With a healthy mix of Western and Thai influence you literally can find anything to quell that sweet pang on Phuket Island.
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Published: April 2, 2021

You cannot find a lighter or fluffier pastry éclair or creamy diplomate in the northern end of Phuket. Their baked breakfast range is fantastic, and the almond, chocolate and plain croissants are a divine match to a freshly brewed cup of coffee.
BAKE is also the place to visit for gifts, their tempting chocolate truffles made with Valrhona couverture, and their chocolate-coated candied orange sticks or brilliantly coloured mouth-watering macaroons are the perfect gift for any occasion or to show someone special just how much you care.

Nonetheless, you must get there early as most of them are only open for breakfast and then closed by lunchtime. Get your sugary fix with a selection of toppings, Nutella, sugar, banana, nuts – you name it, you can get it.

This enchanting, sweet spot in the heart of the old town is a treasure-trove of trinkets and has a memorable menu to match, washed down with a Turkish black tea your afternoon pick-me-up has never tasted so good we guarantee!

Take a fresh, ripe yellow mango and steaming sticky rice, smother it in thick coconut cream, add a sprinkle of nuts for texture, and you will be hooked. You can find this dessert in most places but Chef Noi at SUAY takes the staple pudding and adds a very cool twist. Try his mango and sticky rice spring roll with black sesame ice-cream! It is so delicious and cutely presented.

With locations dotted all around the island, it is very convenient, and the standard is consistent. Try their 70% Belgium Chocolate Lava Cake, or their insanely sweet Banana Salted Caramel pot. Of course, tiramisu, cheesecake and chocolate mousse and lemon meringue pie are also strong contenders for a taste bud sensation.

Found in the deep depths of Rawai, Baan Viset Garden & Restaurant offers a great mix of raw food, vegan cuisine and hearty bowls of lamb massaman and beef bourguignon! It really is a place that is perfect for groups of friends with differing tastes. Their dessert highlights are truly worth the travel down to Rawai.
Namely, the vegan raw chocolate cheesecake. The recipe remains intact from Atsumi days and is a chocolatey guilt-free indulgence. For those who are not on a gluten-free or plant-based diet, fill your boots with their homemade apple crumble with vanilla ice cream and their chocolate mud cake is magnificent.