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Coffee Beans By Dao evolved from a casual Ekamai 12 home operation into a neighborhood mainstay over two decades. The owner trained at Le Cordon Bleu, bringing European technique to Thai ingredients and sensibilities. The elegant, retro-styled space offers private basement parking and direct entry, creating an unpretentious dining experience.
Desserts remain the kitchen's signature strength—brownie cheesecake balances richness without excess, while the strawberry Babybloom achieves delicate balance between fruit and cream. The savory menu proves more variable; pastas can lean toward richness that might not suit all palates, but consistent service and a convivial atmosphere encourage return visits.
Coffee Beans by Dao began twenty years ago as a condominium-based side project during Thailand's economic crisis and grew into something that has earned the word "institution." Dao carries Thai Airways training and Le Cordon Bleu credentials, which explains the kind of intuitive competence that built the place. Neighbors initially came for the white chocolate cheesecake and coconut cakes, which haven't changed in quality—this is a dessert destination that actually deserves the designation. The brownie cheesecake maintains density without heaviness. The Strawberry Babybloom balances fresh fruit against sweetness with precision.
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Coffee Beans by Dao in Ekamai 12 began as a crisis-era side-hustle under Dao’s condominium and grew into a neighbourhood institution. A former Thai Airways cabin crew member with Le Cordon Bleu training, she turned back to the thing she knew best: cooking. Neighbours first came for white chocolate cheesecake, coconut cake and a handful of “house cakes”, then stayed for khao kluk kapi, stews, kaprao and rice dishes that ate like home cooking with restaurant discipline. That mix grew into a full restaurant where mains and cakes share top billing. The room feels like a generously set home rather than a fashion café: pastel tones, chandeliers, hotel-like place settings. Somewhere in the cabinet sits the durian cake that began as her father’s birthday one-off and became the cult slice regulars insist on ordering.
2 months ago
Dropped in here just for dessert and it was a great decision. The brownie cheesecake was rich and indulgent without being overpowering, and the strawberry Babybloom was light, fresh, and perfectly balanced 🍓🍰 The space itself is comfortable and surprisingly versatile — good for informal meetings or even a bit of co-working if you need a change of scene. Big plus: free parking for 2 hours, which makes it very easy to pop in without stress. A solid spot for dessert, coffee, and casual work catch-ups. Will definitely return.
2 months ago
One of the most consistent restaurants in the past 20 years, food and desserts are always amazing. Staff are always attentive and food comes out pretty fast as well. Overall always an amazing experience to dine here.
5 months ago
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Worst coffee in thailand in my two weeks trip. Instead of using some great local single origin coffee from hills of Chiang Rai/Mai they are using an Italian roaster with some unknown beans. I almost threw up.
a month ago
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