Cafe Timeo is a riverside Scandinavian-themed coffee bar
Since the Covid-19 pandemic has been improving, we’ve seen friends flying overseas to Europe for much-needed vacations. Though we want to take a leaf out of their books, the thought of taking a flight across the continent still worries us.
Thankfully, we came across Cafe Timeo, a cafe in Nakhon Ratchasima Province that will make you less envious of people who are visiting Europe. This hidden Scandinavian-concept cafe is situated on the lake in Lago Di Khao Yai in the city of Korat. Here, you can sip your iced tea by the lake and soak in European vibes without travelling hours on a plane.
More cafes in Thailand to check out:
- PLUTO is a outer space-themed cafe in Chiang Mai
- Oakland Cafe is a coffee house for nature-glamping lovers in BKK
- Hong Sieng Kong boasts a retro Chinese design in BKK
Take a stroll in a garden and snap pics with mini waterfalls
First things first: You’ll need to pay ฿100 (~USD3)/person to enter Lago Di Khao Yai, where Cafe Timeo is situated in.
Upon entering Lago Di Khao Yai, you’ll stroll through a garden that has a long trail lined with colourful small bushes on both sides, giving the start of your visit a pleasant and zen vibe.
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Keep exploring the garden, and the path will lead you to this multi-level waterfall nestled among the woods, with several small terraces and mini ponds. This is a great spot to take photos, so stick around for a bit to snap your shots and before heading to the cafe.
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Continue along the pathway and you’ll know that you’ve arrived at Cafe Timeo once you spot a prominent waterfall feature adorned with different types of trees and vegetation. Located diagonally across the cafe, this mini waterfall is a popular backdrop for pictures among the guests.
Scandinavian-themed coffee bar in Khao Yai
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There’s also a European castle-style building sitting across from the cafe. The panoramic view of the Italian-inspired building that’s painted in pink, grey, and cream will transport you to Bel Paese. Around the establishment, you’ll see a row of big rocks and a grove of trees with green and brown leaves – a scene that will likely make you wonder if you’re really in Thailand.
Between the cafe and the hotel lies a matcha-coloured lake that is reminiscent of Lake Camo in Italy.
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When you enter the cafe, the first thing you’ll notice is a black bar counter on the side that stands out from the mainly light brown wooden interiors of the shop. Parallel to it is a long alpine table accompanied by black high chairs. The table is decorated with two plants and a statue of birds that add to the classy vibe of the entire space.
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Whether you’re seated indoors or outdoors, you can see the lake and the waterfall across from the cafe. Set in a pine log house which is imported from Scandinavia, the cafe gives off a very authentic feel of a Northern European lodge in the woods.
Truffle cheese bread from ฿130/piece
One must-try at Cafe Timeo is the Truffle cheese bread from ฿130 (~USD4)/piece. You’ll get a bread with soft cheese and crunchy aromatic truffle stuffed inside, and it’s an item that is recommended by many customers.
Get a cup of Orange Americano for ฿100 (~USD3) to go with the bread. This beverage combines a hint of sourness from orange juice and the bitterness from Americano for those who have adventurous taste buds.
Have a chill day at Cafe Timeo in Khao Yai
While it’s always nice to fly abroad for holidays, it is a hefty expense. So this cafe by the lake in Khao Yai is a hidden gem that we’d recommend when you want to revel in European vibes and yet don’t want to fork out so much for a flight ticket and accommodations. Here, you can spend an entire day enjoying drinks and a meal, take a walk around a garden, as well as behold mini waterfalls.
Cafe Timeo is located in Khao Yai on the side of Nakhon Ratchasima, so driving here from Bangkok will take about two hours and a half.
Cafe Timeo
Address: 888 Moo 10, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30130
Opening Hours: 9AM – 5PM, Daily
Telephone: +66 9 7058 7936
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