I stumbled upon Patom by chance while wandering around Thonglor. The cafe is tucked away down a small side street, surrounded by a lush green garden, and you barely notice it until you are almost standing right in front of it. It looked so inviting that I decided to step inside, even though I had just had lunch.
The cafe is built with glass and reclaimed wood, and the space feels bright, airy, and open, with high ceilings and lots of natural light. There is a calm, relaxed atmosphere, and with all the greenery around you, it really does feel like entering a small green oasis in the middle of Bangkok.
I ordered a bowl full of small black and white bread rolls served with three different dips, and it was delicious. It was a hot and humid day, so I also ordered one of their homemade sodas. I have forgotten the exact flavor, but there was a deep reddish purple syrup/puree at the bottom of the glass that mixed into the sparkling water when you stirred it with a straw. All in all, it is a really lovely place, and perfect when you need a small green break from the pace and heat of Bangkok.
The cafe is part of a larger project called Patom Organic Living, which focuses on organic farming in close collaboration with local farmers in Thailand. In addition to the cafe in Bangkok they also run another cafe, Patom Cafe Sampran, about 40 kilometers outside the city, Patom also produces organic skincare and wellness products, which are sold at the cafes as well. Patom works directly with producers and use ingredients grown without chemicals and with a strong focus on fair working conditions.
Patom Organic Living, 9 2 Soi Phrom Phak, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
