B-STORY
89/70 Phaya Thai Rd, Thanon Phetchaburi, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400
B-STORY earns its following on two things: extreme convenience from Ratchathewi BTS station, and an eclectic menu that swings from Basil Fried Rice at THB 125 to Nero Pasta Tom Yum at THB 320 without losing focus. The Instagram-friendly European-gothic interior changes its seasonal decoration for holidays, and the signature Banoffee Shake at THB 135 is the drink worth building a visit around.
You walk out of Ratchathewi BTS station and B-STORY is right there, a two-floor cafe on Phaya Thai Road whose architecture combines stained-glass windows, chunky wooden furniture, and an abundance of teddy bears into something that reads simultaneously gothic, European country house, and thoroughly Bangkok-playful. The venue seats 80 people across two levels, with the upper room doubling as both dining space and a popular spot for photo sessions. The interior decoration changes with the seasons, carrying full festive themes for occasions including Christmas and Halloween, which draws a steady stream of guests looking for a backdrop as much as a meal. The menu is the kind of eclectic range that Bangkok cafes do well: Thai and Western dishes running side by side without apology. On the Thai side, the Basil Fried Rice with Fried Egg (THB 125) and Pad Thai with shrimp wrapped in egg (THB 145) represent the everyday end of the list. The Baked Rice with Pineapple served inside an actual pineapple shell (THB 220) sits at the more theatrical end. Western options include Fettucine Alfredo with Truffle Oil (THB 270), Grilled Seabass with dill sauce (THB 290), and the Nero Pasta Tom Yum (THB 320) that pairs squid ink spaghetti with a tangy, spicy sauce and a large grilled prawn. Drinks carry the signature 3D foam bear art on every iced order, consistent with the stuffed animals placed throughout the room. The Banoffee Shake at THB 135 is the creamy, crowd-pleasing option for something sweet. Wi-Fi is available and parking is on site. The cafe runs daily from 10am to 11pm, placing it at Cocowalk beside BTS Ratchathewi, making it one of the most transport-accessible cafe dining rooms in the Ratchathewi neighborhood.