baobao Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 In past trips I've sometimes gotten onto a baht bus and taken the ride down to the Jomtien area for breakfast, even if I'm not staying there. The morning walk along the beach used to be a nice one, although it looks like it's going to be a mess for a while. Tui's and the now-closed Bondi used to be spots I liked to sit, have coffee and breakfast, read the paper and people watch. The Poseidon used to have a nice breakfast, too, but I haven't been there in a long while. Tui's is, I suppose still a going concern. Where do you go for breakfast in the Jomtien area, and why? If you have an idea of prices, add those for us, too, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnseventy Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 I tried a few different places and settled on Friends Cafe, which has a Norwegian theme. A generous cooked breakfast is 115 Baht. Its a quiet spot down a side street. The other day a film crew were working right beside the Cafe. Provided an entertaining breakfast watching some cute Thai boys running up and down the street for the camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfhansum Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 I like the breakfast at `Simple Simons`, just on the left down Soi 5 ? 120 Baht. Where is Friends Café Finnseventy ? Will give it a go, if it is 5 Baht cheaper ...Lol .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnseventy Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Friends Cafe is on the last side street on the right on Thappraya road just before it meets Jomtien Beach. It is well sign posted from the road. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanan Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Interesting topic. I too used to take the baht bus to Jomtien in the mornings just for breakfast and a walk along the beach, altough staying inside Pattaya. I too ate at the norwegian Friends cafe and enjoyed their American breakfast for then 99 baht. On later visits however I stopped visiting Friends cafe because of the many ants that were everywhere there, including in my food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggobkk Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 I stay at the Poseidon and truly look forward to dinner there. Breakfast is o.k. but pricey compared to other spots. Preference last trip was to walk to Dongtan Beach and eat at Sandbar. Wide range of breakfast options, Thai, American, international (e.g. Eggs Benedict) Reasonable prices and immaculate restrooms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moses Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Tui's - for European breakfast, Moo's kitchen for Thai breakfast. Hoek's terrace for coffee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterRS Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Do any cafes/restaurants have really crisp crumbly croissants? I love to finish breakfast with one or two with lashings of marmalade and a large espresso. Almost everywhere Ive tried that offers them have what feel and taste like thick cold lumps of dough. Nowhere near the taste of even a moderately decent croissant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokopelli Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Do any cafes/restaurants have really crisp crumbly croissants? I love to finish breakfast with one or two with lashings of marmalade and a large espresso. Good grief, what do you eat for breakfast if the croissants are the finishing touch? vinapu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexx Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Decent croissants are quite rare in Thailand, unfortunately. One of the few things that are better in Laos. Moses 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterRS Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 My breakfast is quite simple usually. Bran flakes with banana and blueberries, orange juice and then my espresso and croissants. I agree with Alex. The croissants in Laos were great. Those in Vietnam were also very good. Surely they cannot be difficult to make. Thats why I cannot understand why most Thai cafes and quite a few good hotels serve just thick lumps of dough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baobao Posted July 5, 2017 Author Share Posted July 5, 2017 Tui's - for European breakfast, Moo's kitchen for Thai breakfast. Hoek's terrace for coffee Thanks, Moses - would you give us an idea as to the locations of Moo's and Hoek's Terrace? I didn't find either via Google. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Thats why I cannot understand why most Thai cafes and quite a few good hotels serve just thick lumps of dough. Disadvantage of never being colonized perhaps? chaotou, PeterRS and rollingstone 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moses Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Thanks, Moses - would you give us an idea as to the locations of Moo's and Hoek's Terrace? I didn't find either via Google. Moo - local "kitchen" what serves almost all Jomtien rainbow beach sections - it is located next door to formerly DD Inn - on right. You can just walk via Bamboo from main road to soi and will see Moo in front of you. They have small terrace - just 2 tables. Moo's delivery boys and girls wear bright green caps and are very visible on the beach. Hoek - short name of "Hoek van Holland" caffee on the corner next to right from formerly Bondi on google street view https://goo.gl/maps/zoarjfrnAks Moo located about 100 meters far on left side of this small soi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baobao Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 Hoek - short name of "Hoek van Holland" caffee on the corner next to right from formerly Bondi on google street view https://goo.gl/maps/zoarjfrnAks Moo located about 100 meters far on left side of this small soi Thank you again, Moses... most kind! I'll check them out the next time I'm there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tomas1576 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Linda's is also good place for breakfast. Good choice, acceptable prices (not like the lunch and dinner, which are outrageously expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaotou Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Hoek - short name of "Hoek van Holland" caffee on the corner next to right from formerly Bondi on google street view https://goo.gl/maps/zoarjfrnAks "Hoek" is gone. The space has been remodeled and it has a new name. Don't remember the new name. Have never eaten there under either incarnation, so I can't comment on the food. Moses 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwydion62 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Tried Sandbar for the first time this morning. Very disappointing. The 'English' breakfast was missing 2 or 3 things listed on the menu and I found the coffee undrinkable - though that's quite common in Thailand. PeterRS - they do have help yourself toast & croissants as part of the breakfast & a toaster oven to warm the croissants. I didn't try them so can't comment on their crumbliness. (The croissants in Starbucks aren't bad at all nor the ones in the supermarket downstairs in TukCom) The Continental Bakery has a good range of breakfasts. I like their fruit, yoghurt & muesli breakfast which comes with good bread - always pay extra for the wholemeal. Again, the coffee is undrinkable. The only place so far in Jomtien I've had a half decent coffee is the Pig & Whistle. OK breakfasts but not spectacular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
