Best Coffee in Hanoi

This guide covers coffee shops in central Hanoi (Hoan Kiem and Tay Ho). Ten of the cafés below are in Hoan Kiem, and one, Thai Yen Cafe, is in Tay Ho.

We chose cafés by Google rating and review count, from venues in Hoan Kiem and Tay Ho with at least 20 Google reviews. Egg coffee comes up in reviews for several of them, and each section says so where reviewers mention it. Opening hours and price ranges come from our listings and can change.

Thai Yen Cafe

Thai Yen Cafe is rated 5.0 on Google from 1,397 reviews. It is at 272 Vo Chi Cong Street in Tay Ho, and one reviewer says it sits inside Lotte Mall West Lake. One reviewer calls the drinks unique and refreshing and the atmosphere calm for a café in a busy mall. Two reviewers single out the cold brew, including a hibiscus version. One reviewer names the Saigon and Sapa signature drinks. Another wished the staff would bring drinks to the table instead of customers collecting them. The café is open from 7:30 AM to 10 PM every day.

Hasai Coffee

Hasai Coffee is rated 5.0 on Google from 1,119 reviews. It is at 70 Cau Go Street. Reviewers warn that the entrance is easy to miss, and one describes walking through what looks like a garage, then climbing the stairs. Egg coffee is the draw. Reviewers say the staff show how it is made, and one thinks it has the best egg coffee in Hanoi. Another reviewer mentions the plum juice and the coconut coffee. The café is open from 8 AM to 8:30 PM every day except Friday, when it closes at 6 PM.

Tornado Coffee

Tornado Coffee is rated 5.0 on Google from 842 reviews. It is at 35 Ngo Huyen in Hoan Kiem and is open from 7 AM to 7 PM every day. The shop is small, with limited seating. One reviewer praises the egg coffee and describes the egg foam as thick and creamy, with a hint of caramel. One says the welcome tea is free, and another says you get one with your coffee. One reviewer says there is no extra charge for plant-based milk or an extra shot, and another notes oat, soy and almond milk on the menu.

Dacia Tea and Bakery

Dacia Tea and Bakery is rated 5.0 on Google from 687 reviews. It is at 25 Hang Giay Street, down a narrow alley, in a space that one reviewer says is inside a family's home. The cakes get most of the attention in reviews. One names the tiramisu and the matcha coconut as favourites. Another says the coffee and desserts were delicious. One reviewer found the Oreo cheesecake too sweet for their taste. The café is closed on Mondays and open from 2 PM to 10:30 PM on other days.

The Heritage

The Heritage is rated 5.0 on Google from 366 reviews. It is at 7 to 9 Hang Voi Street in the French Quarter and is open from 9 AM to 9 PM every day. The food gets as much praise as the coffee. Several praise the bánh mì, and one mentions the spring rolls and their sauce. The menu also lists a grilled pork bánh mì and a fried spring roll vermicelli set. For drinks, one reviewer praises the salted coffee and another the iced mango matcha. One reviewer says the view at night is good for watching the traffic.

Vietsun Coffee

Vietsun Coffee is rated 5.0 on Google from 337 reviews. It is at 2 Dien Bien Phu Street and is open from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM every day. One reviewer calls the iced salted coffee the star of the visit. Others mention strong black Vietnamese coffee and the smoothie bowls, and one says the pain au chocolat came out warm. The upstairs seating has panoramic views of the street. One reviewer says it has a good view of the trains passing, and another says the third floor has board games.

Railway Tuan Cafe

Railway Tuan Cafe is rated 4.9 on Google from 2,829 reviews. It is at 5 Tran Phu Street, beside the railway, and is open from 8:30 AM to 10:30 PM every day. The trains are the draw. One describes sitting about two feet from a slow passing train with an iced coffee, and another says it is hard to beat for train watching. Several mention the friendly owner, and two praise the egg coffee. One reviewer ordered mango banana smoothies, beef fried rice and fried chicken skewers and rated everything 10 out of 10. The price range is about 100,000 to 200,000 VND per person.

Cafe Minh

Cafe Minh is rated 4.9 on Google from 2,422 reviews. It is at 53B Luong Ngoc Quyen Street in the Old Quarter and is open from 7 AM to 10 PM every day. Reviewers mention coffee classes here. One group learned to make the three classic Vietnamese coffees: egg from the north, salted from the centre and coconut from the south. Another reviewer says the class covered the history of egg coffee, and one spent about 2.5 hours chatting over coffee. Salted coffee also gets praise, and one reviewer calls it rich and smooth. Some reviewers mention food tours they took here.

C.O.C Legacy Specialty Coffee

C.O.C Legacy Specialty Coffee is rated 4.9 on Google from 2,064 reviews. It is at 84 Hang Bac Street. Two reviewers describe a narrow corridor and staircase to reach the shop, and one says it feels warm and cosy once you are inside. One reviewer praises the phin pour-over coffee, made with Robusta and Liberica beans. One reviewer recommends the coconut coffee, served with a coconut biscuit. Another says the egg coffee is creamy without being too sweet. Staff can help you buy beans to take home. The shop is open from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM every day.

Dream Beans Coffee Roastery

Dream Beans Coffee Roastery is rated 4.9 on Google from 1,424 reviews. It is at 79 Ly Nam De Street. One reviewer says the beans are excellent. Another says the selection runs from light Arabica to dark robusta, and another says the beans come from local farms and are freshly roasted. Staff will show you the phin brewing method, and the shop also offers V60, Kalita and Chemex pour-overs. The egg coffee, yogurt coffee and coconut coffee all get praise. One reviewer says the staff speak fluent English. The upstairs can get crowded, the staff warn. It is open from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM Monday to Saturday, and from 7:45 AM on Sunday.

Tenement Coffee and Wine Bar

Tenement Coffee and Wine Bar is rated 4.9 on Google from 1,378 reviews. It is at 1B Le Phung Hieu Street, and getting there means walking through a narrow residential alley. One reviewer says the coffee uses star fruit as a base, which is rare. Matcha drinks also get praise. Inside, the room is modern and clean and suits working or studying. The outdoor seats have a vintage feel, since the café sits inside an old apartment complex. It is open from 7:30 AM to 11 PM every day.

Before you go

One reviewer found Tornado Coffee closed at 2 PM, even though its listed hours are 7 AM to 7 PM. Check before you go.

One reviewer arrived at 8:40 PM for the 9:15 PM train and found a seat easily, though the café soon filled up. The same reviewer says Railway Tuan Cafe takes cash only.

Dacia Tea and Bakery is closed on Mondays.

Dream Beans Coffee Roastery opens at 7:45 AM on Sundays.

FAQ

Which cafés in Hanoi serve egg coffee?

Reviewers mention egg coffee at Hasai Coffee, Tornado Coffee, C.O.C Legacy Specialty Coffee, Dream Beans Coffee Roastery and Railway Tuan Cafe.

Which cafés offer plant-based milk?

Tornado Coffee has oat, soy and almond milk. One reviewer says it does not charge extra for plant-based milk.

Which cafés open at 7 AM?

Tornado Coffee and Cafe Minh both open at 7 AM every day.

Which cafés have a view of the trains?

Railway Tuan Cafe is beside the railway. Reviewers also say Vietsun Coffee has a good view of a passing train.

Is there a coffee class in Hanoi?

Reviewers describe coffee classes at Cafe Minh, where they learned to make egg, salted and coconut coffee.