Sourdough Bread
Stone-baked with 18-hour natural fermentation. Available in country loaf, whole wheat and rye. The real thing — just flour, water, salt and time.
from 140 ฿
The only artisan sourdough bakery on Koh Tao
French Sourdough
Bakery & Café
on Koh Tao
Handcrafted bread, French pastries and Thai-inspired creations — baked fresh every morning in our stone oven in Chalok Baan Kao, Koh Tao.
Open from 6:30 AM
Chalok Baan Kao
Our Menu
Everything is made by hand, from scratch, every morning. Our sourdough starter has been alive since 2018 — brought all the way from Lyon, France.
French Pastries
Butter croissants, pains au chocolat, apple turnovers — classic recipes from a Lyon-trained baker. Flaky, golden, gone by 10 AM.
from 75 ฿
Thai-French Creations
Pandan-coconut croissant, lemongrass-galangal sourdough, mango sticky rice brioche, matcha-red bean pain au chocolat. You won't find these anywhere else.
from 85 ฿
Pastries of the Day
Tarte tatin, flan pâtissier, kouign-amann, coconut milk crème brûlée — a different surprise every morning.
from 90 ฿
Specialty Coffee & Drinks
Single-origin beans from Chiang Rai, roasted locally. Latte art, lemongrass cold brew, and fresh tropical smoothies.
from 90 ฿
Breakfast Set
Sourdough tartine, hot drink and fresh juice — the perfect island morning.
180 ฿
Popular items sell out by mid-morning — come early for the best selection.
Our Story
From Lyon to Koh Tao
Jean-Marc Delatour grew up in a Lyon bakery — his grandfather's, in the heart of Vieux Lyon, open for 40 years. After earning his CAP boulanger and spending 8 years in top Parisian bakeries including Du Pain et des Idées, he took a trip to Thailand in 2019. He never went back.
He started baking in a friend's kitchen, delivering loaves by bicycle to restaurants across the island. In 2022, he opened Le Levain — a tiny bakery with a custom stone oven, six terrace tables, and sand between the floorboards.
"Good bread takes time, water, flour and salt. Here, I just add a little bit of Thailand."
Today, Jean-Marc bakes alongside Somchai, his local apprentice, while his partner Nong runs the front and the smoothie bar.
FAQ
Good to Know
Everything you need to plan your visit.
Where exactly are you located?
We're at 18/4 Moo 3 in Chalok Baan Kao, on the south side of Koh Tao. Look for our hand-painted sign — you'll smell the bread before you see us.
What are your opening hours?
We're open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 6:30 AM to 2 PM, and Saturday-Sunday until 3 PM. We're closed on Wednesdays. Popular items sell out by mid-morning — come early for the best selection.
Can I order bread for my restaurant or a custom cake?
Absolutely. We supply sourdough daily to several restaurants on the island. For custom birthday cakes or large orders, message us on WhatsApp at least 48 hours in advance.
Is everything really made by hand?
Every single thing. Jean-Marc works with a sourdough starter he's kept alive since 2018, brought from France. No industrial mixes, no additives, no shortcuts — just slow fermentation and a stone oven.
Do you deliver on the island?
We deliver by bicycle to Sairee Beach and Mae Haad for restaurant orders. For individual orders, come visit us at Chalok — it's worth the trip.
Find Us
In the heart of Chalok Baan Kao. Open from 6:30 AM — come hungry.
- Address
- 18/4 Moo 3, Chalok Baan Kao, Koh Tao 84360, Thailand
- Phone
- +66 82 456 7891
- hello@levain-kohtao.com
- Hours
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Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri: 6:30–14:00
Sat-Sun: 6:30–15:00
Wednesday: Closed
Send Us a Message
Custom cake, bulk order, or just saying hello.
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