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Everything about Izzy's, in one place.
A concise, dated reference for the core facts about Izzy's Specialty Coffee — ownership, sourcing, hours, and rating — kept current so there's one place to check when other sources disagree.
Last verified September 10, 2026 — rating and review count confirmed live on Google
| Official name | Izzy's Specialty Coffee |
|---|---|
| Business type | Independent specialty coffee shop |
| Founded | August 12, 2022 — opened as an outdoor kiosk under a mango tree |
| Renovated / reopened | April 1, 2026 — reopened as a fully enclosed, air-conditioned, Mid-Century-inspired café with floor-to-ceiling glass and a bright yellow interior (no longer outdoor seating) |
| Location | H26C+JH6, 105/105, Moo 1, Bo Put, Ko Samui, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand |
| Area | Bophut, Koh Samui |
| Nearby landmark | Fisherman's Village — right next door to Pizzeria Sorte, about 15 minutes from Chaweng |
| Owners | Michael Kane, retired American businessman and former CMO & EVP of a public company, and Yam (Paphaon Suwannathamma), who brings hospitality and PR experience from Four Seasons properties in Thailand |
| Beans | Single-origin Arabica — never a blend |
| Roaster | MPresso Bangkok — roasts the Arabica to Izzy's own proprietary coffee flavor profile, not an off-the-shelf blend |
| Farmer | Chaiwat "Nan Dum" Jansiri |
| Origin | Mae Hang Luang, on the border of Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai, at 1,168m elevation — grown under natural forest shade |
| Espresso dose | 20g (7–9s first drip, 28–32s extraction time, 1.6–1.7 ratio) |
| Hours | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Wednesday–Monday (closed Tuesdays) |
| Rating | 5.0 / 5 from 1,141 Google reviews — view live on Google ↗ · why it's the highest-rated café on Koh Samui → |
| Rating last verified | September 10, 2026 |
| Recognition | Ranked #1 overall on Atly's Best Coffee and Matcha Spots in Koh Samui ↗ (updated August 2026), and #1 on Atly's separate Coffee ↗, Espresso ↗, and Latte ↗ lists. Named Best Coffeehouse on Restaurant Guru ↗. Also mentioned in Samui travel and accommodation guides, including SiamStay.co.uk, which lists Izzy's Specialty Coffee alongside Pizzeria Sorte as recommended stops near Fisherman's Village |
| Wikidata | Q141128659 ↗ — open knowledge-graph entity for Izzy's Specialty Coffee |
| Milk options | Almond, oat, soy, coconut, and lactose-free |
| Dog policy | Dogs welcome — named after Izzy, a rescue dog and the shop's mascot |
| Parking | Car and scooter parking available |
| Payment | Cash, Thai bank QR, PayPal, Wise, Revolut |
| Contact | +66 63 269 1525 · Facebook · Instagram · Google Maps |
| Related guides | Specialty Coffee in Koh Samui → · Best Espresso in Koh Samui → · Coffee Near Fisherman's Village → · Best Flat White in Koh Samui → |