Welcome, fellow coffee enthusiasts, to a delightful journey through the heart of Hanoi’s bustling coffee scene! If you’re wondering on what to do in Hanoi? Then you’re in luck! If you’re a devoted coffee lover or just love to take Instagrammable places. Then you’re in for a treat! In this post, we will embark on a flavorful adventure to discover the soul-soothing cafes in Hanoi from authentic coffee to even themed cafes.
Hanoi, the enchanting capital of Vietnam, is a city that thrives on the aromas of strong, aromatic brews. Whether you’re a fan of the traditional drip coffee that’s steeped in history or the creamy indulgence of egg coffee, this guide is your passport to exploring the city’s vibrant cafe culture.
#1 Bancong Food
Location: Bancong
Address: Số 2 P. Đinh Liệt, Hàng Đào, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam
Operating Hours: Sunday — Saturday | 7 am — 11 pm
Bancong Cafe is one of the popular cafes in the Old Quarters. It’s a 3-storey cafe, popular for its yellow wall and French colonial design. I’m amazed by the colorful and floral exterior of this place.
Once you get inside is even better. It has a classic Western interior.
Put this to your Itinerary in Hanoi!
*Salty Coffee (MUST TRY):
VND 65k /SGD 4 /USD 3
Chilly Salty Mango Tea
VND 75k /SGD 4 /USD 3
Mango Smoothie
VND 70k /SGD 4 /USD 3
*SGD and USD prices are rough estimation only
*Fried Spring Rolls (MUST TRY)
VND 115k /SGD 7 /USD 5
Salami Pizza
VND 155k /SGD 9 /USD 7
The food was good as well, but what I truly enjoyed was the Fried Spring Rolls and Salty Coffee. The fried spring rolls are so crispy and delicious, especially with their sauce. Now, I’m not much of a coffee lover but one sip of their Salty Coffee is so bizarre that you’ve got to try it. You can taste the hint of saltiness with the bitterness of the coffee.
I love how Vietnam have unique styles with their coffee.
#2 LA CAPO CAFE
Location: La Capo Cafe
Address: 48 P. Lương Ngọc Quyến, Hàng Buồm, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Operating Hours: Sunday — Saturday | 7 am — 11 pm
Before we headed out to our tour for the day. We went out to hunt for breakfast and we found this cafe, right across the street from our hotel – Prince II Hotel. It’s a quaint cafe with a few seats outside by the sidewalk and also inside as well.
Croissant: VND 29k /SGD 2 /USD 1
Tropical Smoothie Bowl: VND 69k /SGD 4 /USD 3
Their food menu seems limited but it’s good enough for a quick breakfast. Their smoothie bowls are quite alot and very filling. So it’s a perfect heavy breakfast for an active day ahead.
Their croissants have different sauces like honey or condense milk etc. Which were pretty good. But keep in mind, the smoothie bowls has 4 slices of bread included.
#3 HIDDEN GEM CAFE & PUB
Location: Hidden Gem Cafe & Pub
Address: 1 Hàng Mắm, Phố cổ Hà Nội, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Operating Hours: Sunday — Saturday | 7 am — 10 pm
If you’re up for a magical coffee adventure on what to do in Hanoi. Then this little hidden gem will surprise you. This little place is tucked behind an alleyway and then walk up the stairs where you will find murals and recycle interior decorations. It’s such a fascinating concept.
This place is so full of colors and beautifully made. We went early in the morning and the place just opened. It’s a perfect timing to take loads of photos while it’s still empty.
Their walls are decorated by amazing murals that you can’t help but kept taking pictures with it. Their furnitures are so colourful and vibrant. While some are made out of scrapes and containers.
It’s a very well sought out project in doing this.
I even saw an old shoes as a plant base. Amazing. If the cafes in Hanoi are these amazing. I think I should come back to discover more!
We had our first meal here and here are what we ordered.
- Fried Spring Rolls – VND 49k / SGD 3 / USD 2
- Chocolate Smoothie – VND 50k / SGD 3 / USD 2
- Banana Chocolate Smoothie – VND 50k / SGD 3 / USD 2
- Mango Smoothie – VND 50k / SGD 3 / USD 2
#4 ALWAYS CAFE (HP THEME)
Location: Always Cafe (Harry Potter Theme Cafe)
Address: 8B P. Hàng Tre, Lý Thái Tổ, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Operating Hours: Sunday — Saturday | 8 am — 11 pm
Our next cafe stop is just right across the street! I came to notice that the logo looks familiar and I realised it’s a Harry Potter Themed Cafe.
How cool is that!
This will be my 2nd time to be in one. I love Harry Potter and their potion drinks and decorations. The first one I’ve been to was in Phuket, Thailand.
They offer a variety of things here from selling merchandises – trinkets and t-shirts – down to boardgames.
You will enjoy this cafe with your family and friends with your endless photoshoots and lovely meals.
Their walls are heavily decorated with HP murals and newspaper cuttings from the Daily Prophet. At the back of the cafe is where you will find banners of the different houses in Hogwarts. Also some HP replicas that you can enjoy to take pictures with.
This is definitely one for the books for cafes in Hanoi to go to!
Oh here are what we ordered:
- Fried with Cheese – VND 35k / SGD 2 / USD 1
- Butter Beer – VND 45k / SGD 3 / USD 2
#5 Hanoi 1990s
Location: Hanoi 1990s
Address:Ngõ 222 Đ. Lê Duẩn, Khâm Thiên, Đống Đa, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Operating Hours: Sunday — Saturday | 8 am — 9pm
This is one of the most famous tourist attraction in Hanoi where you can have your coffee and have a huge train pass by inches away from you in broad daylight. There are cafes and tiny chairs and tables (that Vietnam is famous for) laid out on either side of the train tracks. People sipping coffee and having some snacks as they wait for the big moment.
I think this is one of the most popular cafes in Hanoi because of the perfect place to see the train.
This reminded me so much of a similar concept in Bangkok, Thailand.
There are specific timings for the train to come as per Vietnam Is Awesome website.
Monday – Friday: 7:00 PM; 7:45 PM; 8:30 PM; and 10:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday: 6:00 AM; 9:00 AM; 11:20 AM; 3:20 PM; 5:30 PM; 6:00 PM; 7:00 PM; 7:45 PM; 8:30 PM; 9:00 PM; 11:00 PM
CONCLUSION
As our coffee-scented adventure through Hanoi’s cafes comes to a close, we hope you’ve been inspired to savor the flavors, aromas, and stories that make these coffee houses so special. The heart of Hanoi beats to the rhythm of its coffee culture, and we’ve only scratched the surface of what this captivating city has to offer.
If you’re craving more travel inspiration, unforgettable experiences, and in-depth itineraries to make your journey through Hanoi truly memorable, we invite you to visit our travel blog. There, you’ll find a treasure trove of recommendations, insider tips, and expertly crafted itineraries to help you explore every facet of this incredible city.
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- Read our Full 3-Day Hanoi Itinerary or visit our travel vlog for more
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