Breakfast in the Heart
of the Old City

The Fruit Waffle & Cream is the one regulars send their friends for — the waffle has a texture and depth you only get from batter made that morning. The Fresh Fruit Pancakes are the same story: fluffy, golden, and tasting of real ingredients rather than a mix. And the Mango Smoothie Bowl rounds out the sweet picks with seasonal fruit that changes with whatever’s ripe locally that week.

If you want a proper Thai start to the day, order the khao tom (rice porridge) — quiet, warming, exactly as comforting as it sounds. Or go for Khao Soi with your choice of protein, the northern Thai curry noodle dish that most visitors come to Chiang Mai hoping to find. Both are a gentle, local way to ease into the morning.

Finding Us

Thaan Aoan sits just a few minutes’ walk from Wat Chedi Luang, on the quieter streets of the Old City where the crowds thin out fast. The mood is gentle in the morning — a soft playlist underneath the sounds of the kitchen, birdsong, and easy conversation. There’s a shaded garden at the back that catches dappled morning light.

🕐 Hours: Daily 7:00am – 9:00pm

📍 Location: 154/5 Phra Pokklao Rd, Old City — near Wat Chedi Luang

🚶 Getting here: An easy walk from Tha Phae Gate or anywhere inside the moat; a 5-minute Grab from Nimman

💡 Insider tip: The shaded garden tables at the back fill up first on weekends. Arrive right at 7am, ask for a garden seat, and you’ll get the best spot in the house. By 8:30am they’re gone.