The best cafés in Kampot
5 cafés and coffee shops in Kampot — where to sit down, work or have breakfast, in photos and ranked on their reviews.
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Epic Arts Café
Epic Arts Café sits in Kampot's Sangkat Kampong Kandal area, open daily from 7am to 6pm. It is a café with a purpose: run as a social enterprise, it provides employment and training for people with disabilities, and this ethos shapes the whole experience, from an order form system at the tables to a menu of fresh, house-made food. Visitors mention paninis, bruschetta, bagels made in house, a BLT, and a carrot cake that comes up often enough to count as a house favourite, alongside cheesecake and coffee.
Reviews are consistently warm, with guests returning day after day during their stay in Kampot. The recurring themes are freshness, generous or fair portions, and a calm, unhurried atmosphere. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, attentive and well organised, and several visitors note that knowing their spending supports training and job opportunities for people with disabilities in Kampot adds a sense of purpose to an otherwise ordinary breakfast or lunch stop. No complaints or caveats surface in the feedback, which reads as unusually settled for a café of this size.
“A truly lovely place. The staff are all so friendly, the atmosphere is relaxed and the food is great. We ate here every day we stayed in Kampot! Would definitely recommend and it's all for a great cause. Ps. Definitely o...” Traveller review on Google
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Blend House Cafè & Zen House Yoga
Blend House Cafè & Zen House Yoga sits down a small alleyway off the riverfront road in Kampot, combining a café with a yoga studio upstairs. The daily menu runs to bagels made fresh in house, smoothie bowls, and coffee, with both indoor and outdoor seating for those who want to linger over breakfast or a midday coffee.
Visitors consistently mention the calm, welcoming atmosphere and the attentiveness of the staff, often naming the owners Chris and Ali directly for their warmth. The smoked salmon bagel, smashed avo bagel, and protein smoothie bowl come up repeatedly as favourites, alongside praise for the coffee and flat white. Several guests who joined the yoga classes describe them as genuinely grounding, and the combined Backpacker Package of a class plus food is mentioned as good value. Oat milk availability is called out as a welcome plus for those who need it. No complaints or caveats surface in the reviews, though more than one visitor admits to returning day after day, which suggests the appeal holds up beyond a single visit.
“Such a lovely vibe here at the café! Staff are so attentive and welcoming. The smoked salmon bagel and protein smoothie bowl are so yum! We loved just chilling here and having a coffee, (The best coffee we have had in Ca...” Traveller review on Google
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The Bookshop, Kampot
The Bookshop in Kampot is a combined café and bookstore occupying a two-level space on Street 722. Downstairs serves as a café paired with a souvenir section, while upstairs functions as a relaxed reading area. The shop stocks new and second-hand books in English, French, and Khmer, and operates a book exchange service where visitors can swap titles they have brought with them. The outdoor patio faces Street 722 with minimal traffic noise.
Visitors consistently praise the coffee and the friendly staff. The banana bread and red tea latte are specifically mentioned as standouts. The book selection across multiple languages draws repeat visits, and the upstairs seating area is described as a calm spot to read, study, or play games. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. One note: the upstairs books show visible wear from humidity, and new books are wrapped in plastic for protection, though this packaging does not entirely prevent age marks on the stock itself.
“This great Coffee shop, very close to my hotel, became my favourite late afternoon spot to sit and chill, read, and take in the bookshop vibe, even if I was using my kindle. They do a wonderful special coffee, which I so...” Traveller review on Google
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Douceurs de Kampot
Douceurs de Kampot is a French-owned cafe on Street 724 in Kampot serving baked goods, pastries, quiches, and a wide range of hot and cold drinks. The display cases hold a rotating selection of cakes including carrot cake, tiramisu, lemon cheesecake, lemon meringue tart, and black forest cake, alongside savoury items like baguettes and panini. The interior is air-conditioned and decorated in a homely style. The drinks menu covers coffee, tea, bubble tea, and milk tea, with soy milk available for vegan customers.
Visitors consistently praise the quality of the baked goods and fresh ingredients, particularly the baguettes, quiches, and cakes. The coffee and tea receive strong marks. Staff are noted as friendly and attentive, willing to adjust orders and accommodate requests. Some guests mention that prices are reasonable. A loyalty programme offers a keychain after multiple drink purchases. With over 180 reviews, the cafe has built a reputation as a reliable stop for lunch or an afternoon snack, though it draws enough traffic that queues are possible during peak times.
“A fantastic lunch experience! The baguette here is outstanding — perfectly crispy on the outside with a wonderful, fresh crunch, while the filling is savory, delicious, and ideally balanced in saltiness. The salad is bey...” Traveller review on Google
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Analog coffee
Analog coffee sits on National Road 3 in Kampot and serves espresso drinks, specialty lattes, and cold beverages in a space visitors describe as having a strong vanilla scent and a relaxed local atmosphere. The cafe has functional wifi and air conditioning, making it suitable for working as well as casual visits. The setting appeals to people who enjoy photographing their drinks.
Visitors consistently praise the coffee quality, with several describing it among the best they have had in Kampot. Matcha lattes and charcoal lattes are mentioned specifically. The atmosphere draws repeated compliments for being chill and lovely, and staff are noted for being helpful and speaking English. Prices are described as affordable. The main caution is that cold drinks tend toward the sweeter side, which works well for some but may not suit those preferring less sugar.
“Signature cafe was good and this place will be catch who love to take photo” Traveller review on Google
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The best cafés in Kampot ?
Our pick right now is Epic Arts Café, Blend House Cafè & Zen House Yoga, The Bookshop, Kampot. The full list below is ordered by rating and review volume — a 5.0 with eleven reviews does not outrank a 4.6 with two thousand.
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