A café, a free library, and a coworking space, all under one roof. Coffee, books, and a slow afternoon in Bangkok.
Opening November 2026
What we're building
Cat Corner Café and Free Library is exactly what the name says: a café and a free library, combined to be a community space. Inspired by the warmth of Southern American hospitality, we bring that same unhurried, slow-living spirit to Bangkok.
Browsing, reading, and borrowing are open to everyone, regardless of age, background, or whether you buy anything from the café. Four floors of a shophouse: coffee on the ground, the library above, a kids' corner of its own, and cat-inspired décor tucked into every shelf.
Specialty coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and a small bakery and light-food menu.
A lending library for children, teenagers, and adults. Friends of the library can get perks such as discounts on drinks and workshops, and exclusive merch.
Reading club, arts and crafts, language exchange, story hour, skill sharing, and many more!
Quiet desks, reliable wifi, and coffee on tap for anyone who wants to get work done somewhere that feels like a second home.
Who we are
Hospitality, coffee, and books. Each founder owns a domain, and together we cover what it takes to run a café and a free library as one space.
Librarian & Director
The originator of the concept. Thai-American, blending Thai warmth on one side with Southern hospitality on the other, she directs the collection, the programming, and the space's overall feel.
Café Manager & Head Barista
Manages the café, from the menu and coffee quality to the customer experience that turns first-time visitors into regulars. She handles the coffee staples and creates our unique specialty drinks.
Technology & Operations
Leads strategy, finances, and technology, including the digital tools that keep things connected in the background. From the collection management system to the café's website, if a tool is needed, he finds or builds it.
How to help
Every book on our shelves is one someone can borrow without paying for it. Here is how you can be part of that.
Stay in the loop
You will get an email once when we open, and the occasional note about workshops. Nothing else.
We use your email to talk to you about Cat Corner, and for nothing else.