12 Đà Lạt cafés for sunrise, sunset and a style all their own
From cosy egg-coffee spots in the heart of town to cafés that open at 4–5 a.m. so you can watch the sun rise over the valley, these are the places most worth a stop if you want great photos and a great cup.
Tiệm Cà Phê Trứng Cô Ba
Nothing beats a steaming egg coffee on a chilly Đà Lạt afternoon. Tiệm Cà Phê Trứng Cô Ba at 105 Hai Bà Trưng has wooden interiors and warm golden lights, the kind of place you settle into for hours. Only around 45,000–55,000 VND, open 6:30–23:30, so it works for a late-night visit too.
Hoa Xương Rồng Cafe
A Mediterranean-style café set in a garden of giant cacti. Hoa Xương Rồng Cafe at 89 Hoàng Hoa Thám looks out over pine hills and the valley, and opens from 4:30 a.m. Drinks are around 75,000 VND. A must for sunrise chasers.
Tiệm Cà Phê Hoàng Hôn Chiều
Opens at 5 a.m. so guests can catch the sunrise over the valley. Tiệm Cà Phê Hoàng Hôn Chiều on Dốc số 9 (Slope No. 9) in Trại Mát has wooden tables facing the mountains and forest. Drinks around 30,000–60,000 VND, open until 19:00.
Cafe Gạch Since 1988 – Tà Nung
The famous wooden bridge in Tà Nung that everyone visiting Đà Lạt wants a photo of. Cafe Gạch Since 1988 faces straight down the valley, and sunsets here are spectacular. Drinks just 40,000–50,000 VND, open 7:00–22:00. It is about a 30-minute ride from the centre, along a beautiful road.
Tiệm Cà Phê Cheo Veoo
A Đà Lạt sunset spot with drinks from just 20,000 VND. Tiệm Cà Phê Cheo Veoo, in Dã Chiến alley off 116 Hùng Vương, has a rustic feel and a gorgeous sunset view. Open 8:00–19:00; arrive from around 16:30.
Tiệm Cà Phê Trong Rừng – Mimosa
A mirrored gateway standing in the middle of a meadow. Tiệm Cà Phê Trong Rừng (the Café in the Woods) on Mimosa Pass has stunning natural views, and photos here look like another world. Drinks around 30,000–60,000 VND, open 6:30–18:30.
Cafe Tùng
One of Đà Lạt's oldest cafés. Cafe Tùng in the Hòa Bình area has kept its old-world charm with padded chairs, golden lamps and vintage music. Drinks around 25,000–50,000 VND, open 7:00–21:30. Spend an afternoon here to feel the Đà Lạt of years gone by.
Still Cafe
A café where adorable cats and dogs doze beside your table. Still Cafe at 59 Nguyễn Trãi is quiet and softly lit, just right for escaping the bustle. Drinks around 30,000–50,000 VND, open 8:00–21:00.
Quán Của Thời Thanh Xuân
A café with a heart-warming story. At Quán Của Thời Thanh Xuân, 9 Triệu Việt Vương, the furniture is handmade by the café's deaf staff, and the view stretches across the valley. Open 7:30–21:00. Stopping by for a drink is also a way to support something good.
Làng Đất Sét – Onion Coffee & Pastry
Northwest-Vietnam architecture right in the heart of Đà Lạt. Làng Đất Sét Onion at 278/2 Phù Đổng Thiên Vương has earthen houses, thatched roofs and delicious pastries. Open 7:30–20:30. Your photos here will have everyone thinking you went to Hà Giang.
Yooberi
A whole Korean-style café complex covering 1,000 m². Yooberi at 27 Trịnh Hoài Đức has five themed photo zones. Tickets are around 90,000 VND, drink included. K-drama fans will love it.
Là Việt Coffee
Coffee at a café that roasts its own beans. Là Việt has two locations, at 200 Nguyễn Công Trứ and 4D Trần Quý Cáp, both with bright glass frontages. Drinks around 30,000–55,000 VND, open 7:00–22:00. A must for anyone who loves pure, specialty coffee.
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