Top 8 Hoi An coffee shops worth slowing down for

Hoi An’s coffee culture is best experienced at a slower pace, away from the busy streets and familiar tourist spots. Behind quiet alleyways and leafy courtyards are small cafes with freshly roasted beans, traditional drip coffee and welcoming local charm. Here are eight local coffee shops worth a stop, each offering a different way to enjoy the town.

Where Hoi An’s coffee drinks come from

Coffee was introduced to Vietnam by the French in the mid-19th century, gradually becoming part of everyday life. Vietnamese coffee culture developed its own character through the use of robusta beans, traditional phin filters and condensed milk. Ca phe đen became a familiar way to enjoy the strong brew, while ca phe sua da offered a sweeter alternative, using condensed milk when fresh milk was less readily available (Source: Wikipedia).

As coffee culture spread, different regions created their own variations. Bac Xiu became associated with Saigon, particularly the coffee culture of the Chinese-Vietnamese community in Cho Lon. In Hanoi, Nguyen Van Giang created ca phe trung in 1946, whisking egg yolk with sugar and other ingredients to replace milk when supplies were scarce. 

Ca phe muoi, meanwhile, is associated with Hue, where a local cafe is credited with introducing the drink. Coconut coffee has a less clearly documented origin but has since become a popular modern variation, combining coffee with coconut milk or cream.

These drinks have gradually appeared on menus across Vietnam, including Hoi An. Local cafés serve them in different styles, adjusting the sweetness, creaminess and presentation to suit their customers. Alongside traditional phin coffee, visitors can now enjoy a range of regional specialities and contemporary variations. Here are six popular drinks worth ordering in Hoi An.

What should first-time coffee drinkers try in Hoi An?

If you are new to Vietnamese coffee, start with ca phe sua da. The condensed milk softens the strong taste of robusta, creating a balance of bitterness and sweetness. For an even milder option, try bac xiu, which contains more milk and less coffee. If you prefer coffee without added sweetness, ca phe den is a good way to experience the bold flavour of Vietnamese beans.

Once you are familiar with traditional coffee, try some of Hoi An’s more distinctive variations. A simple tip is to ask for less sugar if you prefer a lighter taste. Vietnamese coffee can be quite strong, so starting with a small cup is a good way to discover what you enjoy.

Top 8 local coffee shops in Hoi An worth slowing down for

Cam Coffee n More

• Address: 45 Dao Duy Tu
• Google Rating: 4.8★ (1,255 reviews)
• Opening Hours: 07:00-19:30
• Price Range: 20,000-55,000 VND for drinks; 35,000-125,000 VND for pastries and food

Cam sits on a side street away from the busiest lanes, and its first gift is the smell. The beans are roasted on site, so the scent of coffee drifts through the room from early morning, and many regulars say it is the best morning cafe in town. The decor is soft and welcoming, with seating that invites you to stay for a second drink.

The signature order is the ca phe beo, a creamy, rich coffee, and a “cococool” drink with coconut ice squares has fans who ordered extra squares on their own. Food is just as good, from a mushroom avocado toast and a lychee rose tea to a buttery croissant that one guest called the best they had ever eaten. A guest who stopped for coffee and a croissant came back the next day for the full breakfast.

If you want a souvenir, the shop sells its own beans. Arrive before ten, when the tables fill and the pastries are at their warmest.

Huong Coffee

• Address: Kiet 145 Tran Nhan Tong, Hoi An Dong
• Google Rating: 4.9★ (357 reviews)
• Opening Hours: 09:00-17:00, closed on Thursdays
• Phone: +84 386 814 369
• Price Range: 30,000-50,000 VND per drink

Huong Coffee feels like a hidden escape, tucked into a lane away from the crowds and surrounded by lush grass, plants and a small fish pond. The mood is slow and restful, and several guests describe sitting for an hour without noticing the time pass. The owner often stops to chat with customers, which adds to the feeling of visiting a friend’s garden.

The drinks are a pleasant surprise. A salted and coconut cream coffee, a mango smoothie and an Americano all earn praise, but the house specials stand out. The Sunset Refresh is made by cooking leaves in a traditional recipe, as team member Mason explained to one visitor, and its pink colour is entirely natural. You should visit in the morning, as the cafe closes at 17:00 and is closed all day on Thursdays.

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Coconut Coffee Hoi An

• Address: Phan Boi Chau, Hoi An, Da Nang
• Google Rating: 4.9★ (411 reviews)
• Opening Hours: 06:00-22:00
• Phone: +84 777 467 193
• Price Range: 25,000-45,000 VND per drink

This small cafe is one of the earliest to open, so it works well for a sunrise coffee before the Old Town fills up. The terrace is shaded and breezy, and plenty of fans keep the air moving through the day. Staff greet guests with big smiles and bring a glass of iced tea as soon as you sit down.

The coconut coffee comes in a bowl, and it is less sweet than at many other places, which suits drinkers who prefer a stronger coffee taste. It arrives with crackers and a sprinkle of coconut flakes, and a plate of complimentary coconut cookies appears with your order. The hot egg coffee and the salt coffee are both rich and indulgent, so order one of each if you can share.

Clean bathrooms and an easy walk from the river make it a convenient resting point. One traveller skipped the hotel breakfast buffet to eat here instead.

ART COFFEE Hoi An

• Address: 43 Ba Trieu, Hoi An
• Google Rating: 5.0★ (655 reviews)
• Opening Hours: 07:30-16:00
• Phone: +84 774 723 169
• Price Range: 25,000-50,000 VND per drink

ART COFFEE is a small café just a short walk from Hoi An’s busiest streets. Its thoughtfully decorated interior, with attractive details and a cosy atmosphere, makes it a pleasant spot to slow down and enjoy a drink. Fans keep the space comfortable during hot hours, while the indoor seating offers shelter when sudden rain arrives.

The egg coffee is a guest favourite, praised for its balanced flavour and moderate sweetness. Other options include mocha, coconut coffee, frozen chocolate and iced flat white with oat milk. Each order comes with a free glass of water and a few sweets, while the owner’s warm welcome adds to the experience. The café closes at 16:00, so it is best to visit in the morning or early afternoon.

Larva Coffee & More

• Address: 90 Nguyen Duy Hieu, Hoi An Dong
• Google Rating: 5.0★ (200 reviews)
• Opening Hours: 06:15-11:30 and 13:45-17:30
• Phone: +84 905 558 288
• Price Range: 17,000-45,000 VND per drink

Larva sits near the Ba Le market and the bridge to Cam Thanh, about halfway between the beach and the Old Town. A canopy shelters the seating, which makes it one of the coziest places to wait out a rainy morning. Locals and visitors share the tables, and the atmosphere feels like a neighbourhood stall rather than a tourist stop.

Each guest is welcomed with a small glass of herbal tea, a gesture that several visitors single out. The coconut coffee is a standout, with a good balance of coffee and blended coconut cream that is not too sweet, and one guest called it the best iced coffee they had in Vietnam. Egg coffee, a banana chocolate ice drink and traditional ca phe sua da or ca phe Sai Gon round out the menu.

The shop closes for a midday break between 11:30 and 13:45, so plan around it. Come in the morning for the freshest brew.

Ren Rua cafe

• Address: 39/3 Hem 144 Nguyen Truong To
• Google Rating: 4.9★ (749 reviews)
• Opening Hours: 08:00-21:00
• Phone: +84 961 294 729
• Price Range: 40,000-60,000 VND per drink

Ren Rua is hidden in a small alley, and finding it feels like discovering a secret. Inside, the old Vietnamese house is packed with plants, small details and trees that throw shadows and reflections across the walls. Many guests visited almost every day and said the staff soon remembered their orders.

The menu has strong traditional drinks and good vegan options. A cafe sua made with coconut condensed milk is a favourite, oat milk is available, and the iced egg coffee and the coconut coffee smoothie both earn praise. The matcha with salted cream and a pain au chocolat are popular too, and Wi-Fi makes it a pleasant place to work.

The house has fans but no air conditioning, so visit in the morning or on a cooler day. Take a few photos early, before the light shifts.

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Hoa Coffee

• Address: Tran Nhan Tong, Hoi An Dong
• Google Rating: 4.9★ (212 reviews)
• Opening Hours: 05:30-20:00
• Phone: +84 935 740 786
• Price Range: 25,000-40,000 VND per drink

Hoa Coffee is a cozy old wooden house away from the tourist streets, with plants, little lights and a welcome from the owner. It opens at 5:30 a.m., so it suits early risers and anyone catching a morning flight or boat. 

The egg coffee is smooth and not too sweet, and the salt coffee has been called the best in town by one guest who visited three times because of the owner. The menu also includes peanut coffee and a hearty bowl of cao lau. Prices are written on the sign, so there are no surprises when you sit down.

The owner’s parents run basket-boat tours, which adds a family story to the visit. Sit facing the road, as many locals do, and watch the neighbourhood pass.

Dudu cafe

• Address: 11 Tran Phu
• Google Rating: 4.8★ (1,373 reviews)
• Opening Hours: 07:00-22:00
• Phone: +84 392 796 890
• Price Range: 39,000-75,000 VND for drinks

Dudu is on the main street, but it keeps a retro, well-decorated look that feels calm once you step inside. Seats at the front are ideal for people-watching, and the toilets are very clean. In front of the cafe, a street stall sells banana and Nutella pancakes that guests recommend with the coffee.

The salted coffee and egg coffee are the highlights, and the coconut coffee and mango coconut coffee are refreshing after the heat. The kitchen also serves bao buns, spring rolls and breakfast dishes, with a shop of small gifts beside the door. Breakfast starts a little later than the cafe opens, closer to nine o’clock.

A Coffee Route Through Hoi An Hoi An Dong and the Old Town

Because several of these cafes keep early hours, the best route starts at sunrise and ends before the afternoon heat. Use the plan below and adjust it to your hotel.

• 06:15 – 07:15 – Larva Coffee & More: Start with a coconut coffee and the herbal tea that comes with it. The stalls at the nearby market are just waking up, and the street has a local feel.
• 07:30 – 09:00 – Cam Coffee n More: Walk or ride to Dao Duy Tu for a croissant and a ca phe beo. The smell of roasting beans is strongest in the morning.
• 09:30 – 11:30 – Huong Coffee: Settle into the garden for a second round and try the Sunset Refresh. The pond and trees are at their calmest before lunch.
• 15:00 – 17:00 – Ren Rua cafe: After the midday heat, move to the alley house for an iced egg coffee and a pain au chocolat. The light inside is soft, and it is a pleasant place to read or write.

Prefer a guide? Hoi An Travel’s Hoi An City Tour runs at 8:00 AM or 1:30 PM and visits assembly halls, Tan Ky House, the Covered Bridge and a craft workshop, from 920,000 VND. It slots neatly between a morning coffee and an afternoon one.

For the evening, the Hoi An Street Food Tour starts at 3:00 PM, lasts 4 hours and visits hidden stalls in the Old Town alleys, from 1,380,000 VND. If you would rather be on the water, the Bay Mau Basket Boat Tour runs 2-3 hours, flexible, from 480,000 VND, and gives you basket boats, fishing skills and hands-on fun in the coconut forest.

Tips for ordering and enjoying Hoi An coffee

A few small habits make the visit easier and the drink better. These tips work in almost any cafe in the town.

• Start simple: Order a black coffee or a ca phe sua da first, then try coconut, salt or egg coffee as a second drink.
• Ask for less ice or less sugar: Say “it da” for less ice and “it duong” for less sugar if you do not like sweet drinks.
• Go early: Many of the best small cafes are quietest before ten, and the heat builds quickly after midday.
• Carry small notes: Some small cafes prefer cash, so keep 20,000 and 50,000 VND notes ready.
• Choose a seat with a fan: Many old houses have fans but no air conditioning, so sit near an opening or upstairs if available.

FAQs

Is Hoi An coffee expensive?

No. Coffee in Hoi An is generally affordable, with drinks at the local cafes in this guide costing around 17,000-75,000 VND. Traditional Vietnamese coffee is usually cheaper than specialty drinks such as egg or coconut coffee.

What is the best time to visit coffee shops in Hoi An?

Early morning, between 6:00 and 9:00 AM, is ideal for enjoying coffee before the Old Town gets busy. It is also a good time to visit cafes with outdoor seating, as temperatures are more comfortable.

Do coffee shops in Hoi An accept credit cards?

Some larger and tourist-oriented cafes may accept card payments, but smaller local coffee shops often prefer cash or Vietnamese QR payments. Carrying some Vietnamese dong is a practical option.

What should I order at a local coffee shop in Hoi An?

Try ca phe sua da for a classic Vietnamese coffee experience. Coconut coffee is a good choice if you prefer something creamy and refreshing, while egg coffee and salt coffee offer richer flavours.

Can I buy Vietnamese coffee beans in Hoi An?

Yes. Some cafes sell their own roasted beans, including Cam Coffee n More. Buying directly from a local roaster is a convenient way to bring home coffee as a souvenir.

Hoi An’s coffee culture is about more than finding a good cup. It lives in the aroma of freshly roasted beans, the slow drip of traditional coffee and the small courtyards where conversations unfold without hurry. 

Whether you are starting the morning before a walk through the Old Town, escaping the midday heat or simply looking for a quiet corner to sit a little longer, these local coffee shops are worth adding to your itinerary. Sometimes, the best way to experience Hoi An is to pull up a chair, order a coffee and let the town come to you.