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Jun 03, 2024
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5 Cafes In Hanoi To Boost Your Productivity During Seasonal Changes

Struggling to stay motivated as the monsoon arrives in Hanoi? Explore these five cafes to lift your spirits and stay on track with your deadlines.
5 Cafes In Hanoi To Boost Your Productivity During Seasonal Changes

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Following our article on 5 ideal cafes to mood-boost your productivity in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietcetera presents five additional options in Hanoi. With the city's erratic weather, these cafes provide a welcoming haven where you can maintain focus and productivity, regardless of the external conditions.

Manoir Café

Manoir Café features a warm brown color scheme and decor inspired by classic French architecture. With two spacious floors, it offers a variety of seating options, including individual tables and larger communal tables, as well as a large bookshelf and chandeliers that give the feel of a European school library.

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Large windows and a skylight balance the café's earthy tones, ensuring plenty of natural light. Located in a quiet area, it’s an ideal spot to escape street noise and concentrate on work. Additionally, you can enjoy a free tarot session on Friday nights.

Basic Information

  • Address:
    • 1A Nguyen Gia Thieu, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
    • Alley 33 Lane 41 Thai Ha, Dong Da, Hanoi
  • Opening hour: 07:30 - 22:30
  • Price: 45,000 - 65,000 VND
  • Parking: At the front

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Contrast Coffee

Contrast Coffee has been praised on Threads for its productivity-inducing environment, encapsulated by the phrase, “If you don't meet your deadline here, you’re truly letting yourself down.” The café’s "persistent discipline" theme is evident in its spacious three-story layout, perfect for working all day.

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The standout feature is the mini library on the third floor, with bookshelves stretching from floor to ceiling, offering thousands of books in various genres. Stepping into this area might evoke nostalgia for your student days, reminiscent of a university library where everyone is engrossed in reading and work.

Open around the clock, Contrast Coffee provides ample time for completing your tasks. Keep in mind that some individual tables may be compact, and the café tends to become crowded. It's advisable to visit during quieter periods, such as late at night or early in the morning.

Basic Information

  • Address: 264 Van Chuong, Kham Thien, Dong Da, Hanoi
  • Opening hour: 24/7
  • Price: 45,000 - 60,000 VND
  • Parking: 200 meters from the café

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Workie! Coffee

As a hidden gem in Yen Lang Alley, Workie! Coffee may appear modest at first glance, but step inside to discover its expansive interior spread across two floors with lofty ceilings. You can choose between indoor seating or an outdoor area for a more relaxed atmosphere.

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The ground floor of the shop provides a conducive environment for work, offering a view of the streets with a hint of coffee scent. Moving up to the second floor, you'll find unique artwork that lifts your spirits.

The shop maintains a simple aesthetic with white tones and minimal decor, yet exudes personality and harmony from every corner.

Workie! Coffee is a popular spot for students to study, reflected in the menu's emphasis on lighter fare and tea over coffee. Additionally, there's a cute note board where customers can share words of encouragement during stressful study sessions.

Basic Information

  • Address: 34, Lane 38 Yen Lang, Dong Da, Hanoi
  • Opening hour: 08:00 - 22:30
  • Price: 35,000 - 55,000 VND
  • Parking: At the front

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InFact Coffee & Workspace

InFact, short for Innovation Factory, combines a café and coworking space with an industrial theme featuring brown, white, gray tones and natural light flooding the space.

The restaurant has two floors. The first floor is divided into two sections: one with small tables for groups of 2-3 people and another with worktables for larger groups. If you're dining alone or prefer to work while enjoying a view of the streets, head to the row of tables facing the glass wall on the second floor.

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With a well-arranged lighting system, InFact is an ideal place to work even late into the night. The shop features a "focus zone" for those who need complete quiet and a meeting room that can accommodate up to 30 people with all the necessary facilities for meetings or workshops. These amenities can be booked in advance through the restaurant's fanpages.

Basic Information

  • Address: 342 Ba Trieu, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi
  • Opening hour: 08:00 - 22:00
  • Price: 50,000 - 80,000 VND
  • Parking: At the front

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TOKA Coffee

Renovated from a classic French villa, TOKA Coffee boasts a spacious environment with both indoor and outdoor seating. The indoor area features warm brown-red tones and vintage furniture, while the outdoor space is bright and filled with greenery, offering a refreshing ambiance.

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The café provides various seating options, including single, double, and group tables. Due to their spacious layout, the tables are placed at an appropriate distance to provide a comfortable atmosphere where customers can work without feeling crowded.

Despite its location on the busy Thi Sach street, TOKA maintains a quiet, relaxed ambiance, making it an ideal spot for working in a more laid-back setting compared to traditional deadline-driven cafes.

Basic Information

  • Address: 36 Thi Sách, Hai Bà Trưng, Hanoi
  • Opening hour: 08:00 - 23:00
  • Price: 45,000 - 80,000 VND
  • Parking: At the front

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