The best coffee shops in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh's coffee scene has grown up fast. There are proper specialty roasters, calm cafes built for a laptop afternoon, and a lot of good spots in between. If you just want a reliable flat white and a table you can settle into, these are the ones worth knowing.

1. TUBE Coffee Riverside

Riverside, Phnom Penh · 4.7/5 from 2,294 reviews

TUBE Coffee Riverside is a coffee spot in Riverside, Phnom Penh that regulars come back to. The pull here is consistency more than novelty, which is exactly what you want when you are booking somewhere you have not tried. A safe bet if you are around Riverside. Full details, photos, opening hours and the map are on the TUBE Coffee Riverside page.

2. BROWN Roastery | BKK

BKK1, Phnom Penh · 4.3/5 from 1,673 reviews

Set in BKK1, Phnom Penh, BROWN Roastery | BKK has become one of the neighbourhood's dependable coffee stops. It is the kind of place you end up returning to rather than seeking out once, and it tends to stay busy without feeling rushed. A safe bet if you are around BKK1. Full details, photos, opening hours and the map are on the BROWN Roastery | BKK page.

3. BROWN Coffee | TK Avenue

Toul Kork, Phnom Penh · 4.3/5 from 657 reviews

BROWN Coffee | TK Avenue sits in Toul Kork, Phnom Penh and draws a steady crowd of locals, expats and visitors. It is not chasing trends, and that is part of the appeal: you get a proper meal, a fair bill and staff who know the menu. A local favourite if you are around Toul Kork. Full details, photos, opening hours and the map are on the BROWN Coffee | TK Avenue page.

4. selapak coffee and eatery

Tuol Tom Poung, Phnom Penh · 4.8/5 from 460 reviews

Set in Tuol Tom Poung, Phnom Penh, selapak coffee and eatery has become one of the neighbourhood's dependable coffee stops. It is the kind of place you end up returning to rather than seeking out once, and it tends to stay busy without feeling rushed. One to keep on the list if you are around Tuol Tom Poung. Full details, photos, opening hours and the map are on the selapak coffee and eatery page.

5. Muteki Coffee Izakaya

BKK1, Phnom Penh · 4.7/5 from 256 reviews

Muteki Coffee Izakaya is a coffee spot in BKK1, Phnom Penh that regulars come back to. The pull here is consistency more than novelty, which is exactly what you want when you are booking somewhere you have not tried. A local favourite if you are around BKK1. Full details, photos, opening hours and the map are on the Muteki Coffee Izakaya page.

6. Soul Coffee

4.6/5 from 237 reviews

Set in Phnom Penh, Soul Coffee has become one of the neighbourhood's dependable coffee stops. It is the kind of place you end up returning to rather than seeking out once, and it tends to stay busy without feeling rushed. One to keep on the list if you are around the centre. Full details, photos, opening hours and the map are on the Soul Coffee page.

7. Cuffeine: Plant-based Coffee

4.8/5 from 231 reviews

If you want coffee in Phnom Penh, Cuffeine: Plant-based Coffee is an easy recommendation. It has settled into its spot over the years, and the room fills with a mix of first-timers working through a guide and locals on their usual table. An easy recommendation if you are around the centre. Full details, photos, opening hours and the map are on the Cuffeine: Plant-based Coffee page.

8. Jom Kopi - Coffee Shop

4.9/5 from 164 reviews

Jom Kopi - Coffee Shop is a coffee spot in Phnom Penh that regulars come back to. The pull here is consistency more than novelty, which is exactly what you want when you are booking somewhere you have not tried. Worth the trip if you are around the centre. Full details, photos, opening hours and the map are on the Jom Kopi - Coffee Shop page.

9. Gather Grounds Coffee & Eatery Phnom Penh Thmei

4.4/5 from 146 reviews

Gather Grounds Coffee & Eatery Phnom Penh Thmei sits in Phnom Penh and draws a steady crowd of locals, expats and visitors. It is not chasing trends, and that is part of the appeal: you get a proper meal, a fair bill and staff who know the menu. One to keep on the list if you are around the centre. Full details, photos, opening hours and the map are on the Gather Grounds Coffee & Eatery Phnom Penh Thmei page.

10. Blue Espresso Bar

4.6/5 from 144 reviews

If you want coffee in Phnom Penh, Blue Espresso Bar is an easy recommendation. It has settled into its spot over the years, and the room fills with a mix of first-timers working through a guide and locals on their usual table. One to keep on the list if you are around the centre. Full details, photos, opening hours and the map are on the Blue Espresso Bar page.

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This is a short, hand-picked list. For the full ranked set, filters and a map, see the full coffee shops page and the chains and brands. It is a good place to plan around where you are staying.

How this list is made

We rank by review volume and rating across Google and TripAdvisor, then sanity-check by hand. Every place here is a solid choice for a slow breakfast, a work session or an afternoon out of the heat. Places change, hours, owners and quality, so check the individual page before you go.