Beyond rich history and culture, French colonial houses, and mouthwatering street food, Hanoi lures tourists with a special treat: its flavorful and unique coffee.

Finding a coffee shop in this bustling capital is easy, but discovering a signature cup in a truly unique setting is a different story. As locals exploring countless coffee spots, we are excited to share our curated list that no coffee enthusiast in Hanoi should ever miss.

Cafe Giang - The best Hanoi's egg coffee

Enjoy the original taste of egg coffee at Giang Cafe (Photo: Cafe Giang)

Hanoi's egg coffee is a must-try for any visitor, not just coffee lovers! Like a variation of a cappuccino but in a distinct flavor, egg coffee is the bold, bitter Vietnamese coffee topped with a rich, sweet cream layer from egg yolks and whipped condensed milk.

While this iconic drink is available throughout the city, for an authentic taste of its origins, head to Cafe Giang at 39 Nguyen Huu Huan. The small entrance leads you to a more spacious and quieter space inside. Besides egg version and traditional coffee, the shop also serves unique non-coffee drinks such as egg cocoa, egg matcha, egg green bean or egg rum. With simple wooden tables and chairs and nostalgic decoration, Cafe Giang offers a peaceful escape and an unforgettable coffee experience.

• Address: 39 Nguyen Huu Huan, Hoan Kiem
• Price: VND 25,000 - 45,000

Ca Phe Nhi - Timeless traditional milk coffee

Ca phe Nhi's rich coffee and a nostalgic atmosphere created its reputation for decades (Photo: chuyencaphe)

Like Cafe Giang, Ca Phe Nhi is another legendary spot that brings you back to Hanoi coffee tradition since the 1940s and 1950s. Despite its unchanged appearance, Nhi Coffee has enchanted countless customers thanks to its consistent quality and a nostalgic atmosphere that few places can retain.

Here, coffee is kept in a traditional porcelain teapot, poured into small cups, and whipped before topped with ice. No special signboard or space, Ca Phe Nhi is just nestled on the sidewalk of Hang Ca Street with old wooden chairs used as tables. The rich, slightly bitter flavor of their milk coffee says its own charm and has become a taste of Hanoi's past that you must try once in a lifetime.

• Address: 2 Hang Ca, Hoan Kiem
• Price: VND 30,000

Cafe Yen - Unique espresso with whipped cream

A sip of signature Sapa melts the heart of coffee enthusiasts (Photo: Cafe Yen)

Cafe Yen, also known as ThaiYen Cafe, is one of the few successful specialty coffee chains in Hanoi. They've won the heart of most hardened coffee lovers with many signatures made from high-quality Arabica beans.

When you visit, don't miss their signature Sapa. It's a perfect combination of espresso with condensed milk and fresh cream, creating a typical sour and bitter taste of arabica but a pleasant and long-lasting aftertaste. Beyond traditional Vietnamese and Italian coffees, ThaiYen also offers a diverse selection, including Hand brews, Cold brew, and Bottled fresh coffee.

• Address: 184 Quan Thanh, Ba Dinh
• Price: VND 45,000 - 75,000

Reng Reng Cafe - Special roasted Arabica coffee

Reng Reng offers different roasting levels from light to dark (Photo: Reng Reng Cafe)

Any true roasted coffee enthusiast in Hanoi has likely experienced Reng Reng Cafe. Using pure Arabica beans from the Da Lat plateau, combined with different roasting levels from light to dark, Reng Reng offers a distinctive and strong flavor but not harshly sour or bitter.

Step into a simple space where distractions are free, no smoking, no loud noises, and no pressure for "check-in" photos. Totally immerse yourself in the tempting aroma and the rich taste of Reng Reng's coffee. Specifically, don't miss out on Ba Na - a sophisticated blend of coffee with fresh cream and condensed milk, also the signature coffee here.

• Address: 17/12B Ly Nam De, Hoan Kiem
• Price: VND 30,000 - 50,000

Kafeville - Pioneering specialty coffee in Hanoi

Sip on some coffee while indulging in your favorite pastimes at Kafeville (Photo: Kafeville)

As one of the first to bring the "specialty coffee" to Hanoi, Kafeville quickly earned a reputation for its qualified hand-roasted coffee beans and diverse modern brewing methods. From basic machine coffee to manual brewing methods, Kafeville enhances customers' experience by offering beans from multiple origins. Discover the delicate and complex flavors of each bean from Colombia, Kenya, Panama, or Da Lat (Vietnam).

A cup of Alpenliebe inspired by Alpenliebe candy, combining espresso, icing sugar and whipping cream, or a cup of Marocchino surrounded by a layer of hot cocoa and brûlée sugar. With a small and quiet space, Kafeville offers a comfortable atmosphere for reading or working, or simply separating from the noise and completely enjoying coffee.

• Address: 23 Yen Ninh, Ba Dinh
• Price: VND 40,000 - 75,000