Pastries, Bakeries and Ice Cream in Bangkok: The Best Places

Bangkok eats sweet at any hour, but travellers often want something other than mango sticky rice: a decent croissant, a tart, a gelato after a temple in 35 °C heat. The city has plenty, especially around Sukhumvit, Sathorn and Ari, with French pastry chefs, German and Australian bakeries, Italian gelato makers and Thai chocolatiers. This guide sorts established places by neighbourhood. For traditional Thai sweets, see our guide to Thai desserts in Bangkok. Information checked in October 2026; places change quickly, so check hours on the Google Maps page or Instagram account before you go. We quote no prices, as they are not published reliably.

How to choose

Heat: shop counters are air-conditioned, terraces rarely. Eat a fine pastry on the spot or within the hour; don't leave it in a bag for the day.
Crowds: trendy places queue on weekend afternoons. Go at opening time or on a weekday.
Payment: cafés in tourist areas take cards and often QR codes; keep cash for small stalls. See money, payment and tipping.

French and fine pastries

Paris Mikki (Sukhumvit 19, Asoke): French pâtisserie by chef Carol Boosaba, cakes made in small batches.
Patisserie Rosie (Thonglor): elegant pastries in a former shophouse.
AndJo Atelier Pâtisserie (Sathorn): macarons and fruit tarts.
Ladurée (Siam Paragon): macarons, a boutique and a tea salon inside the mall; see the guide to Siam's shopping malls for the area.
Maison Jean Philippe (Thonglor 17, The Commons): a French bakery-pâtisserie counter.

Bakeries and viennoiserie

Sarnies (Charoen Krung 44): a café-bakery of Singaporean origin in an old shophouse, sourdough and brunch. The area is easy on foot: see Charoen Krung and Bang Rak.
Landhaus Bakery (Yan Nawa): a German bakery in a villa with a garden, breads, pretzels and croissants.
Brioche From Heaven (Silom): pecan brioche rolls and yuzu tartlets; handy after a visit to Silom and Sathorn.
Brassica (Ekkamai): doughnuts in unusual flavours.

Ice cream and gelato

Ghignoni (Phrom Phong): Italian gelato made daily.
Guss Damn Good (Ari): more than 40 rotating flavours, several branches in the city.
Guess What (Thonglor): creative flavours with riddle names.
Coconut ice cream: sold at markets and on the street, a local way to cool down; see also street food.

Coconut ice cream in Bangkok

Chocolate, Asian sweets and creations

Tempered (Ploenchit): a Thai chocolatier working with cacao from Thai growers.
Kad Kokoa (Velaa Langsuan): Thai chocolate and cacao drinks.
Homu (Charoen Krung): Japanese wagashi (daifuku, dango, "raindrop" cakes).
Ici (Sukhumvit 27): creative desserts shaped like animals.
Make Me Mango (Maha Rat): mango desserts with a view of Wat Arun; fit it into a visit to Wat Arun.
Thongyoy Cafe (Ari): Asian-inspired desserts in a lavishly decorated setting; Ari combines well with Chatuchak and Ari.

Neighbourhood Thai sweets

Bokkia (Tha Din Daeng), a small family-run shop listed in the Michelin Guide with a Bib Gourmand, is known for its bokkia dessert. Baan Dok Pud (Lat Phrao) offers classic Thai sweets (luk chup, kanom tom, foi thong). To understand these sweets, read Thai desserts.

A sweet one-day route

Morning: a brioche or croissant on Charoen Krung (Sarnies) or in Silom (Brioche From Heaven).
Afternoon: a cool break in Thonglor (Guess What or Patisserie Rosie).
Late afternoon: ice cream in Ari (Guss Damn Good) or chocolate in Ploenchit (Tempered).
Evening: back to savoury places; see Bangkok's cafés.

What remains to be checked

The places in this guide are established, but hours, closing days and menus change, and some businesses have several branches. Always check the exact address before setting out.