Old memories of Đà Lạt wrapped up in a coffee shop for over 50 years

Existing for over half a century, Café Tùng remains humble and rustic with its vintage tables, sepia-toned paintings, wooden wall panels, and a door always ajar, welcoming the morning sun.

Old memories of Đà Lạt wrapped up in a coffee shop for over 50 years

Nestled snugly in the heart of Hòa Bình district, this location draws many visitors to Café Tùng. Few know it's one of the oldest coffee shops in Đà Lạt. Some come to admire the streets, others to listen to old French tunes by Sylvie Vartan, Christophe, while some just come to reminisce about the city veiled in mist all year round.

The owner of Café Tùng, affectionately called 'Uncle Tùng' by locals, originally migrated from the North to Đà Lạt. Though Uncle Tùng has passed away, his family still upholds the traditions of this vintage café. Over the past 50 years, it has become a part of the locals' lives and a repository of memories for those who've moved away.

Sitting in a coffee shop isn't just for leisurely enjoyment, but also marks the start of the day for many hardworking individuals. Hence, at this café, you'll encounter a diverse array of people bonding over coffee.

Đà Lạt boasts numerous coffee shops, each with its own unique style, but Café Tùng leaves a lasting impression on many customers by serving only classical, orchestral, and pre-war music. These timeless songs have been playing alternately over the years, remaining unchanged, and forming Tùng's unique identity. Listening to these melodies amidst the vintage ambiance evokes a sense of nostalgia in every passerby.

Notably, this place was once a familiar stop for the late musician Trịnh Công Sơn. Many recall that it was here where he first met singer Khánh Ly. It was also from this place that his heartfelt songs were performed by that very daughter and continue to echo to this day.

Another thing that everyone remembers when visiting Tùng is the taste of the café's coffee. The coffee has a rich, bold flavor and a fragrant aroma. Each cup of coffee served to customers is carefully prepared by the owner.

According to the owner's account, poets in the past often chose Tùng as a place to stop by, meet friends, or engage in poetic discussions. When the weather turned cool, beside the steaming cup of coffee was when they came to the café to find inspiration for their works. Therefore, Café Tùng is also known as a meeting place for poets.

This small coffee shop has long been a familiar corner, a place of nostalgia for those who always bring the past into their present lives. You should try to find your way to the café once, immerse yourself in the melodies of the past, contemplate life, and find truly peaceful moments for yourself.

Source: Vnexpress.net

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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour