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This is a nice little cafe and pretty bar. Coffee is high good quality and inexpensive.
They also have nice cakes. The atmosphere is quite nice, with a beautiful retro decor.
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They also have wine and beer, to chill and in friendly atmosphere.
Open from 10:00am to 23:30. They also have free Wifinn
It is located at Yommarat street, near Jim Jeaw Steak. Yommarat is the street of Ampawa (Ex-Bule Saloon) or Hansa.
Phone number: Contact 085-0979233/086-8603293.
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Visitor Tips
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Located in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), this is one of the many dining options available to visitors and expats in the Isaan region of Thailand. When visiting restaurants in Korat, it is customary to order several dishes to share. Most restaurants in this area serve both Thai and international cuisine, and staff often speak some English.
Getting There
Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) is located approximately 250 km northeast of Bangkok. You can reach Korat by bus from Bangkok’s Mo Chit terminal (about 3.5 hours), by train from Hua Lamphong station, or by minivan from Chatuchak. Tuk-tuks and songthaews (shared trucks) are the most common local transport within the city.
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About Isaan Cuisine
The Isaan region of northeastern Thailand has its own distinct culinary tradition, influenced by Lao and Khmer cultures. Signature dishes include som tam (spicy papaya salad), larb (spiced minced meat salad), sticky rice (khao niao), and grilled chicken (gai yang). Food in Isaan tends to be spicier and more sour than central Thai food, using ingredients like padaek (fermented fish sauce) and fresh herbs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Retro Café and Bar in Korat?
Retro Café and Bar is a café-bar in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) with a vintage or nostalgic theme — part of the Thai café culture trend that swept provincial cities in the 2010s with themed interiors, specialty coffee, and a mix of food and evening drinks.
What is Thailand’s café culture like?
Thailand’s café culture (วัฒนธรรมคาเฟ่) exploded in the 2010s, driven by social media, Instagram aesthetics, and rising middle-class spending. Independently owned themed cafés — vintage, botanical, art gallery, industrial — exist in virtually every Thai provincial city, often more creative than Bangkok chains.
What coffee drinks are popular at Thai cafés?
Popular Thai café orders: Thai iced coffee (kafae yen), iced Americano, butterfly pea flower latte (blue/purple), matcha latte, brown sugar boba milk tea, and seasonal fruit smoothies. Many Thai cafés also serve full brunch menus with eggs, toast, and Western-Thai fusion dishes.
Are Thai cafés good for remote work?
Many Thai cafés are popular with digital nomads and students — they typically have strong WiFi, power outlets at tables, and a culture of extended stays. Café hopping is a standard activity for Thai university students. Spending 2–3 hours in a café over one drink is completely normal.
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