Cafe making a variety of food and drinks including pita wraps, panini sandwiches, salads, smoothie bowls, and churros as well as a serving gelato and a large selection of cakes. Has extensive drinks menu, and uses imported almond, soy and oat milks. Run by a chemist turned vegan-chef-alchemist. Est. 2017 as Churro Gato Cafe & Churreria at 4/2 Soi 6, T. Siphum A. Muang, rebranded, relocated, and turned all-vegan in 2019. Open Mon-Sun 10:00am-10:00pm.
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72 Thippanet Rd, Hai Ya, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 50100
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Last update on 01 Jan 2024 by Tiggy
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101 Reviews
First Review by LilacHippy
VeganSoapDude
Points +8108
The caramel cheesecake changed my life - Edit
It's the best I've ever had
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fisharefriendznotfood
Points +76
So many options, gorgeous cheeses - Edit
Really scratched my vegan cheese itch. I had the Alchemy Pesto Cheese Quesadilla which was yummy. The pesto was unusual but still tasty. Coffee was lovely. Friendly staff
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percythepigeon
Points +412
Best chocolate cake ever - Edit
Went for lunch, great selection of vegan options. I had the pesto sandwich which was tasty. The chocolate cake was the star of the show! Delicious 🤤
Read moreIf you are looking for more western type food this place is great. If you are looking for authentic Thai food at local prices then not so great. But go for cake!
Pros: The cake!
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globalovc24
Points +17
I would go again - Edit
Everything we ordered was very tasty, and there are many gluten-free options. It was our choice 3 days out of the last 4! In person dining was lovely, and delivery was fast. Our choices so far included the beast wrap, cheese quesadilla, pesto panini, mango salad, and bambi smoothie.
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Jay5
Points +1328
Most excellent - Edit
Food is great, desserts and drinks
Read morePros: Food , Menu , Fully Vegan
Cons: Little higher prices , Occasionally longer wait time
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Gemkvegan
Points +1781
Delicious cakes - Edit
The carrot cake and chocolate cake were delicious. They were rather pricey at 150b each though. The rest of the menu looked very good but we didn’t try it.
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B12mangel
Points +1109
Nice place - Edit
They have a nice cake selection, the chocolate and cheesecake ones were superb, the blueberry was good too but a bit too sweet.
Read moreTheir sandwiches are tasty and the portions are big. The drinks were okay.
Unfortunately the pad thai was the "weakest" i had in Thailand so far. Staff is friendly.
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deepananwani
Points +966
Favorite vegan spot in Chiang Rai! - Edit
Best Thai iced tea I’ve had in Thailand so far!
Read moreAnd great service! We packed a bunch of things for our bus ride over to Chiang Rai and the server was so thoughtful about giving us extra napkins and cutlery. It’s the little little things that count!
Loved the food as well! Highly recommend!
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swilliams
Points +20
Delicious food - Edit
The food here is so flavourful and delicious and the staff are lovely. The best coffees also! Would highly recommend, ended up eating here multiple days while visiting Chiang Mai!
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ShohreMansouri
Points +98
Nice cafe with western food and desserts - Edit
Nice cafe, air conditioned!
Read morePricey but good for when you miss western food #Veganuary
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Tiggy
Points +13777
A mixed reaction - Edit
We came here for dinner and I noticed the space wasn’t particularly air conditioned. We started with a drink and my watermelon, cucumber and green apple was as refreshing as it sounded, if a little think. I wanted something fairly light and we ordered accordingly. The pesto spirals with feta tasted surprisingly of aniseed. The som tam was delicious but a bit spicy for me, even though the chili level was supposedly low. Service was lovely and the person looking after us was both accommodating and chatty. I’d certainly come back to try other things.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-01-02
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guybraverman
Points +908
Tasty Western style place - Edit
Small, modern, clean, feels like a vegan cafe in the US. They are known for the western food, but I was in the mood for Thai Green curry which was excellent. I’ll come back another day for other options. Their menu is huge!
Read moreStaff is super friendly and accommodating and the food came out pretty fast.
Pros: All Vegan, Moderately priced, Open kitchen, very clean looking.
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claire.bosse
Points +174
Healthy vegan - Edit
We tried the Black bean Buddha bowl and the Black bean tempeh wrap. Both were tasteful and well presented. I didn't particularly like the tempeh, but that's a matter of taste. The combination with rice, vegetables, mushrooms, chickpeas, raisins, and seeds was delicious.
Read morePros: A nice and quiet place (no music), Airco, Friendly service
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KatherineRawlings
Points +45
amazing sandwiches and cake - Edit
We love the Vegballs Aubergine Panini (remove the cilantro) and both chocolate cakes. The Thai tea was also delicious. The staff are lovely. Highly recommend for a break from rice!
Read morePros: vegballs aubergine panini, decadent chocolate cake, belgian fudge cake
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gabandtonic
Points +3011
Really great Buddha bowl - Edit
The menu here is super varied. I highly recommend the Bravo smoothie. The black bean tempeh and the signature burrito were also super tasty! Dessert seems to run out early here so get in before closing if you have a sweet tooth
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MarlaJeckstiess
Points +69
Tasty vegan food - Edit
I had a bowl and it was delicious. The staff member was very friendly. There are many different options. Both Thai food and Western food.
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Nell_mayy
Points +140
Love love love - Edit
I had a wrap with silken tofu, black beans and salad. It was amazing. Filling and tasty. My partner had the papaya salad, he said it has a nice spice and tastes very fresh. Will be ordering from here again !!! (Also the pandan cake is the nicest I’ve ever had)
Read morePros: Taste , Value for money, Fresh
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tbfnz
Points +936
Overrated - Edit
We trekked here especially as there has been some great reviews and it sounded really good. The broccoli bowl was nice, the panini was ok but not a lot of filling and the vegan burger was just nice, with the thousand island dressing served separately in a little sauce dish and an unusual mashed potato. We also got a couple of juice/veg drinks which came out at room temperature, which was a little weird.
Read moreSome ok food here, but there are many better options around Chiang Mai.
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Stumblest
Points +92
Best grilled cheese I’ve ever had! - Edit
Wow!! I’ve been vegan a long time, and this is the best grilled cheese I’ve ever had! The The sour dough bread was perfectly grilled, the cheese was tangy, and basil was fresh. I had them leave off the onion. The sandwich was warm and crispy. Perfection!
Read moreWe also had the pesto pasta, and a side of grilled vegetables. Both were fantastic!
Pros: Delicious food, Quick service, Inside seating with AC
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Cha-Em
Points +3318
Get your sandwich fix! - Edit
This place does sandwiches reeeally well, which is quite a rare claim in Thailand! In my opinion, the grilled sourdough paninis are the best. The Vegballs Aubergine is my all-time favourite. They have two versions, one with pesto and one without—I prefer the latter because, as much as I love holy basil, I can’t quite get on board with it in pesto form. If I’m feeling extra hungry, I’ll get a salad on the side—the homemade vegan feta in their Greek salad is fantastic!
Read moreThis actually used to be a churros store before it was a vegan restaurant (the churros have always been “accidentally vegan”) and they still have them on the menu today. They’re everything you’d want in a churro—light and crispy, rolled in cinnamon sugar, and served with melted chocolate and caramel sauce on the side! My partner and I got 6 between us and actually struggled to get through them (they were bigger than we expected!) but if you have a sweet tooth these are perfect for you.
They do some other wonderful desserts, primarily cakes (chocolate, carrot, pandan) and cheesecakes (coconut caramel, blueberry and more). Some of their smoothies are so rich they’re like desserts in themselves, in particular the decadent Alchemy Signature which is based around coffee, cocoa and banana. Personally, I like their fresh juices, particularly the ones with cucumber. The portions are generous because they don’t come with ice, but I find it a bit weird to drink juice at room temperature. I typically ask for it to be topped up with ice after taking a few sips to make room.
A recent addition to the menu is their vegan burger made with Let’s Plant Meat. It’s decent value at 180 baht and comes with a good amount of avocado and homemade cheese. However, they always seem to overcook the patty which dries it out quite a lot. Another strange decision is to serve it with a small scoop of mashed potato on the side—always stone cold. I’d much prefer if they switched this out for some chips or potato wedges, or at the very least heated the mash. Note that one of the burger toppings is coriander, so if you’re not a fan (or just don’t think it goes well in a hamburger) ask for it to be omitted!
Alongside their numerous Western food options, they offer a few Thai dishes, most of which are 100 baht or less. I haven’t tried any myself yet because I can never resist their incredible sourdough bread!
UPDATE, August 2023
Yay, they finally heated the mash! They’ve also started selling homemade, grain-based energy bars.
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-19
Pros: Sourdough paninis 🥖, Homemade vegan cheese 🧀, Fully vegan 💚
Cons: Overcooked patty 🍔
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KarenSuksabai
Points +4250
Best cheesecake ever!!! - Edit
Decently priced, healthy and delicious food. Great place for brunch. Wraps, smoothie bowls, salads, Thai food, and glorious cakes. I hung out there for a few hours today and had a matcha latte, Burmese tea salad, smoothie, and chocolate cake. I also got a taste of this cheesecake. Dreamiest, creamiest ever!!! Friendly staff, great service, open til 8pm.
Read moreUpdate: Went for lunch and got one of the best sandwiches in my life - beetroot, pumpkin & avocado. It was epic. The black bean tempeh wrap was excellent too. We loved the caramel cheesecake as it was the perfect amount of creamy, sharp & sweet.
Updated from previous review on 2021-01-10
Pros: Amazing cakes, Great staff, Excellent service
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cat.ion
Points +473
Great quality and effort in every dish - Edit
Best things I tried in order
Read more1. Spiced burrito- best item in my opinion. The sauce they give you is very good. Only thing so far that I would order twice in a row.
3. Mustard cheese panini- feels like a good classic deli sandwich
2. Beast wrap- a little too minty for me but with a different sauce, I would like it more
4. Vegballs Aubergine panini- not flavorful enough for me but still good
Juices/smoothies:
I loved all the ones I tried.
Churros: expensive, but so freaking good. Nailed the texture. The caramel sauce was better to me because the chocolate sauce was bitter like dark chocolate.
Plus, the cakes look absolutely amazing. And the staff made my partner special items because she had tooth surgery and couldn’t chew haha. Very nice.
Pros: Interesting menu , Flavorful, Healthy
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odysseus520
Points +60
I’ll be back… - Edit
Great prices for a lot of tasty vegan Thai food. I got a papaya salad, green curry and brown rice. The waitress asked if I wanted spicy, and I chose Thai spicy. She suggested a drink to mitigate the heat. I chose a Bravo smoothie. I left the restaurant full, happy, and satisfied. Will be back to try the other amazing choices.
Read morePros: Big portions , Very tasty, Friendly service
Cons: The peanuts on my papaya , salad were all burned on, one side.
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Rhea.L.M.
Points +1747
Bread & cheese & wrap kingdom - Edit
Tried the beast wrap and tomato basil panini on sourdough, as a delivery food and it was perfect.
Read moreI should note, Grab is VERY easy to use-- I am a tourist but got food to my accommodation no prob.
I paid in cash. The driver can call you or text you via the app. You can add notes to your location, eg where to wait. Be sure to tip!
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-18
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Plant_powered_travels
Points +515
Cheese Toastiess - Edit
So amazing to find great Vegan Cheese toasties!! Huge menu, affordable prices. Delicious food every time. They even have a great selection of cakes, definitely worth checking out!
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nishaaa
Points +5334
great panini - Edit
was in the mood for a good toasted bread after eating lots of asian foods so this was absolutely perfect and the combination of pumpkin and dates is unique but delicious!
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SilberAsche
Points +30
I Love it - Edit
Only vegan Food, but a Lot of meals you can choose.
Read moreI Loved the Churros, the burritos and i also Tries Pad Thai (Thai Style) and the Quesedillas.
(I've been there 2 Times, and both Times i Tool Something with ne for breakfast.)
The owner IS super nice and Loved top Chat with His customers, the waitress ist so nice and polite.
If i would have been longer in Chiang Mai, i would have come Back.
Pros: So much Food to choose, Super nice people, So delicous
Cons: A little more expensive than Thai Street Food
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