The Note Coffee in Hanoi: Nearly a Million Post-its Hang Here

July 17, 2025, 4:54 am | Read time: 2 minutes

Amidst the bustling old town of Hanoi, there’s a café that impresses not just with coffee, but especially with colorful messages from around the world. Anyone who enters “The Note Coffee” is greeted by a flood of colorful notes—and is invited to leave a mark themselves.

In fact, at “The Note Coffee,” the walls are barely visible for all the notes. Small sticky notes are everywhere: on walls, tables, staircases, and even on the ceilings. According to the owners, nearly a million guests have left a message there by now. Whether heart-shaped, with floral patterns, or in rainbow colors—the notes reflect the diversity of the visitors.

The messages are written in German, English, Vietnamese, French, and other languages. The content ranges from profound thoughts to spontaneous declarations of love—the latter being particularly popular.

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A Mecca for Instagram Fans

It’s no wonder that “The Note Coffee” is considered an Instagram hotspot. The café, spread over several floors, attracts countless visitors daily with its unique aesthetic. It has tens of thousands of followers on social networks.

The café owes its charm also to its location in Hanoi: It’s just a few steps from the famous Hoan Kiem Lake with the red Huc Bridge—one of Hanoi’s central tourist attractions.

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Coffee Specialties with a View

Besides the visual appeal, “The Note Coffee” also offers culinary delights. The drink menu ranges from international classics like Caramel Cappuccino and Espresso to Vietnamese specialties like Coconut Latte or the famous “Egg Coffee.” The latter consists of egg yolk, sugar, condensed milk, and Robusta coffee—served hot or cold.

While browsing through the note messages, you can let your gaze wander over the old town from the open windows.

With material from dpa

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