Bayon Pastry School Coffee Shop

The Bayon Pastry School Coffee Shop is the public face of the pastry training programme run by Ecole du Bayon, a Cambodian education project that also runs Montessori kindergarten classes, supports children through primary and secondary school and provides health, nutrition and family support. In 2026 its pastry course is training 43 young women from disadvantaged backgrounds, and the coffee shop gives them experience of serving real customers while selling what they bake.

The baking follows the French tradition. Past menus have included croissants, lemon meringue pie and madeleines, along with lunch dishes such as panini, quiche and salads and simple set menus. The coffee is in a European style, and the combination of a pastry and a cup of coffee makes an excellent mid-morning break. The pastries are made by the students, so the selection may vary.

The coffee shop suits anyone with a sweet tooth, and it is a good choice for families, solo travellers and anyone who wants to support training for young women in Cambodia. It is also a calm alternative to the busier cafés around the Old Market. Income from the café helps to fund the school's programmes, and you can ask staff about the wider work of Ecole du Bayon, which also trains students in agroecology.

The coffee shop sits down a lane off Taphul Road, so it is easiest to arrive by tuk-tuk and show your driver the name. Past listings have given its hours as Tuesday to Sunday, 7:30am to 5pm, but as the timetable follows the school, check current times and any holiday closures before you go. Arrive earlier in the day for the best choice of pastries, as popular items can sell out.

Combine a visit with a morning of shopping or sightseeing in the centre of town. If you are travelling to the temples later in the day, pick up a few pastries to take with you as a snack, and remember that buying here is a direct way to support the students. A box of pastries also makes a thoughtful thank-you gift for a guide or a guesthouse host.