RAAW occupies two floors at 15 Hàng Buồm in Hanoi's Old Quarter, north of Hoàn Kiếm Lake. Concrete finishes, plants, a courtyard and an upstairs balcony surround the tables. The spacious central cafe offers an introduction to coffee grown across Vietnam.
Coffee
RAAW roasts Vietnamese arabica, robusta and liberica, with origin and processing details on its retail bags. Espresso, milk drinks, cold brew and phin preparations sit alongside sweeter seasonal drinks.
Filter
The Vietnam Road Trip flight presents four local coffees side by side. Individual pour-overs are also available. The range includes Vietnamese species and growing regions that are less familiar outside the country, making a comparative order particularly worthwhile.
Food
Keep the visit centred on coffee and check the current counter for food. The specialist drinks and tasting flight provide the main reason to choose this address.
Service & Room
Hàng Buồm has indoor seating, a balcony and tables around the courtyard. It opens daily until 11pm. The second Hanoi address on Hoàng Đạo Thúy houses the roastery and training operation, farther south-west of the Old Quarter.
Why Filter Notes shortlisted RAAW Coffee
Choose RAAW for a flight of Vietnamese coffees in a large Old Quarter room. The central address and late opening make it easy to fit around the rest of a Hanoi day.