Bangkok’s 10 best spots to enjoy Sunday brunch

A Brooklyn-bred concept with Japanese soul and a Bangkok twist, Okonomi brings the Japanese ethos of mottainai in which ingredients are used efficiently to create delicious, varied, and valued dishes with minimal waste. This serene, minimalist cafe in Sukhumvit 38 features a signature Ichiju Gosai set (one fish and five sides), a well-balanced menu that encourages you to slow down, chew thoughtfully, and somehow feel healthier after eating. Every element is portioned, seasoned, and plated like someone really thought about what you’d want on a slow Sunday morning. 

33/1 Sukhumvit 38 Alley, Phra Khanong, Klongtoey. 061-338-8000. Open daily 7am-7pm.

Luka nails the vibe of that place where you'd accidentally stay too long. The menu reads like it was written by someone who gets bored easily, but in a good way. You’ll see burritos next to Korean-style chicken waffles next to beetroot quinoa bowls next to an avocado toast done right. Their ‘global comfort food’ tagline actually delivers and the space feels like a Pinterest board without being try-hard. Great for brunch, even better for brunch meetings you don’t want to feel like meetings.

64 3 Pan Rd, Si Lom, Bang Rak. 091-886-8717. Open daily 8am-6pm.

Larder is where Bangkok’s off-duty chefs and food obsessives sneak off to when they want to eat like civilians. It’s low-key industrial with a clean aesthetic, but the food is quietly high-performance. Nothing screams for attention, but everything, from the sourdough tuna sandwich to the house-made focaccia, has that we-actually-care-about-technique energy. Tuna 3000 is a standout: sourdough topped with tartar sauce, soft-boiled egg, and tuna, served with a side of chips. Breakfast sets feel like they’ve gone through R&D. Guests can also choose from a variety of fresh pastries. If you’re a brunch purist who still wants to be surprised, come here. 

31/2 Phrom Chai Alley, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana. 093-009-4494. Open daily 8am-5pm.

Tina’s brings something most brunch places in Bangkok don’t dare touch, Southern soul food. Check their Instagram for band schedules as Sunday brunch is best paired with live blues music. This New Orleans-inspired spot leans into its roots with a kind of bluesy, butter-heavy confidence that’s rare around here.  While jambalaya’s origin story is disputed as West African jollof or Spanish paella, Tina’s version is definitive. Short-grain rice, succulent prawns, tender chicken, smokey andouille sausage, fragrant herbs, tomatoes and a medley of spices create a hearty dish that never fails to impress. Complementing this is soulful Louisiana gumbo, served in generous bowls and guaranteed to satisfy. Brunch is served daily from 11.30am-3pm.

 7 Suan Phlu Rd, Thung Maha Mek, Sathorn. 062-141- 6549. Open daily, lunch 11.30am-3pm, dinner 5.30pm- 11pm. 

You don’t find many restaurants these days that make you feel like you're being fed by someone’s memory. Baan Langsuan does exactly that. Located in a quietly elegant century-old home, this breakfast spot brings you pan-fried eggs with just the right amount of oiliness, silky omelettes over jasmine rice, bowls of rice gruel, all chased with thick Thai-style coffee. It’s got a calmness to it, the kind that makes you want to sit on the porch a little longer.

39/2 Soi Langsuan, Lumphini, Pathum Wan. 085-215-5055. Open daily 7.30am-11.30pm.

Fran’s exploded onto the scene with queues that wrapped around the block – and yeah, their velvet egg and bacon is probably why. This place gives off brunch-meets-bistro vibes, where classic dishes like pancakes, eggs benny, and steak and eggs come with a little extra something. It’s the kind of place that understands brunch can mean sweet, savoury, and carby all at once. They’ve since expanded to Sukhumvit and Chiang Mai, but the quality hasn’t taken a nosedive. 

58 Ngam Duphli Alley, Thung Maha Mek, Sathon. 092-131-0786. Open daily 8am-10pm.

Tucked inside a renovated mid-century home, PRIDI is that rare hybrid of café and micro-roastery that actually knows how to roast its beans well. The white interiors paired with warm wood accents give it an approachable, lived-in feel. The chicken liver pate is done elegantly, the fermented cream is house-made, and the strawberry jam makes it all taste like it came from someone who really knows what they’re doing (they do). Perfect for quiet Sundays when you want to read something sip on good coffee.

155 Pridipanomyong 25, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana. 065-098-8974. Open daily 8.30am-5.30pm. Closed on Thursday.

If one were to step into Kay’s Sathon, they’d feel like they’ve entered a beautifully styled sanctuary, breezy, sunlit and elegant. An olive tree stands proudly at the centre, anchoring the space with a sense of calm and quiet luxury. Whether you choose to sit indoors among soft neutrals or outdoors where the city hum gently fades, everything from the atmosphere to the plating feels naturally just right. The menu leans fresh yet indulgent, with the signature Kay’s market plate being the move here: avocado, bacon, tomato, kale, soft eggs. If you're into picture-perfect cafes with actual substance behind the aesthetics, this one gets the balance right. 

1 Si Wiang Rd, Si Lom, Bang Rak. 092-995-9985. Open daily 6.30am-5pm.

If you want to time-travel without leaving Bangkok, start your Sunday at On Lok Yun. This breakfast institution tucked deep in the Old Town is one of those places where the walls feel like they’re still listening. Open before Thailand enjoyed colour TV, it’s a living archive of Bangkok’s political gossip, neighbourhood drama, and generations of Thai-Chinese comfort food lovers. You come here not expecting innovation but for that faithful set of eggs (sunny side or softly scrambled), crisp toast, and ham or Chinese sausage that hits differently when served under flickering fans, Formica tables and shelves lined with vintage Milo tins that haven’t moved in decades.

72 Charoen Krung Rd, Wang Burapha Phirom, Phra Nakhon. 085-809-0835. Open daily 6am-2.30pm.

Big portions, mild flavours, and an unapologetic dose of Americana. Mickey’s brings full-on diner culture to downtown Bangkok, complete with an all-day breakfast menu, and milkshakes that taste like childhood. Formerly in Langsuan, now moved inside Amarin Plaza, this is where you go when you want to brunch hard. The atmosphere leans playful, with both indoor and outdoor seating and that familiar buzz of clinking plates and casual chatter. The undisputed highlight is fried chicken with waffles while AFR Jumbo – a beast of a platter loaded with fried chicken, pork patty, kielbasa, ham, bacon, corned beef, and onsen egg – is best tackled with a friend or a hangover. However you roll, we don’t recommend sleeping on Mickey’s signature strawberry milkshake.

GF/F, Amarin Plaza, Phloen Chit Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan. 090-499-5158. Open daily 8am-11pm.