The 14 Best Coffee Workshops in Hanoi

1.Hanoi Coffee Experience: 6 Brews, 9 Recipes & 3 Liquor Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,945 reviews · from $17Our pick

In a quiet Hanoi alley, a certified coffee trainer leads a three-hour, hands-on workshop on Vietnamese coffee, from its heritage to six signature brews. Make phin, egg, coconut, and iced coffee, then try the workshop’s signature coffee cocktail and local fruit liquors. Instructors include Pa, Piey, Maxie, and Trung, though your host may vary.

“Fun and informative class that teaches how to make the most popular coffees in Vietnam as well as a spin on an espresso martini! Intstructor Maxie was a knowledgeable and kind teacher. Must try for any coffee drinkers visiting Hanoi.”

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2.Hanoi Coffee Workshop: Taste Salt, Coconut and Egg Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,286 reviews · from $16

At Local Beans Roastery, a Vietnamese barista guides you through coffee history, roast levels, and six drinks: phin, brown, salt, egg, coconut, and a coffee cocktail. You make and taste each one, with equipment supplied, plus snacks, tea, and a homemade rice wine tasting. Old Quarter pickup is available.

“The class was fantastic. As a solo traveler, the class was very open, inclusive and easy to feel comfortable within the group. Lin was engaging as the host and instructor, involving each class attendee in the processes and encouraging questions. Would recommend to anyone visiting Hanoi and interested in learning more about the local customs and life.”

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3.Salt Coffee Workshop Awake Your Senses With 6 Brews

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 792 reviews · 3 hours · from $23

Spend three hours learning how Vietnamese coffee is grown, roasted, brewed, and enjoyed. With instructors such as Lin, Phil, Val, and Giang, you use traditional tools to make coffee classics, including salt, egg, coconut, and brown coffee, then try a coffee cocktail. The workshop includes welcome refreshments, a recipe book, and digital coffee books.

“Very fun, delicious coffee, informative, interesting, great experience with our guide Jessica!”

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4.Vietnamese Street Food Tour with Egg Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 315 reviews · 3 hours · from $24

Spend three hours on foot in Hanoi’s Old Quarter with an English-speaking local guide, sampling four to six dishes at family-run food spots. Expect beef noodle salad, bánh mì, sticky-rice ice cream and egg coffee or cacao, with conversation about Hanoi’s food, history and streets. Small-group and private options are available.

“Jelly was such a great tour guide. She explained everything and took us to very good places. She was very sweet”

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5.Hanoi Cooking Class: Pho/Bun Cha/Banh Xeo…+Free Egg/Salt Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · from $19

At Rose Kitchen in Ba Đình, you’ll make one Vietnamese dish, from phở or bún chả to bánh xèo, with an English-speaking Culture Storyteller. Simon, also known as Tín, has led classes that include a market visit. Vegetarian options are available, and you finish with egg, coconut, salt, or classic drip coffee.

“I chose to make bún chà. It was a one-on-one class as I was the only client /guest. Chef Simon (Viet name Tín) was engaging and I learned he had culinary training in Paris and spoke some French which I was happy to practice my French Read more”

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6.Ha Noi Egg Coffee Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · from $12Best value

At Cafe Minh in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, an English-speaking teacher guides a small group through egg coffee and two Vietnamese coffee styles. Expect about an hour of history, demonstrations, and hands-on preparation, with ingredients and equipment provided. Some sessions have included salt or coconut coffee, but the class menu can vary.

“We had a great coffee class with Iris! She showed us how to make salt coffee, egg coffee, and coconut coffee. She also showed us how to make coffee art on the foam with chocolate syrup! We had a great time and tasty coffee!”

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7.Hanoi Coffee Workshop: Master 6 Signature Vietnamese Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · from $18

At this two-hour Hanoi workshop, a local instructor guides a group of up to eight through four to six signature coffees, from black and brown to egg, coconut and salted. You’ll brew, whisk and taste with fresh ingredients, learn techniques you can use at home, and hear how coffee fits into local life. Past instructors include Jennifer and Jade.

“We went and had an awesome time with our instructor Jade. Nice to learn the background and techniques while we taste and attempt making different coffees. Can recommend 10/10”

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8.Hanoi French Quarter: Coffee and Stories

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · from $29

Spend about 2.5 hours walking Hanoi’s French Quarter with a local guide. The route links St. Joseph’s Cathedral, a coffee stop in a French villa, Hoan Kiem Lake, the Metropole and more. Coffee or tea and ice cream are included, and groups are capped at 10. Guides have included Mina, Thea, Pinky and Vu.

“The coffee and ice cream were great and we got a nice tour of the French quarter of Hanoi. Our guide provided lots of good information about that area.”

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9.Hanoi Coffee Class learning 5 famous coffee in Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · from $18

At a long-running coffee shop in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, you’ll learn about Vietnamese beans and coffee customs, then make five drinks with guidance from instructors such as Vy, Bella, or Ruby. The roughly two-hour class includes tea, snacks, brewing tools, and, depending on your chosen option, a chance to roast coffee yourself.

“Our family of five had an absolutely delightful experience. Vy was incredibly knowledgeable about various coffee types and backgrounds, and she was very accommodating to our different preferences. The coffee we crafted together was beyond delicious, and we all felt a great sense of pride in what we learned in such a short time. Highly recommend !”

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10.Mini Hanoi Coffee Workshop: Pick Any Signature Coffee You Like

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · from $15

At Su Quan Roastery, an Indochine-style garden villa tucked into a quiet Hanoi alley, you’ll spend about 90 minutes learning coffee history and making 2 to 4 local styles, such as egg, coconut, or salt coffee. English-speaking hosts, including Simon, guide the session. Herbal tea and a Vietnamese snack are included.

“Simon was incredible! Very knowledgeable made the class extremely enjoyable. Would absolutely come back and take the class again.”

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11.Hanoi Egg Coffee Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 137 reviews · 1 - 4 hours · from $12

At Cafe Minh near Ta Hien Beer Street, an English-speaking instructor guides you through Vietnamese coffee culture and hands-on recipes. Expect egg coffee and, depending on your class option, styles such as salt, coconut, or condensed-milk coffee. You prepare and taste your drinks, then can linger on the balcony or sidewalk café.

“Would recommend 100%. We made 4 different kinds of coffee and Ha explained everything in such detail. Incredibly interesting and delicious coffee.”

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12.Hanoi Egg Coffee making course

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 112 reviews · 1 hour · from $15

Meet at Hong Hoai's Restaurant for a one-hour, hands-on lesson in Hanoi egg coffee. Your English-speaking instructor explains the coffee and ingredients, demonstrates the method, then guides you as you make your own cup. Instructors have included Katie and Tan. A spring roll, water or iced tea, and a recipe are included.

“This was so interesting and fun to do. Our teacher had good English and was very informative. She showed us how to make the egg coffee then we made our own with her guidance. The spring rolls were yummy too!”

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13.Hanoi Coffee Class with Egg, Coconut, Salt, and Dripping Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · from $25

At a recycling-focused cafe in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, you’ll spend about two hours learning to make five Vietnamese coffees: black drip, condensed milk, egg, coconut, and salt. The class covers coffee culture as well as preparation. Hosts John and Riley have led sessions, though your instructor may vary.

“John was an incredible teacher and host! The class was taught in an adorable cafe and was very engaging. We learned a lot about Vietnamese coffee and got to make 5 different types of delicious drinks. Highly recommend!!”

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14.Cyclo the Old Quarter and Egg Coffee Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 63 reviews · 150 - 210 minutes · from $22

Ride a cyclo through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, then explore Hoan Kiem Lake and Jade Mountain Temple on foot with an English-speaking guide. The small-group tour includes bun cha and egg coffee. Guides named Justin, Dan, Liam, and others have led memorable outings, though your guide may differ.

“James was very punctual and provided some information on our trip around the old town . Lovely way of seeing the busy narrow streets in the old time”

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