The Best Cafes In Chiang Mai For Kids Are Always Surprising Us
From splashing through rivers, to walking through rainforests, most of these nature cafes in Chiang Mai are great for all ages. Each one provides something different from the other – each with their own unique reason to go, so you’ll have to check them all out!
Here are the best kid friendly and family friendly cafes around Chiang Mai.
It’s a growing list and please let us know about more amazing child-friendly cafes to add to our list of the best cafes in Chiang Mai for kids.
See the map of locations on the bottom of this post!
Begin Coffee Cafe (Our #1 For Best Cafes in Chiang Mai for Kids)
An outstanding café designed specifically for children, Begin Coffee Café has enough activities and games for hours of fun. The games and toys have all been designed and made by the staff. There’s giant board games, a huge blackboard, a basketball court too!
They also have nice food and cold drinks. You can also relax here by one of the two pools that they have!
Oh, and there’s a playground too 🙂
For more information click here >> Begin Coffee Café or click the photo!
Brick Box Pool Villa and Cafe
Brick Box Café is a fantastic find, especially if you are out in Doi Saket visiting the Doi Saket Hot Springs. The café has incredible views, great coffee, good food and fun exploring and paddling for the kids!
There are floating hammock beds off the deck to relax in and a nature walk to go on where you can explore the resort and possibly get a sneak peek at the pool villas.
It’s such a lovely spot that cant be missed when in Doi Saket.
For more information click here >> Brick Box Cafe or click the photo!
Cool Sky Café [CLOSED]
Cool Sky Café is located in Nong Hoi behind Varee school. It’s a really nicely landscaped place with neat places for kids to hang out or run around. The staff are friendly and welcoming of children who will like playing with the misting machines that are all around.
There is also a swing and some nice places to get some good photos of the family or just the kids!
The café has mostly outdoor seating with a small indoors area with air conditioning if you get too hot.
For more information click here >> Cool Sky Cafe or click the photo!
Din Cafe
This cute cafe is in Hang Dong and is so unassuming, you’ve likely driven past it time and again.
Tucked away you’ll find a Thai style compound with a lovely café that makes great coffee and incredible food. It also has toys and books for kids to play with and bonus – a playground too!
It’s a lovely spot to come for lunch or breakfast and let the kids run around.
For more information click here >> Din Cafe or click the photo!
Early Owls Cafe
Early Owls is a surprise as it’s located just outside the Ching Mai moat and is practically an oasis. It’s also a nice spot for breakfast, although contrary to their name, Early Owl’s does not open enough for actual early owls.
It’s got a large landscaped yard, a pond, and a garden to explore.
We also recommend it as a great spot to take some family photos or get the kids to pose for the camera!
For more information click here >> Early Owls Cafe or click the photo!
Elefin Farm and Cafe
Owned and operated by the same wonderful people who run Patara Elephant Farm, Elefin Farm and Cafe was opened in a response to the changing tourism market during Covid. They decided to turn their attentions to the local market thereby creating an affordable way for locals to communicate and get to know elephants.
Here you can come for a cold drink (no alcohol sold yet when we were there) or a snack and meet some elephants up close!
It’s 100 baht for a basket of food. You head up to a platform where you feed these gentle giants. If you’re lucky, there may even be baby elephants to see!
For more information click here >> Elefin Farm & Cafe or click the photo!
Could 9 Cafe
Way out near the end of Hang Dong is Cloud 9. It’s a sweet café near rice fields esigned with both kids and adults in mind.
For the kids, there is this really nice outdoor play space with floating hammocks that look over a pond garden. Not sure what it’s really called, but essentially pretty plants grow out of the water and you can walk a bamboo platform and take a nice photo.
The indoor area is mainly for adults without children. It’s quite fancy and great for Instagram shots.
Cloud 9 also makes nice pizza, other food and good drinks too.
For more information click here >> Cloud 9 Cafe or click the photo!
Scent of Coffee Flower Cafe (Hom Dok Kafe)
Alright, alright, I know this is a photo of a photo on a menu but LOOK at it! It’s called half-baked cookie… I’m drooling. Haven’t tried it yet though as waiting for one of my kids’ birthdays as an excuse to order like three of these. They also have proper sundaes!
So yes, this is a recommendation made largely on food.
Besides the most awesome desserts I’ve seen, Scent of Coffee Flower Cafe is child friendly as they have a kids’ menu and swings out front for them to swing away on.
There are three separated sitting areas so if your kids go bonkers after sugary goodness, you can choose to sit away from other customers.
It’s not just about dessert though. They have a nice looking western breakfast and their Thai food is really good.
For more information click here >> Scent of Coffee Flower Cafe or click the photo!
Love Me Cafe [CLOSED]
Love Me Cafe is a lovely little hideaway spot. Its setting is really relaxing and shaded. There is also a small indoor sitting area that overlooks the rest of the cafe.
For children there are little bridges to walk over and koi fish to feed as well! Just be aware that there are no barriers at all around the pond, so this cafe is best for confident walkers with strong self-awareness!
The drinks were excellent and the food we had was pretty good. Mostly Thai food is available.
For more information click here >> Love Me Cafe or click the photo!
Ma Chill Dee Cafe [CLOSED]
This place has sure changed A LOT from when it first opened. Now it exists on BOTH sides of the 1269 Rd. On the south side of the road, Ma Chill Dee Cafe exists as a resort / flower field. You’ve likely seen people posting about it on Instagram standing in these clear bubble hubs that looks really cool.
Unfortunately to access that side, you have to pay a 75 baht Instagram fee and there’s no food or drink on that side. Which is why…
You want to be on the north side Ma Chill Dee Cafe!
Here entrance is FREE and they have incredible views and floating hammocks to hang out in! It’s an absolutely gorgeous spot to hang out. It gets better as they have a small indoor play area and an outdoor play area too!
The food is really decent with a kids meal option and drinks are excellent quality.
For more information click here >> Ma Chill Dee Cafe or click the photo!
Royal Train Garden Resort Cafe
This is such a gem. It’s really perfect for all ages. I mean, who doesn’t love a train?!
This steam train was apparently one of the last ones used in Thailand and brought up from the south. It’s huge and beautiful. The kids can’t help themselves and will want to climb all over it!
The cafe itself overlooks gorgeous rice fields with a bamboo and wooden walkway. Event better yet, there’s a playground!
To find out more about The Royal Train Garden Resort, click the link or the photo!
Green Grizzly Cafe [CLOSED]
This is a one of a kind cafe. Does it make sense? Grizzly bears in Thailand? Nope! But it looks cool!
The Green Grizzly is unique in that it aims (at least when we were there) to be environmentally sustainable. All drink and food is served in biodegradable or reusable containers.
Local artists are encouraged to see their goods here too, supporting the local community.
The bears themselves are lots of fun and enormous! Kids can climb up and slide down them which entertains them forever!
As there are no barriers along the bamboo walkways platforms nor around the grizzly bears, you really have to keep an eye on little ones. Otherwise it’s a great place for older kids 4 and up.
To find out more about The Green Grizzly Cafe, click the link or the photo!
Zombie Cafe
Zombies?! Ohhh. Will this place be scary?! Not at all!
In fact it such a cool place to relax. We recommend stopping in after a visit to the Siam Insect Zoo just down the road. At Zombie Cafe you can literally sit in the waters of a cool stream. Or you can enjoy a view from their treehouse!
They’ve even got a hanging or floating hammock the kids would love.
Overall, it’s just a really cool, funky place.
To find out more about Zombie Cafe, click the link or the photo!
Aries Sheep Cafe [CLOSED]
This is just a sweet place to enjoy either some Thai food for lunch or a nice coffee or cold drink from the cafe. It’s costs 20 baht to feed the sheep using an honesty system. There’s a simple box to put your money in along with a basket with bushels of straw hay.
Kids can also brush the sheep if they like and you are allowed to enter the enclosure as long as everyone remains calm.
To find out more about Aries Sheep Cafe, click the link or the photo!
42 Garden Cafe
Well this one was a surprise! Tucked away in Hong Noi is this gem. The food is great and affordable and if you order food or drinks, swimming is FREE!
There are lovely shaded areas to sit in a rainforest like environment with fish to feed. Also, there’s a little stream kids can splash in.
It’s definitely work checking 42 Garden Cafe out!
To find out more about 42 Garden Cafe, click the link or the photo!
Mug Cafe and Bistro
You’ll want to stop in here for breakfast or lunch if you’re in the Hang Dong area. Mug Cafe offers a small sand pit and just a tiny slide, however they have lots of toys available for younger kids to play with.
For older children, there’s a huge treehouse type structure for them to climb up and around or a rope swing for them to to swing like Tarzan!
It’s lovely and mostly shaded making this a nice year round outdoor cafe to go to.
To find out more about Mug Cafe and Bistro, click the link or the photo!
Nekoemon Cafe
With design inspired by Japanese architecture and horticulture, you may actually feel like you’ve left Chiang Mai and are in the outskirts of a Japanese city. From the bamboo forest entrance, to the iconic rock gardens, the red bridge, and of course the sushi, you’ll definitely enjoy your time here. There’s even plenty of space for kids to run around or explore.
To see more about Nekoemon Cafe, click the link or the photo!
Chiangmai Valley Cafe [CLOSED]
This cafe will capture the imaginations of young children with its incredible entrance way! It will also please those looking for an actual rooftop patio in this city. Of course you could also sit in their very nicely designed interior with the nice cool air con and enjoy their great food and drinks. They go all out for the price point that you pay. It’s well worth a visit!
To learn about Chiangmai Valley Cafe, click the link or the photo!
Panmai Coffee
A new addition to Chiang Mai’s nature cafe scene is Panmai Coffee. It’s located a short drive south of the city and is tucked away in a little oasis. The food is amazing and the seating options are each unique in their own way, yet all give you the privacy and enjoyment of relaxing in a jungle like setting. The kids will enjoy following the funky pathways and feeding the fish.
Learm more by clicking here >> Panmai Coffee or photo!
Fondcome Village Resort and Cafe
Fondcome Village offers a one of a kind experience. They’ve got obstacle courses for older kids that challenge them to cross the river without getting wet. There are giant swings, a small playground and the best part – you get to sit with you feet in water that comes from a cute man-made waterfall! For those with fur babies, you are welcome to bring them along too!
For more on Fondcome Village, click the link or photo!
Flora Creek Resort, Garden and Cafe
Also known as Krisadadoi, Flora Creek is a resort open to the public that has incredible garden grounds with small waterfalls and you guessed it – a creek running through it! There is no fee to explore the grounds which are impeccably manicured. But don’t that they worry you. Children were very much welcome to explore and run around. There are also two restaurants or cafes to enjoy a fancy bite to eat at.
For the complete profile on Flora Creek, click the link or photo!
Jungle De Cafe Baan Tawai
This absolutely gorgeous cafe is located right near the famous wood manufacturing village of Baan Tawai which makes ornate furnishings and accessories. Jungle De Cafe is kind of like a jungle gym for adults and kids with rope hammocks and rope bridges throughout. There is of course the famous waterfall which you can even sit behind!
Learn more by clicking here >> Jungle De Cafe or the photo!
Phufinn On The Lake Cafe And Restaurant [CLOSED]
Found in Hang Dong this nature cafe offers beautiful views of a lake from its numerous hammocks. They’ve even got peddle boats and there’s an opportunity to feed fish and ducks here as well. Phufinn also has some of the best desserts going, so while you’re here, definitely try some!
For the complete profile on Phufinn on the Lake, click the link or the photo!
Lanna Rock Garden [CLOSED]
This nature cafe is just outside of Chiang Mai up the southern end of Samoeng Road. It’s truly a nature cafe as it’s built around a natural river where the kids can splash and even swim. There are gazebos near the river parents can sit in to stay cool.
Learn more by clicking the link here >> Lanna Rock Garden or the photo!
Chamcha Cafe Doi Kham
Hang out at this incredible cafe just outside the city near the Night Safari. Sits among the tree tops and enjoy the views while sipping on amazing drinks. Or, hang out near the playground and watch your little ones play! There’s much more to do here at Chamcha. Come check it out!
Read more about Chamcha Cafe in our full profile by clicking the link or the photo.
Chom Cafe and Restaurant
Escape the feeling of the city in this gorgeous nature cafe in Chiang Mai. Set in the back of a cafe and restaurant is this hidden gem. You’ll like you’re in a fantasy fairy world and the kids will love exploring along the tiny paths.
Find out more about Chom Cafe in our full profile by clicking the link or the photo.
Baan Suan Kafe Doi Kham
We adore this nature cafe tucked away behind the Royal Flora Rajapruek Park. It’s a lovely place to have a family breakfast or lunch while the kids splash in the shallow river or play in the playground.
Learn more in the full profile on Baan Suan Kafe by clicking the link or the photo!
The Valley Coffee
Also up the south end of Samoeng Road is Valley Cafe nature cafe. Situated in front of a Lanna Resort, but open to the public, you’ll have access to a swim or splash in the river and the enormous lawn to run around on.
Find out what else you can do there in our full profile on Valley Cafe.
Carp Cafe
This unique cafe has so much packed into a rather small space. The first thing you’ll notice are all the fish. Lots and lots of fish, but tucked around the back completely hidden away, is another world! Even eating here is an experience.
Read our profile on Carp Cafe to learn more!
No. 39 Cafe
Rather difficult to find, No. 39 Cafe offer a quirky and cool place to check out. It’s located within the Pong Noi area but there are no signs to indicate where it actually is. From the outside, it appears to be a construction zone and you wonder if it’s been torn down. Use Googlemaps to find it and park in the dirt parking lot, then look for the British mini car. That tells you to walk that direction to the actual cafe which is quite nice.
