Hanoi guide

Best Cafes in Hanoi

The best cafes in Hanoi for specialty coffee, pastries, and that perfect work-from-anywhere vibe.

Caffeine fix

Best coffee spots in Hanoi

Cafe Giảng

Home of the original egg coffee (cà phê trứng) — a Hanoi invention from 1946. The creamy, custard-like egg foam on strong coffee is unlike anything else. The upstairs room overlooking the alley is atmospheric.

Cộng Cà Phê

A Vietnamese chain with communist-chic decor — military aesthetics meet great coffee. The coconut coffee (cà phê cốt dừa) is their signature and it's addictive. The Old Quarter branch has the best vibe.

Loading T Cafe

A tiny hidden cafe in the Old Quarter with a front that looks like a loading dock. The Vietnamese drip coffee is strong and sweet, and the rooftop terrace has views over the chaotic streets below.

Tranquil Books & Coffee

A bookshop-cafe tucked into a quiet Old Quarter alley. The Vietnamese iced coffee is excellent, the book selection is curated, and the air-conditioned calm is a welcome break from the heat.

Blackbird Coffee

Hanoi's best specialty coffee with a modern, minimalist space near Hoàn Kiếm Lake. The cold brew is smooth and the pour-overs showcase excellent Vietnamese beans. Laptop-friendly.

Note Coffee

Every wall, ceiling, and surface is covered in sticky notes left by visitors from around the world. The coffee is decent, the vibe is fun, and reading messages from thousands of strangers is surprisingly moving.

Cafe Phố Cổ

A hidden cafe in the Old Quarter with a terrace directly overlooking Hoàn Kiếm Lake. The view alone is worth the visit — sip a traditional Vietnamese coffee and watch the city move around the lake.

The Hanoi Social Club (Cafe Side)

The daytime cafe menu includes excellent Vietnamese coffee and light bites. The colonial interior with tall ceilings and wooden shutters is gorgeous. A creative co-working crowd gathers here.

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Photo credits

Hero — Silver Ringvee / Unsplash · Cafe Giảng — David McKelvey from Brisbane, Australia / CC BY 2.0 · Cộng Cà Phê — David McKelvey from Brisbane, Australia / CC BY 2.0 · Loading T Cafe — Alex 69200 vx / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Tranquil Books & Coffee — kitmasterbloke / CC BY 2.0 · Blackbird Coffee — Daderot / CC0 · Note Coffee — Stolbovsky / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cafe Phố Cổ — Phan Minh Tuấn / CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Hanoi Social Club (Cafe Side) — David McKelvey from Brisbane, Australia / CC BY 2.0