Da Lat has long been one of Vietnam’s favorite mountain getaways. With its cool weather, pine-covered hills, and slower pace of life, it’s a place where people come to spend time outdoors, and enjoy a few quiet days away from the city’s noise. And cafés are a big part of that experience.
This guide covers the best cafés in Da Lat for every kind of traveler. Whether you’re looking for expertly brewed specialty coffee, a peaceful place to read, or a café with panoramic mountain views, these are the places worth adding to your itinerary.
Different coffee styles and experiences in Da Lat
| Different coffee styles / experiences | Best cafés to try |
|---|---|
| For traditional/specialty coffee | S Coffee Roastery, Đậm Đà Lạt Coffee Roasters, Café Tùng |
| For scenic mountain views | Tiệm Cà Phê Phía Tây Mặt Trời, Tiệm Cà Phê Cheo Veooo, Hôm Nào Cà Phê, Lời Của Gió, In The Forest Đà Lạt, Thác Mây & Chill |
| For French-style café & brunch | Hôtel De Da Phu Café & Brunch, Émai Tea Garden |
| For work-friendly ambience with strong Wi-Fi | Đậm Đà Lạt Coffee Roasters, S Coffee Roastery, Thái Phiên by 15.22 Café |
| For desserts, pastries and sweet treats | May Cà Rem Kem, S Coffee Roastery (with Petit Bon Bon Bakery) |
Top recommended cafés in Da Lat
Tiệm cà phê phía tây mặt trời
- Location: 12/6 Lê Van Tam, Xuan Huong – Da Lat, Lam Dong
- Opening hours: Daily 7 AM–7 PM
- Best item to try: Hand-brewed single-origin Arabica (pour-over) or the signature White Coffee
Unlike many scenic cafés in Da Lat that prioritize photo spots, Tiệm cà phê phía tây mặt trời puts specialty coffee first. The menu focuses on carefully sourced Arabica beans, with manual brewing methods such as V60 and other pour-over options that highlight the natural sweetness and acidity of locally grown coffee.
Thái Fiên by 15.22 Café
- Location: 79 Nguyen Van Troi, Xuan Huong – Da Lat, Lam Dong
- Opening hours: Daily, 6:30 AM–9:55 PM
- Best item to try: House-roasted Arabica with pour-over or the signature milk coffee
Hidden above a small vintage clothing shop, Thái Fiên by 15.22 Café feels more like a quiet apartment than a busy café. Warm wooden interiors inspired by old-fashioned Japanese style, soft lighting, and a tatami seating area create a calm space where many locals come to read, work, or slow down after exploring the city.
S Coffee Roastery
- Location: 56 Ton That Tung, Lam Vien – Da Lat, Lam Dong
- Opening hours: Daily, 7 AM – 6 PM
- Best item to try: Specialty espresso, Cold brew.
S Coffee Roastery is one of the best places in Da Lat for anyone who enjoys specialty coffee. The team roasts its own beans, offers a rotating selection for espresso and filter brews, and the baristas are happy to recommend a coffee based on your taste.
The café shares its space with Petit Bon Bon Bakery, making it an easy stop for breakfast or an afternoon break. Fresh croissants and cheesecakes pair well with the coffee, while soft jazz, comfortable seating, and a quiet atmosphere make it easy to stay longer than planned.
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Hôtel De Da Phu Cafe & Brunch
- Location: 116 Da Phu Street, Lang Biang – Da Lat, Lam Dong
- Opening hours: Daily, 7 AM – 8 PM
- Best item to try: Toast, iced coffee.
Hôtel De Da Phu Café & Brunch is a quiet stop just below Da Phu Hill, one of Da Lat’s most popular sunrise and cloud-hunting spots. With an ambience of a small French country house with a cool Pinterest vibe, Hôtel De Da Phu also serves a full brunch and all-day menu. You can order pastries, pasta, sandwiches, or Vietnamese dishes, making it a practical stop whether you’re starting the day or staying for lunch.
Cafe Tùng
- Location: 6 Hoa Binh Area, Xuan Huong – Da Lat, Lam Dong
- Opening hours: Daily, 7 AM–9:30 PM
- Best item to try: Cheese yogurt, hot ginger or lime tea.
Café Tùng is one of Da Lat’s oldest coffee shops, serving customers since the 1950s. Just off Hòa Bình Square, it has long been a meeting place for local artists, writers, musicians, and students, and many residents still come for the same familiar atmosphere.
The coffee follows the traditional Da Lat style. The yoghurt coffee (sữa chua cà phê) is the house specialty, balancing rich Vietnamese coffee with creamy homemade yoghurt. Classic phin coffee, bac xiu, and hot chocolate are also popular choices, especially on cool mornings.
Tiệm cà phê Cheo veooo
- Location: 116 Hung Vuong, Xuan Huong – Da Lat, Lam Dong
- Opening hours: Daily, 7:30 AM–8 PM
- Best item to try: Iced milk coffee, Cappuccino
Hidden at the end of a small alley on Hung Vuong Street, Tiệm cà phê Cheo Veooo is one of the most beloved sunset-watching coffee spots in Da Lat, with wooden decks step down the slope, looking across pine-covered hills instead of the busy centre. The road into the café is narrow, and the final stretch includes uneven stone steps. Wear comfortable shoes, especially after rain, as the path can become slippery.
In The Forest Da Lat
- Location: 31d Khe Sanh, Xuan Huong – Da Lat, Lam Dong
- Opening hours: Daily 8 AM–9 PM
- Best item to try: Cold brew for drink; Smoked duck or Steak combo for entrées.
Set on a quiet hillside along Khe Sanh Road, In The Forest Da Lat is surrounded by pine trees and looks out over a broad valley. The café is built around a series of wooden decks that follow the natural slope of the hill. Instead of one large seating area, you’ll find smaller terraces tucked between trees, making it easy to find a quiet corner to read, work, or simply enjoy the view.
Hôm Nào Cà Phê?
- Location: 108 Hung Vuong, Xuan Huong – Da Lat, Lam Dong
- Opening hours: Daily 7 AM–9 PM
- Best item to try: Fruit tea or milk coffee.
Hôm Nào Cà Phê sits on a hillside overlooking Tuyen Lam Lake, about 15 minutes from the central Da Lat. The café is best known for its sunset views, with spaces being built on several levels, with wooden terraces, flower gardens, and open seating facing the valley.
One feature that sets this cafe apart is its interactive drink experience. Some drinks, including milk tea, are served with a small charcoal stove so you can warm or roast the ingredients at your table. It’s a simple touch that encourages people to slow down and enjoy the moment instead of rushing through a coffee.
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Lời Của Gió
- Location: Huynh Tan Phat, Xuan Truong – Da Lat, Lam Dong
- Opening hours: Daily 6:30 AM–10 PM
- Best item to try: Chocolate milk tea or BBQ.
Lời Của Gió Café has become one of the city’s most recognizable viewpoint cafés. Located near the Xom Leo area – an elevated hillside known for its greenhouses and flower farms – the café overlooks the valley where thousands of illuminated agricultural greenhouses create the famous “Lantern Valley” effect after sunset.
Norwegian Wood Cafe
- Location: Da Chien Hill, Xuan Truong, Da Lat
- Opening hours: Daily 8 AM–7 PM
- Best item to try: Specialty coffee and hot tea blends.
Hidden on Da Chien Hill, Norwegian Wood Café is one of Da Lat’s quieter hillside cafés. The drive takes you away from the busy city centre and into a peaceful area of pine forest, where the café looks across rolling hills instead of rooftops. The space is inspired by Scandinavian cabins, with timber interiors, large glass windows, and outdoor decks that blend into the surrounding forest.
Mây Cà Rem Kem
- Location: 25/1 Dang Thai Than, Xuan Huong – Da Lat, Lam Dong
- Opening hours: Daily 8 AM – 6 PM (closed at 12 PM on Tuesdays)
- Best item to try: Ice cream in strawberry flavour + hazelnut & choco brownie.
Mây Cà Rem Kem is a small dessert café that has become a favourite stop for homemade ice cream in Da Lat. Instead of offering dozens of flavours, the menu focuses on a smaller selection made with seasonal fruits and local ingredients. If you’re visiting during strawberry season (during summer), the fresh strawberry ice cream is one of the most popular choices.
Le J’ cafe
- Location: 51 Yersin, Xuan Huong – Da Lat, Lam Dong
- Opening hours: Daily, 7:30 AM–5 PM (Closed on Wednesdays)
- Best item to try: Summertime matcha, Pour over.
Tucked away in a small alley off Yersin Street, Le J’ Café is one of Da Lat’s best specialty coffee shops. The menu changes with the beans available, so there’s usually something new to try. Alongside Vietnamese coffee, you’ll find pour-overs made with local and international single origins, plus high-quality matcha imported from Uji, Kyoto. The baristas are happy to recommend a coffee based on your taste, making it a good stop whether you’re new to specialty coffee or already know what you like.
Nook Cafe Da Lat
- Location: Da Chien Hill, Xuan Truong – Da Lat, Lam Dong
- Opening hours: Daily, 7:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Best item to try: Berry matcha, Citrus cold brew iced coffee.
Located on Da Chien Hill – about 6 km from city centre, Nook Café Da Lat is a peaceful escape surrounded by pine trees and rolling hills. Instead of dramatic photo props, the focus at this coffee spot is on the landscape itself, making it easy to spend an hour or two reading, chatting, or simply taking in the fresh mountain air.
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Café Prélude at Émai Tea Garden
- Location: 1 Thi Sach, Cam Ly – Da Lat, Lam Dong
- Opening hours: Daily 7:30 AM – 10 PM
- Best item to try: Matcha & wagashi, croissant, mushroom cheese omelette for brunch.
Hidden in a quiet valley on the outskirts of Da Lat, it combines a café, bakery, tea garden, and homestay into one peaceful retreat. Fresh pastries are baked in-house every morning, with buttery croissants, pain au chocolat, and Portuguese-style pastéis de nata among the favourites. While coffee is available, tea is equally important at Émai. The menu features loose-leaf teas from Cau Dat, Japanese hojicha and matcha, house-made kombucha, and seasonal fruit drinks, giving guests plenty of reasons to linger beyond a quick cup of coffee.
Thác Mây & Chill
- Location: Trai Mat, Xuan Truong – Da Lat, Lam Dong
- Opening hours: Daily 5 AM–7 PM
- Best item to try: Fruit tea.
Thác Mây & Chill is a café built around a small natural waterfall on the outskirts of Da Lat. Instead of overlooking a valley, the seating is spread along the stream, where the sound of flowing water becomes part of the experience.
Đậm Đà Lạt Coffee Roasters
- Location: 138 Yersin, Lam Vien – Da Lat, Lam Dong
- Opening hours: Daily 7 AM–10 PM
- Best item to try: The pour-over single-origin coffee or flat white.
Đậm Đà Lạt Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee café that puts the focus squarely on the beans. One of its biggest draws is the thoughtfully designed space. Inside, a wood-burning fireplace keeps the café warm during Da Lat’s chilly mornings and evenings, making it an inviting place to relax when the temperature drops. Large tables, reliable Wi-Fi, and plenty of power outlets also make it a great work-friendly café to visit in Da Lat.
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FAQs about cafes in Da Lat
Which cafés in Da Lat have the best views?
If you’re looking for spectacular scenery, visit Tiệm Cà Phê Cheo Veooo, Hôm Nào Cà Phê, Norwegian Wood Café, In The Forest Đà Lạt, and Thác Mây & Chill. These cafés overlook pine forests, valleys, or rolling hills, making them ideal for sunrise, sunset, or simply enjoying Da Lat’s tranquil atmosphere.
What is the oldest café in Da Lat?
Café Tùng is one of Da Lat’s oldest and most iconic cafés. Established in the mid-20th century, it has remained a beloved gathering place for artists, musicians, and generations of locals, preserving the nostalgic charm of old Da Lat.
Which cafés in Da Lat serve brunch?
For breakfast or brunch, consider these spots:
- Still Cafe
- Émai Tea Garden
- Hôtel De Da Phu Café & Brunch
When is the best time to visit cafés in Da Lat?
Early mornings are ideal for enjoying cool weather, fresh coffee, and a quieter atmosphere. If you’re visiting cafés with panoramic views, arriving around sunrise or late afternoon offers the best light and scenery. Evenings are perfect for cozy cafés with fireplaces, especially during Da Lat’s colder months.
