Habakuk Fine Coffee & Bistro — Restaurant in Hà Nội

Reviewing my top3 favorite café in Hanoi after seeing some poor comments below.

First of all Habakuk was not awarded with a Michelin Star but was categorized as Bib Gourmand. The café & restaurant concept offers a consistently impeccable service: (1) barista remembers my style of drinking coffee and always prepares it that way; (2) coffee is roasted by “dimension” a local speciality coffee roaster, so at Habakuk you get access to quality coffee with 88+ points from different origins around the world; (3) the space is located in a small alley, it presents itself like a green oasis in the middle of busy Hanoi city - a great escape for some zen moment; (4) Although their cakes were not the best in a sense that Sacher was not really a Sacher compared to those in Vienna, but the selection of cakes were still better than in an average café in Hanoi, because at least they were freshly homemade; (5) other clients who come here are mostly well-mannered, not talking too loudly, can be business people: solopreneurs, freelancers etc, the cafe is work friendly.

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** re: older comments: Funny to see how the Vietnamese who barely got out of the country can hardly make a distinction between a star and other categories of the Michelin guide. Yet they still try to be “nguy hiểm” by providing some misleading judgement and writing in a...

I found this bistro to be a mixed experience. The coffee is quite nice, which is always a plus for any brunch spot. However, they no longer serve Yemeni coffee, which was one of their unique offerings.

As for the food, I wouldn't say it's particularly impressive. My friends ordered the same dish - croissant brunch options, and the quality was inconsistent. One croissant was overly salty, while the other was just okay. It seems there’s a lack of consistency in how the food is prepared. I ordered pasta, which tasted more like a home-cooked dish rather than something you'd expect at a bistro, which was a bit of a letdown.

The desserts didn’t do much to tempt me either. They looked almost like something you’d find at a local supermarket, which didn't seduce me to give them a try.

Overall, while the coffee is good, the food and desserts leave much to be desired. If you're just stopping by for a cup of coffee, it might be worth it, but I wouldn't recommend it for the food.

On a positive note, the interior of the bistro is quite pleasant and provides a nice atmosphere for a casual meal or coffee. But this is contrasted by the poorly organized toilet facilities, which could use some...

Went there literally on the first day after they reopened following the renovation. The place is super nice, with lots of natural light and very convenient parking if you’re riding a bike.

Since it was a soft opening, I won’t judge too harshly because I’ve only been there once—but I’ll definitely be back for dinner and will update my review then.

Service: My waitress seemed new, so service was a bit slow. However, she was still very nice and friendly. It took them a while to prepare my coffee and pasta, but again, since it’s a soft opening, that’s totally understandable.

Food & Coffee: I had the oxtail pasta, which was nice. It had a strong and intense flavor, though I felt it could’ve used a bit of acidity or maybe some spice to balance it out. The oxtail itself was cooked perfectly.

But I mainly came for the coffee—and I wasn’t disappointed! I ordered the Ethiopia Gesha hand brew, and it was amazing: deep, citrusy, with subtle nutty notes.

So if you’re a coffee lover, this place is definitely worth...