"Away from all the cool sois east of Nimmanhaemin road, newly opened Taste Cafe has a clean aesthetic. They serve coffee using beans from Doi Chang (the region) roasted by the owner"
"If you tire of the cramped coolness (and pollution) of Chiang Mai proper, make your way to Asama Cafe. When I visited, they were using beans roasted by Tim Wendelboe and Square Mile for pourovers."
"Lee Ayu Chuepa transformed the agricultural practices of his family to be organic and sustainable, primarily growing Arabica varietals. The specialty coffee bastion's original location is lovely."
"Minimalist, all-white, plush haven, the high-ceilinged café has plenty of seating at the lower level, a communal table at the back, and a loft-like space upstairs. Well-made coffees using Ponganes."
"Trakool was brewing coffee at the ground level in a shared space while living upstairs, in the east of old town. He has moved not far from that location, to a space that's smaller, but all his own."
"Located on busy Huaykaew road, just outside the old town, Cafe Racer is attached to a Yamaha motorcycle store. Beans are roasted by the owner, younger sister of the owner of Casa Lapin in Bangkok."