Uruea Cafe
Boat Pier and Photo View Point
4.4 45 Ratings
“Canal-side seating pairs coffee and cakes with a clear view of the giant Buddha, plus friendly staff and a small boat transfer option.”
big buddha view point · Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen
Keep Exploring
- At this location
Plan your visit
Closed Now – Opens at 10:00
Today: 10:00-20:00
Bang Phai 0.8 km
Blue-Line MRT
Tha Phra 0.8 km
Blue-Line MRT
Surawong 4.9km
Si Rat Expressway
994 Phet Kasem Road
Bangkok
Canalside Buddha View Stop
This canal-side cafe seems built around one thing above all: the giant golden Buddha across the water. People come for the view, linger over coffee or tea, and sometimes pair the stop with a short boat transfer or photo detour. There is a small entrance fee that can be spent on drinks or cakes, and the old boat-building past still lingers in a modest museum corner.
AI Summary based on real rewviews (Sep 2026)
Similar Places
Monochrome
Samphanthawong 4 km
BEANS Coffee Roaster
Vadhana 10.4 km
Treehouse Cafe & Bar
Pathum Wan 6.9 km
Baan Saen Saep
Pathum Wan 7.8 km
Blue Chéri Cafe Gaysorn Amarin
Places Nearby
Hidden Bangkok Bistro
A Guide to the Best Street Food in Bangkok 11 Min
Sunee Khao Moo Dang
Riverside Condos 11 Min
City Home Tha - Phra Intersection
Riverside Condos 0.8 km
Metro Sky Wutthakat
Top Bangkok Night Markets 2026: Ultimate Guide 0.8 km
First One Market
Uruea Cafe · Reviews
This place has one of the better angles for photographing the big Buddha, and it’s pretty memorable for that alone. I liked that the 20 baht entry can go toward coffee or snacks, which makes the whole thing feel fair enough.
David (2026)A small entrance fee of 20 baht gets you in, and it can be used toward drinks or pastry if you’re coming in from the other side. The spot is especially pleasant in the evening when it’s cooler and the atmosphere feels relaxed.
Isaac Hill (2026)I stopped here for a coffee and ended up staying longer than planned because the canal view is so nice. You can watch the longboats go by and still get a clear look at the big golden Buddha, which is hard to beat.
Beat Klein (2026)If you’re coming from the temple side, just call the cafe and they’ll arrange a boat transfer for 50 baht round trip, so there’s no need for the entrance ticket. The view really is excellent, and the owner and staff were very kind.
Christopher (2026)The reviews come from gurulist.net and various other platforms. We aim to highlight the positive aspects of each location, but we also note minor flaws. Keep in mind that reviews reflect personal opinions — what one person may not like, another might love.
PromoteIs this your business?
Give your location more visibility on gurulist.net