12 Hanoi Vintage Cafes: Ancient House & Classic Decor

12 Hanoi Vintage Cafes Ancient House & Classic Decor

Amid the hectic flow of life, Hanoi is also famous for its quaint beauty and delectable coffee. How about finding a space that exudes the classic culture of old-time Hanoi and enjoying a cup of aromatic warm or iced coffee? Just thinking about it is so enticing. Check out the 12 recommendations and reviews below to find your perfect match.

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Old Quarter Cafe (Cafe Phố Cổ)

  • Address: 11 Hang Gai, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
  • Opening time: 8 am – 11 pm
  • Price range: 35,000 – 50,000 VND (1.37 – 1.96 USD)
  • Menu: Coffee, egg coffee, cocoa, coconut milk, fresh milk, fruit juices.
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The interior passage of Old Quarter Cafe
The interior passage of Old Quarter Cafe

This is a vintage Hanoi cafe hidden on Hang Gai Street in the Old Quarter. You need to follow directions to find it as it is tucked away in an alley behind a traditional Ao Dai & silk shop. The cafe is located in a 106-year-old house with four floors. Each floor is decorated with a different theme with various antique items. The venue offers both indoor and outdoor spaces with greenery and natural light.

On the first floor, you will order your drink and then pick your preferred seating area. The house is designed with three rooms: the main room, the middle room, and the back room. The 3rd and 4th floors of the back room have indoor and outdoor coffee spaces. The 4th floor also provides a view of Hoan Kiem Lake. The beverages at Old Quarter Cafe are well-regarded for their taste.

Loading T café

  • Address: 2nd floor – No 8 Chan Cam, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
  • Opening time: 8 am – 6 pm
  • Price range: 20,000 – 70,000 VND (0.79 – 2.75 USD)
  • Menu: Tea shakes, teas, juices, egg coffee, smoothies, pastries. Favorite dishes at the cafe: Mint guava tea, earl gray tea, egg coffee.
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The antique ambiance of Loading T café's villa interior
The antique ambiance of Loading T café’s villa interior

Nestled on the second floor of an old French villa on Chan Cam Street, Loading T Cafe has become a familiar spot for many Hanoians with its nostalgic ambiance reminiscent of old Hanoi. In addition to its decor featuring Hanoi’s old scene, the cafe continuously refreshes its look with seasonal flowers and lovely pieces of ceramic wares.

This 10-year-old cozy café, though not large, is adorned in every corner with ancient, timeless images of old Hanoi from the final years of the 20th century. The café signature feature is coffee blended with a little cinnamon, crafting a novel taste experience. A small note is that motorbikes need to be parked outside for a fee due to limited space in the old quarter.

Đinh Café

Typical Old Quarter tube house style at Dinh Cafe
Typical Old Quarter tube house style at Dinh Cafe

Dinh Cafe is located on the 2nd floor of a retro building facing Dinh Tien Hoang Street in Hanoi’s Old Quarter area. You can see Hoan Kiem Lake from the balcony. Entering the cafe is like entering the typical space of worn-out residences in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. The cafe is just over twenty square meters wide, the interior and decoration are very simple. From the small old wooden bar to the rustic tables, chairs, walls, and photos, all covered with the image of time.

Dinh Café’s owner is the offspring of Mr. Giang, who invented the legendary egg coffee. The drink prices here are relatively cheap compared to other locations.

Balcony Cafe & Restaurant (Ban Công Cafe)

  • Address: 2 Dinh Liet, Hang Bac, Hanoi
  • Opening time: 7 am- 11 pm
  • Price range: 50,000 – 500,000 VND (2 – 20 USD)
  • Menu: Drinks & pantries. The cafe also serves breakfast and lunch sets.
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Ban Cong Cafe Dinh Liet
Ban Cong Coffee’s ambiance is reminiscent of an old Hanoi mansion

Bancong Cafe & Restaurant has long been a familiar name in the list of the most beautiful vintage cafes in Hanoi. The 100-year-old mansion is decorated with vibrant yet subtle colors. The staff at the café also places great emphasis on combining classical and romantic aesthetics, meticulously caring for every detail of the venue.

The café space is often used for coffee workshops, small parties, or cozy, romantic anniversary dinners. On the second floor, visitors will likely be most enamored with the spacious, meticulously designed balcony corner that offers a direct view of the bustling Dinh Liet – Hang Bac intersection.

Lane’s End Cafe (Cafe Cuối Ngõ)

Cafe Cuoi Ngo
The quaint Lane’s End Cafe tucked away in an alley

Another charming find in Hanoi, Lane’s End Cafe is nestled in a hard-to-locate lane but is well worth the search. The cafe showcases an ancient, rustic charm, where every nook is adorned in the timeless gray shades of yesteryears. Many Vietnamese visitors liken the space here to the nostalgic atmosphere of their grandparents’ countryside homes.

This place is perfect for those who enjoy peace and simplicity. Smoking is allowed at Lane’s End. Additionally, the café features a small movie room, ideal for relaxing with coffee while watching classic films on weekends.

Hanoi House Cafe

Hanoi House Cafe 47A Ly Quoc Su
The weathered walls of the French-style house at Hanoi House Cafe

The café is set on the second floor of a century-old French architecture building featuring yellow walls, iron awnings, balconies, and Gothic-inspired arched windows. The interior space is quite limited and feels somewhat cramped. The café also has a balcony that provides a partial view of Hanoi’s St. Joseph’s Cathedral.

The café serves drinks that are deeply inspired by Hanoi culture and signature ingredients like dracontomelon or green rice. During the daytime, Hanoi House Cafe typically offers coffee and tea. In the evenings, the café specializes in cocktails. The drinks are all carefully garnished and prepared.

Warehouse Coffee (Nhà Kho Coffee)

Ware House Coffee
Warehouse Coffee’s nostalgic and poetic vintage space

Warehouse Coffee is a classic and poetic highlight amidst the hustle and bustle of Hanoi’s hustle and bustle life pacing. Every corner of the house evokes a sense of the previous century’s Hanoi, bringing a warm and cozy feeling. The café often plays music by the famous Vietnamese artist from the late 20th and early 21st centuries, the late musician Trinh Cong Son.

ZoomBaocap cafe

ZoomBaocap
The impressive classical space reflecting the subsidized period at ZoomBaocap cafe

The café’s name reflects its main theme—the subsidized period when Vietnam was emerging from war and beginning to rebuild the country at the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries. Located in an old residential area, the café offers a quiet atmosphere filled with the daily life of the local people. The café also provides ao dai rental services for on-site photo shoots.

ZoomBaocap cafe offers both indoor and outdoor seating areas. Its striking color palette includes bold shades of yellow and red, complemented by patterns that evoke the subsidized era. The café’s aged walls are adorned with artwork reminiscent of old newspaper pages.

Cafe House 41

  • Address: 41/41 Thai Ha, Hanoi
  • Opening time: 9 am – 11 pm
  • Price range: 25,000 – 60,000 VND (0.98 – 2.36 USD)
  • Menu: Coffee, tea, fruit smoothies.
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Cafe House 41
Customers love the intimate garden setting of Cafe House 41

The café with its classic charm blends indoor and outdoor spaces filled with plants and flowers. Although it might not seem very remarkable from the outside, visitors often find themselves wanting to stay longer once they experience the inside. Patrons describe this café as a wonderful place that feels bright, fresh, and cozy, like being invited into a local resident’s home.

If you visit Cafe House 41 during special occasions like New Year, Christmas, Mid-Autumn Festival, etc., you’ll find the atmosphere becoming lively and festive as the café is decorated according to the themes of these celebrations.

Cong Cafe

  • Address: 27 Church, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
  • Opening time: 7:30 am – 11:30 pm
  • Price range: 25,000 – 65,000 VND (0.98 – 2.55 USD)
  • Menu: Vietnamese “Phin” based coffee, Western-style coffee, tea, smoothie, juice, freeze, yogurt, Cong’s signatures and snacks.
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Cong Cafe
Savoring Cong coffee and taking in the hustle life of the Old Quarter

Cong Coffee is a renowned coffee brand in Vietnam, successfully establishing its identity with a nostalgic Vietnamese image combined with a vintage military style. Unlike other Hanoi Vintage Cafe concepts that often use yellow as the dominant color, Cong’s primary color theme is green—the uniform color of Vietnam’s soldiers.

This Cong Coffee shop is conveniently located near Hanoi Cathedral, making it a great spot to visit. You can choose to sit indoors or outdoors, both offering an authentic boutique experience of Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

Tiny Cafe

  • Address: 11 Nguyen Tri Phuong, Dien Bien, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
  • Opening time: 7:30 am – 10:30 pm
  • Price range: 30,000 – 50,000 VND (1.18- 1.96 USD)
  • Menu: Smoothies, juices, crushed ice, tea, coffee, cocoa, milk, snacks… Favorite dishes at the cafe: Coconut milk coffee, iced yogurt, caramel apple, toadstool.
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Tiny Cafe
Sitting on the balcony at Tiny Coffee feels like visiting a friend’s home in Vietnam

Tiny Cafe is located near Thang Long Imperial Citadel. The café has three airy floors, with the third floor adorned with many green plants. Tiny Cafe is part of a coffee shop chain offering various styles. The branch at 11 Nguyen Tri Phuong is the second location featuring vintage Hanoi decor. Alongside coffee and classic space, the café also offers a variety of books. The atmosphere at Tiny Cafe is always kept peaceful.

Tranquil Books & Coffee

Tranquil Books & Coffee
Tranquil Books & Coffee’s serene residential courtyard

The café is situated in an old house within a residential area. This leisure spot is often chosen for working, reading, and conversing. The most notable feature of the café is its outdoor area under the tree canopy, which is considered to evoke the charm of old Hanoi.

Besides, the café’s drinks are often not highly rated. You should visit in the morning if you prefer a quiet atmosphere, as it tends to get quite crowded in the afternoon from 3 pm. Although the setting is old, the café incorporates a touch of modern vintage style, especially in the indoor space. Most of the customers are youngsters. Occasionally, youth groups organize music sessions or club meetings here.

Conclusion

A visit to Hanoi Vintage Cafes is a fantastic way to experience the nostalgic atmosphere of old Hanoi while savoring delicious signature drinks and pastries. This is why we compiled and introduced this list for you to explore during your leisure time in Hanoi. We hope you will have a wonderful time in the capital city.

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