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Cafés

Because of its French colonial history and the fact that the locals love their coffee, Hanoi has a wide selection of cafés. Just about every block has a coffee shop, everything from a simple local café to a Western-style venue. The Vietnamese truly like to experiment with their coffee. So when visiting Hanoi, make sure to try the egg coffee as well as the coconut coffee. Both are highly appreciated among tourists and locals alike.

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Cafe Phố Cổ

Cafe Phố Cổ is one of Hanoi's best-kept secrets—literally. Tucked away at the back of a silk shop, this hidden gem is definitely worth the search. Once there, try the delicious egg coffee (coffee topped with beaten egg white) and enjoy it on the rooftop with an amazing view over Hoan Kiem …

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The Note Coffee

Inside this small café, hundreds of love notes are posted on its walls. Enjoy a delicious coffee while reading them, or why not write your own and contribute to the …

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S'Patisserie

A French café with an amazing lake view over Ho Hoan Kiem, S'Patisserie is a great place to visit for fresh pastries accompanied with hot or iced coffee. The avocado mousse cake is another delight which is highly recommended and should not be …

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The Hanoi Social Club

This little artsy café is located in a quite back street and is on two floors with a cosy and relaxing ambiance. A place to visit for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Regular music events are also hosted here to entertain their …

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Maison de Tet Decor

Tucked away in a corner of West Lake in Hanoi, you will find this delightful hidden gem. This charming French villa with a serene atmosphere offers an outstanding range of organic and gluten free Vietnamese and European food and delicious house roasted coffee. Most of the products comes from organic farms and is well …

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Cafe Giảng

Nestled in a hidden corner of Hanoi's Old Quarter, Cafe Giảng is an iconic spot that draws locals and tourists alike with its legendary egg coffee. Despite coffee shops now offering variations, Café Giảng claims to be the originator of this unique concoction. Using a blend of raw egg yolk, robusta coffee, condensed milk, …

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Om Hanoi: Yoga & Cafe

Everything cooked here is 100% natural and the food is cooked with joy, passion and love with a creative touch. The menu offers a great selection of veggie and vegan options. Om Hanoi is a small café in the French quarter, down a small alley and for sure worth a visit. While you are …

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