Summore Day Cafe

Summore Day Cafe sits on the hillside road between Ya Nui Beach and Rawai, on the way up to Promthep Cape at the southern tip of Phuket. Its main draw is the view: a rooftop deck with bamboo pergolas and bean bags looks out over Ya Nui Beach and the island of Koh Man, and the café is close enough to the cape to enjoy the sunset without fighting for space at the main viewpoint.

The menu runs from house-roasted coffee, matcha, smoothies and fruit teas to a full kitchen offering breakfast, salads, burgers, tacos, pasta, grilled fish and steak. In the evening there is a cocktail list that leans towards local spirits. Prices are higher than in a town café, reflecting the location and the views, so it is better treated as a destination for a long, relaxed stop than a quick coffee.

The café is open every day from 10:00 to 20:00, with last food orders around 19:00. On weekend afternoons there is live music from around 14:30 until sunset, which gives the terraces a relaxed, sociable atmosphere. Seating is spread across an air-conditioned indoor room, garden terraces with parasols and low chairs, and the rooftop deck. There is free parking by the entrance, which is a real advantage on this part of the coast.

Summore Day suits couples, groups of friends and families who want somewhere comfortable to spend the late afternoon in the south. It is also a good alternative to Promthep Cape for those who would rather watch the sunset with a drink in hand than stand in a crowd. For the rooftop at sunset, arrive well before the light starts to fade, especially at weekends, as the best spots fill up. Bring sun protection for daytime visits, as the terraces are open.

Ya Nui Beach, a small cove, is just down the hill, and Nai Harn Beach and the Windmill Viewpoint are a few minutes away. Promthep Cape is a short drive up the road, so it is easy to combine a swim, a stop at the cape and dinner or drinks here in one afternoon. Visitors without their own transport can come by taxi from Rawai, Nai Harn or Kata; arrange the return trip in advance.