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From the first coffee beans brought by the French in the 19th century to the meticulously crafted artisanal coffees brewed today, coffee has gradually become an irreplaceable part of the culture and life of Vietnamese people.
To help you enjoy the finest cups of coffee, Booking.com has gathered the top 7 destinations in Vietnam voted by travelers as the most suitable for coffee drinking. The way you drink coffee also says a lot about you, so let's explore and choose the most delicious cup of coffee for yourself!
One cannot deny that Ho Chi Minh City, with its vibrant lifestyle, has deeply influenced the modern coffee culture of Vietnam. This is also where the concept of 'sidewalk coffee' was born - simple in its truest sense, these are coffee shops where customers sit on low plastic chairs on the sidewalk, sometimes just with a piece of cardboard as a mat, or squatting on the ground - and enjoy the famous iced milk coffee made from bold Vietnamese coffee, mixed with ice and condensed milk.
You can delve deeper into sidewalk coffee through the Vietnam Coffee Tour, or enjoy a morning cup of coffee right in your hotel room at Fusion Original Saigon Centre Hotel – where every room is equipped with a coffee maker.
Hanoians favor their coffee in its original form but rich in flavor. Most people would opt for a strong filtered coffee, perhaps with a touch of condensed milk or sugar.
Besides the flavor, the enjoyment of coffee in Hanoi also lies in café hopping. The modern coffee trend of the new generation has left its mark on coffee lovers through meticulously brewed artisanal coffees made from arabica beans, or blends of premium robusta to create a brown cup packed with countless delicate flavors. Hanoi also boasts beautiful coffee shops that can be found in every corner of the city.
Try savoring an espresso in the late afternoon, soaking in the nostalgic and romantic atmosphere of the thousand-year-old city from the balcony of your private room at Soleil Boutique Hotel.
The cozy, picturesque coffee shops in Da Lat are becoming increasingly diverse and high-quality to accommodate the surging number of tourists and contribute to creating beautiful, poetic photos for visitors. Da Lat coffee shops often 'nest' on the slopes of hills, deep in valleys, or within old farmhouses - blending perfectly with nature.
One of the unique coffee processing facilities here is the K’Ho coffee farm and roastery, owned by the K’Ho family - an ethnic minority group living nomadically in the highlands. Here, coffee lovers have the opportunity to learn about traditional coffee production methods and enjoy the smooth, balanced taste of K’Ho coffee with a unique blend of caramel and almond notes.
While in Da Lat, take a moment to breathe in the fresh air and leisurely sip a cup of coffee amidst the serene scenery at Zen Cafe Lakeside.
Explore the world of coffee at the K’Ho roastery
As the coffee capital of Vietnam, Buon Ma Thuot is one of the largest coffee-producing regions on the Central Highlands plateau and a must-visit destination for coffee enthusiasts. The rich red basalt soil has provided this city with ideal conditions to grow the finest coffee beans. You wouldn't want to miss the opportunity to enjoy Buon Ma Thuot coffee - with its enticing aroma, coffee flavor rolling on the tongue, followed by bitterness and leaving a lingering rich aftertaste.
The Trung Nguyen Coffee Village and the World Coffee Museum are two famous destinations to explore the 'antiques' in the coffee world, such as antique-style coffee cups, traditional coffee harvesting tools of the highlands... Visit Doi Sao homestay to enjoy an invigorating cup of coffee for the new day!
Whether you're just looking for a black coffee to go or going for coffee with friends, there will always be a coffee shop in Vung Tau to suit your every need. To meet the desires of tourists, Vung Tau today is filled with bustling coffee shops serving aromatic and exotic new coffee creations. In the city center, Kim Minh Hotel is an ideal destination for travelers who love to explore Vietnamese coffee.
6. Da Nang
With a proliferation of privately-owned coffee shops in recent years, one could say that Da Nang is like stepping out of a coffee lover's dream. The coastal roads in Da Nang are filled with everything from street coffee stalls, specialty coffee roasters, to picturesque coffee shops where the sound of coffee grinding and brewing never fades. After indulging in a breakfast buffet at Cozy Da Nang Boutique Hotel, you can enjoy a fragrant cup of coffee right within the hotel premises or take a stroll around the city to find the best coffee spots.
Pleiku always ranks at the top of the dream destinations for coffee lovers. Located in Gia Lai province in the Central Highlands, this city has extremely favorable geographical conditions for coffee cultivation. Pleiku is situated on a plateau, close to the equator – facing the most intense ultraviolet rays but also the lowest temperatures, these are the factors that create coffee beans with rich flavors and are also good for health. The cool climate in the highlands also makes the coffee beans mature slowly, resulting in a stronger and more robust flavor. This slow maturation process inadvertently enhances the rich taste of coffee beans.
As if by natural decree, coffee has become a part of the local culture in Pleiku, and the indigenous people are very proud of their high-quality coffee batches. Minh Manh 2 Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms and large glass windows for you to admire the majestic mountains while leisurely enjoying the exquisite and aromatic coffee of Pleiku!
Posted by: Cuc Nguyen Thi
Keyword: 7 Coffee Lover Destinations in Vietnam
