Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Western
Breakfast
Vegetarian tea house serving a range of herbal tea. Has chai tea with soy milk or coconut milk. Reported to sometimes use LactoSoy milk which contains lactose. Also serves food such as a chickpea burger. Call ahead as hours may vary. Removed January 2025: no longer serving food.
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Rat Damrong Road, Tambon Wiang Tai, Amphoe Pai, Mae Hong Son, Pai, Thailand
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44 Reviews
First Review by NemesiaInvidia
Caitlee
Points +298
Best iced chai ever - Edit
I had the soy chai and the coconut chai and I’ve been constantly chasing those chai’s ever since. My godddd please go if you’re in Pai - we unfortunately missed the open mic night but ended up going to the one at Jazz House which was good too😄
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nishaaa
Points +5422
open mic!! - Edit
came here for the open mic night which is eveey thursday evening! definitely a must visit when you’re in pai it was my favorite highlight of my two weeks in pai !! also the owner is super friendly and i even saw her at the airport when i left thailand how sweet!
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GennyM
Points +631
No vegan breakfast - Edit
They had no smoothie bowls anymore and just some dishes with egg for breakfast! But the place looks very cozy and also the drinks
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-11-03
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willin
Points +23
Definitely OPEN ! - Edit
open around noon
Read morethen again in the evening
coffee, tea, kombucha,
great Chickpea Burger comes with salad & fries.
Updated from previous review on 2023-02-20
Pros: very comfortable place , good people - vibe , kombucha !
Cons: nothing negative to say
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PhilipBecker
Points +367
Beautiful place of community - Edit
Such a beautiful and lovely plaxe. Their open mic thirsdays are definitely one of my highlights in Pai and have a great sense of community and openness.
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LilacHippy
Points +12888
Uses non-vegan Lactasoy - Edit
There is no food anymore, only drinks.
Read moreThey are famous for their chai tea. They also have herbal teas, coffee, etc. Be warned, they use the original Lactasoy variety which contains milk powder. The owner told me they use a vegan soy milk but I asked to see it because I know their sister branch in Koh Phangan uses the non vegan brand. When he showed it to me I had to point out to him that what he just said is not true lol. They do have coconut milk, so ask for that instead.
Updated from previous review on 2022-04-10
Pros: Cute place, Chai tea is nice
Cons: Owner lies, No food
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RonaldinhoEdmondaõ
Points +706
Lovely hot chocolate and banana bread - Edit
Due to the upset caused by covid their opening hours are different to advertised. So by the time we actually had some food/drinks here it was our 3rd try.
Read moreAfter reading some bad reviews about the chick pea burger which was the only available food we just had hot chocolates and banana bread which was all delicious. A lovely place to hang out, friendly people and lovely decoration. They have guitars and other instruments which they allowed me to play.
Updated from previous review on 2020-08-03
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SP
Points +1411
delicious vegan chai - Edit
I had the iced version of the masala chai, with coconut milk to veganise it. It was so delicious, and also refreshing on such a hot day. I also had the raw spring rolls which were good too.
Read moreThe place itself has both floor and chair seating. I enjoyed sitting cross-legged on the floor for a while, and hearing Indian music playing in the background😄
Cons: not fully vegan
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NatalieMR
Points +64
Nice - Edit
I had a nice coconut milk porridge, my husband had a good mushroom burger, with very nice consistency.
Read moreChai was also very good.
Pros: Central located
Cons: Charge for charging electronics.
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Felice
Points +366
Good chai, bad burger - Edit
Edit: they swapped to the vegan soymilk version a year later, so yay!
Read more///Be aware that they use the blue Lactasoy milk, which contains milk solids. I pointed this out to the staff, hoping that they would switch. 2 weeks later they still use the same soymilk. Considering this place advertises as a vegan-friendly place this is not cool. You might be better off choosing coconut milk if going here instead. Or go to a different vegan-friendly restaurant, there are many in Pai! ///
Pros: good iced chai, nice atmosphere
Cons: they use plastic straws, Be aware of honey , products
LilacHippy
I went here a few days ago and it's back to the blue one :(
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veganizm
Points +908
Limited food options; no vegan breakfast - Edit
The food menu only had a couple of vegan items in it when I went, and they don't do the vegan breakfast meal as seen in the photos.
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thesavagefoodie
Points +708
Yummiest Chai EVER - Edit
Stumbled across this place when we were wandering down the smaller backstreets in Pai. We hadn’t had a chai since leaving the UK and they have a very big chai menu, so thought we’d stop for a drink. I had a hot chai with coconut milk and my boyfriend had the same but iced. Most amazing taste and flavours, well priced and gorgeous interior to chill out in. My hot chai also came in a super big mug which was lush! Although we didn’t eat there, they had a small range of vegan food and also homemade vegan chocolate cake.
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Williamson
Points +34
Chill, homey vibes - Edit
This place is so lovely! There was a beautifully eclectic cool crew of locals playing instruments. I ordered a coconut chai and vegan chocolate cake and felt like I was transported to a different era. Otto, the owner, is so warm and welcoming. Would definitely recommend for a pick me up and a place to relax. Perfect on a rainy afternoon!
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cornonthecob
Points +348
Good shakes and cake - Edit
Can't comment on the cooked dishes as didn't have a full meal here. The vegan chocolate cake was decent (may have just been so long since I'd had it) and their banana and coconut milk shake was delicious.
Read moreNot the cheapest place going though
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Jordini
Points +260
Food seriously needs improvement - Edit
Ordered the chickpea burger, and whilst it looked pretty when it came out, it was probably the driest and most bland burger I have ever eaten. Loaded it with ketchup and mustard to actually taste something. It definitely needs a nice homemade sauce and some herbs and spices added to the patty. The chips were good however there were only 4 of them. Prices ok. I wouldn’t go back here. The burger at fat cat cafe is better. Only redeeming thing was that the chai tea was nice. Also to clarify, they do charge you to charge your device, 10 baht per hour.
Read morePros: The chai was nice
Cons: Bland burger , 4 chips, Tiny menu
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Knydo
Points +70
I love this place - Edit
I go here almost every day. Thai tea with coconut milk(60 baht) is amazing, chill atmosphere. Burgers are really good and have side salad. Avocado burger is 90 baht. They definitely do not charge for charging your device. I have worked there on computer for like a month.
Read morePros: Tasty food, good athmosphere, friendly staff
Cons: More costly than cheap place
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stefanocipriano
Points +52
Very good tea and nice smoothie bowl - Edit
I enjoyed the ginger, roobios amd grape tea (organic) and one of there smoothie bowls !:) very chill environment and friendly staff!
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SergeNagèv
Points +51
Place charges you for charging you laptop and other electrical devices. - Edit
Had to clear my own table of empty plates and got charged 40 baht for charging laptop by staff or owner. I though he was joking
Read morePros: Lots of music
Cons: Food is okay, No service
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Ignaty
Points +16
Good vegan chai - Edit
Good for chai and snack, more like a very nice cafe/tea room full of character with pleasant ambiance. Food is vegetarian but not healthy. Tasty though. But for my lunches and dinners For the next week I’ll try to find somewhere else in town
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LizeDB
Points +132
cosy cafe with a few good vegan options - Edit
This place is a cafe rather than a proper restaurant, so the food menu is limited, but has a few tasty vegan options. The real attractions for me are the great atmosphere, elaborate choice of teas and well stocked book corner.
Read morePros: many different teas, great chai that can be made vegan, lovely atmosphere
Cons: limited food options
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RebeccaLouise
Points +46
An ok place to relax with a coffee and book - Edit
They have a good selection of tea and coffee which can be made vegan.
Read moreI ordered the vegan chocolate cake which was very mediocre. It was pretty dry and seemed like it had been sitting around for a while. I definitely wouldn't get it again.
I saw another customer's chickpea burger served and it looked very dry and disappointing.
I think the place is overhyped to be honest.
Pros: All drinks can be made vegan.
Cons: Food is a little expensive and not very good.
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annprie
Points +528
nice chai - Edit
Unfortunately wasn't hungry when I dropped in, only had a chai with coconutmilk for 80Baht (soy had run out) - tasty! Nice ambiente
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LeotheLion
Points +325
A community hotspot - Edit
This cute and popular place is more of a community than a restaurant. The limited choice of food is very good. The events regularly held there are outstanding. The open microphone nights are beautiful :) It seems a genuinely caring and progressive place. Well, they have anti-plastic-waste water refills :)
Read morePros: Events, Meeting place
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redsox
Points +112
Disappointed - Edit
Went there for a quick bite and took the chickpea burger. Super dry and not that tasty. It comes with baked potatoes - exactly 4 small potatoes that is.
Read morePros: Relaxed atmosphere
Cons: Dry burger , Small portion
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JulianKraan
Points +43
beautiful environment - Edit
The vegan burger is really nice. The live music and the open mic on Tuesday were great
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AnthonyMTL
Points +233
More of a tea house than a restaurant - Edit
When we got there there was almost nothing left on the menu except for a mushroom burger and potato wedges.. We ordered the wedges and a chai tea, both were great. Wish the place had better service (had to go to the counter to order), wish there were more food options and stock of ingredients.
Read moreNice vibe, looks like they have live music or open mic nights. Not hard to find either and in the heart of Pai.
Pros: Great for tea, good location
Cons: Limited menu, no service
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NicoleButler
Points +50
Cozy and cute - Edit
The staff were nice, the menu clearly marked which items were vegan. I loved the vegan chickpea burger, they toasted the bun which was a nice touch.
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