Tucked into Ngõ Thọ Xương — a narrow lane just off the Old Quarter grid — Dreamers & Seekers occupies the kind of address that rewards people who actually look for it. The venue spans three categories that don't always sit comfortably together: cafe, bar, and brunch restaurant. Here they apparently do, judging by a 4.8 rating sustained across nearly 1,400 Google reviews, a figure that suggests consistent execution rather than novelty-driven hype.
Hoan Kiem is dense with cafes competing on aesthetics and bars competing on pours, but the all-day format at Dreamers & Seekers gives it a different rhythm. Weekend mornings draw the brunch crowd; afternoons shift toward coffee and slower pacing; evenings lean into the bar side. The alley location muffles the surrounding street noise without feeling remote — it's a five-minute walk from Hoan Kiem Lake but operates at a noticeably different tempo than the lakefront spots.
The name sets an expectation of a certain kind of crowd — people who treat a Saturday morning with some deliberateness — and the address reinforces it. This is not a place you stumble into. The consistent review volume over time points to a regular clientele alongside visitors, which in Hoan Kiem's tourist-heavy dining scene is a meaningful distinction. For anyone navigating the neighbourhood looking for somewhere that functions as well at 10am as it does at 9pm, the address at number 1 Ngõ Thọ Xương is worth knowing.
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Dark beer, the Brown Chocolate my partner who enjoys his Guinness puts this at an 8.5 out of 10 he managed 3 of them 😅 I had the apple cider with ginger, very good 👍 Make that 4!! They sell the coasters for 50k great souvenir ❤️ Edited to add the music 🎶 is good 😉
5/5 Stars Hands down one of my favorite brunch spots! The food at Dreamers & Seekers is honestly fantastic. I usually go for the Chilli Scrambled Eggs and they never disappoint. Everything is super fresh and flavourful. The service is also top-notch. The staff is always so friendly and welcoming, which really makes the whole experience better. But the real star of the show? The Egg Coffee. It is dangerously good. Seriously, it’s so creamy and delicious that I can never just have one, I always end up ordering a second round every time I’m here. Highly recommend if you’re in the area. Great vibes, great people, and even better coffee! I've had 3 trips to Hanoi and so glad I found this place on the first trip!!!!!
This place was AMAZING! After being in Vietnam for over a week and indulging in the local cuisine,(and after getting a stomach virus from bad water) we were craving American/western food. Specifically a burger. This place did not disappoint. The burgers were so juicy and clearly made from fresh ground beef. The buns were toasted to perfection and all the flavors of the ingredients were top notch. Their menu is also awesome and it was hard to decide what to get. They also have a brunch menu that looked great. Also 5 stars for atmosphere because they were playing American music and I heard a few of my favorites and I was boppin my head and singing. This place was a breath of fresh air and a total GEM in Hanoi. Much respect to this business 🫶🏻
This place has a vibe reminiscent of small American diners. If you're a tourist, give it a try; your morning will be very fulfilled. The food is generally good, and the staff are quite enthusiastic. The manager is very helpful, while others seem a little hesitate
Even tho they didn’t have the salad I wanted to take (I don’t eat meat) they substituted chicken in another salad just to please me. The overall breakfast food we took was just awesome and filled us with joy. We were full and satisfied. Their prices a bit higher than average tho.
Breakfast available: Opens by 8 AM — a viable breakfast stop in Ha Noi.
Menu starts from: 119k VND, based on 3 priced items on the public menu.
Reservations: Call +84 398 414 886 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
Best for: weekend brunch, casual drinks, afternoon coffee, date night.
Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
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