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Sister Srey Cafe
A riverside social-enterprise café founded in 2012 that supports young Khmer students and gives a large share of its profits to landmine clearance.
At a glance
- Type
- Social enterprise café
- Area
- Riverside, Siem Reap, Cambodia
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Official site
- sistersreycafe.com
Good to know
- Riverside location
- Social enterprise
- Breakfast and lunch
Why we recommend it
Sister Srey Cafe is a social enterprise on Pokambor Street, the road along the Siem Reap River near the Old Market, and it has been a popular breakfast and lunch stop since it was established in 2012. Its mission is to support young Khmer students who have to balance their studies with supporting their families, giving them work, skills and confidence alongside their education.
The café also directs a large share of its profits to APOPO's landmine clearance work in Cambodia, so a coffee here contributes to two causes at once. That makes it a natural choice for travellers who want their spending to have some local benefit.
Expect a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and a café menu that suits breakfast, a light lunch or a cold drink on a hot day. The students the café supports are at the heart of the business, and the experience feels personal as a result. It is a good place to recover after an early start at the temples, and the riverside position makes it easy to combine with a stroll through the Old Market and the surrounding streets.
Sister Srey suits solo travellers, couples and families alike. As with most central cafés, arriving outside the main breakfast and lunch rush gives you the best choice of tables. Opening times are not published on the café's website, so check its social media pages for current hours, which tend to focus on the daytime.
The café sits at 200 Pokambor Street, close to the Old Market, and it is within walking distance of many central hotels. Several of Siem Reap's riverside restaurants and craft shops are nearby, and Artisans Angkor's workshops are also a short walk away. If you are looking for a gift, ask whether the café has any locally made items for sale, as many social enterprises in town support Cambodian makers.
For many visitors, Sister Srey becomes a regular stop during a stay in Siem Reap, combining a dependable breakfast with the reassurance that the money is helping young Cambodians and landmine clearance. It is also a pleasant place to sit and watch life along the river before the heat builds.
Sister Srey Cafe FAQs
What is Sister Srey Cafe?
A social enterprise café, established in 2012, that supports young Khmer students who balance study with supporting their families.
Where is it?
At 200 Pokambor Street, by the river in the Old Market area.
Where do the profits go?
A large share goes to APOPO's landmine clearance work in Cambodia.
When is it open?
Hours are not listed on its website, so check its social media; it is mainly a daytime café.
Why visit?
Spending here supports young Khmer students and landmine clearance work in Cambodia.
Is it good for families?
Yes, it has a relaxed atmosphere that suits families.
How do I contact the café?
By phone on +855 98 723 801.
What is nearby?
The Old Market, riverside restaurants and Artisans Angkor are within a short walk.