Cafes

Laos is known in the world for its rich, strong, top-notch coffee: Robusta and Arabica grown at high altitudes, which distinguishes them from varieties elsewhere. With most of its coffee harvested in the Bolaven Plateau, it's Laos' 5th largest export product, with 20,000 tons produced annually. No trip to Luang Prabang would be complete without paying a visit to some of the coffee shops listed below. Dig into the fascinating Lao coffee culture and history with a guided coffee tour which supports local farmers.

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Saffron Coffee

With an open-air terrace overlooking the meandering Mekong River, Saffron is more than a simple coffee shop to the people of Luang Prabang—it is a profit-for-purpose company assisting smallholder farmers by re-investing profits. The cafeteria features 100% Arabica coffee beans along with scrumptious delights to go …

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Joma Bakery Café

Joma Bakery Café—with four outlets in Southeast Asia—is a small jewel in the heart of Luang Prabang. At this coffeehouse you'll find an in-house bakery, comfortable indoor and outdoor seats, free Wi-Fi, tempting healthy salads, and many other options. Everything can be paired with organic Laotian coffee grown in the Bolaven Plateau in southern …

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Kaogee Café

Overlooking the timeless Royal Palace, now a national museum, Kaogee Café is one of Luang Prabang's remarkable rendezvous spots. With limited seats that make it for a cosy and relaxing break, Kaogee Café is the perfect setting for light lunches, coffee, or snacks, all accompanied by light-hearted soundtracks, with 50s classics on rotation. The best: …

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Indigo Café

100% Lao Arabica coffee is served in the charming setting of Indigo Café. Aside from the strong coffee, the cafeteria features awesome vegan and non-vegan options, scrumptious cakes and pastries, but the real cherry on top is the breezy terrace that makes the atmosphere even more pleasant; the view goes out onto the Night …

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Utopia Bar & Restaurant

Tucked away in a tranquil alley overlooking the Nam Khan River, Utopia features beautiful views, great music, free Wi-Fi, yoga classes, a volleyball court, and delicious food. The bar and restaurant is the perfect setting to unwind engulfed by the mountainous jungles of Laos or to groove all night …

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