Local Flavor: VW Bus = rolling coffee shop
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I happened upon this mobile coffee unit while strolling near the moat that surrounds Chiang Mai’s old city. While I’d seen the VW bus employed in this way as a cocktail bar in Thailand before, coffee seems to be the more popular beverage-on-white-walls these days.
Using a high-end espresso machine and fresh coffee grown in the area, my barista created a delicious iced coffee while I pulled up a stool and people-watched. The finished product was presented to me as “on the house” with a shy smile. It seems I had happened upon the mobile coffee unit the first day this young entrepreneur was open for business, and he was offering all drinks for free on his inaugural day. So I tucked my baht into his ceramic VW bus tip jar and wished him “choke dee” (good luck) on his new endeavor.
Coffee culture is something I’ve enjoyed in many parts of the world. I love the universal way that people come together over a cup of joe. Where are some of your most memorable coffee experiences?
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9 comments
I’m amazed, the owner or who ever came up with the idea must be very imaginative.
Adorable! I’d love to pull up a stool here.
I love those old style VW camper vans, although it’s a little unusual to see them in Thailand.
I like this idea! I’d certainly give the coffee a try, even if it was bad coffee it’d be a fun thing to do.
I love it. It looks cool and it would be great to have a mobile coffee wagon show up with GOOD coffee to make the day go better. I only wish I had any hope of this happening anytime soon.
Mobile coffee is really cool. Thinking that it would be a good business,too! Coffee is always a part of my breakfast. Sometimes I buy my coffee along my way. Busy people always do that. Though, what makes it cool is when you it in a mobile van.
I love the mobile idea too! Plus I’m a big fan of colorful Volkswagons.