How much would you normally pay for a cup of quality coffee? Around a hundred baht, we suppose. So the insanely affordable prices at Flash Coffee may come as really shocking—in a good way. The Jakarta-born coffee shop has put up its first Bangkok branch in Sathorn, and it’s fast upending the artisanal coffee scene on its head by offering quality brews that go for as low as B40.
The coffee shop is located inside Hong Kong Plaza Market (a rather unusual location for a hip coffee shop), and it’s actually more of a stall that caters mostly to office workers on the go and coffee lovers ordering for takeaway.
Their coffee is brewed from a selection of local Arabica beans curated by renowned barista and 2017 World Latte Art Champion Arnon Thitiprasert and Indonesian Latte Art Champion Robby Firlian. Options range from simple espresso variations like Americano (B40), latte (B50) and Magic Cappuccino (with double shots of ristretto, B60) to more creative drinks. The Upgraded Aren Latte (B70) with palm sugar is perfect for those who like their brews sweet, while those who like their coffee with a hint of flavor can opt for the Lychee Latte (B70) or the Avo Latte (B70). Baked pastries such as lemon tart (B40) and croissants (B75) set off each sip nicely.
Non-coffee items include iced tea (B45) made with tea leaves sourced from nine local suppliers (it’s really one of the most aromatic iced teas we’ve tried in the city).
Flash Coffee is available on all food delivery platforms. Plans are in motion to open another branch in Samyan Mitrtown.