5 adorable pastry shops in Hanoi

Mint - a paradise of adorable cupcakes

Located in a fairly central location, near the Cua Nam intersection (Hanoi), Mint has a modest size but compensates with a charming and cute interior featuring unique murals on the walls. Mint is known for its paradise of tiny, palm-sized cupcakes, designed in whimsical and creative styles. It has become a familiar spot for young people in Hanoi when preparing birthday or Valentine's Day gifts for friends and family.

The not-too-sweet flavors of the cupcakes, the rich, creamy frosting, the soft, fluffy chocolate or fragrant matcha toppings, or the colorful candy-like decorations have captivated many young customers. Cupcake shops in Hanoi are not uncommon; you can easily find them online with home delivery services. However, when looking for a quiet, convenient place to enjoy the sweet flavors of cupcakes accompanied by soothing background music, young people often think of Mint. The shop also designs cupcakes for special occasions such as weddings, International Women's Day (March 8th), etc., and accepts custom orders.

The restaurant is located at: 4B Nguyen Thai Hoc, Hanoi.

Mint is located right in the heart of Hanoi; it's designed in a whimsical style with hand-painted murals on the walls. Photo: Fb Mint

The cupcakes at Mint aren't too sweet and have lovely colors.

Molten Lava Cake is specially made for Valentine's Day.

Chez Moi - the capital of mousse cakes.

Mousse cakes have gradually won the hearts of Vietnamese diners and have somewhat replaced traditional gateaux cakes on birthdays. Mousse cakes are moderately sweet, subtly fragrant, brightly colored, and glossy like jelly. Importantly, they are only slightly larger than cupcakes, meaning they are not at all cloying and you don't have to worry about gaining weight.

Mousse cakes are usually less sweet and less cakey. The main flavors are often slightly tart fruits like strawberries and passion fruit, so you can easily eat two or three at a time. Mousse cakes can be found in many places, but shops specializing in this type of cake are quite difficult to find. One such mousse shop is hidden away in Hang Chao alley.

Customers usually come here to buy takeout, but for those who prefer to sit and slowly savor each spoonful of the fluffy, fragrant, soft, melt-in-your-mouth pastry, the shop also has a dedicated space for that. The shop is small and charming, with large windows overlooking the street and soft, warm lighting. You can also order some basic "Western" style drinks to enjoy with the pastries. In addition, Chez Moi also offers the very popular macarons in Hanoi, priced at 12,000 VND each.

The restaurant is located at: Gate 10, Stand B, Hang Day Stadium (opposite 19 Hang Chao Alley), Hanoi.

The restaurant is located in Stand B, Hang Day Stadium. Photo: Phuong Thao

Some types of mousse cakes at the shop. Photo: Phuong Thao

Besides mousse, the shop also sells macarons, which are very popular in Hanoi.

Ground Floor - a cozy, enclosed space for dessert lovers.

It's not a full-fledged bakery, but pastries are one of the "hits" here. Almost everyone who visits for the first time is captivated by the advertisements about the delicious pastries and the very Western-style interior design.

The Ground Floor cafe is located quite far from the city center but is a familiar spot for high school and university students in the Cau Giay area. Visitors will find the decor somewhat familiar, resembling The Kafe or District01, once popular, with its simple light-colored wooden tables and plain iron lantern-shaped lampshades in a rustic style. However, the space is much warmer, quieter, and more intimate, and the prices are quite reasonable.

The Ground Floor is essentially a cafe, but pastries are also one of its main offerings. That's why the pastries are always displayed on a wooden sign outside, indicating what's on offer today. Here you can find layered Tiramisu slices or delicate and sweet mousse cakes. Customers can savor small spoonfuls of pastry with a cup of fragrant coffee or tea, accompanied by soothing jazz music, while leisurely reading a book or chatting with friends.

The restaurant is located at: No. 2, Alley 82, Nghia Tan (near the intersection of Nguyen Phong Sac and Nghia Tan streets), Hanoi.

The cafe has a cozy and rustic atmosphere. Photo: FB Ground Floor.

Fluffy Butter Cakes - a labyrinth of whimsical gateaux

Located in the most central location, Bánh Bơ Bồng Bềnh is a name frequently mentioned among Hanoi's sweet tooth. Whenever young people wonder where to go to eat a variety of pastries, Bánh Bơ Bồng Bềnh is often the first place that comes to mind.

This is a small bakery located in Trang Tien Alley, a famous food street in the capital. Here, you can find almost any popular type of pastry, but with a really "cute" decorating style. The shop's specialty is its unique and attractive birthday cakes and gateaux, especially appealing to children, such as those shaped like cars or cartoon characters, in many eye-catching colors.

Furthermore, during holidays like Valentine's Day, March 8th, October 20th, etc., Butter Fluffy Cakes is always overwhelmed with orders, mainly from couples. Receiving a gift that is both beautiful, adorable, and sweet in both the literal and figurative sense is something every girl dreams of. That's why, even on non-holidays, the shop is always crowded.

The restaurant is located at: 4A Trang Tien Alley, Hanoi.

Some cute cake designs from the shop. Photo: Fb Bánh Bơ Bồng Bềnh

Car-shaped cakes are a favorite among children.

Chérie House - specializing in photo-printed gateaux.

Having been open for over three years, Chérie House is a popular spot for dessert lovers. The moderately sized space, decorated primarily in romantic shades of pink, purple, and white, attracts a large number of couples in love. The room is also carpeted in purple and furnished with white wooden tables, while loosely draped curtains with delicate floral patterns make the space even more charming, like a princess's room. It's rare to find a bakery in Hanoi that's so meticulously decorated.

The selection of cakes here is quite diverse. To survive by relying almost solely on pastries, Chérie House constantly updates its offerings with the latest pastry trends to satisfy customers. You can find popular items like adorable cupcakes and traditional gateaux, but perhaps the most unique are the photo-printed gateaux. Customers can bring their own photos and have them printed onto the cake using a special, non-toxic material that ensures the cake's safety and quality.

The restaurant is located at: 35, Alley 91, Nguyen Chi Thanh Street.

The cafe is decorated in a gentle and romantic style with purple tones.

Quynh Anh Syn is also a customer of Chérie House's photo-printed cakes.

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