The 5 Coffee Stops & Walks Locals Send You To

1.Hanoi: Vietnamese Street Food Tour with Egg Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 315 reviews · 3 hours · from $24Our pick

Spend three hours walking Hanoi’s Old Quarter with an English-speaking guide such as Phoenix, Alex, Jelly, or Lisa. Try four to six local dishes, including banh mi, beef noodle salad, sticky rice ice cream, and egg coffee, while learning about Hanoi’s food, faith, history, and street life.

“Phoenix was a brilliant guide, so lovely and very patient. She gave us really good insights on the food and culture - really enjoyed the tour”

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2.Hanoi Cooking Class: Pho/Bun Cha/Banh Xeo…+Free Egg/Salt Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · from $19Best value

Join Rose Kitchen in a peaceful Hanoi villa for a two-hour, hands-on class led by an English-speaking Culture Storyteller such as Simon, also called Tín. Choose one dish, including phở, bún chả, bánh xèo, or spring rolls, then enjoy a complimentary local coffee.

“I chose to make bún chà. It was a one-on-one class as I was the only client /guest. Chef Simon (Viet name Tín) was engaging and I learned he had culinary training in Paris and spoke some French which I was happy to practice my French Read more”

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3.Vietnamese Bread & Brew: Banh Mi Baking Class & Specialty Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · from $34

At Love Kitchen Lab in Hanoi, an English-speaking home chef guides you through baguette dough, pickled vegetables, meat or tofu fillings, sauces, and traditional egg, salt, or coconut coffee. The four-hour class includes lunch, ingredients, equipment, recipes, and optional wine tasting.

“Was a very enjoyable and engaging class, I appreciated that everyone in the group had their own roll and purpose. Additionally the amount of details taking you through the process of making both the Banh Mi and the coffee was very methodical and easy to follow. I loved this class, the staff were very accommodating and funny.”

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4.Hanoi Jeep Night Street Foodie Tour, Train Street and Egg Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $79

Explore Hanoi after dark with an English-speaking guide such as Tyson or Linh, riding an open-air jeep through the Old Quarter, French Quarter, Ba Dinh, and Train Street. Food and drinks include bun cha, pho cuon, banh mi, pho, and egg coffee, with hotel pickup around the Old Quarter.

“We absolutely loved our night street food tour with the lovely Tyson! He gave us an amazing introduction to Hanoi and told us so much about the city and Vietnam. We tried some amazing food, including a visit to the famous restaurant wheRead more”

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5.Organic Coffee Tour and Local Food Experience in Arusha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $45

At a family farm in Ambureni village near Mt. Meru, you’ll pick coffee berries, roast and brew your own cup, then share clay-pot dishes and handmade snacks with local mamas. The three-hour private visit begins at 13:00, with guide Cosmas named in guest feedback.

“The tour is operated by a local small family and held at their property with a small garden of coffee trees and bananas. You can experience the whole process of coffee making, from picking cooffee berries to roasting beans, after which you can enjoy coffee you mRead more”

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