Interesting structure as others have noted. The service could really use an improvement as the staff refused to say please thank you or smile or show any sort of politeness or helpfulness and rather than helping us adjust furniture for our 10 person 700,000 kip ($35) mostly local Lao party, we were ignored and then told us we could move chairs ourselves with a frown on their faces. Four of them playing on their phones at once but it was a clear hassle for them to wrap up the remaining baked goods for my friend’s family to take home. Lao people and staff are usually super kind and welcoming, this was an odd exception and I’m...
Read moreCC 1971 Café is known more as a photo destination than a hangout spot. The café has a unique, styled setup that makes it great for social media shots or a quick visit to explore its aesthetic. Many people come here just to take photos rather than to sit and chat.
That said, the road leading to the café is quite dusty, and the area feels dry, especially during the hot season. A bit more greenery or comfort-focused touches would make the experience more inviting.
Worth a stop if you're into creative photo spots, but maybe not ideal if you’re looking for a cozy...
Read moreMaybe the only place in Paksong where you can get a decent latte and coffee in general! The place seems to be popular among the younger local(?) people, and indeed the atmosphere is interesting as it's in an old bombed building! Usually very peaceful and quiet place, I've visited several times here. Staff speaks a few words English also, which is not too common here. Not the cheapest place but not too expensive either. Hot latte is 20000kip which is quite basic price I think. They don't serve much food here, only small pastries which are quite...
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