Roast8ry Flagship Store sits on Nimmanhaemin Soi 17 in Suthep, in the cafe-heavy Nimman area west of Chiang Mai's old city walls. The bright room combines concrete, wood and glass, with a coffee counter, a merchandise shelf and indoor-outdoor seating.
Roast8ry has roots in the Ristr8to competition scene and is known for espresso and latte art. The flagship also serves single-origin filter coffee and sells beans. It is a coffee stop rather than a brunch cafe.
Roast8ry has another Chiang Mai bar, Coffee Lab, on Nimmanhaemin Soi 3. Both are in Nimman and serve the brand’s competition-inspired espresso drinks. The Soi 17 flagship is the larger stop if you want to sit down or browse the merchandise.
Coffee
Roast8ry is known for espresso drinks and latte art. The signature latte menu is a good place to see the baristas’ work.
The menu includes long blacks, iced whites, decaf options, signature drinks and brewed coffee. Staff can explain the filter selection and retail beans.
Filter
The café serves single-origin pour-over as well as espresso drinks. Ask whether a northern Thai coffee is available if you would like to try beans from the region.
Filter coffee is a good choice if you have time to sit down and browse the retail shelf while it is brewed.
Food
The flagship has seating, Wi-Fi and merchandise, but no full kitchen. Eat elsewhere in Nimman before or after your coffee.
Groups looking for breakfast or lunch will need to eat elsewhere.
Service & Room
The flagship has indoor-outdoor seating, fast Wi-Fi and a merchandise shelf. It suits a coffee break or a short work session, with the bar at the centre of the room.
Nimman is west of the old city walls, near the university. There are other cafes, shops and galleries nearby if you want to explore the neighbourhood.
Why Filter Notes shortlisted Roast8ry Flagship Store
Roast8ry serves espresso and single-origin filter in Nimman, with latte art at the bar and merchandise for sale. Food is limited.