Our Story
One mango tree, and a lot of regulars since 2022.
Michael Kane — Co-Founder / Owner
Paphaon "Yam" Suwannathamma — Co-Founder / Owner
Izzy's was founded by Michael Kane, a retired American businessman and former CMO & EVP of a public company, and Yam (Paphaon Suwannathamma), who brings years of hospitality and PR experience from Four Seasons properties in Thailand. Izzy's originally opened as an outdoor kiosk on August 12, 2022. On April 1, 2026, we reopened after a full renovation and are now a fully enclosed, air-conditioned Mid-Century inspired café with floor-to-ceiling glass walls and a bright yellow interior — easy to spot, hard to forget. So if you've seen older photos or reviews describing us as outdoor seating, that's no longer the case!
The café is named after Izzy, a rescue dog who has become the shop's official mascot and greets nearly every guest who walks in.
Every item on the menu uses beans developed in partnership with MPresso, a specialty roaster based in Bangkok — the beans are custom-roasted specifically for Izzy's Specialty Coffee, not bought off the shelf. Our beans are grown by farmer Nan Dum under natural forest shade in Mae Hang Luang, on the border of Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai — we've personally visited the farm and met the grower ourselves.
Most drinks can be made with Almond, Oat, Soy, Coconut, or lactose-free milk — so anyone with dietary preferences or restrictions can enjoy the full menu.
Since opening in 2022, Izzy's has become one of the more talked-about independent cafés on the island — not through big marketing spend, but through the kind of consistency that turns first-time visitors into daily regulars.
Known for: Latte Cloud, Sticky Date Latte, Honeycomb Caramel Latte, Samui Sunset, Flat White with a ristretto shot, Dirty Coffee, homemade caramel, and single-origin Arabica beans from Mae Hang Luang, roasted to Izzy's own flavor profile.