India, Nov. 5 -- Known as the creative district, Charoenkrung doesn't often come to mind when it's time to plan brunch. Nonetheless, beyond the cosy wine bars and the beautiful art galleries, there are a handful of quality brunch spots, too. To save you the scouring, here's our pick of the mix - from French novelist-inspired cafes to minimalist Scandinavian-inspired hideouts.

Charoenkrung has a lot of good coffee and tea shops, but our brunch selection features venues that serve food, too. These restaurants often feature your usual breakfast menu suspects, though many add their own personal touch. Japanese bacon rice bowls, anybody? Tom Yum Eggs Benedict, maybe?

Beyond the creativity on the menu, the most striking thing about the brunch...