Surely everyone knows that Hanoi is a crowded and busy place with many skyscrapers. However, besides that, there are also small, quiet, peaceful, and authentic Hanoian-style spaces that many people love. Here are 4 nostalgic coffee shops for those who love the classical version of Hanoi.
Dinh Cafe
This coffee shop is located right on Dinh Tien Hoang street, near Hoan Kiem lake, which opened in the early 1990s until now. This cafe is always crowded, especially in the autumn and winter. The shop is on the second floor of an old French house with almost the original architecture still intact. The owner only reinforces and repairs the old points to ensure the safety of customers.
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It is known that at first, this cafe used to be called Bich, named after the female owner, but gradually people called it Dinh and the shop changed its name to that. In particular, the cafe became the focus of attention when John Legend stopped by at the beginning of 2022.
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Especially, even though it is located on Dinh Tien Hoang street in the same direction overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake, the drinks here are surprisingly cheap. Currently, the menu price of the restaurant ranges from 0,64 USD – 1,07 USD / cup depending on the type of drink.
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Cu Xa Café
Cu Xa Café is located on the 2nd floor of an old dormitory near the city center. This café is very nostalgic. From the stairs to the atmosphere, all of them are very nostalgic, from the cups to the plates.
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Cu Xa is not luxurious, it does not have colorful shimmering lights, and is not modern, but beautiful and peaceful in its own way, attracting a large number of customers, especially young people. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the city, there is nothing better than coming to a familiar space, eating simple dishes, and sipping a delicious cup of coffee.
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The Café at the End of the Alley
The café at the End of the Alley is the perfect place for those who love the old things in Hanoi. Here customers will see the atmosphere reminiscence of Hanoi in the 90s, from the old gate to the paintings on the wall. The overall esthetic is even more poetic with many portraits in black and white. The tables and chairs here are mainly made of wood, bringing a gentle and close natural beauty.
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The small corners are cleverly arranged by the owner to create a beautiful small garden. Going deeper into this cafe, you will be more surprised by the classic interior layout. An additional highlight is that some antiques are used to decorate the cozy space like in the old houses in Hanoi.
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Balcony Coffee
Located on Dinh Liet street, which is extremely busy with outstanding yellow paint. This cafe is located in an old house that is more than 80 years old and still retains the old spirit from the corner of the wall, the stairs to the vase. The decorations at this cafe are all collected from many different places to create a unique style.
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The most beautiful spot is probably the seats outside on the balcony with high and wide eaves, cool, with warm sunlight, there are many different positions for you to freely choose. In addition, this cafe also has a beautiful small flower shop inside for customers to take pictures.
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