Philo Garden

Came for the drinks and atmosphere, stayed for the nature. What an idyllic spot in the city very serene and to top it all off we saw a hummingbird and a squirrel too! The mosquito repellent on offer is a very nice touch, unfortunately we didn't notice untill we left.

A random find while exploring a vinyl shop nearby. As the name suggests, it is a cozy cafe with a garden-like atmosphere and a bunch of cute cats. This was my first time trying matcha, and I thought I’d give it a chance after seeing all the hype on the internet. I ordered a coconut matcha, and it was delicious. Smooth coconut taste paired with matcha flavor. It was worth stopping by here

The food and drinks here is amazing and the store is so warm, just make you feel at a little forest. And the store employees are friendly, also could speak English and some Chinese.

By far the best cafe in Hanoi! It's a super chill, peaceful escape from the busy streets. The main attraction is definitely the friendly, affectionate cats—they'll happily wander over to your table for a snuggle. Plus, the owner is awesome and makes everyone feel totally welcome. Great coffee, great vibes, and the best cat therapy around. Highly recommend!

Philo Garden is really beautiful, it feels like you are sitting in someone’s garden. Ordered a hot and ice americano and both were really good. Highly recommend coming to this hidden gem. They give you sunscreen as well which is really nice, especially for someone like me who burns really easily.💕 Bonus there are cats and a dog chilling here.

Hidden gem in a green, peaceful area. Super chill vibe, perfect for relaxing. Drinks are cheap and delicious - so it’s a really good place to unwind and enjoy some quiet time

Such a beautiful place! It feels like you’re in the little jungle😍 the drinks are also really good but the cats are just out of this world!

I honestly don’t understand why this café has such a high rating , it almost feels like Vietnamese customers are overly generous with their reviews. On paper, the concept sounds appealing: a relaxed garden café tucked away in a corner near a luxury hotel. In reality, the experience falls short. Parking is inconvenient both during the day and at night because the alley leading to the café is quite narrow. During the daytime, especially on weekends, the place becomes extremely crowded. The romantic garden atmosphere quickly disappears, replaced by customers glued to their phones, which really breaks the illusion. Even in the evening, when things are a bit calmer, seating is limited due to the trees surrounding the space. As a result, customers end up sitting very close to each other, something that can be uncomfortable if you value personal space. The menu is very basic, and the drinks are completely average. Since the café also maintains the greenery, there’s often a noticeable fertilizer smell in the air. There was also a cat wandering around while we were there, but its hygiene didn’t seem particularly good, which didn’t help the overall impression. The one real positive was the staff. The young employees were genuinely enthusiastic and attentive. Even though the café doesn’t seem to offer much formal training, their personal passion and willingness to engage with customers and meet requests helped salvage the experience somewhat. Overall, the visit was deeply disappointing. The gap between the café’s promise and the reality made the experience far less enjoyable than expected.