Caffeine x Gasoline Café

Caffeine x Gasoline Café in Rawai, Phuket is a coffee shop that doubles as a tattoo studio. Downstairs, it’s an easy place to grab breakfast and get some work done on a laptop; upstairs, you can book a session with an artist known for clean, detail-focused work and confident touch-ups of older tattoos. The space is tidy and laid-back, with soft couches and seating both indoors and outside.

The real highlight is the coffee. Their espresso and cappuccino are made with care, delivering a consistently rich, well-balanced taste. The menu also includes cold brew with cold foam, a coconut ice-cream latte, and a crème brûlée latte, plus matcha that’s whisked by hand. Plant-based milk options are available.

Food revolves around fresh bagels — not the rushed, thrown-together kind. The dough and bake are spot-on, fillings are generous, and the flavors are bold without being overly greasy. The “build your own bagel” format makes it easy to choose your filling and toppings, and there are vegetarian options as well. You’ll also find muffins, sandwiches, and fries, with solid portion sizes. Takeaway orders are wrapped in paper.

Inside, you might spot branded merch and some vintage clothing, and now and then the local cat makes an appearance. Prices feel above average for Thailand, and extra sauces or butter may be charged separately. After heavy rain, you may notice a bit of lingering dampness, but it rarely affects overall comfort.