Finding The Best Coffee In Hanoi: 20 Great Options
The Best Coffee In Hanoi: My Honest Review
Finding the best coffee in Hanoi is like going on a delicious adventure through the city’s chaotic streets.
After spending four weeks exploring Vietnam’s capital, I’ve tried countless cafés to bring you the definitive guide to Hanoi’s exceptional coffee scene. Vietnam’s coffee culture runs deep, with Hanoi offering everything from traditional robusta brews to the famous egg coffee that’s attracted people from all corners of the world.
If you’re wondering “where’s the best coffee near me in Hanoi?”, you’re not alone. The sheer number of options can make choosing difficult, especially when you’re craving that perfect cup of cà phê trứng (egg coffee) or searching for an authentic café experience away from tourist traps.
I’ll never forget sitting at the balcony of Coffee Club in the Old Quarter, watching workers dismantle the “Shark Jaw” building (a famous commercial hub) while drinking what might have been the most velvety egg coffee I’ve ever tasted.
Whether you’re a coffee connoisseur or simply want to experience an essential part of Vietnamese culture, this guide will lead you to the cafés that locals cherish and visitors rave about.
From centuries-old establishments to modern speciality coffee shops, I’ve mapped out Hanoi’s coffee landscape so you can savour every delicious drop this coffee-obsessed city has to offer.
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Map Of The Best Cafes In Hanoi
1. Tranquil Coffee
Tranquil Coffee was the first café I visited in Hanoi, and it proved to be a fun and quirky place to enjoy a drink.
During my visit, I noticed many people working on laptops.
One evening, there was even a classical piano performance, which was absolutely mesmerising to listen to.
I enjoyed a delicious Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk for 45,000 Vietnamese dong.
The café also offered incredibly fast wifi at 300 Mbps download speed (upload was about half that).
It’s a great spot with fans even in the outdoor areas for comfortable working.
The upstairs area is designated for remote workers, though it’s quite small and you essentially need to sit on the floor.
You can find bookshelves up there, too.
Despite this minor inconvenience, the coffee was fantastic and the staff were exceptionally friendly.
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2. Hidden Gem Cafe Hanoi
This was one of my favourite cafes in Hanoi because it felt so surreal.
You have to find the entrance as it’s not so clear, and there are many levels with the most unlikely interior I have found.
I’m talking about motorbikes as the base of a table and plastic bottles to diffuse light from the bulbs around the room.
There are some private rooms there, too, for meetings as well as some impressive wall artwork. This is the perfect place to come with a group of friends for a laugh and a nice coffee.
I got a tasty watermelon juice for 50,000 Vietnamese dong, and it’s a relaxing place to escape the streets of Hanoi.
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3. Don Florist and Coffee
This café is an outdoor place where you can sit in the fresh air and enjoy the world going by.
I visited when I was on my way to the Women’s Museum.
When I visited, there were lots of young professionals in suits around the area taking a break and drinking cold brews.
I enjoyed a hot chocolate here, and the atmosphere was very nice. Young families were there too, and I found it to be a pleasant change from always sitting inside to have a drink.
It cost me 65,000 Vietnamese dong for a drink, but there are loads of options here too. The area is nice to walk around too, so top it off with some of the best coffee in Hanoi.
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4. Phuc Long Coffee Shop
Yes, this chain can be found all over the city, but I have to mention a particular café for its incredible views down onto the street.
Not only were the views great, but the wifi was fast, and there was a large table upstairs where digital nomads could work with ease!
Whenever I visited this café (I stayed a 3-minute walk around the corner from it), it was packed full of people.
While one day the wifi was down and I couldn’t work, that was my only complaint.
I loved the iced white Vietnamese coffee, and the place was mostly filled with locals chatting with friends or families with their children.
The street address is 82-84 Hàng Điếu, P, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam.
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5. O Tree Coffee
I stumbled across O Tree Coffee when exploring the French Quarter of Hanoi.
It feels hidden behind a tree and greenery, but that’s what I loved about it.
It’s a small but comfortable café that I highly recommend trying.
As well as having some of the best coffee in Hanoi, I recommend trying their Mango Smoothie.
It’s located right beside Highlands Coffee, the large coffee chain.
So if you want a coffee shop with mainly locals, comfortable seating and a small crowd, then this is for you.
You can make it part of your plan when exploring the French Quarter.
If you want a noisy and atmospheric café, then perhaps look elsewhere.
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6. Mono Coffee Lab
This was my favourite coffee shop in Hanoi.
Mono Coffee Lab has a couple of outlets, but I spent most of my working days at the one located on the map.
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Creamy with avocado, it was my go-to along with the Vietnamese iced coffee.
However, do note that if you don’t arrive early (before 11.00 AM), the seats will be gone.
It was always busy. Upstairs has great spaces for digital nomads, and I even received a box to keep my bag off the floor.
The staff were superb. When I didn’t finish my coffee one day because I was unwell, they approached me as I was leaving to check if everything was alright.
Excellent service, great drinks and the perfect seats for chatting, working or snacking on one of the many sweet treats.
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7. Simee Cafe
One of my top cafés in Hanoi is Simee Café.
I loved this place even before I entered.
Outside, there are loads of small seats available so you can sit out like the locals on the street with a coffee and enjoy the view of Thong Nhat Park.
By the way, Thong Nhat Park is an amazing place to get some nature and see locals living their lives.
The café looked and felt brand new. Not a scratch on the seating or walls, and the staff were friendly and open. I have to admit that WiFi speeds here were not what I expected.
Upstairs is bright and compact, and there are three levels to choose from.
They have a great menu of coffees (get the creamy coffee), juices and snacks, where a watermelon juice costs me 45,000 Vietnamese dong.
I was able to work here for a few hours when the Coffee Mono Club was full.
8. 80plus Coffee Roastery
Another bright and spacious cafe in Hanoi, 80plus Coffee Roastery is a great place to get a boost of caffeine or fruit juice.
When I visited, I was able to take a large table and set myself up to do some work. There were locals and travellers inside, and upstairs had a good space too.
Try the Ethiopian cold brew here for a strong and tasty coffee. It will set you back 80,000 Vietnamese dong.
The strawberry and pineapple juice is also excellent if you’re looking for some refreshing, fruity options.
The seating and natural light flooding the floor level were perfect for me to enjoy the experience, and the aromas of the air-conditioned room made it all better.
9. Laika Cafe
Laika Coffee is another chain, but this particular location feels different.
Located right on the edge of West Lake and Hồ Trúc Bạch Lake, it’s another café which pours light in from all sides.
When I arrived too early to visit my original destination, I needed to kill some time, so I made my way to Laika Café.
The staff were so nice, and while there were a few people inside, I loved the atmosphere and design.
The Mango Coconut Smoothie and Coffee with egg are great choices here.
Once you finish, I recommend walking to Tran Quoc Pagoda or, if you’ve visited that beforehand, to Đền Thủy Trung Tiên, another place of worship close by.
10. Cafe Dinh
Café Dinh is a perfectly unique café serving some of Hanoi’s best coffee.
The entrance is narrow, which made it difficult to find on my first few attempts, but I eventually spotted the sign.
It’s a former French colonial building, so you’ll love the style.
It’s situated right by Hoan Kiem Lake on the north side, and you need to walk through what seems like a family’s home before heading upstairs.
There’s a small balcony overlooking the busy lake and street below, but unfortunately, there are no seats on it, so you can only enjoy the views before sitting down inside.
I had the most amazing egg coffee here for 30,000 Vietnamese dong. It’s said that the owner is the daughter of the man who invented egg coffee.
If you prefer something different, I recommend trying their tasty chocolate drink, either hot or cold, depending on your preference.
This was one of my favourite cafés in Hanoi because of its unique charm.
The seats were tiny, and the room was simply a square shape with minimal décor.
You can’t miss Café Dinh if you’re looking for some of the best coffee in Hanoi.
11. An Café
An Café is a small café with a couple of levels with a nice view down onto the street below.
When I tested the wifi speeds here, it had 79Mbps upload and download speeds, so it was pretty fast. As for the coffee – fantastic!
The seats were comfortable too, and the cute balcony above was nice to use when I needed a quick break from my screen.
They had plenty of power outlets and lots of space on desks to fit my laptop stand and external drives.
It has a modern and sleek design.
It looked like a very new café, and there were only locals inside when I visited, which I enjoyed.
In typical Vietnamese fashion, there are a number of small seats outside the door where you can sit and get some fresh air.
I recommend you get a cold brew for 45,000 Vietnamese dong on a hot day.
12. Pame Coffee
I discovered Pame Coffee when I was on the way to Loading T café – more about that later.
This bright yet small cafe has three levels, and you can opt to sit on the street, inside with air conditioning or upstairs on the balcony.
What I loved was the greenery growing through the balcony.
It felt fresh, bright and cosy – a perfect place to have a coffee.
As well as an amazing cappuccino, I recommend the shaken mango yoghurt. It has chunks of fresh mango in light yoghurt with a slice of lime.
The selection of drinks is vast. I chatted with the owner for a brief moment as the staff prepared my drink.
They were attentive and fun.
Pro tip – eat at Pho 10 Ly Quoc Su, a mere few metres away, and it has a Michelin star.
Whenever I visited Pame Coffee, there was a long line outside, so you know it’s quality.
14. Loading T Cafe
This is up there with my favourite coffees in Hanoi, hands down.
I visited Loading T Cafe three times and each time loved the vibe, architecture and colour.
Not to mention the furry cat who occasionally dropped into the cafe and sprawled out on the floor.
Here, you have to get the hot egg coffee costing 60,000 Vietnamese dong. Thick and flavoursome, it was fantastic.
The best place to sit in the cafe is not actually inside, in my view, but outside – directly above the stairs.
You can have a wonderfully framed view down onto the street with lots of plant life around you.
The ceiling is very high, and it’s French style to the core.
The music they played included Celine Dion and Sylvie Vartan. There is a large window which lights up the room, and the walls are red brick oozing character.
If you are tiring of coffee, I recommend the chocolate banana drink, which costs 70,000 Vietnamese dong.
13. Leva Coffee
Leva Coffee is another fantastic coffee spot in Hanoi.
I discovered this place while exploring the streets, and its exterior immediately caught my eye.
The two-storey building features numerous Vietnamese flags and lush plants, which are typical of Hanoi’s coffee shops.
Inside, you’ll find a beautiful French-inspired design with elegant furniture and an excellent drink selection.
I tried both a hot cappuccino and a hot chocolate (60,000 Vietnamese dong each), which were delicious and perfectly satisfying.
A nice touch is that you can purchase Arabica coffee from Leva to enjoy back home.
Its corner location offers an ideal vantage point for those seeking a great balcony view of the bustling streets below.
The atmosphere and comfort here were truly exceptional, among the best of all the coffee shops I visited during my time in Hanoi.
15. Culture Cafe
When I visited Culture Cafe, the team were still putting the final pieces of the café together, so it’s totally new.
The staff were friendly, and I actually got a smoothie bowl and Vietnamese coffee with coconut cream for 70,000 Vietnamese dong.
It was a comforting place to have coffee and breakfast if you needed to.
16. IVEGAN SUPERSHOP
I loved this place.
Although I am not a vegan, the exterior and location get a huge thumbs up from me.
Located right on the corner of the street, the tall café has a number of levels, great food, and so many different things to eat, and most importantly, some of the best coffee in Hanoi.
It’s a nice place to work, too, as there are many tables and loads of natural light; however, if you need fast WiFi, it wasn’t the best in my experience.
It was really packed anytime I visited or passed by, but the staff were great.
Ordering on the ground floor, they will bring you your coffee as you go upstairs or outside to find a suitable seat.
All vegans will find this a great place to eat, too, with lots of food options to choose from.
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17. Ciolala Coffee & Tea
CiaoLala Coffee and Tea has some of Hanoi’s best tea and coffee.
I found this gem as I moved between the two buildings of the Vietnam National History Museum, and I was so happy I discovered it!
It’s a small café but with modern facilities offering sweet treats like croissants and cake slices.
If you end up exploring around the French Quarter and Old Quarter, this is the perfect place to stop for a break before moving on to your next location.
18. Cong Cafe – Cau Go
I loved drinking a coffee at Cong Cafe for the view of the roundabout below.
Also, I could even see Hoan Kiem Lake from the balcony as the street was alive with people walking and traffic slowly making its way through the crowds.
When I ordered at the tiny counter by the door of the cafe and made my way up the very narrow stairs, which seemed to go up four levels, I thought I had made a mistake coming here.
Each level had seats, and it was always busy because of its location.
I was lucky enough to get a seat on the third-floor balcony looking down on the street, but people had to ask me to move out of the way if they wanted to get past.
I didn’t mind because I was so happy with the view, the atmosphere and my coffee. There are loads of books stacked on the shelves on each level.
Get the coconut coffee for 65,000 Vietnamese dong.
19. Coffee Club
One of the best egg coffees in Hanoi is found at the Coffee Club.
When I visited this place, it felt more upscale.
I had to get escorted to the elevator by a receptionist, similar to the experience at sky bars throughout Hanoi.
Once at the top, there were several staff working and a few patrons drinking coffee, which I appreciated.
Not only is Coffee Club famous for its rich egg coffee, but the view of the street and Shark Jaw building below offers the perfect spot to photograph this iconic Hanoi sight.
From the top, I could see Hoan Kiem Lake and watch as locals and tourists alike enjoyed their stroll through the city.
The seats are comfortable, and you can hear the horns and people on the street below, which fills the experience with a vibrant atmosphere.
This was one of my favourite coffees in all of Hanoi. Get the egg coffee – I promise you’ll fall in love!
20. The Note Coffee
This has to be the most unique place in Hanoi to get some good coffee.
The walls and roof are covered with – you’ve guessed it, notes from all the customers who have visited before.
The hallway is narrow and climbing the stairs isn’t straightforward, but the colour and uniqueness of the cafe is worth visiting alone.
Additionally, it’s a nice view down on the roundabout and Hoan Kiem Lake if you are lucky enough to get a seat with a window view.
When I visited around 08.00 PM, the crowds weren’t so bad, and I had lots of window options available. Also, the highest level of the cafe was closed for some reason, I’m not sure.
So I didn’t get to the top, sadly. Still, I loved this place!
I recommend an Oreo Ice Chocolate Drink and the egg coffee – some of Hanoi’s best.
Where To Find the Best Coffee In Hanoi?
You can find the best coffee in Hanoi in the Old Quarter.
There are so many great places to sit inside or outside with a hot or cold coffee.
Vietnamese egg coffee was my favourite, and I especially loved the hot coffee I had at Coffee Club overlooking the shark jaw building when it was still there.
There are plenty of other great places like Loading T Cafe and Cafe Dinh, as well as others scattered throughout the city.
Vietnamese Coffee Culture In Hanoi
Vietnam has some of the world’s finest coffee.
I was lucky enough to try numerous cafés during my four-week stay in Hanoi. I was introduced to egg coffee, salt coffee, coconut coffee and yoghurt coffee, all incredible options to try, especially for first-time visitors.
But we have to thank France for bringing coffee culture to Vietnam and spreading it throughout the country in the 19th century.
What I found incredible was that you could walk the streets of Hanoi and find people of all ages enjoying coffee at any time, day or night. There are a lot of things to do in Hanoi at night.
You can find fancy cafés that are brand new or more rustic places on the side of the street with some of the best coffee you can find.
Condensed milk is a key ingredient in Vietnamese coffee, especially for making fabulous brews.
Vietnam is now one of the biggest coffee exporters in the world and second behind Brazil in terms of production.
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Final Thoughts/Conclusion
I will always remember Hanoi for its amazing coffee if nothing else.
You can also find some amazing vegan food in Hanoi.
The capital of Vietnam is packed full of museums, markets and amazing food, but the coffee and cafés were some of the best I’ve tasted (and that includes Indonesian, Kenyan and Italian coffee). I had the pleasure of sitting in.
Could I pick one favourite coffee shop or cup of brew? I don’t think so. I can, however, say that egg coffee is a tremendous invention and something I will associate with Vietnam forevermore.
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Thanks for reading,
James
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