Aside from street food and family-style eateries, Bangkok is also home to many cafes fitted with mouthwatering brunch items and creature comforts. Fran’s is a modern-style cafe that has gained popularity for its famous Velvet Egg and Bacon Open-Faced Sandwich.
A five to ten-minute walk from Lumphini MRT station, Fran’s offers a calm oasis of delicious brunch and relaxing greenery away from the city’s bustling center. The cafe spans an indoor and alfresco area, the latter fitted with lush plants and umbrellas expertly placed to shield you from the fiercest of afternoon suns. Go for alfresco seating if you’re looking for a more intimate and relaxed setup.
The menu is as expansive as the cafe grounds, offering a variety of comfort foods from açai bowls and open-faced sandwiches to sophisticated pasta dishes.
The Velvet Egg and Bacon Open-Faced Sandwich (390 baht) is what shot Frans’ to fame in the region, and it’s not hard to see why. Silky-smooth scrambled eggs that live up to their name accompanied by a thick slab of perfectly caramelised, fork-tender bacon. A hearty one that’s a must-try if you’re a fan of the eggs on-toast combination.
Velvet Egg and Bacon Open-Faced Sandwich (390 baht)
Fran’s Avocado Breakfast (590 baht) also deserves a shout. The avocado lends the hollandaise sauce a unique, tangy twist that elevates the rich egg yolks. Mushrooms are also well sautéed, and the crispy bacon and smoked salmon round up this wholesome brunch item.
Fran’s Avocado Breakfast (590 baht)
For drinks, Fran’s fruit smoothies are highly recommended. The Mango Lassi (195 baht) and Dragonfruit and More Smoothie (185 baht) for refreshing yourself and combatting the oncoming heat.
Mango Lassi (195 baht)
Dragonfruit and More Smoothie (185 baht)
If you have time for only one cafe in Bangkok, make it Fran’s. But make sure to reserve ahead of time as it gets packed quickly throughout the week, especially during its coveted brunch hours.
Address: 58 Ngam Duphli Alley, Thung Maha Mek, Sathon, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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Nearest Train Station: Lumphini
Opening Hours: 8am – 10pm daily
Contact: +66 92 131 0786
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