L'etage Cafe — Restaurant in Hà Nội

My daughter and I discovered this charming little gem after someone told us about their egg coffee—which is the best we tasted while in Hanoi. We sipped it sitting on their balcony with great views of Hoan Kiem Lake and the lively street below,

We ended up striking up conversation with the manager Huy, a native of Hanoi who is fluent in English, and he ended up taking us on a delightful tour around Hanoi the rest of the day.

The cafe is on the 2nd floor an old historic house with loads of charm. Because you can’t necessarily see it from the street, it’s a bit of a hidden gem, and it was mostly a local crowd when...

True to its name, L'etage Café is located on the second floor of the building at 9A Hang Khay. The entrance is a bit narrow, but there are signs outside to guide you. Once inside and up the stairs, you'll find the cafe. The space isn't overly large, with additional seating in a small loft area. The real highlight is the balcony seating offering a direct view of Hoan Kiem Lake. The panoramic and airy view, paired with a cup of coffee, makes it a solid 10. The drink menu is diverse, and the quality is quite...

May 2022. Decided to visit according to the positive reviews. However seems like not a popular place nowadays. It was totally empty, and the person was chilling on a sofa when we arrived. Drinks were okay, nothing exceptional, price was similar to other cafes. We sat outside in the balcony, and the view was nice, however there were many mosquitos, and it was super hot. Waiter turned on a fan to help which was nice of him. You can give it a try if you around the lake but I wouldn't...