restaurants + coffee shops (closed)

Monday, April 8, 2013

Backpacker Coffee in Phuket Old Town

I always choose to return to a coffee shop because sometimes the air conditioning might be broke, the staff might be unwell, it might not be a good day...

After my first escape to the Backpacker in Phuket Town (although very convenient for Thai Airways Office and waiting for the bus) the coffee was terrible. I chose to visit there after a visit to the Por Tor Festival with Jamie in Phuket last year and the beer was cold, cheap and there was a happy atmosphere.

The coffee midday whilst waiting for the bus...

Have a beer instead.

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Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Monkey Pod Coffee House

We visited here after the Butterfly release in Khao Phra Thaeo National Park and I have to apologise for it taking me so long to write about our experience.

There seemed to be very little that had changed from our last visit so how much change was there?

The running of the restaurant was infinitely better - swift and simple. I love the decor - it is very simple and it is obviously clear that the staff have been told to take care of it - it shows.

The food was very nice and presented well but there is still something missing - it is pleasant but ordinary - maybe I have lived here too long and my expectations of Thai food in a restaurant have changed?

For me to the reader than it is a great place to go if you are travelling to this area of Phuket or have arrived at Ao Po Grand Mariner.