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What to order
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Shan Breakfast Set
Recommended multiple times as a must-try regional breakfast set, praised for its authentic Shan flavors, good value, and satisfying presentation.
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Sweet Potato Cake
Mentioned several times as a standout sweet item, described as delicious, memorable, and even a 'wow' on first bite.
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Coffee
The most consistently praised item overall, with reviews highlighting its high quality, great taste, and multiple brewing methods such as pour over, chemex, drips, and hand brew.
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Flat White
Specifically called out for its amazing taste and included among the cafe's well-made coffee drinks.
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Banana Blossom Salad
Named as a personal favorite and praised as one of the good food options at the cafe.
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Laphet Thoke
Highly recommended by one reviewer as the best in Yangon, with fresh and crispy texture.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM to 11 PM |
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| Tuesday | 8 AM to 11 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 11 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 11 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM to 11 PM |
About Café Salween
Café Salween is a cafe, bar, and restaurant in Yangon, Myanmar, known for coffee, desserts, and regional Myanmar dishes. Reviewers consistently praise the coffee quality, including hand brew and pour over methods, along with dishes like Shan breakfast sets, laphet thoke, banana blossom salad, and other Shan and Kachin items. The café is also noted for its rooftop seating, city views, and a quiet, cozy setting that works for brunch, solo visits, and laptop work. Prices are described as reasonable, and several reviews mention good value for the food, drinks, and setting.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Rooftop seating
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Organic dishes
- Prepared foods
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Café Salween known for?
Café Salween is best known for its coffee and Myanmar regional food, especially Shan and Kachin dishes. Reviewers repeatedly mention the Shan Breakfast Set, laphet thoke, and specialty coffee drinks like flat white and coconut latte, along with the rooftop view and calm setting in Yangon.
What dishes are most recommended at Café Salween?
Commonly recommended items include the Shan Breakfast Set, banana blossom salad, laphet thoke, sweet potato cake, and the coconut and malai pizza. Reviewers also highlight the Shan + Kachin Lunch Set, stuffed sago ball, baked sticky rice paste with pork, and fried black sticky rice cake for a more traditional meal.
What is the atmosphere like at Café Salween?
The atmosphere is described as cozy, quiet, and relaxing, with rooftop seating and views of the city skyline and Shwedagon Pagoda. It suits people meeting friends, solo diners, and laptop workers, since reviews mention free Wi-Fi, a peaceful vibe, and space to stay for a while.
Is Café Salween good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers describe the prices as reasonable and the experience as strong value, especially for the rooftop setting and attentive service. One review mentions the Shan Breakfast Set at 13k+, and others say the food portions are good and the lunch sets are generous.
What drinks or coffee options stand out at Café Salween?
The coffee program stands out, with reviewers mentioning chemex, pour over, syphon, hand brew, flat white, taunggyi latte, and coconut latte. Several reviews say the coffee is excellent and carefully made, and one notes latte art competition trophies on the bar.
Is parking available at Café Salween?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Café Salween have vegetarian options?
Yes, Café Salween offers vegan options.
Is Café Salween kid-friendly?
Yes, Café Salween is good for kids.
