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The best breakfast and brunch in Chiang Mai

Start with Charm Chao in Suthep for kuay jap and coffee, Chiang Mai Breakfast Restaurant (Saneha) in Old City, Prapokklao Road for congee and American fried rice and Jok Somphet in Old City, Sri Poom Road for pork congee with an egg. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.

5 places · Updated October 25, 2026

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  1. Charm ChaoSuthep

    Get: Kuay jap and coffee

  2. Chiang Mai Breakfast Restaurant (Saneha)Old City, Prapokklao Road

    Get: Congee and American fried rice

  3. Jok SomphetOld City, Sri Poom Road

    Get: Pork congee with an egg

  4. Kai Kata Lert Ros Chiang MaiPrapokklao Road

    Get: Pan eggs with sausage

  5. Tai Thun BaanChang Moi

    Get: Kai kata and local coffee

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Where is the best breakfast and brunch in Chiang Mai?

Chef Amazing’s picks start with Charm Chao (Suthep), Chiang Mai Breakfast Restaurant (Saneha) (Old City, Prapokklao Road) and Jok Somphet (Old City, Sri Poom Road). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.

What should I order?

At Charm Chao, get kuay jap and coffee. At Chiang Mai Breakfast Restaurant (Saneha), get congee and American fried rice. At Jok Somphet, get pork congee with an egg. At Kai Kata Lert Ros Chiang Mai, get pan eggs with sausage.

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