Café
Ristr8to
Dark, compact Nimmanhaemin coffee bar opened in 2011 by Arnon Thitiprasert, the 2017 World Latte Art Champion, known for milk drinks and signature creations.
The Barisotel by The Baristro
Bright, minimalist coffee bar and boutique hotel on Nimmanhaemin Soi 9 from The Baristro group, serving signature lattes, canelés and single-origin coffee.
At a glance
- Type
- Minimalist coffee bar and small hotel
- Area
- Nimmanhaemin, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
Why we recommend it
The Barisotel by The Baristro combines a speciality coffee bar with a small boutique hotel on Soi 9 off Nimmanhaemin Road. It is part of a group run by Thanit Suvanish, a Chiang Mai coffee entrepreneur known for clean, minimalist design, whose other cafés include The Baristro at Ping River and Transit Number 8. All share the same pale, pared-back look, and this branch is almost entirely white, with plenty of natural light and fresh flowers.
The menu is built around inventive milk and signature drinks. Past examples include a charcoal latte with cream cheese, a green coconut drink, a nitro orange coffee and the Pink Panther. For black coffee, single-origin beans have come from respected roasters, so it is worth asking what is on the brew bar during your visit. There is a short list of baked goods too, including canelés, scones and a salted caramel cheesecake.
The bright setting is a big part of the appeal, but the coffee is taken seriously too, and it is a pleasant stop on a café crawl along Nimmanhaemin. The café opens daily from morning until early evening, so it works for a mid-morning or afternoon break.
The Barisotel suits couples, friends and design-minded travellers, and the hotel upstairs is an option if you like the idea of staying above a coffee bar in the Nimmanhaemin area. Power sockets are not guaranteed, so do not count on it as a workspace for a whole afternoon.
The Nimmanhaemin area has many cafés within walking distance, including Ristr8to, so you can easily combine several in one outing. If you enjoy this branch, The Baristro at Ping River offers the same aesthetic in a riverside setting.
If you are a keen coffee drinker, ask what single origins are on offer and how they are brewed, and try a signature drink as well for contrast. Go in the morning for the best natural light and a quieter room. Families and groups will find the space small at busy times, so a couple or small group of friends is the best fit. Combine the visit with a walk along the nearby lanes off Nimmanhaemin Road.
The Barisotel by The Baristro FAQs
What is The Barisotel?
A speciality coffee bar combined with a small boutique hotel on Nimmanhaemin Soi 9.
Who runs it?
It is part of The Baristro group run by Thanit Suvanish.
What should I order?
A signature latte or a single-origin black coffee, with a canelé or the salted caramel cheesecake.
What does it look like?
Almost entirely white, with natural light and fresh flowers.
Can I stay there?
Yes, the building also operates as a small boutique hotel.
Is it good for working?
Power sockets are not guaranteed, so it is better for a coffee stop.
Are there other branches?
Yes, including The Baristro at Ping River and Transit Number 8.
Where is it?
At 7/2 Nimmanhaemin Road Soi 9, Suthep.