Hanoi, Vietnam

Best cafes in Hanoi

20 places, ranked by traveler reviews. Coffee worth crossing Hanoi for, specialty roasters, brunch spots and quiet corners to work.

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What is the best-known of the cafes in Hanoi?

Always Cafe - A magical wizard cafe is the most reviewed, with 10,407 traveler reviews and a 4.9 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.

Which of Hanoi's cafes is worth going out of your way for?

Cafe Minh rates highest at 4.9 out of 5 across 2,275 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.

How is this list of cafes ranked?

By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.

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