Vegan
International
Organic
Raw
Thai
Delivery
Take-out
Asian
Gluten-free
Breakfast
Shan, Burmese
Vegan restaurant offering salads, curries, soups, jackfruit burgers, pancakes, and desserts. Open Mon-Sun 10:00am-9:00pm. Last order 8.30pm.
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34 Rural Rd Mae Hong Son 4024, Tambon Wiang Tai,, Pai, Thailand, 58130
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Last update on 22 May 2025 by Annimuh
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Added by danushka on 01 Dec 2023
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33 Reviews
First Review by danushka
tobial
Points +24
Super tasty vegan food! - Edit
Absolutely loved Free Bird Café in Pai. The vegan food is fresh, flavorful, and honestly some of the best I’ve had in Thailand. I also really appreciate that every purchase supports their work helping Myanmar refugees. It feels good to enjoy great food while supporting a meaningful cause. Definitely one of my favorite spots in Pai.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-09
lisabyrd
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, we appreciate you!
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SamGrew
Points +207
Rocked - Edit
This place was awesome. Great vibes, awesome mission whereby they’re donating profits, very delicious food.
Read morePros: Food delicious and unique, Healthy and great atmosphere, Love the mission
lisabyrd
Thank you so much for taking time to review and understand our mission!
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food4ricky
Points +2215
Good food, good cause - Edit
Very sympathetic cafe, which donates their profit to projects for Burmese fugitives.
Read moreFood is good! Came back multiple times during my stay in Pai. I recommend everything with the 'chickpea-tofu' and all that is fermented (tea leaves salad, tea leaves fried rice, kimchi...).
Also great stickers😄And very friendly staff.
lisabyrd
Thank you so much, we are glad you love our food and mission.
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steffi.loves.vegan
Points +939
Cozy place in the center of Pai - Edit
Cute little restaurant with seating at tables & cozy on floor cushions. Completely vegan, with many delicious treats on the menu. People like to linger here to chat with other guests or browse through tarot cards.
Read moreThe staff is super friendly & the service is fast.
I had the breakfast bagel & an iced lavender latte.
Pros: Very cozy place to hang out, Fully vegan, Friendly staff
lisabyrd
Thank you for the lovely review, so happy you loved the food, environment and amenities (oracle cards). We have since moved to a beautiful garden location, I hope you can visit again someday.
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jisephusjotta
Points +117
Zó goed - Edit
Tegenover het politiebureau ligt dit kleine eettentje. Het bestond al tien jaar in Chiang Mai en nu sinds een jaar ook in Pai. Heerlijk gegeten en met gratis tip, iets te laat voor de fried chili die ik probeerde; als je wil proeven hoe spicy iets is, doe dat dan aan de zijkant van je mond en laat t je lippen niet raken. Dus bijt met je hoektanden een klein stukje van zo’n chili af. 🌶️
Read moreGevonden via Happy Cow!
Pros: Gezellige sfeer en vriendelijk personeel., Heel uitgebreide kaart, bijna helemaal glutenvrij., Ik wil nog veel meer van de kaart proberen.
lisabyrd
Thank you so much!
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Profe.Lao
Points +38
Wonderful place - Edit
Best “egg” sandwich and overall good food. They donate profits to Myanmar refugees!
Read morelisabyrd
Thank you for the lovely review, glad you love our 'chickpea egg' :)
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RitaFi
Points +1651
Very small portions - Edit
I have to say that I was quite disappointed with this place. The food didn't taste like much (we ordered Khao soi and an eggplant curry) and the portions (especially the curry) were super small. Also, as a good vegan place, they should care about more balanced dishes. The eggplant curry was simply made out of eggplant, onion, ginger and tomato. No protein whatsoever...
Read moreI think there's lots of potential but they aren't quite there in my opinion.
Pros: They sell nice stuff like vegan fish sauce, Staff is nice
Guest
mariangelafranco
Points +22
Miss - Edit
The food is really nice, very tasty! The place is lovely and the staff is great.
Read morePros: Food, Place, Price
lisabyrd
Thank you so much!
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PatiLamour
Points +1766
Cute - Edit
A really cute vegan cafe with nice food, coffee, drinks and very friendly staff.
Read morelisabyrd
Thank you for taking time to review, we have since moved to a lovely garden location, I hope you can visit again someday.
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Hollipop
Points +1158
Taaty mac n cheese - Edit
Mac n cheese was really tasty (added a lot of black pepper). Mushroom meatball skewer things were okay.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-20
lisabyrd
Thank you for taking time to review, we have since moved to a lovely garden location, I hope you can visit again someday.
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NoaPasternak
Points +56
😃 - Edit
The two dishes I liked the most were the samosa which was very tasty and the mac and cheese which was excellent . The place is really pleasant to sit and good prices It's a shame that most of the portions are quite small 🤪
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-22
lisabyrd
Thank you for taking time to review, we have since moved to a lovely garden location, I hope you can visit again someday.
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lener
Points +99
Great Breakfast and nice staff - Edit
We only went there for breakfast and it was amazing, they were really quick and even had some games to play with while waiting. The Cappuccino with oat milk was great as well, they even had free water. All in all great place.
Read morePros: Nice atmosphere , Good food, good coffee
lisabyrd
Thank you for taking time to review, we are so happy you loved our breakfasts, we have since moved to a lovely garden location, I hope you can visit again someday.
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karyngrace
Points +244
Very good food in a relaxed thai setting - Edit
Had the chickpea scrambled tofu, and smoothy bowl. Lovely staff and food lovingly prepared - was really enjoyable
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Oh and also got a take out lunch of Yellow noodles and tofu salad - both were very tasty and kept well for lunch
Read morelisabyrd
Thank you for taking time to review, we have since moved to a lovely garden location, I hope you can visit again someday.
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SarahKaemmer
Points +98
Süßes Kaffee mit leckerem Frühstück - Edit
Wir hatten ein super leckeres Frühstück im Café. Darunter eine spirulina Bowl, pancakes, eine fruchtplatte sowie einen deftigen Bagel. Es war sehr schön und ich kann es empfehlen.
Read morelisabyrd
Thank you!
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AnnikaKerrison
Points +42
Sehr lecker - Edit
Kleines Café mit grosser Auswahl an Speisen und Getränken. Wir haben eine Thai Omlette bestellt, und die war sehr lecker. Wir kommen wieder!
Read morePros: Leckeres Essen, Grosse Auswahl an Speisen und Getränken
lisabyrd
Thank you!
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Almond_milk3
Points +66
Delicious food and friendly inclusive atmosphere - Edit
Cozy cafe for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The staff is friendly and the menu is quite unique, offering options lime chickpea omelete over rice, kimchi bowl, shan meatballs. We had the omelet and meatballs and they where very tasty. There is are also fun things like a table with sauces and free ice water, a rack offering vegan and sustainable products like vegan fish sauce and bamboo straws w. cleaners.
Read moreThe food is relatively pricy, but I think it’s worth it and 100% of the profits go to the Shan foundation. (Ethnic minority group in southeast Asia.
I’d definitely recommend.
Pros: Yummy food, Cozy atmosphere, Unique menu
Cons: Maybe for some budget travelers to pricy
lisabyrd
Thank you for taking time to review, we have since moved to a lovely garden location, I hope you can visit again someday.
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jonathanberg
Points +20
Super lecker, super Preis-Leistung - Edit
Nur 400 Baht für 2 Personen (Hauptgericht inkl. Vorspeise und Getränke), super Auswahl und sehr lecker!
Read morePros: Preis, Auswahl, Umweltfreundlich
lisabyrd
Thank you!
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TobyDoherty
Points +270
Absolutely fantastic - Edit
I got the green tea leaf fried rice and Shan plant balls. Both were 100 baht. Might sound a little bit expensive but money goes to a good cause and the food is worth it.
Read moreThe cook/waitress was so nice
Pros: Food, Staff , Good cause
lisabyrd
Thank you for taking time to review, we have since moved to a lovely garden location, I hope you can visit again someday.
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Claude01
Points +50
Fresh and Delicious Food with a social conscience - Edit
The most warm and friendly young woman will greet you! We have been three times now and have enjoyed everything! Tried the omelette over rice, Burmese tea leaf fried rice, Shan white tofu, samosas, potato with lime chilli salt, etc! Will add some photos when we go back again.
Read morelisabyrd
Thank you so much for lovely review, we are so happy you liked the food.
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elishastephens
Points +68
Super tasty & great options! Will definitely be returning🤍 - Edit
Loved the vibe, really friendly staff, and a great selection of choices on the menu offering to Thai and Western choices. I had the bagel with "cheese" sauce and "omelette" made from chickpea flour and veg which was SO delicious. I'll definitely be coming back to try more from the menu! Well located just off walking street.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-24
Pros: Amazing flavours, Great vegan options, Great service
lisabyrd
Thank you for taking time to review, we have since moved to a lovely garden location, I hope you can visit again someday.
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nicirl
Points +2906
A must try when in Pai - Edit
Delicious fresh food - a combination of Thai and Shan cuisine. It is delicious and amazing! The woman is super friendly and there is nothing to complain about!
Read morelisabyrd
Wow! Thank you for the lovely review and photos, we have since moved to a lovely garden location, I hope you can visit again someday.
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guybraverman
Points +2008
Must try - Edit
One of the better places in Pai for ethnic Thai and Burmese vegan cuisine. I ate here twice in last 2 days and tried many of their dishes. All unique, flavorful and healthy. Friendly service. Food is made to order so at times will take a minute. A bit pricey but well worth it. Highly recommended
Read morelisabyrd
Thank you for the review and lovely photos, we appreciate you and hope you have time to visit our new location which has a garden and even bigger menu.
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IstvanTomas
Points +34
Not only vegan but also with a story - Edit
Free Bird Cafe is fairly mew one with the first one being established in Chang Mai.
Read moreThe Cafe offers vegan “Shan” dishes ehich makes this cafe a special one. Shan is the latgest ethnic minority from Myanmar. They share a long border with Thailand and have fled the brutal Burmese military junta and settled in Thailand as stateless people with no basic human rights.
All profits from Free Bird cafe goes to Shan people.
The food is great ♥️
Updated from previous review on 2024-02-10
Pros: Service, The story behind it, Food
Cons: Both shan dishes had onion in it, my bad though 😂
lisabyrd
Thank you for the review and taking time to understand our social impact as well. Sorry about the onion, if you tell us when ordering, we can leave it out of most things. We hope to see you again someday.
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JosiBernstein
Points +60
Just amazing - Edit
We love this place!
Read moreEvery single dish we’ve tried (and we’ve tried many) is delicious. They offer vegan Shan dishes that are very unique and yummy. It’s amazing hearty breakfast food. The staff is very friendly, they have games and cozy seating. Plus: it’s on the cheaper side compared to other veggie restaurants in Pai.
Pros: All vegan , Unique , Delicious
Cons: Sometimes a little loud - street noises
lisabyrd
Thank you so much for the lovely review, we appreciate you and your support and we are as happy as you that we have since moved to a garden with no street noise😄See you soon!
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FrankHpunto
Points +766
Great Food - Edit
The venue has plenty of authentic Thai food but also selfmade chocolate bars
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Trixie10
Points +221
Fantastic food - Edit
Visit this cafe multiple times while in Pai. Tasty local and western food. Friendly staff. Highly recommend.
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linölchen
Points +74
AMAZING! - Edit
We had a Shan salad and the breakfast bagel. Both were great. The dishes are super rich in flavours. Bagels were quite expensive for 120 bath but the Shan dishes are around 80 bath - that’s ok.
Read morePros: Detailed description of ingredients on the menu, Rich and deep flavour , Gluten free and vegan, jay options
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