Gluten Free Breakfast & Café Options in Koh Samui

Travelling with a gluten intolerance or coeliac disease takes planning. Finding a café in Koh Samui that genuinely has gluten free options not just "we can remove the bread" can be harder than it sounds on an island where most breakfast spots serve toast, noodles, or rice. This guide covers what gluten free options actually exist at cafés in Koh Samui and focuses on MonAmi Café in Bangrak, which offers one of the most clearly labelled gluten free café menus in the north of the island.

Why Gluten Free Is Difficult to Find at Koh Samui Cafés

Thai cuisine is naturally gluten-light in many dishes rice-based meals, stir fries, and soups are often safe. But Western-style cafés, which most tourists gravitate toward for breakfast and brunch, are built around bread, pastries, and baked goods. Finding a café that bakes gluten free alternatives from scratch, rather than just skipping the bread, takes more effort. MonAmi addresses this with a dedicated selection of in-house baked gluten free items that are always available alongside the main menu.

MonAmi Café - Gluten Free Options in Bangrak

MonAmi Café opened in Bangrak in January 2022 and has built a loyal following among visitors with dietary requirements. The menu is clearly labelled with GF (gluten free), DF (dairy free), and V (vegan) markers, making it easy to identify what's safe without having to ask about every single item. All items listed below are made in-house.

Gluten Free Bread

MonAmi offers gluten free bread as an upgrade for the MonAmi Breakfast plate (add 40 THB). The breakfast plate comes with two eggs, fresh Mediterranean salad with olive oil and lemon, and three toppings of your choice. Upgrading to gluten free bread makes the entire plate suitable for guests avoiding gluten. Ask the staff when ordering.

Gluten Free Cakes

This is where MonAmi stands out from most cafés on the island. All of the following cakes are made from scratch in-house and are gluten free:

• Basque Cheesecake (120 THB) Creamy, gently caramelized cheesecake. One of the most popular items on the menu regardless of dietary requirements.
• Brownie (80 THB) Fudgy dark chocolate with a hint of coffee and brandy, made with almond powder and pumpkin seeds.
• Almond Orange Cake (90 THB) Light and fragrant, made with almond powder, egg, orange zest, and a touch of brandy. Also dairy free.
• Carrot Cake (90 THB) Moist carrot cake with raisins, walnuts, chia seeds, and pumpkin seeds. Also dairy free.

These cakes are available daily alongside coffee, making MonAmi a reliable afternoon stop for anyone who wants a gluten free treat with a flat white or matcha latte. The best coffee in Koh Samui guide covers the full drinks menu.

Gluten Free Cookies

The Oatmeal Cookie (60 THB) is gluten free and vegan made with oats, almonds, raisins, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, brown sugar, and cinnamon. A lighter option if you want something sweet without a full slice of cake.

Gluten Free Shakes

All five shakes on the MonAmi menu are gluten free: Strawberry Kiss, Sunny Day, Green Goodness, Blueberry Bliss, and Banoffee. Four of the five are also vegan. Organic pea protein can be added to any shake for 30 THB.

Coffee All Drinks Gluten Free

All of MonAmi's coffee drinks are naturally gluten free. Plant-based milk (soy, almond, oat) is available for all espresso drinks at no extra charge and a practical detail for guests who are both gluten free and dairy free.

Dairy Free Options at MonAmi

For guests who are dairy free as well as gluten free, MonAmi has good coverage. The Almond Orange Cake and Carrot Cake are both gluten free and dairy free. Plant-based milk is available at no extra cost for all coffee drinks. The Mediterranean Salad and Tuna Salad are naturally dairy free and gluten free. The five shakes include four vegan options made with plant-based milk.

How to Order Gluten Free at MonAmi

The menu page at MonAmi clearly labels every gluten free item with a GF badge. When ordering the breakfast plate with gluten free bread, mention it when you place the order so the kitchen prepares the right bread. For cakes, the gluten free options are displayed at the counter staff can confirm which items are available that day.

Location

MonAmi Café is in Bangrak, a short walk from Bangrak Pier in the north of Koh Samui. Open daily from 7am to 6pm. Also available on Grab Food when your address is inside the current delivery zone. Looking for a full brunch? See the best brunch in Koh Samui guide.