Without further ado, I'd like to introduce one of my must-visits while in Thailand. After You is very well-known among Bangkok's trendy twenty- and thirty-somethings, as can be attested by the large crowds of people constantly waiting in queue at one of their numerous branches located throughout the city. A visit to this dessert cafe is an absolute must for anyone in Bangkok, and with all their convenient locations there's honestly no reason not to, especially if you're a dessert-lover like myself!
After You Dessert Cafe -- Siam Paragon branch
When mentioning After You to any Bangkok college student, the first thing that will pop into their mind is the famous Shibuya honey toast. This divine food is notable in that it is so simple, yet so amazing....warm and buttery brick toast, served together with two scoops of vanilla ice cream and whipped cream, accompanied by honey that is brought separately so that you can personally monitor how sweet you would like it to be. The toast is perfectly baked, brought to the table at just the right temperature....and the warm saltiness contrasts well with the cool and sweet ice cream goodness. Yum!
Shibuya honey toast (165 THB or ~$5)
They offer other variations of the classic version, including matcha toast, chocolate strawberry toast and sticky toffee toast, although the original still reigns as champion. Aside from their signature toast, they also serve a variety of other dessert items that will prove to win over the hearts of even those with the most discriminating sweet-tooths. Other noteworthy choices include the chocolate lava cake, mixed berry panna cotta, honey buttermilk waffle and the cookies (the latter make an ideal gift for loved ones at home).
After You also boasts an extensive beverage menu, consisting of both hot and cold coffee and tea drinks. My personal favorites include the earl grey milk tea, iced apple cider, and their various frappes.
Sticky toffee toast (185 THB or ~$6)
Honey buttermilk waffle
Left to right: mixed berry panna cotta (145 THB or ~$5), iced apple cider (85 THB or ~$3), and iced earl grey milk tea (95 THB or ~$3)
What I love about this place is that they are constantly thinking of new creative dessert items to introduce to their customers. Some work out, while others fail....so always order the honey toast as a happiness fallback! Be aware, the queue will be long...waits of up to an hour or two are not uncommon. It's definitely worth it though. After all, biting into something that will change your life is indeed worth it no? Okay, that may be somewhat of an exaggeration, but not by much ;)
After You Dessert Cafe (Original Branch)
J-Avenue
Soi Thonglor 13, Sukhumvit 55 Road
Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Other branches located throughout the city
02 712 9266
Mon-Sun 10:00AM-12:00AM
I want dessert right now!!!!!!!
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