dirtycafe

About dirtycafe

Dirtycafe (dirtycafe.bkk) is a café in Soi Lat Krabang 46/3, in the Krityahous Building 2 near the Suvarnabhumi side of Lat Krabang. The whole shop is done in black, with art toy decorations, a neon DIRTY sign on the ceiling, a wolf logo, grey sofas and a bar counter. Lighting is dim and moody, which reviewers say gives it a sleek, photogenic look.

The menu covers coffee such as its namesake Dirty coffee, espresso and lattes, matcha in three strength levels including a ceremonial grade, homemade Italian-style gelato with 20 or more rotating flavours, smoothies and cakes. Herbal drinks are added from about 5 pm. Wongnai lists it in the 101 to 250 baht range, and a mango yogurt smoothie is 160 baht. There is free Wi-Fi, power outlets and air conditioning.

It works well as a relaxed, late date, because it stays open until about 11 pm to midnight and turns from a daytime work café into an evening chill spot. Couples who like dark, stylish interiors and taking photos will enjoy the neon and sofa corners. Go after sunset for the mood, or in the afternoon if you want gelato and better light.

Why it works for a date

• Stylish all-black interior with neon sign
• Open late, until around midnight
• Good matcha with strength options and rotating gelato
• Mango yogurt smoothie with strong mango flavour

Good to be aware of

• Very dim lighting, photos need night mode
• Out in Lat Krabang, far from central Bangkok
• Few formal reviews on Wongnai yet

What to order