The 7 Best Cafés in Sapa

Le Gecko Cafe Sapa

Le Gecko Cafe Sapa is a popular cafeteria known for its simple yet innovative design. The space exudes a quiet and romantic ambiance with a touch of modernity, making it an exciting destination for coffee lovers.

Aside from its beautiful interior and excellent coffee, Le Gecko Cafe Sapa is also famous for its quality food at affordable prices, which attracts both domestic and foreign visitors. The restaurant boasts an exquisite French-inspired atmosphere and offers a diverse menu featuring unique dishes from Europe to Asia prepared by the best chefs in Sapa.

Le Gecko Cafe Sapa is not only a restaurant but also a renowned coffee shop located in the heart of Sapa town. Its vintage decor includes an ancient TV set, a small kettle, and a typewriter, while the menu features unique handwritten fonts that add to its retro charm.

For those interested in visiting this charming cafe, here is their contact information:

• Address 1: 02 Ngu Chi Son Street, Sapa, Lao Cai
• Address 2: 03 Suoi Ho street, Sapa, Lao Cai
• Address 3: 07 Xuan Vien, Sapa, Lao Cai
• Phone: 021 4387 1224 021 4387 1898
• Website: https://www.legeckosapa.com/
• Fanpage: www.facebook.com/legeckosapa/
• Opening hours: 6:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

2. Coóng Coffee

Coong Coffee is a coffee shop and homestay that hangs uniquely in the clouds, perfect for nature lovers who want to see the beautiful mountains in the northwest. The quirky decor provides a quiet and relaxing space to enjoy a cup of coffee, cake, and music.

The popular Coong Coffee welcomes young people with its simple, delicate, and impressive black-and-white theme. It offers dreamy swings and balconies for guests to sit and appreciate the magnificent view. The spacious place has a variety of seats where visitors can choose their most comfortable space.

Drinks and desserts are the highlights of this coffee shop. Almost everyone who visits leaves satisfied and ready to come back next time. The devoted staff provides attentive service, which adds to the overall experience. If you want to escape the bustling city and breathe in some fresh air, consider visiting healthy Coong Coffee.

Contact information:

• Address 1: 06 Thach Son Street, Sapa, Lao Cai
• Address 2: Group 1, Cau May Street, Hoang Lien National Park Environmental Education Center, Sapa, Lao Cai
• Address 3: Central bus station – roads N1, N2, Sapa, Lao Cai
• Phone: 0941 058 998 0859 999 563 0369 598 858
• Fanpage: www.facebook.com/Daocoffeesapa/

3. Cong Ca Phe Sapa

Cong Cafe is a well-known brand that needs no introduction. The coffee is designed in the style of Vietnam’s subsidy period, which brings back memories of old times.

Cong Ca Phe Sapa adds a new flavor to the familiar cafe scene in the misty town. It’s like a breath of fresh air that gives a special touch to an area that’s seemingly very familiar to many. If you’ve visited Cong Ca Phe in Hanoi, you’ll know that it embodies the nomadic spirit. However, Sapa’s Cong Cafe has creatively decorated interiors with prominent architecture and decorations inspired by different Sapa ethnic minorities. The cafe isn’t too fancy, and it’s not a place for people in a hurry. The ambiance here will take you back to your childhood with red brick walls or some distinctively worn wooden shelves. If you get the chance, come here to relive its nostalgic beauty.

If you visit Cong Ca Phe Sapa in the evening, choose a seat, order a drink, and soak up the atmosphere. Most customers find Cong Ca Phe’s space delightful, especially in the evening when the lighting is soft, creating a cozy feeling of being in a small house before returning to the hustle and bustle of life early the next morning.

Contact information:

• Address: 37 Xuan Vien Street, Sapa, Lao Cai
• Phone: 0911 811 154
• Email: info@congcaphe.com
• Website: https://congcaphe.com/
• Opening hours: 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

4. Fansipan Terrace Cafe Homestay

Fansipan Terrace Cafe Homestay is a popular spot among young people due to its fancy and sophisticated atmosphere. The Café is famous for its creatively crafted beverages, delicious coffee, and dishes with distinctive flavors. It’s an ideal place for a fun gathering with friends or family.

The cafeteria has a classic design that blends in well with the surrounding nature. Upon arrival, visitors feel like they are entering a magical forest surrounded by lush green trees and vibrant blooming flowers. The gentle light of the hanging oil lamps enhances the ambiance even further. The spacious layout creates a relaxing environment, perfect for chatting, enjoying a cup of coffee, or hot tea in the cool weather. Visitors can also indulge in Western or Vietnamese dishes while taking in the picturesque view of the Muong Hoa valley.

Fansipan Terrace Cafe Homestay offers a wide variety of drinks ranging from coffee to soft drinks, which are divided into two categories: current drinks and traditional drinks. Tasty options like smoothies or fruit-infused yogurt are also available if you’re on a date at the Café.

Contact Information:

• Address: 67 Fan Xi Pang Street, Sapa, Lao Cai.
• Phone: 0912 205 154
• Fanpage: www.facebook.com/FansipanTerraceCafe

5. Sapa Sky View Restaurant Bar

Sapa Sky View is a chic restaurant and café located in Sapa, which is a popular meeting spot for many people due to its spacious open area with unique design. The restaurant is set in a beautiful location and decorated beautifully with striking blue and white colors. It has well-organized wooden tables, and a dome-shaped structure above adds to the ambiance. Moreover, there are two artificial sand areas where visitors can enjoy and take photographs of the scenic beauty.

Despite closing early in the evening, Sapa Sky View Restaurant Bar attracts a significant number of daily visitors because of its enchanting atmosphere and delicious coffee. The coffee served here is made from a strong local blend of two types of coffee beans, Arabica and Robusta, resulting in a strong and flavorful taste. Sipping a hot cup of coffee while listening to music can help you relax and rejuvenate.

Contact information:

• Address: 24 Dong Loi Street, Sapa, Lao Cai
• Phone: 0813 241 768 021 4387 1245
• Facebook page: www.facebook.com/skyviewrestaurantsapa/

6. Sapa Pine Hill

Located on a hillside in Sapa, Sapa Pine Hill is a complex of rustic wooden houses closely situated to each other, resembling a real village. Surrounded by terraces, pine hills, and natural trees, this cafe offers a stunning view of the valley on all four sides, welcoming the winter sun. It serves as both a hotel and restaurant/cafe complex with approximately 20 bungalows and hotel rooms, a cafeteria, and a uniquely designed, environmentally friendly restaurant. The staff are young, dynamic, and professional, making it an ideal destination for tourists and customers alike.

The main material used in Sapa Pine Hill is wood, inspired by the ethnic minorities’ stilt houses in Sapa. The previously tiled concrete floor has been replaced with a dark wooden floor, similar to a real house on stilts. Not only is wood a material, but Sapa Pine Hill uses it creatively to highlight and create walls that express the local people’s way of life while still retaining its rustic characteristics. This has created a feeling of calm and serenity, perfect for sitting down and sipping a cup of fragrant tea to start a new day.

Contact Information:

• Address: 05 Hoang Dieu, Sapa, Lao Cai
• Phone: 0856 115 599
• Website: https://www.sapapinehill.com/

7. Giot Coffee Tea

Giot Coffee Tea is a newly established garden café in Sapa, integrating itself quietly into the town’s scenic image. Built with the passion of young travelers, Giot Coffee aims to create a relaxing space for those passing through Sapa.

Every drink and type of tea served at Giot Coffee is carefully selected to provide guests with a complete menu. The venue’s tables, chairs, and trees are all handmade by enthusiastic staff members, using patched pieces of wood.

Giot Coffee offers a private green space that adds a unique touch to Sapa’s scenery, providing guests with their favorite music and a beautiful view of the Northwest while enjoying great drinks.

To visit, head over to 01 Cat Street, Sapa, Lao Cai, or reach out via phone at 0968 296 501 or Facebook page. The café is open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

These are just a few of my favorite cafés in Sapa, frequented by many locals after a long day of work or study. If you’re looking to try some new drinks while traveling, be sure to save these addresses and give them a try. Happy travels!