Verde: healthy cafe and restaurant on Sukhumvit 26, Phrom Phong
Brunch, high-protein lunch and natural wine, 10 minutes on foot from BTS Phrom Phong. Dog friendly, free wifi, open every day.
Verde is a healthy cafe and restaurant at 61/46 Sukhumvit Soi 26, opposite the Four Wings Hotel, about 10 minutes on foot from BTS Phrom Phong and Emporium. It serves brunch, lunch and dinner every day: grass-fed beef, chicken bowls, salmon, sourdough and vegetarian plates, in real portions. It is dog friendly, has free wifi, a matcha bar upstairs, and natural wine.
What is Verde?
Verde opened on Sukhumvit Soi 26 in December 2022. The name is "green" in Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. The owners put it this way:
“VERDE is a lifestyle cafe & restaurant serving health food with a comfort twist.”
The kitchen cooks to order and works from the Mediterranean diet. In Verde's words:
“Born from the idea that good food can be good for you, VERDE draws inspiration from the mediterranean diet’s pillars of freshness, quality and simplicity.”
“Our menu is thoughtfully balanced, with 80% focused on healthy options and 20% dedicated to soulful indulgence.”
High-protein lunch near Phrom Phong
Verde is the place near Phrom Phong for a healthy lunch that still fills you up. You do not get 100 g of meat on a big plate here. The portions are real.
- Chimichurri Beef Bowl: grass-fed striploin, gluten free. 665 kcal, 40 g protein, 55 g carbs, 31 g fat, as listed on Verde's GrabFood menu.
- Grassfed Striploin: a grass-fed steak plate.
- Chicken Shawarma Bowl and Chicken Gyros: the chicken dishes. The chicken is good.
- Chipotle pork bowl: good, and the pork can be swapped (see below).
- Salmon Cous Cous: wild-caught salmon.
On sourcing, Verde says: “We use grass-fed beef, wild-caught salmon, antibiotic & hormone free chicken, sourdough bread, local dairy, and ethical fair-trade coffee.”
No pork? Swap it for beef or chicken
If you do not eat pork, order the chipotle pork bowl with beef or chicken instead. Ask when you order. This makes Verde an easy lunch for a group where someone does not eat pork and someone else is vegetarian.
Healthy brunch near Emporium
Brunch runs every day, from 08:30 on weekends. Verde won the Brunch category at the Grab Food Awards 2026. Dishes to know:
- Verde Benedict: “made with buttery croissant dough for an unexpected crispiness.”
- Smoked Salmon Pancake Taco and Salmon Cous Cous, for salmon at brunch.
- Hoisin Duck Tacos.
- Mango Sticky Rice Crepe: “entirely gluten- and dairy-free.”
- Eggs, sourdough, and coffee from Left Hand Roasters, ethically sourced from northern Thailand.
Verde calls it “A NEW VIBE OF EATING RIGHT.” The room is bright, green and photogenic.
Vegetarian and gluten-free options
- Charred Broccoli & Labneh: a proper vegetarian dish, not a side salad.
- Chimichurri Beef Bowl: gluten free.
- Mango Sticky Rice Crepe: gluten free and dairy free.
- Protein shakes made with non-dairy milk.
Coffee, matcha, juice and natural wine
Coffee is from Left Hand Roasters. The matcha is from Goodcha, whose matcha bar is on Verde's second floor. Smoothies and cold-pressed juices are “100% natural and free from refined sugar.” Kombucha is from Three Goat's. There is natural and organic wine, signature cocktails such as kombucha vodka, and zero-proof drinks.
Dog friendly cafe with wifi: working from Verde
Verde is a standalone two-floor building on Soi 26, not a mall. Bring the laptop and the dog. Verde describes the space like this:
“VERDE’s multi-story space is designed to provide a calm, green oasis that feels like home. It’s a fuss-free, pet-friendly environment where customers can enjoy lunch with friends or work comfortably from home.”
- Free high-speed wifi
- Sofa area and a private area
- Pet friendly
- Parking at the Four Wings Hotel opposite
Art exhibitions, Beat Brunch and Verde Run Club
Verde is a gallery cafe on the Sukhumvit side. Framed art and photographs hang on the walls, and the space runs art and photography exhibitions with local and international artists, each with food and drink pairings and DJ sets. Past shows include Sonder, Multidimensional, SOS, Verde Visions and Heliophilia. Artists who have shown with Verde include Trey Hurst, Subnet, Ruben Teshmar, Uncle.Nui and Zsombor Hadju. Verde's line for it: “FOSTERING A CREATIVE COMMUNITY.”
Beat Brunch is a daytime DJ brunch, “reflecting the shift away from nightlife and binge-drinking culture,” with hip-hop to house.
Verde Run Club starts at Benjasiri Park, next to Emporium: “a relaxed 25-minute run at their own pace,” then coffee at Verde. Runners of all levels are welcome.
There are also chef collaborations, such as VERDE x Loverboy and VERDE Taqueria, networking nights and workshops. Follow @verde.thailand for dates.
Private events, catering and meal plans
The space can be rented for workshops, art exhibitions, private dining, birthdays, private functions, events and parties. DJ equipment and a projector are available. Verde also does catering and meal plans.
Who runs Verde
Chef Stuart Nombluez heads the team. He was formerly at Haoma and at Vistro, which was voted Thailand's Best Plant-Based restaurant in 2020 and 2021. The kitchen is backed by Chef Dee, formerly of Mozza, and head barista Aum, formerly of Roots.
Other Verde branches
- Verde Sukhumvit 26: the cafe and restaurant on this page.
- Verde Sathorn: delivery only, 11:00 to 21:00, on GrabFood.
- Verde Pridi 21: third branch, opening November 2026.
Verde FAQ
Where is Verde in Bangkok?
61/46 Sukhumvit Soi 26, opposite the Four Wings Hotel, Phrom Phong. About 700 metres, roughly 10 minutes on foot, from BTS Phrom Phong and Emporium. Soi 26 is on the same side of Sukhumvit Road as Emporium, so you do not cross Sukhumvit to get there.
What are Verde's opening hours? Is it open on Sunday?
Open every day. Monday to Friday 09:30 to 21:00. Saturday and Sunday 08:30 to 21:00, so it is open Sunday evening. Last order 20:30. On weekdays it does not open before 09:30.
Is Verde dog friendly?
Yes. Verde describes its space as pet friendly.
Can I work on a laptop at Verde?
Yes. Free high-speed wifi, two floors and a sofa area. Verde says the space is designed so customers can work comfortably from home.
Does Verde serve high-protein food?
Yes. The Chimichurri Beef Bowl uses grass-fed striploin and is listed at 665 kcal with 40 g protein, 55 g carbs and 31 g fat on Verde's GrabFood menu. Chicken is antibiotic and hormone free; the Chicken Shawarma Bowl and Chicken Gyros are on the menu.
I don't eat pork. Can I swap the pork at Verde?
Yes. The chipotle pork bowl can be made with beef or chicken instead. Ask when you order.
Does Verde have vegetarian or gluten-free food?
Yes. Charred Broccoli & Labneh is a vegetarian dish. The Chimichurri Beef Bowl is gluten free. The Mango Sticky Rice Crepe is gluten free and dairy free. Protein shakes use non-dairy milk.
Does Verde serve wine?
Yes. Natural and organic wine, signature cocktails such as kombucha vodka, and zero-proof drinks.
How do I book Verde?
Book online through the reservations button on verdethailand.com (Chope), call +66 62 157 0964, or email rsvn@verdethailand.com.
How much does Verde cost?
GrabFood lists Verde Sukhumvit 26 at about 263 baht per person for delivery. A butter croissant is 95 baht.
Is Verde a gallery cafe? Is there art on the walls?
Yes. Framed art and photographs hang on the walls, and Verde runs art and photography exhibitions with local and international artists, with food and drink pairings and DJ sets. Check @verde.thailand on Instagram for the current show.
How do I get to Verde by BTS?
Take the BTS Sukhumvit line to Phrom Phong, then walk about 10 minutes down Soi 26. Phrom Phong is one stop from Asok and Thong Lo, two from Ekkamai, and direct from Siam and Ari with no change.
Is there parking at Verde?
Yes, at the Four Wings Hotel opposite.