“Nostalgia” - two seemingly simple words but containing a strong attraction, penetrating every corner of modern life, becoming a “trend” stirring up fashion, music, movies, literature, journalism and even the culinary field... Amidst the hustle and bustle of the 4.0 technology era, people yearn to return to old and simple values.
Perhaps, in this convenient digital age, people are gradually tired of the hustle and bustle and want to find peace and tranquility in the simplest things. They reminisce about the past, when technology was not yet developed, TV was still a luxury, and smartphones had not appeared.
For many generations, those were years when, despite the lack of material things, people were connected with each other by sincerity and closeness in a peaceful, simple and cozy atmosphere. Especially for today's youth - the generation that has not experienced or only had a part of their childhood in that period, they are even more curious and eager to experience the years 1980, 1990, 2000 or even the early years of the last century.
“Nostalgia” - two seemingly simple words but containing a strong attraction, penetrating every corner of modern life.
The nostalgic breeze blowing into modern life is a reminder of good traditional values, of the simple things that we once cherished. It is also a testament to the attraction of old things, regardless of time and social development.
The growing love for “nostalgia” has spurred the emergence of unique vintage-style coffee shops. Hidden in ancient villas, coffee shops in Hanoi seem to take us on a space journey back to the old space, recalling beautiful memories of a bygone era.
The increasingly strong need for "nostalgia" has promoted the birth of unique vintage-style cafes.
Below are 4 cafes "hidden" in ancient villas in Hanoi that Travellive suggests for you:
Balcony
Address: No. 2 Dinh Liet, Hanoi
Located at the intersection of Hang Bac - Dinh Liet, Ban Cong has long been a familiar destination for domestic and foreign tourists when coming to Hanoi. Possessing a prime location right in the center of the Old Quarter, the cafe easily attracts tourists by its ancient and romantic beauty.
Located in a French villa over 100 years old, Balcony bears the mark of time with yellowed walls, tiled floors or rustic wooden stairs. The highlight of the restaurant is the brilliant yellow walls covered with blooming bougainvillea, creating a romantic and poetic scene. In particular, the balcony area with a view towards the Hang Bac - Dinh Liet intersection always attracts tourists with its beautiful design. This is also the place chosen by many people to keep beautiful souvenir photos during their trip to Hanoi.
Located at the intersection of Hang Bac - Dinh Liet, Balcony has long been a familiar destination for domestic and foreign tourists when coming to Hanoi.
To decorate the nostalgic space, the owner also collected many unique furniture items such as wooden tables and chairs, night lamps, pendulum clocks, record players, pictures... Thanks to that, visitors feel like they are going back in time to the old decades when entering the Balcony.
Loading T Cafe
Address: 2nd Floor, No. 8 Chan Cam, Hanoi
Located on the second floor of an ancient villa on Chan Cam Street, Loading T Cafe is a peaceful destination, attracting visitors with its nostalgic beauty and cozy space. Although it only occupies a modest house on the second floor, the cafe has a spacious balcony, where visitors can watch the daily life of the 36 streets of Hanoi. Thanks to this "hidden" location, the cafe still maintains its quietness and is an ideal place for you to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Located on the second floor of an ancient villa on Chan Cam street, Loading T Cafe is a peaceful destination, attracting visitors with its nostalgic beauty and cozy space.
Entering Loading T Cafe, you will feel like you are lost in a nostalgic world with rustic wooden tables and chairs, antique tiled floors, dark sofas and unpainted brick walls. These seemingly simple details are harmoniously combined with small chrysanthemum pots and yellow painted balconies to create an extremely cute and attractive whole.
Not only attracting customers by its beautiful space, the shop also impresses with its attractive drink menu, especially the “must-try” dishes such as hot egg coffee and iced egg coffee. Each type of coffee has its own distinct flavor, prepared according to a secret recipe that will satisfy you.
Stepping into Loading T Cafe, you feel like you're lost in a nostalgic world.
Therefore, Loading T Cafe is an ideal suggestion for those who want to find a quiet, nostalgic space to relax, chat with friends or simply want to feel the simple life of Hanoi people.
Toka Coffee Stand
Address: No. 2, Alley 3B Dang Thai Than, Hanoi
Nestled in an ancient villa on Dang Thai Than Street, Toka Coffee Stand offers diners a quiet, cool space with rustling green trees. Located in a prime location near the Hanoi Opera House, the cafe is not noisy but attracts those who love quiet and romance. Located in a residential area, the shop offers a gentle atmosphere with the requirement of "walk lightly, speak softly, smile charmingly".
The design of the coffee shop is quite simple and rustic with the main area being outdoor seating, suitable for chatting with friends or simply wanting to find a small corner to relax and immerse yourself in melodious music. Although the area of Toka Coffee Stand is quite small, the shop still creates a spacious feeling thanks to the reasonable arrangement and maximum use of natural light. Coming here early in the morning, you will enjoy the fresh, pleasant atmosphere, dispelling all the worries of daily life.
Nestled in an ancient villa on Dang Thai Than Street, Toka Coffee Stand offers diners a quiet, cool space with rustling green trees.
However, due to limited space, Toka Coffee Stand is often quite crowded and full on weekends. If you are looking for quiet, consider coming here on weekdays.
Hanoi Neighbors
Address: 114 Tue Tinh, Hanoi
Hanoi Neighbors - the name has become familiar to check-in enthusiasts in Hanoi after only one year of opening. Located in an old French house on Tue Tinh street, the cafe impresses with its nostalgic and sophisticated beauty.
Hanoi Neighbors - a name that has become familiar to check-in enthusiasts in Hanoi.
Entering the restaurant, you feel like you are lost in an ancient place with unique architectural details preserved intact from the old villa such as warm wooden floors, intricately patterned stair railings, spacious balconies... To get here, you need to park your car a short distance away and walk through a small alley.
The highlight of the restaurant is the diverse space, meeting all the preferences of diners from cozy indoor areas, romantic attics to cool green gardens. However, the most attractive point for diners is still the balcony area, where you can admire the shady leaves of the banyan trees, changing colors with the seasons or immerse yourself in the peaceful, slow-paced street scene and enjoy the warm sunlight in the late afternoon.
Entering Hanoi Neighbors, you feel like you're lost in an ancient place with unique architectural details preserved intact from the old villa.
