One of the worst things about only having a few days in Phnom Penh was that there was not nearly enough time to get to all of the cafes and coffeeshops that we wanted to. When Bordeaux and I first visited Phnom Penh, we had been traveling for the two months previous, and we were thrilled to be able to recharge in so many different wonderful cafes. But more than just relief from homesickness, Phnom Penh's elegant cafes offer delicious baked goods, well executed meals, and, most importantly, excellent coffee. On this visit, we nostalgically visited a few we'd made it to last time. We had breakfast at Java, a second floor art gallery/cafe that makes strong Vietnamese drip coffee and serves an excellent bowl of muesli, yogurt, and locally sourced honey. We made it back to The Shop, a bakery and deli where I tried the decadent crepe with mango, banana, and passion fruit. We also made time to try a new place, Chocolate, where we paired a dark chocolate brownie with equally dark coffee.
Monday, June 02, 2008
Cafes of Phnom Penh.
One of the worst things about only having a few days in Phnom Penh was that there was not nearly enough time to get to all of the cafes and coffeeshops that we wanted to. When Bordeaux and I first visited Phnom Penh, we had been traveling for the two months previous, and we were thrilled to be able to recharge in so many different wonderful cafes. But more than just relief from homesickness, Phnom Penh's elegant cafes offer delicious baked goods, well executed meals, and, most importantly, excellent coffee. On this visit, we nostalgically visited a few we'd made it to last time. We had breakfast at Java, a second floor art gallery/cafe that makes strong Vietnamese drip coffee and serves an excellent bowl of muesli, yogurt, and locally sourced honey. We made it back to The Shop, a bakery and deli where I tried the decadent crepe with mango, banana, and passion fruit. We also made time to try a new place, Chocolate, where we paired a dark chocolate brownie with equally dark coffee.
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Great posting!
In Phnom Penh, we stayed in this great, centrally located guesthouse, Bright Lotus 1. Just next door, at the Rising Sun, they serve a western style breakfast and a *wonderful* Vietnamese drip coffee. It was the first time I'd ever had it and it was quite the sensory experience.
beautiful photographs!
Hi Xander!
I just wanted to stop by and tell you how much I love viewing your blog. Your photos are so interesting and so amazing with each and every post.
Best Wishes!
I felt the same way during our stay in Phnom Pehn, there just wasn't enough time. That city makes you want to hang out and enjoy it, and yet, we went rushing off to Angkor, of course.
Thanks for the always lovely photos.
Great pics as usual and love the collages you're putting together! Where was the pic with the white leather sofa seat and ottomans taken?
Thanks Lara! The white leather sofa seat and ottoman are set in the shady patio of Chocolate, on Street 240. -X
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