Highlands Coffee, Hanoi
It was our first night in Hanoi city, strolling, when Jeffrey pointed to us the Highlands Coffee located just next to the Hoan Kiem Lake.
That's Vietnam's version of Starbucks, he told us.
We merely nodded, we were busy absorbing the scenery; enjoying the lovely breeze, cooling our faces. We didn't think much of coffee after dinner, in fact, we've totally forgotten about it.
We had dinner with Jeffrey again on another night..and we were so very full from dinner (shall write about that soon) that we could not think of doing anything or going anywhere else. It was a cold night, the wind was strong, it was drizzling...
What about some local coffee? and in a few minutes, we were standing in front of Highlands Coffee, the branch located at West Lake, Hanoi. It looks so pretty, the 'ship'-like cafe nestled cozily next to the breathtaking, calm West Lake. We went in and were happy with the warm interior and cozy setting. It was, surprisingly, rather noisy though. Highlands Coffee was founded by an overseas viet, who decided to start a coffee chain akin to Starbucks, Coffee Bean..you get the drift. Jeffrey noted that usually, Highlands Coffee always managed to find a fabulous location for it's branches..in Hanoi's case, it's usually by the lake :)
Though I would love, love to have a cup of coffee that night, i was just too full to have that. Decided to have a piping cuppa instead..at least it settles a near-bursting stomach. Hahaha Dragon girl had juice..
Though we did not have the coffees, I did scour through the menu. Highlands Coffee obviously had quite a large range of coffees (local roasted coffee)..from norm long, flats, black, whites; to ice blended and frappucinos. And also a range of teas (cold and hot) and juices. Hungry? No worries..they serve sandwiches, burgers, pasta and rice(i think) too :)
Guess you can give Highlands Coffee a visit if you just want to chill and sip a cup of aromatic coffee at a fraction of Starbucks' price :)
Labels: coffee, hanoi, ho chi minh, vietnam
12 Comments:
I was in Hanoi during sept ....and had a blast..seems every blogs i read have a different experience in Hanoi...:)
The street food was pretty good but its hard to find others except for Pho..
irenekay: i guess so :) not that all my experience in viet was bad..i had some good times too. there's actually quite a lot of street food in hanoi, from far, all looks like pho bo/ga, but upon closer inspection, it's actually other goodies :)
Hahaha...posted on Hanoi Pt 5. This would be the second time we post on our travel at the same time, the first being KB! :o)
okay.. noted.. so this's da hanoi's starbucks! :D
Nice building. Well, at least it's on the lake :)
Hmmm....seems like everyone's on the hype to Hanoi...I keep hearing people going to Hanoi!:D
Wow..nice hangout place. I want to go Hanoi...sniff sniff.
wmw: great minds think alike! hahaha
meiyen: yup starbucks/ coffee bean :)
jason: yes, very nice looking i must say :)
christy: thanks to airasia! hehe
pea: make sure hubby goes with u!!
from now till march will be the best time to go especially if you yearn for chilling weather. it's winter time!
Wow..!! didn't know that Hanoi has changed this much..! got starbucks .. some more..! when i was there .. some 15 yrs ago.. there wasn't alot.
thanks for all the food, and that hasty hotel review. i'm going in Jan.. cant wait! esp for the street food!
tut: yes, nice, provided we brought the right clothings..haha
mama bok: welcome! i guess 15 years is quite long :)
teckiee: wah, jan? hope going with a larger group? take care ya?
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