The Road Less Travelled Cafe Bistro — Restaurant in Surat Thani Province

Extraordinary Service & Design – Music Choice Could Improve

The Road Less Travelled is a truly special restaurant. The food is always excellent, and what really stands out is the extraordinary service — the team here makes you feel genuinely cared for every time. On top of that, the interior design is inspiring and unique, giving the place a creative, cozy charm that you don’t find everywhere.

The only reason I give 4 instead of 5 stars is the music. Most of the time, it’s love songs playing, which can feel repetitive and doesn’t quite match the otherwise uplifting atmosphere. I’d recommend shifting towards more timeless and universally loved selections, such as jazz classics, Hotel Costes, or Café del Mar–style lounge tracks. These would complement the design, highlight the restaurant’s creative spirit, and make guests feel even more comfortable and happy.

With such small improvements, The Road Less Travelled could easily be a perfect...

I discovered the road less traveled after buying ferry tickets next door and needing to kill two hours. They weren’t open for another hour but welcomed us in with our big backpacks and served us right away. The ambiance of this place is unmatched. The soothing music and friendly staff turned a stressful morning into a delightful one. The shakerato coffee was the best I’ve had on the island, and the presentation, in a martini glass with simple syrup in a mini decanter, was photo worthy. The food was so good we ordered more to go for lunch, and they rushed it so we could make our ferry. The menu was a great mix of western options and authentic Thai dishes, plus plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, all reasonably priced at 120-220 bhat. And the decor was lovely. I can’t recommend this...

Awesome! 👍 i spent 2,5 years on the island, and have tried a lot of places for food. This is now in my top-5. The food, the atmosphere, the service. Much enjoyed, thank u for this experience. Omnivorous dishes, but a real paradise for vegans and vegetarians. Super yummy, original and hearty portions! Good music playing, which is extremely appreciated 😀🙏🏻

UPD: Came here two days later for a drink and a desert. Unfortunately, matcha tea with oat milk was terrible: slightly green, as if just milk with a slight taste of grass. And too pricy 145 baht for such poor quality. Cheese cake was not fresh, half of the piece was already tough and chewy. Vegan cookie was ok. I don't want to take off stars, but honestly do smth about matcha 🙏🏻 As example, for perfect matcha...