Social enterprise restaurant est. 2009 serving healthy, vegan food. Menu is based on Shan, Burmese, Thai, and western breakfast dishes. Operates a zero waste kitchen working with local organic farmers. Makes almond and coconut milk for coffee and tea. Smoothie bowls, juices, and milkshakes are on offer as well as cakes, pies, brownies, and ice cream. Ingredients are listed for each dish. In the same compound is My Best Life CNX and a charity thrift store. Air-con room inside & outside dog-friendly seating. Computer use allowed and has power outlets. Note that whilst the cafe is vegan, items with beeswax are sold on the premises. Previously at 116 Maneenoparat Rd. Open Tue 9:00am-5:00pm, Wed-Thu 9:00am-8:00pm, Fri 9:00am-10:00pm, Sat 9:00am-8:00pm, Sun 9:00am-5:00pm. Closed Mon.
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14 Sirimankalajarn Soi 9, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 50300
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182 Reviews
First Review by eatyourveggies
vegangyy
Points +908
Food here is wonderful! - Edit
Delicious! Service was great and it’s such a lovely place to sit out. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Read morePros: Fully vegan , Eat with a cause, Lovely atmosphere
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RickW
Points +47
Poor french toast and poor service - Edit
Ordered vegan french toast. It was one of the most expensive items on the menu. It came with two dry looking pieces of bread and 4 small pieces of fruit. Complained and they put banana and peanut butter on it as on the menu. They put the tinyest amount of peanut butter on it so we asked for more. They said they would only give more for an additional charge. Very disappointed.
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LaPetiteVegane
Points +95
Not impressed - Edit
Free Bird Cafe is a lovely spot where everything is decorated with care and love. Unfortunately, the food isn't very good. Flavours are lacking, the portions are quite small considering the prices and the ingredients' choices are sometimes a bit surprising (non peeled potatoes with black spots in the Khao Soi and grated purple carrot instead of crunchy noodles on top). I wish the menu was a bit smaller but have better executed dishes.
Read morePros: Not for profit and supports minorities, Decor
Cons: Flavours and ingredients, Prices, Portions
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stefanocipriano
Points +52
Food that fuels your heart and soul ! - Edit
A meal that 100% of the profits go to supporting language and arts learning centers for refugees from Burma ! Everything is delicious ! Get the fritters and the salad sampler for sure that way you try a lot of there flavors ! The service is so friendly and helpful :)
Read morePros: Big portions , Tasty unique flavors , Service with smile
Cons: A little pricey , Super noisey in ac dining room
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falanglanna
Points +142
fifty-fifty - Edit
Samosa delicious but 2nd times less than first time. Coffee excellent. Pumpkin dish ok but nothing special. Dish with patatoes very disappointing because patatoes with black spot skin and tasteless sauce. Burmese salat consisted of half leaves and half rather hart stems. In 3 times never satisfied, thus never again. There are many places in town with better food.
Read morePros: Consistently vegan. Some nice salats.Very friendly, I like the charity idea. Nevertheless...
Cons: somewhat overpriced. Ordered 2 takeaway salats, without onion but were full of it. Once was told, the wrong day off.
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snagab15
Points +248
Stick to the Thai food for cheaper options - Edit
The restaurant is clean, eclectic, supports a good cause, and has a small shop of natural products. Ordered the Burmese tea leaf salad (good!) and the iced cocomocha (really good! Especially on a hot day!)
Read morePros: Clean, Natural products shop, Cocomocha
Cons: More expensive than other restaurants
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JonJon
Points +20864
Charity restaurant and best brownie I had in Asia! - Edit
This restaurant is a charity to help Burmese refugees. The menu is 100% vegan (and I've not seen on the menu the drink with honey). The food consists of Burmese and western dishes. It's a bit pricey but it's for a cause. The place has nice vibes and it's pleasant to stay here. In terms of food, I had the samossas that were tasty with their green sauce, a smoothie that could have had more flavors and a terrific brownie! The only real one I had in Asia. The place worth the try just for it! Some other dishes look quite ordinary, but they're good.
Read morePros: charity restaurant, good food, amazing brownie, nice vibes
Cons: not 100% vegan(?)
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nikkappa4
Points +148
Love it - Edit
There is not much more to say that hasn't already been said. The food is incredible and the intention of the restaurant is amazing. 100% of the proceeds goes to their charity foundation Thai Freedom House. I don't think it gets much better than that; good food and good intention.
Read morePros: staff food variety brownie positive vibes
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Harrie4
Points +53
Good food and amazing cause! - Edit
The menu, which served everything including breakfast all day, was extensive with many options. We had a smoothie bowl, a smoothie and hummus plate. All were very good and exactly what we were craving! The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was welcoming. We definitely recommend, especially as it’s for a good cause.
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leahconroy
Points +61
Great place - Edit
Great extensive vegan breakfast, salad, sandwich, bigger meals menu and drinks menu. Lovely staff. Great cause. Preloved books and clothes for sale also along with a selection of ethical/vegan goods eg bamboo straws, homemade deo, kombucha, Vega chocolate etc. 100% of profits help Burmese refugees. The potato hash was great. Interesting to try and compare the Burmese cuisine to Thail.
Read morePros: Great all vegan menu , Lovely staff, Great cause
Cons: A lit pricier than local places
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veganziggy
Points +157
NOPE - Edit
I get this is a charity and i'm more than happy to give money to this important cause as i do with other causes that I am passionate about, however this place was a total rip off and the food was awful. It took over 10 minutes before our order was taken and the food came before our drinks.
Read moreWe ordered a sandwich and the samosas which were the most basic and bland I've ever had. It felt like a child had made it. Literally 2 slices of bread with a dollop of hummus, lettuce and a tomato. Probably the worst sandwich I've ever had...and to make matters worse we were charged an extortionate amount for 2 dishes with no drink!
Cons: Bad food, Over priced, Bad service
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peasandunderstanding
Points +257
All together Brilliancy - Edit
Free Bird House is such a gem! Not only because of the fabulous menu (lavender latte anyone?), the quirky interiors or the second hand shop in the back, but all the profits made go towards helping minorities, and in particular Burmese refugees.
Read moreThey do western style foods like french toast, pancakes and smoothie bowls, along with traditional burmese meals. I had the papaya shan salad, apple cider limade and a lavender latte made beautifully by the barista. Throughout the month Free Bird hosts a range of events. One particularly eye-catching is the lunch meet up Nomad Girls Wednesdays. Definitely need to check that out next time around!
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CamilleMacLeod
Points +825
Charming place! - Edit
Tasty food, good service and great concept! Worth going, loved the curry.
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TanyaCamilleri
Points +54
Love! - Edit
What an amazing place! All profits go to supporting refugees in Burma. Very inspiring. I got a salad and Pad Thai and both were very yummy.
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LauraHolton
Points +25
Delicious food, great vibe - Edit
Really nice, chilled atmosphere. Massive menu packed with so many vegan options. I had a Shan Pennywort Salad and it was delicious!
Read morePros: Incredible selection of vegan food
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Bethevegan
Points +338
Wonderful food and a beautiful cause! - Edit
Not only does 100% of the profits go to a charity that supports refugees from Burma and minorities in Thailand, the food is also exceptionally good. The Burmese papaya salad was a wonderful mix of flavours. It was nice to have something different, it was very unique to anything we have tried before. The coffee is also one of the best vegan cappuccinos I have had to date! So good! I'm happy to pay extra for the cause, the quality of food is a wonderful bonus!
Read morePros: Everything's vegan, Profits go to a good cause, Delicious food
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carolink
Points +358
fantastic food for a good cause - Edit
All the dishes we had were great. The burmese pennywort salad was something really special, I've never tasted these flavours before. And the Drinks are just amazing. The Lavender latte with almond and coconut milk was maybe the best vegan latte I've ever had. That you support the Thai freedom house with just eating there is an additional plus.
Read morePros: everything on the Menu is vegan, great flavours, special dishes, that you normally don't get vegan
Cons: none
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annprie
Points +528
lovely community space - Edit
Smoothie bowls (spirulina!) (around 250Baht I think) and pancakes (~180Baht) are the BOMB! A bit pricey, but good portions and for a good cause! They also have secondhand clothes and some other things for sale (bee wax wraps!) lovely space and nice ambiente
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JoslynChittilapally
Points +99
delicious smoothie bowls - Edit
Spirulina smoothie bowl was delicious. Also ordered the French toasts sandwich -which turned out to be too sweet.
Read morePros: healthy breakfast options, smoothie bowls
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AshleighJadeCheung
Points +50
Lives up to the hype! - Edit
Popped in for lunch with my partner and ordered the Khao Soi, a fresh passionfruit soda and a nutty milkshake (I’ve forgotten the name, but it’s the last one on the menu). Absolutely everything we ordered came out quickly, was delicious as was very well presented.
Read moreIt was a little expensive, but you can see where the extra baht went. Also, the cafe sells lots of sustainable and ethically-minded products.
Pros: Quick and friendly service, Great presentation and flavours, Great selection of dishes and drinks
Cons: A little pricey, but worth it
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TheFriendlyVegans
Points +55
Must try bowls! - Edit
The Free Bird Cafe is not the cheapest option around. But since all the money goes to charity work, we didn't mind paying a little extra.
Read moreWe have been there a few times now, and never had anything we didn't like.
If we have to point out a favorite, it would be their bowls. Especially the Spirulina Bowl is a winner.
Pros: Great relaxing ambient, Nice menu, Beautiful bowls!
Cons: Prices are a little high
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RawChefYin
Points +5856
Clean, yummy food - Edit
We were there for the Weekly Nomad Girls Lunch where all women are welcome to meet up every Wednesday at 12pm over delicious vegan, organic, local food.
Read moreFree Bird Cafe is a 100% social enterprise where all profits help support education for refugees from Burma. They also have a second-hand boutique and a donation centre.
We had the
1. Free Bird Green Tea Leaf Fried Rice 110 Baht
A Free Bird Cafe original, combining lots of veggies, organic purple rice and key ingredients from their Green Tea Leaf Salad.
2. Chickpea Curry 110 Baht
Burmese style, inspired by Indian Chana Masala, made of whole chickpeas, red and yellow curry, capsicum and long green beans.
Food was really, really good. I would totally go back again if I'm here longer.
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veggie_traveller
Points +173
Some nice dishes and a great cause - Edit
This is a great cafe in the old town, with all proceeds going to education and other programmes run for Burmese refugees in Chiang Mai. Their dishes are slightly more expensive than other places but I saw it as a donation so didn’t mind. Their Khao Soi is amazing as are the smoothies and vegan chocolate brownie. It can take some time for things to come out when busy but it was always fresh and tasty.
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ClaudiaMarie
Points +106
Tasty, but very expensive - Edit
I was excited to try this place out, but taken aback at the prices. I understand it’s healthy and profits go to a great cause, but wow! That being said, I ordered the cheaper things. The Burmese tea leaf salad was very good (95B) and tasted authentic and the cacao mocha drink was incredibly tasty (95B). Service was a bit slow, self serve water available, and lots of take home goodies to buy.
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hillevifock
Points +96
Great food! - Edit
I had a coconut ice latte and scrambled tofu, and my friend had a cacao smoothie bowl. The food was amazing and the coffee as well. We really likes the atmosphere and concept and the staff was friendly. The cause is also great!
Read morePros: Tasty food and drinks, Good atmosphere, Great cause
Cons: A bit pricey, but they give all of their profits t
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ChantelleDerrick
Points +94
Superfood bowls - Edit
The raw cacao superfood bowl was heavenly. Chocolate smoothie layered with fresh fruits, shaved coconut, chia seeds and more. Nutritious and delicious it was sensational! A must try while in Chiang Mai. The ambience is lovely too with lots of plants at the entrance and a nice little gift shop and used clothing to buy too.
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Sdaenz
Points +26
Cozy vegan place with great food - Edit
Perfect for brunch. Prices are high for Thailand, but that's ok because all profits go to social projects and it's a really nice place with lovely, healthy food.
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