Breathing the fresh mountainous air of Sapa in the top 7 coffee shops (Editor’s choice)
Traveling to Sapa, what is better than having a seat and tasting a cup of coffee while watching the stunning view of the mountains and terraces? Here are a few suggestions for you.
Fansipan Terrace Cafe
About 700 meters from Sapa Stone Church, Fansipan Terrace Cafe is set up with very simple tables and chairs but it is the most visited café in Sapa. If you like a quiet and private space, Fansipan Terrace Cafe is very ideal for you. The atmosphere in the coffee shop is peaceful, quiet, and extremely romantic for visitors with a broad view that they can admire the majestic mountains hidden in the early morning mist. In addition, the menu of drinks and dishes here is quite diverse and premium at a reasonable price.
The Haven Sapa Camp Site
The Haven Sapa Camp Site is located right at a place called the soul of Cat Cat village - Lau Vong Canh. If you are lucky enough to visit Sapa on sunny days, you will be able to see the picturesque mountains as well as the white clouds here. At night, you can also watch the moonlight and enjoy the cold yet romantic atmosphere of Sapa with a warm cup of coffee.
Let’s come here in late September, you will be able to see the golden ripped rice terraces, interweaving together to form many beautiful curves. The old-fashioned tables and chairs wearing the colorful "clothes" are the inspiration for tourists, especially for many couples to take pictures of their wedding photos.
The Haven Sapa Camp Site
The Hill Station
Instead of watching the majestic nature, you can go to The Hill Station to see the beautiful Muong Hoa road. Right from the entrance, the restaurant impresses visitors with a brick wall and a blackboard introducing the restaurant. There are only two floors in the stilted style. Although space is not very large, every corner in here is extremely classic yet modern with a lot of wood furniture. Pictures of ethnic women are displayed in the restaurant, creating a very beautiful Vietnam feature.
The Hill Station has wide windows that allow visitors to look out and pick up the sun filling the store. The food and drinks here are made in the European style. The price is quite high but its quality is very worthwhile.
The Hill Station
Gem Art Gallery
If you love the art, Gem Art Gallery is sure to be your stop in Sapa. Gem Art Gallery is located at the beginning of Cat Cat so it is not difficult to find. Covering the whole coffee shop is the green and rich vines. The interior is rustic and simple with various colorful pictures. It is also chosen as a place to take pictures of travelers.
The space outside the Gem Art Gallery really impresses visitors. There is a row of tables below the porch which is interspersed with beautiful small flower pots. Right below Gem Art Gallery is Cat Cat - an address that tourists cannot miss when coming to Sapa. You can also see the spectacular Fansipan peak that everyone wants to conquer from here.
Gem Art Gallery
Viet Emotion Sapa
Looking from outside, you can see Viet Emotion looks quite similar to the coffee shops in Hoi An ancient town. The store was painted light blue and decorated with dozens of the lantern in different colors.
Visiting Viet Emotion, every tourist surely cannot forget the beautiful and warm space. Having a seat, watching the rain and the people walking back and forth on Cau May street, or escaping the cold weather of Sapa is also a worthy experience to try in the town. The restaurant is decorated with warm colors in the classic style but it is also very luxurious.
Le Gecko
Le Gecko is located in the heart of Sapa town at 4 Ham Rong, so it is easy to find. It is actually a combination of a hotel, restaurant, and bar. You can book rooms right here and enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning. Le Gecko is also well-known by the second-floor balcony, in which people can drink coffee and admire the beautiful Xuan Vien flower garden and the bustling Stone Church of Sapa. Especially at night, things become very shimmering from here.
Le Gecko
La Dao Spa Ta Van
La Dao Spa Ta Van is a combination of a spa and coffee shop. It can be seen that space here is very rustic and close to the mountainous atmosphere with simple tables. Ta Van Spa’s position is not too high, but from here, you can easily see the brilliant rice terraces. From a distance, there is the beautiful image of the mountains and clouds. The structure of an open space which is harmonious with nature offers guests a majestic view to take photos. Moreover, La Dao Spa Ta Van has a variety of drinks at a very low price which is from only VND 30,000.
In a Sapa tour, there are a dozen things to share and experience but perhaps, after the discovery, you should find a coffee shop that has a beautiful view to see Sapa in its deepest space. If you love the place, don’t hesitate to like and share with others. Thank you and hope you will have the best time here.