Craving your daily #cuppa in Hanoi? Check out our list of the top 10 Insta-worthy cafes in Hanoi!
Maison de Blanc
This Korean-owned bakery and cafe is housed within a beautiful white villa with an alfresco dining area reminiscent of French bakeries and cafes. The outdoor space is ideal for you to perfect that flatlay shot of your #cuppa for Instagram as other cafe-goers have done. Given its French-inspired architecture, you can bet the cafe has a strong social media presence. Just check out the posts on its Instagram location tag for some inspiration on how to frame your shots! From its green tea sake tiramisu to the lemon breton tart, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Address: 77 Xuân Diệu, Quảng An, Tây Hồ, Hà Nội
Cup of Tea Cafe & Bistro
This cafe spans three storeys high, and offers a splendid view of the West Lake. Its spaciousness makes it an ideal space for groups and solo travellers alike, and you’ll often see local students hanging out here to study after school or on the weekends. Its many plants and flowers give it an element of natural beauty and freshness to help you unwind from your long day of travelling. Some drinks you simply cannot miss out on is their hot eggnog, cinnamon hibiscus tea, strawberry tea and tropical tea! They also have a wide array of classic desserts like their chocolate molten lava cake and chocolate brownie for you to get your sweet tooth fix!
Address: 317 Nguyễn Khang, Yên Hoà, Cầu Giấy, Hà Nội
Opening Hours:
Monday - Sunday: 7am - 10:30pm
Santorini Vibes Cafe
Exactly as its name suggests, Santorini Vibes Cafe resembles… Santorini, the idyllic Greek island which the owners have paid great attention to detail in replicating in the cafe. If you hear lots of laughter and noise coming from nearby, that’s because the cafe is situated right next to a water park! It’s unusual, but it does make you feel like you’re far removed from the busy city centre and really on vacation along with everyone else. With its gorgeous exterior and interior aesthetic, any picture you take is bound to look ready for the gram! It’s not just a pretty face, too. You can get your fix of fried noodles alongside your typical cafe pastries and coffee. If you need, you can even request for vegan or vegetarian options!
Address: 181 Phố Nhật Chiêu, Nhật Tân, Tây Hồ, Hà Nội
Opening Hours:
Monday - Sunday: 9am - 11pm
Cong Caphe
Though Cong Caphe is a cafe chain, each outlet is Insta-worthy in its own right. It definitely ranks as Vietnam’s coolest coffee chain for its war-era and military-themed interior decor, with most of its outlets also painted in an army green that has come to be synonymous with this cafe chain. Though it has a very military vibe, the chain is highly popular among Vietnamese youths. There are more than 30 outlets in Hanoi alone and if you’re near Hoan Kiem Lake there are at least 3 outlets to choose from already! With such a strong local flavour in its aesthetics, you can also expect the cafe to specialise in local delights like Vietnam’s famous hand-dripped coffee. Get ready for that #throwback shot now!
Address:
Times City: Shop 8, Park 7, Times City, Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Nội
Long Bien: 2/208 Nguyễn Văn Cừ, Long Biên, Hà Nội
Lo Duc: 195 Lò Đúc, Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Nội
Nguyen Huy Tuong: 203 Nguyễn Huy Tưởng, Thanh Xuân, Hà Nội
Pham Ngoc Thach: B10 Phạm Ngọc Thạch, Đống Đa, Hà Nội
The Note Coffee
In some ways, this cafe is undecorated; but in other ways, this cafe is possibly one of the most decorated ones around. In a unique twist on decor, the owners have decided to let customers have a hand at sprucing up the place by writing notes on multi-coloured post-its and putting them up all around the cafe. There are notes on the wall, chairs, tables and even the guitar lying around in the cafe! If you need a splash of colour in your day, The Note Cafe is where you’ll get it. Apart from being known for its lively and welcoming vibe, the cafe also serves a deliciously sweet egg coffee, a Hanoi coffee specialty, so be sure to give it a try!
Address: 64 Lương Văn Can, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội
Opening Hours:
Monday — Sunday: 6:30am – 11pm
Tranquil Books and Coffee
Who isn’t a fan of book cafes? This cosy cafe has a whole wall lined with shelves upon shelves of books. With the warm lighting, the cafe presents an overall cosy and comfy vibe. As music lovers, the cafe owners regularly host live performances by local musicians. Otherwise, the music collection there is pretty varied, with classical music, pop and even old motion picture soundtracks. They even hold the occasional movie screening! If you love arts and culture, put this on your must-visit list. It may be a bit pricier than usual Vietnamese cafes, but the ambience and high quality coffee they brew makes every dong you pay worth it. While you’re here, try their hand dripped coffee and Irish coffee, which come highly recommended by past customers.
Address: 5 Nguyễn Quang Bích, Cửa Đông, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội
Opening Hours:
Monday - Sunday: 8am - 10:30pm
Trill Rooftop Cafe
Fresh air can be hard to get in the busy streets and alleys of Hanoi, so it’s always nice to head up to a rooftop cafe to get some. Trill Rooftop Cafe sits on the 26th floor of Hei Apartment Tower and offers magnificent views of the city and all its comings and goings. If you want a more cozy or romantic vibe, make a trip down in the evening and bathe in the sunset glow. You can even go for a swim at the outdoor area!
Its Vietnamese coffee is said to be one of its highlights, and though this cafe is slightly pricier by local standards, the view of Hanoi’s skyline makes it worth your buck. If your phone or camera takes great panoramic shots, this is the cafe to bring your photo-taking skills to the test!
Address: Hei Tower, 26th floor, 1 Ngụy Như Kon Tum, Nhân Chính, Thanh Xuân, Hà Nội
Opening Hours:
Monday - Sunday: 8am - 11pm
Nola Cafe
Kitschy, quirky and artsy: three words that encapsulate Nola Cafe. Its decor is what makes it stand out amongst the many cafes in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, with the colourful hanging umbrellas being a huge attraction amongst its customers. Be prepared to be transported to a whole new side of Hanoi, one that perhaps creates a sense of nostalgia as it brings back the old days in Vietnam with the many paintings and artwork displayed on the wall. Nola Cafe has a hole-in-the-wall vibe, and may be slightly hard to locate if you’re not paying attention, so make sure to really keep your eyes peeled for it!
Address: 89 Phố Mã Mây, Hàng Buồm, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội
Manzi
Manzi is a cool and airy space that serves as both an art gallery and a cafe. Built in a restored French villa, this space screams chic and creative. Apart from its coffee, Manzi also serves up some pretty neat cocktails and wine. Located along a more quiet stretch of road, this cafe is definitely a place where you can get some peace and quiet, or get some reading and work done! For those of you art lovers, this is also one of the best places in Hanoi to check out works created by contemporary Vietnamese artists. You can even get some small, artsy souvenirs that are less touristy and more unique!
Address: 14 Phan Huy Ích, Nguyễn Trung Trực, Ba Đình, Hà Nội
Opening Hours:
Monday - Sunday: 8am - 10:30pm
Leaf Cafe
If you’re into clean, green, and healthy food, this cafe is the one for you. With its big rooftop window, the cafe is always well-lit and bright, making it feel very airy and spacious. It is also tastefully decorated with many plants, which really lends a natural and wholesome element to the cafe. The cafe serves up some great coffee, but is more known for its healthy options like smoothie bowls, teas and fruit juices. And of course, being environmentally conscious, the cafe uses glass cups and paper straws in its effort to save the earth. Here’s a place you can capture Instagrammable moments all while eating clean and staying green!
Address: 79 Ngõ 298 Tây Sơn, Quận Đống Đa, Hà Nội
Opening Hours:
Monday - Sunday: 7:30am - 11pm
Coffee is so huge in Vietnam, and with this many places to choose from, we’re sure you’ll find a #cafe that’s every bit Insta-worthy and tasty! You can even consider exploring coffee places in Hanoi with a local to truly savour coffee as the locals do, and to try coffee at a wide range of exciting cafes in town.
