Recordoffee

What is it? Recordoffee spans two shophouses on Charoen Krung, feeling polished yet with a hint of underground energy. Half record shop, half coffee bar, it pairs espresso with analogue crackle. Crates anchor one end, the machine the other, high fidelity speakers tying it all together.

Why we love it: Ordering a flat white and immediately asking the staff to play the record you’ve just selected feels indulgent in the best sense of the word. No need to wait until you’re home. The album can be tested properly, through a sound system that does it justice. Recordoffee is also an authorised dealer for respected audio names including Technics and Gadhouse. Considering a turntable upgrade or a new stylus? The team explains options clearly, minus the superiority complex that sometimes shadows hi-fi culture. 

Time Out tip: Take the time to wander through nearby Talat Noi first, then settle in with a stack of records and let one play from start to finish through the shop’s speakers. 

Phloen Chit Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan. Open Wednesday-Monday, 8am-8pm. Closed Tuesday.