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A morning here feels like a step into Chiang Rai’s past. Si Biao Panich is one of the city’s oldest bakeries; dating back to the 1950s, it still operates with that same unpolished, deeply local rhythm. Order sheets are filled out by hand, drinks options are vast and familiar and the menu offers a mix of Thai, Chinese and old-school café staples. They even offer Turkish eggs with homemade yogurt. Try the kaya toast, soft buns and strong coffee alongside a banh mi or congee. They’ve got it all!
What makes it special isn’t just the food, but the sense of continuity. The space is filled with small details and stories, from framed write-ups about the shop’s history to regulars who’ve clearly been coming here for years. Before you leave, make sure to pick up a few curry puffs to take on the road. They’re one of the bakery’s signatures and exactly the kind of thing you’ll wish you had more of later.
Si Biao Panich Bakery & Breakfast. Muang, Chiang Rai. 7:30am-1pm, closed Tuesday