Hoi An Coffee: A Cultural Experience Packed with Flavor.
Hoi An coffee isn't just a beverage for the morning, it’s a beloved local ritual. Have you ever wondered why coffee shops are full every morning?
Locals don't simply drink coffee, they live it. Coffee to them symbolizes slowing down, gathering with others, and enjoying life's slowest moments.
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The Intense Flavors of Hoi An Coffee
Vietnamese coffee is bold, packed with flavor, and unforgettable. One small serving in the morning can carry you through the whole day and I am not kidding.
Why is Vietnamese coffee so strong? Vietnam is the largest producer of Robusta beans in the world, which contain about double the caffeine. This is why I joke to my friends, "Vietnamese coffee is like a warm punch in the morning, you will wake up with coffee style!"
Black, with condensed milk, egg coffee, coconut coffee, or anything else you can dream up coffee here in Hoi An provides flavor and identity.
Must-Try Coffee Styles in Hoi An
Phin Coffee, The traditional experience.
This is the face of Vietnamese coffee culture. Brewed at a leisurely pace through a small metal drip filter (phin) and use of hot water, you can produce a delicious vibrant, aromatic cup of coffee.
Black Coffee (Cà phê đen): Strong, bitter, and coffee drinker's coffee. Milk Coffee (Cà phê sữa đá): If you enjoy a nice sweetened condensed milk option this one is for you.
Egg Coffee
Egg coffee (or cà phê trứng) originated in Hanoi and has found some reproductions in Hoi An. Egg coffee is coffee, black, served with a whipped egg yolk and sweetened condensed milk. The best way I can describe egg coffee is thick, creamy.
Coconut Coffee
Coconut coffee combines strong Vietnamese coffee with creamy coconut milk and ice cream. It’s sweet, smooth, and perfect for hot days
Salt Coffee
Salt coffee (cà phê muối), is a mix of traditional Vietnamese coffee with a tiny pinch of salt (note: it is just a tiny pinch). The pinch of salt enhances the richness of the coffee and balances out the sweetness beautifully
Best Coffee Shops in Hoi An (For the Coffee Lovers)
Faifo Coffee
📍 130 Tran Phu Street, Old Town, Hoi An
Open daily: 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Famous for its rooftop terrace with a panoramic view of Hoi An’s ancient town. Come for the view, stay for the coffee.
Mê Hội An Rooftop
📍 166 Tran Phu Street, old town, Hoi An
Mê Hội An Rooftop Cafe offers lovely views as well as great coffee. The perfect place to enjoy a drink just before sunset.
Cocobana
📍 16 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Hoi An
A hidden gem slightly tucked away from the little alley street shops of Hoi An and ambiance and rustic character of a Vietnamese cafe yet a peaceful garden to sit outside.
Moments Hoi An
📍 47 Le Loi Street, Minh An Ward, Hoi An
🕘 Open daily: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
A local neighborhood coffee shop. Great service and really decent phin coffee.
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A Local Tip about Coffee in Hoi An
Take it slow. Coffee in Hoi An is strong and rich flavor.
Avoid it if you're sensitive to caffeine or you might get high
You might want to treat yourself just in the morning as a local ritual to consume coffee that way would keep you charged for the day!
FAQ about Hoi An Coffee.
- Why is Vietnamese coffee so strong?
It is predominantly made of Robusta coffee beans (the other being Arabica, of course), Robusta beans have much higher caffeine and wild bitter flavors.
- What is Phin Coffee?
Traditional Vietnamese coffee, made especially using a phin or metal filter. It takes a small filter, you fill it, set the top and put the lid on and let nature take its course.
- Where can you find a great coffee with a view in Hoi An?
Try Faifo Coffee or Mê Hội An Rooftop. Both have nice views of the Old town wherever you chose to enjoy your coffee.
- Is egg coffee safe to drink?
Absolutely! Egg coffee (cà phê trứng) is made using fresh eggs (sometimes fresh-pasteurized eggs), sugar, milk, piping hot. The flavors couldn't be better.
Finally: Coffee is Culture in Hoi An.
If you're traveling through Central Vietnam, take some time out to drink coffee. Take a sip, breathe in; suggested and sit with it for a while. You will understand that: Hoi An Coffee is not just a drink; it is a way of being.
