Lovely cafe, a quiet retreat to recharge and refuel. Throng is very welcoming and makes great coffee, juices and smoothies.
Coffee shop
Ngõ Cafe - Coffee shop in Hanoi
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The Story
About This Place
Ngõ Cafe sits at 51 Tràng Tiền, one of Hoan Kiem's most storied streets, running between the lake and the Opera House. The address alone places it in a rare pocket of Hanoi where French-era architecture lines the pavement and foot traffic moves at a browsing pace rather than a commuting one. A perfect 5.0 across 74 Google reviews is an unusual result for any café, and especially so in a district where competition is dense and opinions are vocal. That kind of consistency points to a place that has figured out what it does and repeats it reliably — the mark of an owner-operated spot rather than a formula. The café draws the kind of crowd that Tràng Tiền attracts naturally: locals who work or live nearby, visitors walking between the lake and the Old Quarter, and anyone pausing mid-afternoon when the street quiets down. The name — ngõ means alleyway or lane in Vietnamese — suggests an intimate scale, a counter-programming to the grand boulevard it sits on. In a neighborhood where many cafés compete on spectacle or Instagram backdrops, a near-flawless rating built on word of mouth signals that the coffee and the experience are doing the work. For visitors spending time around Hoan Kiem, it offers a low-key alternative to the rooftop venues and tourist-facing spots that dominate the immediate lakeside area.
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Menu Highlights
What to order at Ngõ Cafe
Deal Combo Mold Peppers
79k VND
1X Of Salted Matcha With Cream + 1X For Lemongrass
Deal Combo Mold Peppers
79k VND
1X Of Salted Matcha With Cream + 1X For Lemongrass
Deal Combo Mignature
77k VND
1X Of Tomato Milk Tea + 1Xx Of Lemon Xa
Deal Combo Mignature
77k VND
1X Of Tomato Milk Tea + 1Xx Of Lemon Xa
Special Deal Combo
63k VND
1X Of Creamed Black Coffee + 1X Of Grass Jelly Black Tea
Full menu below · prices in VND.
Reviews
5.0(74)
This is my safe place in Hanoi. Just amazing coffee, Thuong is the best, with good music and a cossy space. She has the best cà phê muôí in Vietnam (best salty coffee ever) and always a smile on her face. I love this place
Small place and good coffe! You should go there.
Coffey is very good service is excellent.
One of my go-to cafes in Hanoi, small (mostly takeaway) & simple, but very cozy. Ngo makes good coffee & delicious fruit juices 👍 She is so nice & kind! I came here on the first day it opened & I'm always happy to be back for great service, chat & coffee 😊
Visit Tips
Visiting Ngõ Cafe
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Breakfast available: Opens by 8 AM — a viable breakfast stop in Ha Noi.
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Menu starts from: 17k VND, based on 57 priced items on the public menu.
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Reservations: Call +84 866 457 299 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: solo coffee, remote work, afternoon break, people-watching.
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Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Ngõ Cafe located?
- Ngõ Cafe is at 51 Tràng Tiền, steps from Hoan Kiem Lake and within walking distance of the Opera House.
- How well-reviewed is Ngõ Cafe?
- Ngõ Cafe holds a perfect 5.0 rating across 74 Google reviews, an unusual result in a district where competition is dense and opinions are vocal.
- What kind of atmosphere does Ngõ Cafe have?
- The name ngõ means alleyway or lane in Vietnamese, signaling an intimate, low-key scale that contrasts with the grand boulevard it sits on.
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