bOnnie on the beach, Cha-am

Introduction

Just a short five-minute stroll along the sand from The Regent Cha-Am Resort, bOnnie on the beach is one of Cha-am’s most photogenic beachfront cafés. Overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, this stylish coffee shop combines a chic, minimalist design with uninterrupted sea views, making it as much a destination for photography as it is for coffee and desserts.

The café specializes in handcrafted beverages, homemade cakes, premium gelato, and light café refreshments in a relaxed seaside setting. Rather than operating as a full-service restaurant, bOnnie on the beach focuses on quality drinks, freshly made desserts, and a peaceful atmosphere where guests can slow down and enjoy the surroundings.

Popular with both visitors and local residents, the café offers a tranquil escape from the busier parts of Cha-am. Whether you’re taking a break during a beach walk, meeting friends over coffee, or looking for the perfect sunset refreshment, bOnnie on the beach provides a memorable setting just steps from the shoreline.

Menu Overview

The menu centers on specialty coffee, creative cold beverages, homemade desserts, premium gelato, and café-style treats prepared with an emphasis on presentation and quality ingredients.

Coffee lovers can choose from espresso, Americano, café latte, cappuccino, and caramel macchiato, all available hot or iced. Those looking for something more distinctive may enjoy one of the café’s signature coffee tonics, which pair espresso with flavors such as raspberry, orange, coconut, hazelnut, or peach for a refreshing twist on traditional coffee.

Beyond coffee, the drink selection includes refreshing iced teas, such as Tropical Earl Grey, bOnnie’s Lemonade, Orange Blossom, and Sip of Summer, alongside freshly prepared juices including Hello Sunshine, Weekend, The Good Life, Poolside Sour, and C-B-G, a blend of carrot, beetroot, and ginger.

Frozen yogurt-based drinks combine fruits including raspberry, mango, strawberry, lychee, peach, orange, banana, and spinach into colorful smoothies, while classic milkshakes are available in flavors such as vanilla, cornflakes, matcha, berry, and mocha.

Desserts are another highlight. The homemade cake selection includes Mango Cheesepie, Young Coconut Cake, Banoffee Pie, Red Velvet Cake, Blueberry Oreo Cheesecake, and Daisy Lemon Tart. Seasonal specialties occasionally make an appearance, such as Santa Nama Chocolate Tart, Matcha Cookie Cake, and the eye-catching ‘Momo’ Chocolate dessert. Guests can also enjoy premium homemade gelato, making the café an ideal stop for an afternoon treat.

Vegetarian visitors will find plenty to enjoy at bOnnie on the beach. The café’s extensive range of coffees, teas, juices, cakes, and gelato provides numerous choices, while many of its beverages are naturally vegetarian.

There are several drinks suitable for vegans. Fresh juices, selected iced teas, coffee, and espresso drinks can be prepared with plant-based milk. For an additional THB 30, guests can substitute soy, almond, or oat milk in their coffee. Because many of the café’s desserts and shakes contain dairy, vegan diners are likely to find a smaller selection than vegetarian guests.

Overall, vegetarians can expect multiple menu choices, while vegan visitors will find a modest selection of beverages prepared with dairy-free milk alternatives.

Drinks

Drinks are the centerpiece of the bOnnie experience. The specialty coffee menu ranges from classic espresso drinks to inventive coffee tonics that blend espresso with fruit flavors for a refreshing coastal pick-me-up.

The café also serves a colorful selection of iced teas, fresh juices, frozen yogurt drinks, and milkshakes, offering something for every time of day. Signature creations such as Hello Sunshine, Poolside Sour, and Tropical Earl Grey showcase fresh fruit and aromatic ingredients that suit Cha-am’s tropical climate.

Soft drinks, cold cocoa, and mineral water are also available, while guests can personalize many beverages with additional espresso shots, flavored syrups, whipped cream, or plant-based milk alternatives.

Atmosphere & Setting

bOnnie on the beach is every bit as appealing for its atmosphere as its menu. Its minimalist architecture, warm neutral color palette, and thoughtfully designed interiors make it one of Cha-am’s most Instagram-worthy cafés.

There are around a dozen seats both inside and outside, along with comfortable floor cushions for guests who prefer to relax at grass level while looking out across the beach. Just beyond the seating area, the waves gently roll onto the sand, creating a peaceful soundtrack that blends naturally with the café’s lively jazz playlist.

The relaxed ambiance makes the café equally suitable for couples enjoying coffee by the sea, friends meeting for desserts, solo travelers seeking a quiet place to unwind, or anyone looking for a scenic refreshment stop during a walk along Cha-am Beach.

Highlights

• Prime beachfront location.
• Stylish minimalist design that is popular for photography.
• Excellent selection of specialty coffees, coffee tonics, and refreshing fruit drinks.
• Homemade cakes and premium homemade gelato are signature attractions.
• Plant-based milk alternatives, including soy, almond, and oat milk, are available for coffee.
• Relaxed indoor, outdoor, and cushion seating overlooking the beach.
• Peaceful atmosphere enhanced by sea views, ocean breezes, and jazz music.

Things to Know Before You Visit

• Located a five-minute walk along the sand from The Regent Cha-Am Resort.
• Indoor seating, outdoor seating, and floor cushions are available.
• Soy, almond, and oat milk can be added to coffee for an additional charge.
• Vegetarian-friendly menu options are available.
• An ideal stop for coffee, desserts, and light refreshments while exploring the beach.
• Pet-friendly.

bOnnie on the beach, Cha-am

849, 21 Petchkasem Road, Cha-am, Cha-am District, Phetchaburi 76120, Thailand

+66 (0)618603553

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Daily 09:00–19:00