MAY KITCHENWARE

A beautiful shop selling ceramics bowls and plates. They have a nice selection for those looking to upgrade their dining table setup. There are two trees growing in the middle of the shop. The cafe is located on the second floor. The AC is installed in the front part of the shop, leaving the rest of the shop a bit stifling

📍 ᴍᴀʏ ᴋɪᴛᴄʜᴇɴᴡᴀʀᴇ - A little late to the party when May Kitchenware recently opened a new branch and every Hanoian cafe hopper is extensively posting about that one. I still have yet to upload their branch that went viral last year, haha. This happens when I don't post in real time. Built inside an old French villa just southeast of West Lake, it’s half artisan ceramics boutique, half cozy café, and somehow manages to be both without losing an ounce of style. You walk into a space filled with tasteful, restaurant-worthy ceramic dishes, plates, bowls, teapots, and two actual trees growing through the floor. Yes, trees. It’s giving zen garden meets vintage collector’s dream. I even thought "Hmmm maybe I should purchase tableware here when I have my own place" The café is upstairs and feels like a breezy little escape from the city chaos. The front room is air-conditioned, but I found myself gravitating toward the semi-outdoor balcony for that soft natural light and antique charm. Every corner is styled to perfection, with mismatched chairs, quiet nooks, and enough aesthetic warmth to make you forget you’re technically here for coffee. Speaking of which, the drinks are fine, not the star of the show, but that's ok I can't expect perfect coffee everywhere I go.

Beautiful and comfortable place to chill with your friends. The owner has dedicated a lot of effort to decorating and organizing the space. Both the indoor and outdoor areas feel very open and breezy. The first floor features a selection of ceramics for sale. While I don’t think the drinks are that great, the atmosphere makes it worth returning.

Came here after dinner and i’m so obsessed with this place!! It’s not pricey for their kitchenware so I ended up buying a set of cup back. Recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Very descent kitchenware shop + cafe! Definitely a good spot to chill when in Hanoi!

Aesthetic ceramic and coffee shop where it seems the biggest appeal is the decor and interior design. Plenty of patrons using the store as a backdrop for photography in all nooks and crannys, which is understandable as the store is beautifully staged. However, this causes the store to be quite crowded and there's a bit of a wait for drinks. Drinks are standard. Ceramics are varied and there are a number of interesting pieces - we picked up 2 variants!

Great for cute photoshoots 😉 The rustic cafe on the first floor has a wonderful selection of kitchenware and serves fantastic beverages. I enjoyed a rich iced matcha. Upstairs, the peaceful and feminine study area is perfect for relaxing or working. A charming and tranquil spot—highly recommended!

This cafe is my most amazing one in Vietnam. For me, who studied ceramics when I was a student, the design, glaze and color of each vessel have different interpretations. I enjoy each work very much.