Street Coffee in Hanoi

Street-Coffee-in-Hanoi Street Coffee in Hanoi

Street coffee in Hanoi is one of the main things every traveller should try when visiting this culturally rich part of Vietnam.

As for me, I have been a coffee lover for over 30 years and visiting Hanoi was high on my radar also because of the local coffee found here.

Street Coffee in Hanoi

The street coffee places are trendy local hangouts, where the locals are seen sitting all around the sidewalk drinking Vietnamese Coffee or the unique local lemon juice.

They do this while munching on local peanuts throwing the skins all over the floor, while deep in conversation.

The coffee is usually served iced or hot with condensed milk and is probably some of the best street coffee I have tasted.

Foot-high stools are used as makeshift tables while groups of youngsters are seen sitting around chatting and watching life pass by.

cafe-mai-hanoi-coffee-shop-vietnam Street Coffee in Hanoi

One of the popular coffee cafes, but with proper chairs.

Where To Find Street Coffee Places In Hanoi?

With this trend growing over the last 10 years or so, more people are indulging in this style of drinking coffee, and seeing tourists at some places is no surprise.

One of the famous places for street coffee in Hanoi is no other than the Cafe Nhoi Tho, which is along the busy intersection here.

This is a common pastime for locals in Hanoi, and you can find many similar places around town, especially in the Old Quarter of Hanoi.

You can also read about the famous Weasel Coffee in Hanoi, as I have tried that and also wrote about it.

Conclusion

You can also read the other Coffee Travel articles I have done. My inaugural visit to Hanoi was in 2010, and I had the pleasure of experiencing this fantastic street coffee culture there.

If you want to blend in and try out this local way of life, simply find a spot, grab a few stools and wait for the workers to come to take your order.

I found this simple lifestyle very interesting as you can get some of the best street coffee in Hanoi here. Next time you visit Hanoi in Vietnam, make it a point to experience this.

Share this content:

0 comments

Unknown 05/02/2011 4:21 pm

Vietnamese drip coffee is to die for! I couldn't get enough of it when I was in Vietnam. It is the sole reason for my three month long insomnia. I just drank too much to sleep! And I just love how everyone just plops down by the side of the road at all hours for a glass!

Unknown 06/02/2011 4:13 am

looks happening..:)

Ihsan Khairir 06/02/2011 6:17 am

wow the stools are quite small and short, they almost look like they're squatting!

Malaysia Asia 07/02/2011 10:08 am

Connie, the Vietnamese Coffee are to die for. i had at least 5-6 cups each day I was there trying out the various cafes. Amazing! Strange enough, here in Malaysia, the Vietnam Coffee just isn't the same, even at the Vietnamese Restaurants.

E.d.Y. Trust me, very happening, expecially when you join in the local fun.

Ishan, You're right about that. And they can sit for hours!

David

fie-nuts 09/02/2011 4:28 am

Heading to Vietnam in July so hopefully can swing by Hanoi too!
I'm a coffee junkie by the way.

Julia 10/02/2011 10:36 am

Love this photo, reminds me of a great time in Hanoi 🙂

Malaysia Asia 12/02/2011 4:12 pm

Hi Fie, nice to know you're heading to Hanoi. I hope to come out with a few more articles about Hanoi and now I have a reason to do it quicker. Stay tuned!

Julia, thank you and likewise as I am missing the coffee BIG time! Even the supply I bought back was finished within a few weeks.

David
Malaysia Asia

Cathy Sweeney 13/02/2011 6:16 pm

Never had Vietnamese coffee, but would love to try it. Looks like a fun place to enjoy a cup.

Jozef Maxted 13/02/2011 8:19 pm

Haha what a great scene! Looks really funny the way they are perched on such tiny stalls!

Jillian from IShouldLogOff 13/02/2011 9:31 pm

What memories of Hanoi! Those little seats reminded me of preschool when we were there, but looking at your photo now I think I'll now associate them with Hanoi.

It's late afternoon here, but I feel the need for a coffee….

monette | fliptravels 14/02/2011 1:33 am

can't wait to try this in a few days. thanks for all the links too! they sure are helpful for first time travelers to vietnam. 😀

Migrationology 14/02/2011 2:58 am

Yes, I think I enjoyed 3 glasses of lemonade in those very chairs! I absolutely enjoyed relaxing on the street in Hanoi drinking great coffee.

Nancie 14/02/2011 4:25 am

I remember having coffee here! My only challenge was getting up after sitting on those little seats that are so close to the ground! :):)

I hope you'll remember Travel Photo Thursday this week 🙂

jade 14/02/2011 8:05 am

I'm not really a huge coffee drinker, but my boyfriend spend hours hunting down a great cup of joe. Fun!

Malaysia Asia 14/02/2011 9:37 am

Cath, once you have tried it – there is no drinking local coffee anymore 🙂

Jozef, yeah it is funny. Imagine walking around and all the local cafes are like this!

Jillian, amazingly, stools like this bring so much character to the streets. Now I'm dying to sit on one and have coffee.

Monette, that's nice to know you're headed there. Enjoy your trip and try the experience!

Mark, you betcha! I can never get enough of the Lemonade and Coffee here. I must have ODed on it during my trip.

Nancie, hahah after a few cups, I just wanted to sit on the floor.

Jade, then you better tell your BF to head to Hanoi to experience this. I cannot wait to go back.

Cheers,
David
Malaysia Asia

Adam 14/02/2011 2:24 pm

OMG! I want to go back right now. This second. I soooooo miss my Vietnamese coffee fix. It was a main part of the reason I actually managed to gain weight while traveling in Vietnam. That and 25 cent Bia Hoi's.

Hotel Southern 23/02/2011 7:33 am

I love this photo and culture of Hanoi.

anhhh 25/05/2011 8:46 am

Those coffee shops near the church in yr picture are actually not famous for coffee but ice lemon tea. When coming there, just sit down and order a glass of ice lemon tea, then chatting with friends, seeing people walking in and out of the church. That's cool enough to keep people sitting there hours and hours. That corner is the favorite destination of the youth. After the whole day working hard, spending some hours at this corner chatting with friends and relaxing is cool. For those who love coffee, i suggest you guys to visit Nhan coffee, not here.