Hidden Gem Cafe Hanoi

I had a great experience at Hidden Gem Cafe in Hanoi! The highlight is definitely the cafe itself it spans across four floors and is visually stunning with its creative and unique decor. It's a fantastic place to explore and take photos. The drinks were absolutely delicious and very well made. While the food was just okay, the friendly and welcoming staff made up for it. It’s a wonderful, quiet spot to relax in the middle of the city. Highly recommended for the vibes and the great service

We were intrigued by the cafe name and it certainly lived up to it. As soon you enter, there is a look and feel that takes you back to Vietnam of the past. Creative repurposing of old tractors, doors, tires, and old bottles gives the place a unique vibe. Maria (owner) was gracious and took her time to explain different aspects of the decor while we waited for our order. There is a rooftop level that has great open air feel and peaceful ambiance. Did I mention the coconut coffee (completely non-dairy)? It was just the right level of sweetness for me. We also had a cappuccino, great coffee taste. Only would wish it could be a little hotter next time I go. The shop has a strong commitment to preserving the environment. From the repurposed decor to messages throughout the place espousing the threat to our oceans, and being one of the few places to use paper bags instead of plastic, this place is truly worth a visit. This is a coffee shop and museum rolled into one. We also bought a purse made from repurposed denim, it will always remind us of this truly “hidden gem” of a place!

New to this restaurant and were absolutely blown away. The garden, jungle-style atmosphere is incredible, and as you make your way up the stairs, it just keeps getting better. The ambience is easily one of the best I’ve experienced. The food was delicious, and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Definitely worth checking out and true to its name, it’s quite literally a hidden gem.

This place is a literal hidden gem by being a hole in the wall and that’s part of the charm. The menu selections are limited but it’s good to order at least one item per person. The appeal here is how they have up-cycled and reused everything. And made it part of its charming decor. They had an electronic lift which served the food up from 2nd floor. Take note, u have to order first before finding a table. They also sell some local artisan items here so save some shopping here. It was quiet, despite being along the main road. Toilets are on level 1 and I would definitely recommend coming up to the top for your seats. I realised they serve a fusion menu of sorts and the only reason why I gave food a lower rating cos my noodles came cold but the drinks were great! Overall a 5/5 still for the experience and vibe. A must visit for a local vibe.

A very vibrant place in Hanoi for a nice experience. The interior is an experience on itself and their egg coffee is next level: the cream is thick, creamy and succulent. Can’t decide if I enjoyed the cuteness of the place more OR the egg coffee. Both were 10/10 We went here after 7pm so it was more quiet, very good choice because this way we also got the chance to make some nice photos.

What a beautiful cafe with several levels for a break away from the hustle and bustle. Wonderful service from the amazing staff here and we even got serenaded!! We were provided with lovely hospitality and given loads of recommendations for things to do around Hanoi. Would definitely recommend this quirky cafe. The egg coffee was delicious and we were able to get a regular latte just like back home in Aus which was nice.

Absolutely love it here. Came yesterday and had to come back. We had the noodle dish the first time and it was delicious. So full of flavour and a great portion! The mango, banana and strawberry smoothie is also delicious and we also tried the mango and passion fruit smoothie. Love both but preferred the banana one! Next visit we had the Bánh Mì and had 2! They aren’t as big/filling as the noodle dish but are still so tasty. Our waiter Minh was fab! He is so friendly and served us with a smile both days! The staff in general are so welcoming and friendly. Highly recommend paying them visit.

I’ve completely rewritten this review, because I was probably overly harsh, based on slow service We went to this place after watching a couple of YouTube videos and were taken with the quirky decor. In this regard, it lived up and I managed to take a few nice pics. We waited a very long time for our coffees and food despite a couple of enquiries and it was all cold by the time it arrived, including a salt coffee and a coconut coffee and a croissant. As a result we didn’t get the flavour of either coffee mix and the croissant tasted exactly like a cold croissant should taste. I should have sent it back, but we didn’t have time. I suspect the Flavours could be very nice, it just wasn’t our experience and I wouldn’t want people to miss out on a nice experience based on my, probably, one-off experience.