CAFE THEATRE
There have been a couple of cafes that have popped up around the city that adopted a cinema theme. If you’re looking to spend some time nursing a cuppa while reading a book or simply want to go to interesting cafes, they’re definitely worth a visit. Here are a couple of our picks.
FICS Sukhumvit 31 fb.com/Fics31
Though we’ve featured Fics in a previous cover story it had to be included on this list. The cinema-inspired cafe is complete with a marquee outside and a number of film posters adorning its walls, making it drip with film aesthetic that’s worthy of your social media. Aside from the IG-worthy surroundings, Fics serves drinks and snacks inspired by the cinema or by various shows and movies. Their latest snack offering is the Benicio’s Dorilocos, which is a zesty mix of Doritos, lime and jalapeño. They also sold Friends-inspired cookies last August with quotes from the show on each cookie. They also have a number of movie-inspired memorabilia that you could buy, perfect for any cinephile who wants to decorate their room accordingly.
SCENEMA CAFE Thippawan 43, Samut Prakan Visit fb.com/ScenemaCafe
Another cinema-inspired cafe dripping with vibes, Scenema Cafe mixes movie house aesthetics with a menu that consists of refreshing drinks, sweet desserts and a number of Korean dishes. There’s also a popcorn trolley to complete the “Going to the movies” look, then you can take a photo in one of their cinema seats to upload to the ‘Gram. Yes, we know you can do the same thing in an actual cinema but it’s different when you’re in a cafe (No? Just me?). When you’re done eating your fill and taking photos on your phone, be sure to pass by the photo booth to get a printed photo. Yes, it’s another photo but it’s printed this time so that’s different (No? Just me?).
PRINCE THEATRE HERITAGE STAY Charoen Krung Road PrinceHeritage.com
Including the Prince Theatre Heritage Stay is a bit of a cheat because it isn’t actually a cafe but its history may perhaps justify its place here. Many years ago, the Prince Theatre Heritage Stay was actually one of the earliest movie houses in the city dating back to 1917. It would be present for the evolution of film from silent slapstick movies to the introduction of films with sound. It even screened nude films in its later years. Nowadays, it’s a boutique hotel that still retains the look and feels of the classic movie house and pays homage to it in its design. On top of that, they have what they call the Box Office Bar, which serves a number of snacks, foods and drinks you can enjoy at the bar or at one of the tables, which has a view of their gigantic projector screen where they screen movies every now and then. It’s a great place to have a relaxing meal while watching a movie while being in a building with so much history. If you’re really feeling it, why not just go ahead and spend a night there?