Explore 5 cafes with space, glass doors, and sunlight that are perfect for winter.
Winter has begun in Hanoi, people always have many reasons to love winter in Hanoi. One of them is the experience of sitting in coffee and enjoying the cold air in the heart of the city. The cold of the North is often cracking and bitter. But that’s why the feeling of huddling in a warm space with friends is even more wonderful.
Besides the hot drinks that match the cold wind, it is also a cool space with glass doors and light for you to see everything. Let’s enjoy the romantic and poetic cafes overlooking the not-too-crowded and most beautiful streets in Hanoi.
1. Ionah coffee
Ionah is the reverse of Hanoi. The shop has many different sitting spaces, the main color being white. The first floor is a neat, clean, and coffee-scented bar.
Small loft with arched windows overlooking the street. The 2nd floor is a large, airy, light-filled space with a modern style. The highlight is the large, wide windows so you can see the windy West Lake – a specialty of Hanoi’s winter.
The restaurant’s terrace has two unique views: busy streets and old houses, an intersection that is difficult for any restaurant to have. You can visit Ionah in the morning, and sit on the 2nd floor to watch the winter sunshine.
Drinks:
The menu includes Machine coffee (from espresso, latte, americano,… to New Brown, Black Coffee, Siu Up Siu Down), Bottled Coffee, Juices, Smoothies, and other dishes (Matcha, Chocolate).
What’s delicious/special: Siu Up Siu Down is fragrant Bac Xiu, with a suitable, sweet taste for you to sip while admiring the winter streets.
Basic information:
Address: 9 Thanh Nien, Hanoi
Opening hours: 8:00 – 20:00
2. 5AM Coffee shop
As the earliest coffee shop in Hanoi, 5AM gives you an interesting experience in the early morning, when the street is still foggy and cold. After cycling around the lake, stopping here to see the newly awakened winter Hanoi is worth experiencing.
5AM’s space has Vietnamese details such as wooden shutter windows, wooden beams, and wooden columns, creating a highlight for the restaurant. The shop is divided into two main sitting spaces: outside overlooking West Lake and indoors, suitable for coffee to work or group meetings (with large tables for large groups).
You can come here in winter to work or sit with friends. Especially early in the morning, watching the sunrise.
Drinks:
The menu includes: main beverage lines are Espresso Base, Handcraft Coffee, Ahmad Tea, Juice, and some cakes.
What’s delicious/special: You can try a cup of Da Lat Arabica Espresso, and drink fragrant, bold, sour, with an aftertaste.
Basic information:
Address: 253 Trich Sai, Tay Ho, Hanoi
Opening hours: 5:00 – 18:00
3. Tranquil Nguyen Bieu
Tranquil Nguyen Bieu facility is the largest among the facilities, featuring a classic, gentle, and elegant style. Tranquil has 3 floors, located in an old house.
The 2nd floor is the first floor, where the bar is located. There is a desk next to the bar and a table with a large sofa next to the sunny window – a favorite place to sit here. The 3rd floor is dedicated to working, with orange-brown tones and massive classic-style bookshelves.
The 4th floor is the most interesting place – the greenhouse space. All ceilings on this floor are made of glass. There are two spaces: the “glass house” inside, and the row of balcony chairs outside, which are transparent and can be seen from each other. Sitting here in the evening feels like going on a “picnic”: sitting on the ground and looking at the whole sky.
Tranquil in winter is always very warm and smells of cake, coffee, and wood. You should come here in the morning to enjoy cheerful music and the mouth-watering aroma of coffee and Waffles.
Drinks:
The menu includes: a rich menu from tea, and machine coffee to rich side dishes.
What’s delicious/special: Coming to Tranquil, you can try the gentle London Fog with the elegant scent of Earl Gray tea, warm milk, and vanilla. In addition, Tranquil is very famous for its Waffle cake.
Basic information:
Address: 18B Nguyen Bieu, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
Opening hours: 8:00 – 22:30
4. Hai Bon Doi Can
Hai Bon Doi Can facilities are located small within the campus of a building. This facility feels fresh and comfortable because it is designed in a minimalist style, and the large glass windows flood the interior with light.
Winter at Hai Bon Doi Can is warm in the bar area. You can sit and watch the scenery through the window while sipping a warm cup of coffee in your hand. The space here will give you a pristine, neat feeling.
If you come here late at night, you can enjoy a cocktail in a pleasant space.
Drinks:
The menu includes: menu at Hai Bon is rich with a variety of teas, coffee machines for normal coffee, and even beer and cocktails.
What’s delicious/special: Peach Americano at Hai Bon is a pretty special dish. If you are too familiar with traditional Americano flavors and want to find new flavors, this is the dish you should try.
Basic information:
Address: 343 Doi Can, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
Opening hours: 7:00 – 23:00
5. Blackbird Chan Cam
Blackbird is located on Chan Cam Street with a striking orange and black tone – the shop’s signature. The shop is only a small floor but uniquely decorated by building a loft to optimize space.
Below are indoor and outdoor spaces, small and warm. The loft is a unique and interesting area. Although the area is small, it is one of the most popular places at BlackBird. Here you can concentrate on working, or admire the space of the shop.
Winter here is a unique combination of tradition and modernity. That is the ancient features of Hanoi’s old quarter and the old “sidewalk coffee” atmosphere. But along with that is also the modern beauty of Blackbird’s youthful layout and music list.
Drinks:
The menu includes coffee machines and cakes. The shop specializes in focusing on coffee flavor, so the coffee menu will be very diverse and high-quality.
What’s delicious/special: Try ordering a glass of sweet hot Mocha and a hot croissant for winter – a perfect, exciting, and delicious breakfast.
Basic information:
Address: 5 Chan Cam, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Opening hours: 7:00 – 21:30
