Chu

Chu is a Sukhumvit 31 institution that starts the day as a beloved chocolate café — think decadent hot chocolate, Belgian waffles, and all-day brunch classics like eggs benedict and smashed avocado toast — then shifts gears after 5pm into a laid-back wine and cocktail spot with a small, well-chosen list and a happy hour running to 8pm. Split between an indoor dessert corner and a bar area, with both outdoor and indoor seating and a pet-friendly garden, it's an easy, unpretentious pick for a daytime catch-up that can just as easily roll into an evening drink — good for a relaxed afterwork or a birthday that starts with cake and ends with wine.