About
Yoo Pha (อยู่ป่า, roughly 'living in the forest') is a small roadside café near Maejo University in San Sai that switches to a bar in the evening. There are a few tables out front; behind them is a shaded garden set up camping-style, plus a small air-conditioned glass room. Daytime means coffee, matcha, fruit sodas and bakes, along with simple Thai dishes, and at night it runs a beer-garden setup. Pets are welcome, and with the university next door, expect plenty of students. Worth knowing if you're out Mae Jo way, though there isn't much information about it online.
Good for
Know before you go
- Hours conflict: a 2025 Chiang Mai News roundup says 9:00–18:00 daily, another listing shows it open until midnight.
- Mostly outdoor seating, so it is less fun in the rain. Parking next to the shop.
Facts checked against 3 public sources: Chiang Mai News, Trip.com and Facebook. Things change, so check before you go.
Where it is
- ร้านไป-ยานใหญ่ ณ.แม่โจ้2.6 km
- Wat Si Don Chai Pa Tung Ngam2.6 km
- Lanna Classic Cars2.6 km
- Imagine House Cafe 20163.4 km
- San Sai Luang Municipality Public Park7.0 km
- Tweechol Botanical Garden9.0 km
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