Chiang Mai
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
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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
Rustic & Blue
Nimman
Farm-eggs benedict, sourdough toast, excellent coffee in a leafy courtyard.
300 THB plateReserve weekends - 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
Akha Ama Coffee
Old City
Direct-trade specialty coffee with simple breakfast pastries.
90 THB + 80 THBWalk-in
Tips
- Try khao soi at least once — Chiang Mai is its global capital. 50-70 baht for a transformative bowl.
- Wararot Market opens at 5-6 AM with sticky rice, grilled chicken, jok stalls.
- Nimman cafes open at 8 AM, not 7.
- Khao Soi Khun Yai sells out by 1 PM most days.
Frequently Asked Questions
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