that feels like stepping into the embrace of old Bangkok. Housed in a beautifully preserved traditional Thai home, this café is more than just a coffee stop—it’s a sentimental journey into Thai heritage, nestled by the Chao Phraya River.

As you walk in, the nostalgic décor—vintage wooden armchairs, embroidered lace runners, and softly sunlit interiors—sets a warm, homely tone. The riverside view through classic wooden shutters opens up to a postcard-perfect frame of Bangkok’s old and new skyline. It’s peaceful, cozy, and undeniably photogenic.

But what truly sets this café apart is its signature menu, inspired by age-old Thai recipes, lovingly recreated and creatively served.

If you’re in the mood for savory bites, the café also serves a delightful selection of traditional Thai snacks. From golden-fried wontons and satay skewers to kanom jeeb (Thai dumplings) and beautifully plated hors d’oeuvres, every dish is presented with attention to detail on rustic wooden tables overlaid with intricate lace. The menu feels like something straight from a Thai grandmother’s celebration table warm, familiar, and deeply comforting.

Tip: This is a wonderful stop during a cultural tour of Bangkok’s riverside. Come mid-morning or just before sunset for the best light and quietest ambiance. And don’t leave without trying at least one of their...

Lovely cafe by the Chao Phraya river (on the side of Iconsiam). The building is a Thai traditional wooden home and just like the name says it feels like it is grandma's home. The entrance is charming and, takes you down memory lane for this who grew up with rotary phones. The service is pleasant. The drinks are delicious, inuding the coffee and the snacks are worth a try. I had an espresso, a chat thai with soy milk and the pork pockets wrapped in noodles. The 3 items were very good. One suggestion for the cafe is to include oat milk as an option in the menu, as soy milk is not suitable for everyone.

There's a Chinese style Buddhist temple at at the entrance of the area (you have to pass the temple in order to enter the cafe), and the Princess Mother Memorial Park in the way into the neighbourhood. All places the Memorial Park, cafe and temple make visiting this area an adventure and attraction for a few hours. Overall the ambience of the cafe is tranquil and one can spend some time looking out to the river, enjoying a drink and reading or listening to music.

NOTE: there's no aircon, only fans. So depending in the time of the day it can still feel very warm if not used to the intense...

This was by far one of my favorite places I've visited in Bangkok. I want to go again and again, too bad I'm not there easily! I visited gongwu shrine and I came to knew that this shrine was ran, or kept by a family that also has this adorable and great cafe/restaurant in chao praya. I also came to know, this family had a fish sauce factory and they sell it. I thought it looked so good and interesting. I entered and I loved it right away. I've ordered a drunken Sichuan chicken (I think that was the name) and a coffee. I would've wanted to order more things on the menu! I met a great person that shared her food with me and her table, they were some spring rolls. Really good. I had a really nice experience. I love the relaxed and homey atmosphere with its unique story. Despite of the heat you can refresh with an iced coffee and the views of the river. I highly recommend this place!! Coming all the way isn't that easy but it's something you shouldn't skip in my opinion. I loved the menu and the items that I learned they have on different seasons. Hope I can go...