The Map Cambodia · Phnom Penh
Best Cafés in Phnom Penh 2026
Phnom Penh drinks a lot of coffee, and the better cafés have spread well past BKK1 into Tonlé Bassac, Daun Penh and the lanes near the river. The city does two things well: serious specialty bars roasting Cambodian and regional beans, and big, airy spaces where you can sit for hours with a laptop and decent air-con. This is the shortlist our Phnom Penh team relies on — for a proper espresso, a quiet meeting, or somewhere to wait out the midday heat. We've left off the chain outlets and the see-and-be-seen spots that forget about the actual coffee; what made the cut is here for the cup first, then the room and the welcome. Most are an easy Grab ride from the centre, several roast on site, and a few stay open into the evening. Prices and neighbourhoods are noted; weekend hours can vary, so check before a long trip across town.
Curated by locals · 2 places · Updated June 2026
Café · Multiple
Cambodia's leading coffee chain with 75+ branches nationwide. Fast service, affordable prices, and quality drinks.
coffeebreakfastbrunchCafé · Royal Palace
Elegant café housed in a restored colonial building, offering artisanal coffee, fresh pastries, and light meals
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