Tongkan Cafe
Tongkan Cafe
Situated right on the River Kwae Yai and easily accessible from Pub Street, Tongkan combines everything—river location, stunning design inside and out, friendly staff, excellent cake selection, and prices that don't punish you for the premium location.
It transforms throughout the day: afternoon tea with cakes and specialty coffee, then riverside restaurant by night with Thai favourites, Western food, steaks, and reportedly amazing pizzas.
Monika's Tip
Come for afternoon tea around 3 PM—the cake selection is extensive and the coffee is genuinely good. Then don't leave. Stay for sunset, order dinner, and you've spent an entire afternoon-to-evening at one venue without needing transportation. The riverside views improve as daylight fades."
Practical Info
- LocationEnd of Lao Road, off River Kwai Road (Pub Street)
- ParkingLarge car park available
- TransformationCafe by day, riverside restaurant by night
- RiverDirect River Kwae Yai frontage
Budget
฿฿ (Mid-range) - Coffee ฿80-160, cakes ฿90-180, dinner mains ฿200-450
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