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Cafés in Phnom Penh iced coffee at the confluence

Iced coffee from street carts, roasters on the lanes around the Russian Market and cafés along Street 240 near the Royal Palace.

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Phnom Penh grew up where the Tonlé Sap meets the Mekong and the Bassac branches off to the south, and it has been Cambodia's capital since 1865.1 Coffee reached the country under French rule, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.2

The everyday cup still comes from a cart. Sellers work from motorbike sidecars or converted tuk-tuks and hand over iced coffee in a plastic cup or a tied bag with a straw.3 Café chains followed: Brown Coffee, Cambodia's first homegrown chain, opened on Street 214 in 2009.4 Over the past decade espresso bars and independent roasters have joined them, and some owners roast in the city.5

Roasters are scattered rather than packed into one quarter: Chadajima Coffee Roasters and Roast. sit a block apart near the Russian Market, Six Bean Coffee Roasters and d.e.s. coffee roasters are in Toul Kork, Story Coffee Roasters is on Street 21 in Tonle Bassac, and Kuro Specialty Coffee is on Street 228 in Daun Penh. For coffee at 03:00, M Cafe on Wat Koh Street, RUPP Blend Cafe at the Royal University, 365 Coffee on Street 484 and Kongfu in Tonle Bassac are open 24 hours.

Start with a khan

Phnom Penh by area

Phnom Penh is divided into 14 khan (districts).1 Daun Penh, the commercial hub around the Central Market, sits on the river with the Royal Palace; Boeng Keng Kang and Toul Tom Poung lie to the south and Toul Kork to the northwest.14

Riverside & Royal Palace

Sisowath Quay, the Royal Palace and the café streets behind it: 178, 184, 240 and Palace Lane.

48 cafés

Daun Penh & Central Market

The Central Market's dome, Wat Phnom and the old post office square, with cafés along Pasteur Street and Street 228.

93 cafés

7 Makara & Olympic

The Olympic Stadium, Orussey Market and neighborhood coffee on Nehru Boulevard and Streets 107 and 182.

46 cafés

BKK1

Pasteur Street and Street 63, cafés on Streets 334 to 360 and the Independence Monument on its northeast corner.

37 cafés

Tonle Bassac & Boeng Trabek

Bassac Lane's micro-bars, coffee counters on Ke Nou Street, a roaster on Street 21 and two cafés that never close.

34 cafés

BKK2 & BKK3

Tuol Sleng on Street 113, brunch on Street 310 and neighborhood coffee along Streets 163, 199 and 360.

84 cafés

Toul Tom Poung (Russian Market)

Streets 155, 432 and 454 around the market: roasters, social-enterprise cafés and an iced-coffee stall inside.

123 cafés

Toul Kork

Villa streets, student cafés on Russian Federation Boulevard and roasters on Streets 273 and 337.

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Specialty coffee

Roasters around the Russian Market, Mondulkiri robusta, pour-overs in Toul Kork.

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Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi from Street 454 to the riverside, a time café, and cafés open around the clock.

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Bakery cafés

Num pang baguettes, The Shop on Street 240, bakery cafés around the Russian Market.

21 cafés

Open by 6am

Coffee from 04:00 on Street 182, 06:00 openers across the city, cafés that never close.

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Outdoor seating

Terraces off Sisowath Quay, a patio on Street 240, garden tables out in Sen Sok.

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Chroy Changvar 18 cafés

Koh Pich (Diamond Island) 10 cafés

Chbar Ampov 13 cafés

Riverside & Royal Palace 48 cafés

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Sen Sok 49 cafés

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How coffee works in Phnom Penh

Iced coffee is the default order. Ask for gah-fay dteuk-gork (កាហ្វេទឹកកក, iced coffee) and it comes black over a cup packed with ice, or with sweetened condensed milk for a sweeter glass.3 Street sellers brew it thick and dark through cloth filters or large drip filters.6 When the glass is empty, some drinkers pour jasmine tea over the leftover grounds to rinse the coffee from their mouths.6

Cafés take US dollars and riel (៛), often side by side, so carry small bills of both.7 Riel covers most everyday payments, and shops round the rate to 4,000 riel per dollar, so US$1.50 can be one dollar plus 2,000 riel, or 6,000 riel.8 US coins aren't accepted, banks refuse US$2 bills, and worn or torn notes are often turned down.8 The National Bank of Cambodia's official rate was 4,084 riel to the dollar on 26 October 2026.9

Tipping isn't part of Cambodian culture, though it is becoming more common in tourist areas and is appreciated.10 Younger customers use cafés as study rooms and offices, meeting there to study, make content and build startups.2 Wi-Fi turns up well beyond coffee shops, in some unlikely places.8

The street trade starts before dawn: one cart owner interviewed in 2024 sold from 04:00 to 21:00, with the busiest hours from 08:00 to noon.11 November to March is relatively cool and windy, April and May are hot and dry with peaks near 40 °C, and June to September is the green, wet season.8 In the rains, showers usually come in the late afternoon, so take a terrace table in the morning.12

What coffee costs in Phnom Penh

DrinkTypical price
Street-stall coffee
Iced or milk coffee from a cart		2,500–3,000៛
Street stalls, 2024
Black coffee
Iced or hot, at a small traditional café		US$0.75–1.50
Vendors and traditional cafés, 2026
Cappuccino
Regular size		US$2–3.50
Cafés citywide, October 2026
Upscale café coffee
A coffee at an upscale or international café		US$3–5
International cafés, 2026

Prices as of 2024–2026: street stalls from a July 2024 Cambodianess report, traditional and upscale cafés from Travelstar360 (May 2026), cappuccino from Numbeo (October 2026).11713 US$1 was worth 4,084 riel at the official rate in late October 2026.9

Sources

  1. Phnom Penh, Wikipedia, accessed October 2026
  2. The changing face of Cambodian cafes (January 2026), Cambopedia, accessed October 2026
  3. A Brief History of Cambodian Iced Coffee, Culture Trip, accessed October 2026
  4. Damn fine coffee! Where to find it in Phnom Penh (March 2023), Move to Cambodia, accessed October 2026
  5. From bean to cup: The rise of specialty coffee in Cambodia (February 2026), Cambopedia, accessed October 2026
  6. In Cambodia, Coffee and Tea Come Together in One Cup (April 2015), Vice, accessed October 2026
  7. Phnom Penh Cafe Price Guide (May 2026), Travelstar360, accessed October 2026
  8. Cambodia travel guide, Wikivoyage, accessed October 2026
  9. Exchange rate (official rates of the National Bank of Cambodia), General Department of Taxation, Cambodia, accessed October 2026
  10. Tipping in Cambodia, Intrepid Travel, accessed October 2026
  11. Street Coffee Shops: Serious Business People Meeting a Need at Popular Prices (July 2024), Cambodianess, accessed October 2026
  12. Phnom Penh travel guide, Wikivoyage, accessed October 2026
  13. Cost of Living in Phnom Penh, Numbeo, accessed October 2026
  14. Daun Penh District, Wikipedia, accessed October 2026
FAQ

Cafés in Phnom Penh: common questions

How much does coffee cost in Phnom Penh?

As of 2024, coffee from a Phnom Penh street stall cost about 2,500–3,000 riel. In 2026, black coffee at a small traditional café ran US$0.75–1.50, a regular cappuccino US$2–3.50 and a coffee at an upscale or international café US$3–5. The official exchange rate was 4,084 riel to the dollar in late October 2026.

Which area of Phnom Penh has the most cafés?

Toul Tom Poung (Russian Market) and Teuk Laak have the most cafés, followed by Daun Penh & Central Market. Daun Penh, around the Central Market, is almost level with Toul Kork, and Toul Tom Poung shares the lead for specialty roasters with Teuk Laak and Toul Kork.

Should you pay in US dollars or riel at cafés in Phnom Penh?

Either works, often at the same counter. Riel covers most everyday payments, and shops round the rate to 4,000 riel per dollar, so US$1.50 can be one dollar plus 2,000 riel, or 6,000 riel. US coins are not accepted, banks refuse US$2 bills, and worn or torn notes are often turned down, so carry clean small bills.

How do you order iced coffee in Phnom Penh?

Ask for gah-fay dteuk-gork, the Khmer for iced coffee. It comes thick and dark, either black over a cup packed with ice or with sweetened condensed milk. Street carts serve it in a plastic cup or a tied plastic bag with a straw, and some drinkers pour jasmine tea over the leftover grounds afterward.

Which cafés in Phnom Penh are open 24 hours?

M Cafe on Wat Koh Street in Daun Penh, RUPP Blend Cafe at the Royal University of Phnom Penh in Toul Kork, 365 Coffee on Street 484 and Kongfu, both in Tonle Bassac, are open around the clock. At the other end of the night, some street coffee carts start selling as early as 04:00.

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