Salt Mate — Restaurant in Hà Nội

After learning what salt coffee was and deciding it was the greatest invention since sliced bread, I decided that I had to go to every cafe in Vietnam to find the best of the best. Luckily for me, I found it here at Salt Mate.

I already thought I had found the winner at a coffee shop in Nha Trang, as no other salt coffee even came close to it. But after one sip of the Hue Salt Coffee from Salt Mate I knew that it already blew every other contender away. I cannot recommend this place enough and think it should be your very first stop when coming to Hanoi.

Not only is the salt coffee here amazing, the iced teas are stellar also. I tried the Kumquat lemongrass tea and the Orange lemongrass peach tea. Both were phenomenal but the kumquat tea was unreal. This place does...

Salt Mate offers a good take on Vietnamese coffee culture, particularly with their signature salted coffee. The café’s minimalist design and lakeside location provide a serene atmosphere, making it a pleasant spot for a quiet drink. However, during our visit, we found the seating area to be somewhat limited, especially outdoors, which might not be ideal during inclement weather. The coffee was decent, but it didn’t quite live up to the expectations set by the café’s reputation. Service was courteous, though not particularly attentive. Overall, it’s a nice place to experience salted coffee...

Not sure about the bad reviews maybe better staff now and training.

I went there this morning and got the salt coffee and my partner got lemonade. Both were delicious and the staff was accommodating when I requested takeaway instead. The staff was polite and let us know there didn't have fruit delivered yet to make smoothies.

My only feedback is less ice in the coffee next time :) Perfect for right after Banh Mi across...