Let's go check in at the "rice paddy cafe" in Hoi An!

Returning to Hoi An in the "new normal," young people are once again buzzing with excitement over the trend of checking in at countryside-themed cafes. Just 4-7 km from the city center, you can discover many cafes nestled amidst rice fields, enjoying the fresh, airy atmosphere. Most cafes have a simple yet rustic and welcoming design, with completely open spaces and views surrounded by the lush green of rice paddies.

Every wooden table, every window, and every outdoor space here can become a beautiful "studio" where you can strike a pose and take a unique set of photos. Let's explore with Travellive some of the "rice field cafes" that are popular with tourists in Hoi An.

Roving Chillhouse

As one of the earliest rice paddy-themed cafes to appear in Hoi An,Roving ChillhouseIt still retains its appeal to young people today. Located on Nguyen Trai Street (Cam Chau Ward), about 3.5 km from the center of Hoi An and about 2 km from Cua Dai Beach, the cafe has a rustic and natural design, with both indoor and outdoor seating areas. The spacious interior offers many beautiful spots for taking photos.

The cafe has a very diverse menu of drinks and food, from pastries and fruits to salmon and steaks. On holidays like Valentine's Day and International Women's Day (March 8th), the cafe offers special set menus for customers. On weekends, Roving Chillhouse often hosts live music nights that attract young people.

Opening hours: 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Price range: 30,000 - 200,000 VND/dish

Address: De Vong Bridge Roundabout, Vo Chi Cong Street, Thanh Tay, Hoi An, Quang Nam

old brick kiln

In the last two years,old brick kilnIt's a name that's very popular among young people and is being shared by word of mouth. Located not far from Hoi An, this place started to emerge as a new and unique destination from the beginning of 2020, right after the cafe was completed.

Previously, this place was abandoned for 20 years, then renovated by Ms. Thanh Nga, the owner of the restaurant. Ms. Nga shared: “This field was where I experimented with cultivating various varieties of purple rice from different regions using organic methods. Right here, there was an old, abandoned brick kiln. When people intended to demolish it, I bought it. At that time, everyone said I was crazy.”

After buying the old brick kiln, she renovated it, adding a winding bamboo bridge across the field to welcome tourists who come to visit the rice paddies and take photos. In 2020, she opened a coffee shop and a shop selling agricultural products right next to the brick kiln, with a direct view of the rice fields.

Currently, Ms. Nga grows various organic agricultural products right here to use as ingredients for making drinks such as purple rice milk, purple rice smoothies, purple rice tea, etc.; she also organizes camping areas in the fields and builds bungalows for guests to stay overnight. Visitors can also experience being a farmer, participate in the production of roasted rice tea, and prepare dishes from purple rice...

The best time to visit the bar is around 5-6 am when the sun is just rising or 5-6 pm when the sun is setting. The bar also has a large stage area for hosting live music performances on weekends and evenings.

Opening hours: 4:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Address: Vinh Nam village, Duy Vinh commune, Duy Xuyen district, Quang Nam province

Chic Chillax

Chic ChillaxChic Chillax is a newly opened "rice paddy" cafe that opened on January 1, 2022. In just about two months, it has become a favorite destination for young people, who flock there to check in constantly. On average, Chic Chillax welcomes around 1,200 customers daily, and is frequently fully booked.

The restaurant is approximately 3,000 square meters in size.²However, the majority of the space consists of landscaped gardens and lawns, surrounded by vast rice fields. The design here is inspired by the traditional wooden houses of Quang Nam province; utilizing recycled items such as old jars, old doors, old tables and chairs, and pepper plant supports for decoration. The best time to visit Chic Chillax is during the winter-spring rice harvest (January to April) and the summer-autumn rice harvest (May to August).

The entire rice-growing area surrounding the restaurant is cultivated organically, experimenting with the famous ST25 rice variety. "We don't use fertilizers or chemical pesticides to ensure the safety of the produce and the restaurant's environment. Soon, we will invite visitors to experience plowing, harrowing, and harvesting alongside local farmers," shared the restaurant's manager.

Price range: 35,000 - 80,000 VND/dish

Address: Nguyen Trai Street, Cam Chau, Hoi An

Xóm Chiêu Coffee

Xóm Chiêu is a quiet and relaxing spot, about 1 km from Roving Chillhouse. The cafe offers views of rice fields and is situated next to a vibrant garden of flowers and vegetables. Inside, the cafe is also decorated with various flowers and small ornamental plants. Combined with a simple and cozy design,Xóm Chiêu CoffeeIt has more of the feel of a country house than a typical beverage shop.

Unlike Roving Chillhouse or Chic Chillax, which are often crowded with diners, Xóm Chiêu is more peaceful and spacious, while still maintaining a tranquil rural setting. The drinks here are all affordable and diverse: sugarcane juice, fruit juices, coffee, etc.

Opening hours: 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Price range: 15,000 - 35,000 VND/dish

Address: Alley 55, Le Thanh Tong Street, Hoi An

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