Free Bird Cafe

Chiang Mai


Chiang Mai’s original 'cafe with a cause', Free Bird Cafe supports community art and language classes for refugees from Myanmar. The vegan restaurant is known for tangy Shan salads along with a solid all-day breakfast menu. You’ll also find secondhand clothing for sale as well as zero-waste goods ranging from reusable food containers to bulk shampoos, soaps and more.


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