5 Must-Try Cafés in Ho Tram: A Local Coffee Guide (2026)

Coffee in Vietnam isn't always about grabbing a caffeine fix and leaving. Sitting down for a coffee can be part of the day itself — a chance to slow down, talk, people-watch and enjoy your surroundings.

And around Ho Tram, you'll find cafés that feel very different from the polished coffee shops you might expect in a big city.

Some are surrounded by trees. One sits beside a peaceful lake. Others are tucked away from the main tourist areas and offer exactly the kind of slow, local atmosphere that makes exploring Ho Tram interesting.

Here are five cafés in and around Ho Tram worth adding to your list.

1. Mai+ Coffee & Tea — An Easy Local Coffee Stop in Ho Tram

If you're looking for an easy, casual coffee stop while exploring the area, Mai+ Coffee & Tea is a good place to start.

Located on 27 Tháng 4 Street, it's conveniently positioned in the local area rather than inside a resort complex.

This makes Mai+ a nice choice when you simply want to stop, order a Vietnamese coffee or another drink and take a break before continuing your day.

It's also the kind of café that fits naturally into a morning exploring Ho Tram: breakfast somewhere local, coffee afterwards, then continue towards the beach.

Best for: A casual local coffee stop.

Location: 293 Đường 27 Tháng 4, Hồ Tràm.

2. Nhà Gỗ Bên Hồ — Coffee in a Wooden House by the Lake

The name tells you a lot already. “Nhà Gỗ Bên Hồ” means “Wooden House by the Lake.”

And that's exactly what makes this café stand out.

Instead of coming only for the drink, this is somewhere you can slow down and enjoy the surroundings.

The combination of water, greenery and the wooden architecture creates a completely different atmosphere from the beach resorts Ho Tram is famous for.

It's particularly suitable for travelers who enjoy peaceful spaces, photography or simply sitting somewhere without needing to rush to the next attraction.

Best for: Relaxing, nature and photos.

Location: 73/31 Bình Giã, Hồ Tràm.

3. Bên Kia Đồi — Escape into the Green Side of Ho Tram

If we had to choose one café from this list for travelers who love nature, Bên Kia Đồi would be high on the list.

Its name roughly translates as “Beyond the Hill.”

Located in Ấp Xóm Rẫy, the café is surrounded by greenery and offers the kind of slower, countryside atmosphere that many visitors don't expect to find when they first come to Ho Tram. A local destination guide similarly describes the café as a nature-filled escape away from the noise of urban life.

This isn't the place to rush in, drink a coffee in ten minutes and leave.

Take your time.

Find somewhere comfortable.

Enjoy the trees and fresh air.

And let yourself do very little for a while.

Best for: Nature lovers, couples and slow mornings.

Location: Ấp Xóm Rẫy, Hồ Tràm.

4. Rợp Cà Phê — A Green and Relaxing Local Café

There's something lovely about the Vietnamese word “rợp.”

It can describe the feeling of being covered or shaded — like sitting beneath a canopy of leaves.

And that gives you a clue about the atmosphere behind the name Rợp Cà Phê.

Located on Bình Giã, Rợp is another option for visitors wanting to explore local cafés away from the resort environment.

We particularly like cafés like this as a break during a day of exploring. Ho Tram can get warm during the middle of the day, so finding somewhere shaded, ordering a cold drink and slowing down for a while can be exactly what you need.

Best for: A quiet afternoon coffee break.

Location: 33B Bình Giã, Hồ Tràm.

Try visiting after lunch before heading back towards the coast for the late afternoon.

5. Tiệm Trà Lúa — Something Different from Your Usual Coffee Stop

Our final stop is Tiệm Trà Lúa.

And despite this being our café guide, not every stop needs to be about coffee.

“Tiệm Trà” means tea shop, which makes this a good option if you've already had enough Vietnamese coffee for one day — especially considering how strong it can be!

It's a casual place to stop for tea and other drinks while exploring the local area.

Best for: Tea lovers and travelers wanting a break from coffee.

Location: Hồ Tràm area.

If you're traveling with family or a group where not everyone drinks coffee, this can also be an easy alternative.

Coffee Is Another Way to Experience Ho Tram

You could easily visit Ho Tram, stay inside a beautiful resort, enjoy the beach and go home having had a great holiday.

There's absolutely nothing wrong with that. But we think there's another way to experience this place.

Leave the resort occasionally.

Take the smaller roads.

Try a local restaurant.

Stop somewhere for coffee.

Watch what people around you are ordering.

And allow yourself to discover places that weren't necessarily on your original itinerary.

That's often where travel becomes interesting.

At Vietnam Flavor Tours, we believe food and drinks aren't simply things we consume while traveling.