Hanoi seems to be gentler in the afternoon breezes, besides a hot cup of coffee. Thus, only the words coffee - Hanoi – autumn make many people flutter. Hanoi is not the coffee capital in Vietnam but it has a special position in the heart of coffee loves. People come to Hanoi cafes as a way to experience the beauty of a quiet city of thousand years old. So nobody orders a cup of coffee to satisfy their thirst, but often enjoy it slowly. It is not difficult to find a cafe on the street of Hanoi. But choosing a café that is appropriate for personal taste is not easy. So coffee connoisseurs have to travel dozens of kilometers to find the right café to his favor. Nostalgic people often choose the traditional cafes in the Old Quarter.

Nhan – Nhi - Di – Nang are the names of the four famous cafés in Hanoi from the 40s and 50s of last century. Though they are small and located deep in small alleys, these names are never old, thanks to their special tastes of coffee. Customers of these cafes are not picky for furniture or atmosphere because they come here for finding the old space and memories of a time. Although they are not among the top four cafes in Hanoi, Dinh and Giang cafes have been known as the oldest coffee brand in the capital. Dinh café is located one the second floor of an old house on the crowded Dinh Tien Hoang Street, overlooking the Hoan Kiem Lake. Many people come here and have to leave immediately just because they cannot find out a seat on the balcony, but nobody feels annoyed because they will come back next time to get the best seat to see the lake. This shows that coffee is not just for drinking but also as a catalyst to see a more beautiful Hanoi. Those who cannot drink bitter coffee choose Giang Cafe.

The hot aroma with the sweet egg taste in a cup of coffee here in the autumn afternoon in Hanoi charm many people. So that whenever the cold wind rushes back, they have to come here to look for that seductive fragrance. Drinking coffee is an opportunity to meet friends and share common interests. So Trinh Cong Son music lovers come to the Trinh music cafes to feel kindred souls. Just like that the Trinh music cafes are opened, creating unique features for the coffee culture in Hanoi. The names such as Cuoi Ngo, Trinh Ca and Truong Xuan have become familiar with Trinh music enthusiasts. And when it comes to Hanoi coffee, one must mention the sidewalk cafes. Across the capital streets, one can see sidewalk cafes everywhere, with several plastic chairs, a few cups of coffee and people who are reading newspaper or chatting with friends...

It is the familiar image on the sidewalk along the streets of Thai Phien, Trieu Viet Vuong, Nguyen Du, Nha Tho... With affordable prices, cool space of trees along the road, many people come here simply to select a seat overlooking the crowded streets, call a cup of coffee and watch the vehicles.

The addresses of a number of cafes in Hanoi: Nang Cafe: 6 Hang Bac Street Nhi Cafe: 2 Hang Ca Street Dinh Cafe: 13 Dinh Tien Hoang Street Giang Cafe: 109 Yen  Phu, 39 Nguyen Huu Huan Cuoi Ngo Cafe: 68 Cau Giay Road Trinh Ca Cafe: No.108A D2, 233 To Hieu Alley Trinh Cafe: 101 Trung Kinh Street. Truong Xuan Cafe: 13 Ngo Tat To.

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