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Best Breakfast in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai breakfast splits the same way as Bangkok — locals start with khao soi, jok, or sticky rice with grilled pork; nomads default to Nimman cafes for eggs and coffee.

Top Picks

  1. 1

    Khao Soi Khun Yai

    Old City (north)

    Widely considered the city's best bowl of khao soi — northern curry noodle soup. Open 10 AM-2 PM only.

    60 THB bowlArrive before noon
  2. 2

    Rustic & Blue

    Nimman

    Farm-eggs benedict, sourdough toast, excellent coffee in a leafy courtyard.

    300 THB plateReserve weekends
  3. 3

    SP Chicken (Wararot Market)

    Wararot

    Charcoal-grilled chicken and sticky rice from a street stall in Wararot market — open from 6 AM.

    70 THB plateWalk-in
  4. 4

    Akha Ama Coffee

    Old City

    Direct-trade specialty coffee with simple breakfast pastries.

    90 THB + 80 THBWalk-in

Tips

  • Khao Soi Khun Yai only opens 10 AM to 2 PM, so it works better as a late breakfast or early lunch than a dawn start.
  • SP Chicken at Wararot Market opens from 6 AM for charcoal-grilled chicken and sticky rice, the earliest option on this list.
  • Rustic & Blue in Nimman needs a weekend reservation if you want its 300 THB eggs benedict and courtyard seating on a Saturday or Sunday.
  • Akha Ama Coffee pairs its 90 THB direct-trade coffee with simple pastries for around 80 THB, a lighter option than a full plate.
  • For an early, cheap start head to Wararot Market; for a slower Nimman breakfast with coffee and a courtyard, budget more time and more baht.

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