Best Bakeries in Hanoi

This guide covers bakeries, cake shops and pastry cafes in central Hanoi, in Hoan Kiem and Tay Ho. Hoan Kiem is the district around Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter, and Tay Ho is the West Lake district.

We chose places in Hoan Kiem and Tay Ho with at least 20 Google reviews, based on Google rating and review volume. Five of them sell cakes or pastries. The other two are savoury bread shops, included because Google lists them as bakeries.

Dacia Tea And Bakery

Dacia Tea And Bakery is at 25 Hang Giay Street in Hoan Kiem. It is rated 5.0 on Google from 687 reviews, the highest rating in this guide. Reviewers describe a family home, and one says to follow the signs down the alley. Reviewers praise the tiramisu. One reviewer loves the matcha coconut drink, and another found the Oreo cheesecake too sweet. The menu also lists a panna cotta with blueberry jam and a grilled cheese cake with sesame. It is open 2 PM to 10:30 PM daily, except Monday, when it is closed.

Cha cha cake

Cha cha cake is at Alley 11, To Ngoc Van Street, in Tay Ho. It is rated 4.9 on Google from 524 reviews. One reviewer calls the salted cream coffee excellent, and another likes the salted kumquat tea and the outdoor space near the lake. One reviewer ordered a birthday cake through Instagram, and the cake matched the size, colour and style they asked for. Another found the tiramisu not too soggy and says the atmosphere is quiet enough for dessert. It is open 7 AM to 10:30 PM daily.

BÁNH MÌ TÂM HA NOI

BÁNH MÌ TÂM HA NOI is at 8 Hang Da Street in Hoan Kiem and is rated 4.8 on Google from 740 reviews. It is a bread shop, so the banh mi is the main order. One reviewer says the liver spread gives the banh mi a unique taste. Another ordered the grilled pork and the Hanoi special, and notes there is beer on tap. One reviewer praises the spring rolls and another the sticky rice ice cream. Reviewers describe the staff as friendly, and there is ample seating downstairs and upstairs. It is open 7 AM to 10 PM daily.

LAZY Patisserie

LAZY Patisserie is at No. 10, Alley 12B, Ly Nam De Street, in Hoan Kiem. It is rated 4.9 on Google from 141 reviews. The cafe is family run, and reviews mention the owners' children looking after guests. Reviewers name the honey butter toast, the coffee cake and the Lazy Coffee, which is the cafe's specialty. One visitor says the matcha roll, cinnamon roll and apple cinnamon muffin are their favourites. Seating is both indoors and outdoors, and one reviewer calls it a calm, peaceful oasis. Hours change by day. Weekdays it is open 9 AM to 3 PM, or 9 AM to 3:30 PM on Wednesday. On Saturday it is open 10 AM to 4:30 PM, and on Sunday 10 AM to 3:30 PM.

Häagen-Dazs

Häagen-Dazs is at 6 Le Thai To Street in Hoan Kiem and is rated 4.7 on Google from 1,839 reviews. Ice cream and waffles come up most in reviews. One reviewer orders the Chocolate Bomb, and another had a banana split. The menu also lists cake items, including the cinnamon snail cake, honeycomb cake and brownie cake, so cake is a smaller part of a menu led by ice cream. One reviewer finds the space spacious and comfortable, and another mentions the cold air conditioning, charging ports and restrooms. Another thinks the prices are a little high but acceptable for the quality. It is open 9 AM to 10 PM daily.

ASU HOUSE

ASU HOUSE is at Alley 88, Quang An Street, in Tay Ho, and is rated 4.8 on Google from 163 reviews. It is a bakery in a house, and one reviewer calls the interior stunning and says they could stay all day listening to the birds. Reviewers say the pastries are fresh and not overly sweet. One reviewer names the Matcha Cloud drink as a highlight, and another likes the strawberry milk. One reviewer wished the bakery goods were a little sweeter. It is open 9 AM to 6 PM from Tuesday to Sunday, and it is closed on Monday.

Bánh Mì Tâm béo - Bread Tam Beo

Bánh Mì Tâm béo - Bread Tam Beo is at 9B Hang Non Street in Hoan Kiem and is rated 4.7 on Google from 437 reviews. The grilled pork banh mi gets the most praise. One reviewer says its sauce reminds them of ranch dressing. The warm pressed bread gets praise too. The menu also lists a signature cold cuts banh mi, an egg and ham sandwich, and a vegetarian banh mi. One reviewer, who gave two stars, found very little meat and said what there was had turned tough. It is open 8 AM to 10 PM daily.

Before you go

Cha cha cake and BÁNH MÌ TÂM HA NOI open at 7 AM. Bánh Mì Tâm béo - Bread Tam Beo opens at 8 AM. Dacia Tea And Bakery does not open until 2 PM, so plan a late afternoon visit.

LAZY Patisserie closes first on most days, at 3 PM, so go in the morning or early afternoon. ASU HOUSE closes at 6 PM and is shut on Mondays. Two bread shops, BÁNH MÌ TÂM HA NOI and Bánh Mì Tâm béo - Bread Tam Beo, stay open until 10 PM.

FAQ

Which of these bakeries opens earliest?

Cha cha cake and BÁNH MÌ TÂM HA NOI both open at 7 AM daily. Bánh Mì Tâm béo - Bread Tam Beo opens at 8 AM.

Which bakeries are closed on Mondays?

Dacia Tea And Bakery and ASU HOUSE are closed on Mondays.

Can I order a custom cake?

One reviewer ordered a birthday cake through Instagram at Cha cha cake, and the cake matched the size, colour and style they asked for.

Which place has the highest Google rating?

Dacia Tea And Bakery is rated 5.0 on Google. Every other bakery in this guide has a lower rating.

Where can I buy a banh mi?

BÁNH MÌ TÂM HA NOI and Bánh Mì Tâm béo - Bread Tam Beo both sell banh mi sandwiches.