Gather Ground Cafe

When it comes to value, you can't beat it. 450 baht all you can eat buffet. See picture to see some of the options. Good vibes, plenty of seating. They also have a more intimate seating arrangement if you prefer a less noisy experience. I highly recommend.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 – Exceptional Breakfast Experience in Pattaya I normally stay at the hotel across the road, which has its own coffee shop inside, but during Songkran everything was fully booked, so I ended up staying nearby at Myll. Unfortunately, the breakfast options there were extremely limited, which made this place an absolute standout by comparison. Gather Ground Café was a complete contrast in every possible way. First, the coffee. Quite simply, this is some of the best coffee in Pattaya. The quality of the beans, the consistency, and the execution are all at a level you would expect from a serious specialty café, not just a hotel breakfast outlet. Whether you are after a proper black coffee or something more refined, it delivers consistently. Second, and most impressively, is the breadth of the breakfast menu. It is genuinely one of the most extensive breakfast offerings I have seen. The menu spans multiple cuisines and dietary preferences, which is rare to see done this well in a single venue. From a Western perspective, you have a full American breakfast done properly, alongside options like Eggs Benedict and French toast with yogurt and granola. These are not token items; they are well-composed, balanced, and clearly designed with attention to detail. From an Asian perspective, the offerings are equally strong. The pork or chicken congee provides a comforting, traditional option, while dishes like pan-fried eggs with Vietnamese influences bring depth and variety. There are also rice-based dishes such as chicken curry rice, which add a more substantial, savoury dimension to the breakfast experience. For those looking for lighter or healthier options, the detox and morning energy juices are a thoughtful inclusion, showing that the menu has been designed with different lifestyles in mind. Vegetarian options are not an afterthought either. The quinoa fried rice and Hong Kong-style fried noodles ensure that plant-based diners have meaningful, well-prepared choices rather than limited substitutes. Finally, the breakfast bar is a major highlight (only available weekends and "busy days"). It is extensive and allows you to complement your main dish with a wide variety of additional items. The “as much as you can eat” approach, combined with the quality on offer, makes this exceptional value. It is not just quantity; the freshness and range elevate the entire experience. Overall, this café sets a benchmark. Where nearby options felt restrictive and uninspired, Gather Ground Café delivers variety, quality, and consistency across the board. If you are in Pattaya and care about breakfast, this is not just a good option, it is the obvious choice. PS. Staff are very friendly and super helpful. Took a little bit to explain to me that I could order all nine dishes as many times as I like. I think they were a little surprised that I only ordered 1 breakfast 😛. There way of telling me I'm fat, and they expected that a big guy like me would order at least 3 set plates 😎.

Very nice and cozy coffee shop with good service. The staff were welcoming and provide good information with good manners. The space was managing nicely and well decorated! Matcha was made perfectly! Well recommended ! There's also a hotel here but I didn't stay here.

Stopped by Gather Ground Cafe after a Saturday morning run on the beach and it was a great little find. It wasn’t busy at all, I was seated right away, and the server brought the menu over quickly and was extremely polite the entire time. I ordered the à la carte scrambled eggs, French toast, and a cafe latte — the eggs were cooked perfectly and the French toast was especially tasty. Inside has a cozy vibe with low music that made it easy to relax, and there’s also outdoor seating if you prefer fresh air. It felt like an easy, stress-free stop rather than a rushed cafe experience. Bonus for anyone who cares about points: it rang up as PayaaHotel on my credit card. Overall, solid spot for a quick, comfortable meal — I’d definitely come back again.

Wow 🤩. This coffee shop is excellent. The coffee choices are great and the tastes are amazing. The breakfast that I had was sooo tasty!!! The atmosphere was relaxing, inviting, and “smooth jazzy.” Plenty of natural light warms the interior from the large storefront windows.