The family restaurant in Ao Nang kids ask to come back to
Thongyib Thongyod Brunch & Cafe is a family restaurant in Ao Nang built around a long stone water table that flows into a fish pond — kids watch the fish while parents finish their coffee. Nuggets, pancakes and fried rice for the small ones, Pad Kra Pao for the grown-ups, 10 ice-cream flavours for everyone, open daily 8:00–18:00 inside Ao Nang Landmark — a 4.7★ family favourite with 1,000+ reviews.
10
ice-cream flavours
8:00–18:00
Open every day
5 min
from Nopparat Thara Beach
Walk-in
no booking · parking on site
Built for kids
Why families stay longer than they planned
The water table does most of the work. It's a long stone table with water running down the middle into a fish pond, and for most kids that beats any screen — they lean over the edge and watch the fish while your food arrives. Around it there's a garden with room to move, so nobody has to sit still for a full hour. You can see both on our gallery page.
The practical bits matter too: we're inside Ao Nang Landmark with parking right next to the cafe, it's all walk-in so you're not tied to a booking time, and we're open every day from 8:00 to 18:00 — early enough for jet-lagged toddlers, late enough for post-beach ice cream. More ideas for the whole day are in our Ao Nang with kids guide.
The water table
The fish do half the babysitting
Every parent knows the hard part of eating out with children is the waiting. Here the fish pond at the end of the water table solves it: kids are usually leaning over the edge before the menus arrive, and they stay busy between courses.
The garden gives them room to move without disturbing anyone, and the room is light, open and easy to keep an eye across. It's why a lot of families sit far longer than they meant to — in the best way.
The kids' shortlist
What the kids actually eat
Simple, familiar plates most children say yes to — and ice cream in 10 flavours (89฿) when the plate is empty.
Chicken Nuggets
฿139
Golden chicken nuggets
Banana Pancakes
฿189
Fluffy pancakes, banana, and maple syrup
Chicken Fried Rice
฿139
Classic Thai fried rice with chicken
French Fries
฿139
Crispy golden fries
Ice Cream
1 scoop ฿89 · 2 scoops ฿159
Ten house flavors, scooped to order — served in a cup or cone.
Mango Smoothie
฿99
For the grown-ups
While the kids watch the fish
Parents get a real meal too — our most popular Thai dish, the best-selling toast and the coffee guests order most.
Kra Pao Chicken
฿129
Our most popular Thai dish — stir-fried holy basil with chicken, served with rice
Bacon Scrambled Eggs Toast
฿199
Sourdough, avocado, scrambled eggs, sun-dried tomato, bacon
Popular Coffee
฿99
Our most-ordered coffee — espresso, milk, caramel & popcorn
Berry Bliss Açaí Bowl
฿239
Strawberry, mixed berries, açaí, banana, yogurt — best for antioxidants & glow
Timing it
How to plan a family visit
Mornings from 8:00 are calm — a good slot for breakfast before the beach, which is a 5-minute walk away at Nopparat Thara. Afternoons work for the ice-cream-and-shade routine, and if anyone still has room, mango sticky rice comes in a family size (199฿). We close at 18:00, right as the night market opens around the cafe — so dinner sorts itself out a few steps from your table.
Groups and bigger families can message us on WhatsApp at +66 99 540 0080 so we can set up a long table; everyone else just walks in.
The welcome
Staff who don't flinch at a spilled smoothie
The other thing families come back for is the people. We grew up in big Isan families, so a toddler mid-meltdown or a knocked-over drink is nothing new — highchairs, warm water and a genuine smile come without asking.
It's the reason so many one-off visits turn into a routine. Reviews like Louisa's below aren't unusual: plenty of families end up back at the same table three mornings running.
In their words
What families tell us
“This place cannot be missed when visiting Ao Nang. We came back three or four days in a row. All staff are extremely friendly and kind. 10/10.”
“The best place in Aonang! Lovely clean light interior, great relaxed atmosphere and the friendliest service you could imagine, plus great coffee and snacks.”
From our guides
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Written by us — for filling the rest of a family day.
Good to know
Quick answers
Is there a kid-friendly restaurant in Ao Nang?
Yes — Thongyib Thongyod Brunch & Cafe inside Ao Nang Landmark is built with kids in mind: a stone water table flowing into a fish pond, a garden with space to move, and 10 ice-cream flavours. It's open daily 8:00–18:00 and rated 4.7★ by 1,000+ guests.
What can picky kids eat at Thongyib Thongyod?
The usual winners are chicken nuggets (139฿), banana pancakes (189฿), chicken fried rice (139฿) and french fries (139฿), with fruit smoothies from 99฿ and ice cream in 10 flavours at 89฿. Parents typically order Pad Kra Pao or a sourdough toast alongside.
Is there something for kids to do while waiting for food?
Yes — the fish pond at the end of our water table keeps most kids busy from the moment they sit down, and the garden at Thongyib Thongyod gives them room to move between courses. It's the reason many families linger well past the last plate.
Do we need to book a table for a family?
No — Thongyib Thongyod is walk-in only, open daily 8:00–18:00. For larger families or groups, send us a WhatsApp message at +66 99 540 0080 and we'll arrange a long table.
Where can families eat dinner near Thongyib Thongyod?
We close at 18:00, but the Ao Nang Landmark night market opens around the cafe in the evening with plenty of street-food stalls — an easy, low-effort dinner a few steps from where you had your afternoon ice cream.
Key facts
- Name
- Thongyib Thongyod Brunch & Cafe (ทองหยิบทองหยอดคาเฟ่)
- What
- All-day brunch restaurant, specialty coffee shop & Thai dessert cafe
- Founded
- 2020, by twin sisters from northeastern Thailand
- Address
- 79/45 Moo 3, Ao Nang Landmark, Ao Nang, Krabi 81180, Thailand
- Location
- Inside Ao Nang Landmark (Sealay Village), Khlong Haeng — a 5-minute walk from Nopparat Thara Beach, 10 minutes by car from Ao Nang Beach
- Hours
- Open daily 8:00 – 18:00, year-round
- Phone / WhatsApp
- +66 99 540 0080
- Menu size
- 151 dishes & drinks, including 91 vegetarian options
- Price range
- ฿฿ — most dishes 129–289 THB, coffees from 69 THB
- Known for
- Bacon Scrambled Eggs Toast (best seller), Popular Coffee (most-ordered coffee), pad kra pao, signature Thongyib Thongyod golden dessert set, mango sticky rice, smoothie bowls, artisan sourdough
- Rating
- 4.7★ across 1031 Google reviews · 5★ on Tripadvisor · #1 Café in Ao Nang — Restaurant Guru 2023
- Reservations
- Walk-in — no booking needed; call ahead for groups
- Delivery
- GrabFood delivery across Ao Nang, daily 8:00–18:00 — 139 items at the same prices as in the cafe. Takeaway available at the counter.
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Open daily 8:00 – 18:00 · 79/45 Moo 3, Ao Nang Landmark, Ao Nang — five minutes from Nopparat Thara Beach. Not moving today? We're on GrabFood.