Cafe Phố Cổ

Cafe · Hanoi ·

Cafe Phố Cổ

Cafe · Hanoi ·

Egg coffee, lake views, antiques, and lush greenery

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11 P. Hàng Gai, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 10000, Vietnam Get directions

₫1–100,000

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Cafe Pho Co – Hanoi, Vietnam - Gastro Obscura

"Cafe Pho Co, a coffee shop in Hanoi, takes the concept of hole-in-the-wall to a whole other level. Several levels up, in fact. To reach it, you must first walk through a clothing store, down a narrow hallway, then across a courtyard filled with birdcages, plants, and the occasional roaming chicken. Then, you’ll start ascending the stairs, up through what seems to be a home, past a family shrine and a portly ginger cat, and finally to the roof. You could sit on the floor below the roof, but then you wouldn’t get the same delightful views of the city, including the green expanse of Hoan Kiem Lake. Slide into one of the patio chairs and sip on cà phê trứng, also known as Vietnamese egg coffee, a popular style that adds a whisked egg and usually a heaping helping of sugar or condensed milk to Robusta coffee for a decadent, foamy effect. Chocolate fans should try the cacao trứng, which adds hot cocoa to the mix for rich, mocha flavors. If it’s hot out, the cafe serves iced versions of most of its brews, as well. You’ll place your order at one of the lower floors. While the service is known for being a little slow, that’s all the more reason to sit back and enjoy the view at this little space tucked away above all the bustle of the city below. None" - Sam OBrien, angeledurand, nguyendunghoboi, Silevin

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Leon W.

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Very very beautyful café with an amazing view on the lake nearby. It's pretty hidden in a small alleyway. It seems as if the entrance to the alley is just a shop but it opens up to the café. It is 3 storys and on the floor on the top you have the beautyful lake view, on the other floors you can sit more privately and also inside hidden from the wind. I would recommend it, it is by far the best atmosphere of the cafés I have visited in Hanoi.

JR F.

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Nice cafe nestled in the back of a store. It's a thing about the old quarter here in Hanoi, it seems there are establishments hidden down tiny alleys and at the back of shops. Place looks like a done up version of an actual dwelling. Decor and format looks very similar to that in Peranakan culture, probably reflecting the heavy Chinese influence in Vietnamese culture. While ground and 2nd and 3rd floor seating is available, this cafe relies heavily on the roof view of Hoan Kien Lake for it's appeal, and this was not lost upon me. Counter staff quickly escaped however, after seeing me, causing me to be unable to leave my luggage at the counter. Had to lug it up 3-4 stories to the roof. Very narrow steps, so it was awkward to lug my luggage up the stairs. Would have the liked if the staff were more helpful. On the roof, two women who appeared to be cafe staff also hogged the lake view and refused to move. Granted, it was late in the day. Drinks were nice but pricey for Vietnam. With all that said, had a nice time in this cafe, though improvements could have been made.

Bourne Tour G.

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You wouldn’t know the place is there unless you looked it up. Hidden little gem. You walk through the shop downstairs and it opens up to a beautiful spot inside, with multiple levels to sit and have your coffee and food. The best level being the top with a view of Hoàn Kiếm Lake and the surrounding area. Quick service to get our mango and passion fruit smoothie and a Vietnamese brown coffee, both of which were delicious.

Bianca A

Google

This was part of our Michelin food tour around Hanoi and it was our last stop for the day. I'm usually sensitive to caffeine and it was already past noon so I went for the matcha. It was really delicious! My companions ordered the salt coffee and I got to taste it too, those were yummy as well. The cafe is such a fun little hole in the wall. You enter through a clothing store then climb a bunch of stairs to reach the seating area. The views of the lake at the top were a nice bonus!

Hong Van T.

Google

The drinks are okay for the price—not too expensive, just average. "The stairs are a bit of a struggle" hoặc "Access is slightly inconvenient due to the steep stairs. "It’s a good spot for a quick drink, but not really the place to hang out for hours

Nicole L.

Google

Came here my first day in Hanoi. I was exhausted from my flight and was looking for a quiet place to read and enjoy a coffee. This was it. I grabbed a table on the rooftop overlooking the lake and tried my very first, and very delicious, egg coffee. It felt like a respite to be up here, away from the busy streets below. Highly recommend!

Maddie G.

Google

Egg coffee was very thick, foamy, and creamy. Decadent and sweet like a dessert beverage for me. It did take about 20 minutes for my coffee, but the view from the roof was great overlooking the lake so it was a nice place to relax.

thehCOACH “The Honest R.

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Finding the place was a bit tricky as it’s located inside a shop—you have to walk through it to reach the café. The entrance is narrow, and you need to climb steep steps to get to the seating area, which is in an older building. Once you’re up there, the view of the city is quite nice, especially for tourists. We did face some confusion while placing the order, which was a bit frustrating. The overall experience was just okay. I wasn’t entirely happy, especially compared to visits with family elsewhere. The coffee, including their signature egg coffee, was standard, but not quite like the one I had at MET.