Hanoi is a dream for coffee lovers. Around almost every corner, you’ll find a cozy café serving up everything from strong, traditional phin coffee to creamy egg coffee and modern specialty coffee-brews. Whether you’re after a quiet spot to chill, a rooftop view, or just a good caffeine fix to keep exploring, here are 10 of the best coffee shops in Hanoi you shouldn’t miss.
Cafe Giảng
Highlights: Known as the birthplace of Hanoi’s famous egg coffee (cà phê trứng), invented in the late 1940s. A must-visit for an authentic slice of coffee history.
Prices: Approximately 25,000 – 45,000 VND per drink
Address: 39 Nguyễn Hữu Huân, Hoàn Kiếm District, Hanoi
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Svjdo7A8A29Tx1UN6
Cafe Dinh
Highlights: Vintage charm above a bag shop with nostalgic décor; serves rich, velvety egg coffee and overlooks Hoàn Kiếm Lake.
Prices: Around 25,000 – 50,000 VND per drink
Address: 13 Đinh Tiên Hoàng, Hoàn Kiếm District, Hanoi
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xzi8HCyjFh9V46UT6
The Note Coffee
Highlights: Ultra-Instagrammable with walls covered in thousands of handwritten sticky notes and a view over Hoàn Kiếm Lake. Cozy and reflective.
Prices: Around 40,000 – 59,000 VND per drink
Address: 64 Lương Văn Can, Hoàn Kiếm District, Hanoi
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/91QKn6CEze5dst9z8
Hidden Gem Cafe Hanoi
Highlights: Eco-friendly cafe using recycled furniture and zero-plastic policies. Serves creative drinks like bamboo cold brew and honey-sweetened egg coffee.
Prices: Approximately 35,000 – 85,000 VND per person
Address: 1 Hàng Mắm, Old Quarter, Hoàn Kiếm District, Hanoi
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JhbdQzX9CVaqpjvR9
Blackbird Coffee
Highlights: A staple in Hanoi’s specialty coffee scene, with a clean, minimalist design and skilled baristas delivering balanced, refined brews. Multiple central branches available.
Addresses: 11 Đặng Dung, Ba Đình District / 63B Lãn Ông, Hoàn Kiếm District
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SsKX18yr4M2JCz9U6
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Refined. (or Phin Bar by Refined)
Highlights: Specialty coffee bar elevating traditional Vietnamese phin brewing and pour-over. Minimalist ambiance above a boutique store; a favorite among coffee connoisseurs.
Prices: Around 50,000 – 90,000 VND per drink
Address: 2nd Floor, No. 17 Nhà Thờ, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm District, Hanoi
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jNT6tfZAMDvWxxFk9
Tranquil Books & Coffee
Highlights: A quiet, book-lined sanctuary ideal for reading or working. Calm atmosphere, popular with locals and digital nomads.
Address: 5 Nguyễn Quang Bích, Cửa Đông Ward, Hoàn Kiếm District, Hanoi
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BTQLK6JQU2UTaMo78
Maison de Tết Décor
Highlights: A hybrid café and décor shop with a tranquil garden setting, artisanal coffee, and pastries. A hidden, serene retreat outside the Old Quarter.
Prices: About 40,000 – 130,000 VND for drinks
Address: 26 Quảng Bá, Quảng An, Tây Hồ District, Hanoi
https://maps.app.goo.gl/XcB8kzZprBeHKTJT8
Hanoi House Café
Highlights: Antique-filled, nostalgic ambiance with cozy interiors. Great place to relax and watch the bustling street life go by.
Address: 47A Lý Quốc Sư, Hoàn Kiếm District, Hanoi
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ChsZjWVjsieZC8187
Hidden Alley Coffee – The Most Hidden Coffee Shop in Hanoi
Highlights: If you love discovering secret corners of the city, Hidden Alley Coffee is a gem worth finding. Tucked away in a tiny lane of the Old Quarter, this café feels like a little escape from the busy streets outside. Inside, you’ll find vintage décor, soft lighting, and that unmistakable Hanoi charm.
Prices: Not fully detailed, but likely moderate-part of a wellness café trend.
Address: No. 9B P. Báo Khánh, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm District, Hanoi
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WEQ1BGtmzRCiiAGp9
Hopefully, this post helps you find the best cafés in Hanoi!
Let me know how you got on in the comments below, and if you discovered a hidden gem I missed, I’d love to hear about it.
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