Cocoru Coffee & Restaurant, at 1033 Bach Dang Street, Hai Ba Trung District, offers a combination of coffee and dining experiences that are drawing in a young crowd.
With an open and airy outdoor setting, it exudes the ambiance of a Hawaiian beach. Its vibrant design revolves around yellow and blue colors, with eye-catching surfboards, oars and coconut trees that transport visitors to an idyllic island getaway.
The bar area is designed to resemble a boat and has thatched roofs and rustic wooden tables and chairs.
But it lacks an indoor air-conditioned seating area, and is entirely outdoors, which can make things a bit uncomfortable during hot weather despite the industrial fans.
The café is divided into various spaces, with walls made from split and joined luong, a variety of bamboo, to offer a rustic atmosphere that does away with the typical concrete walls.
There are various seating options like high bar-style tables and chairs and large tables with folding camping chairs.
No matter where you sit, there is a view of the Red River, and you can easily catch a glimpse of a stunning sunset. The café truly shines in the evening.
What make this café even more appealing are the acoustic music nights held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday that enable guests to savor their drinks while enjoying live music.
For photography enthusiasts, the café has a designated corner for Instagram-worthy snapshots. Depending on the time of year, such as during Lunar New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival or Christmas, the café changes the theme to match the occasion.
In terms of the menu, the café's offerings are somewhat limited, primarily focusing on filter coffee, espresso-based drinks, juices, and teas. But they have unique names such as "Golden Sunshine," a drink made of pineapple, lime and chia seeds, and "Starfish," made from oat milk, oolong and tapioca pearls.
Prices are on the high side relative to quality at VND30,000 to VND60,000 ($1.23 to $2.46).
