Sunrise Specialty Coffee

Sunrise Specialty Coffee is your early-morning fix in Chalok Baan Kao, pouring serious espresso and clean filter brews from 7am to 4pm. It’s the kind of place you wander into after a sunrise swim or a school run, and end up staying for a second cup. Light-filled, calm, and friendly — the baristas know their extractions and it shows in the cup. Regulars rave about the coconut iced latte when the heat kicks in, and there’s usually a small pastry rotation worth a look — think matcha basque cheesecake or a brown butter cookie if you time it right. If you’re more of a slow-coffee person, ask about their single-origin pour-overs; they brew them with care rather than fuss. Late mornings draw a low-key laptop crowd thanks to comfy seating and steady vibes, but this is very much a daytime café. Swing by for a caffeine hit before the beach or a dive briefing, then grab a seat in the shade and watch island life roll past in Chalok. Practical: Daily 7am–4pm. Address: Moo 3, Chalok Baan Kao, Koh Tao (Surat Thani 84360). Phone: +66 84 359 5681. It’s a quick hop from Mae Haad toward the south side of the island.