Lakefront Pastries & Cacao: Hanoi’s Southern Centre

Hours and openings change often — double-check each spot is still open before you head out.

The day, stop by stop

1. 1
   9:00 AM 60 min

   S’Patisserie

   Coffee and a delicate pastry provide a gentle start beside the busy southern edge of Hoàn Kiếm Lake.

   17 Hàng Khay, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi 11000, Vietnam

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2. 2
   10:15 AM 90 min

   Vietnamese Women’s Museum

   Textiles, family traditions and personal histories offer a thoughtful introduction to women’s lives across Vietnam.

   36 Lý Thường Kiệt, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi 11000, Vietnam

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3. 3
   12:15 PM 75 min

   Quán Ăn Ngon

   A bustling, established restaurant gathers regional Vietnamese favourites into one approachable setting. Order a couple of dishes rather than attempting the whole menu.

   18 Phan Bội Châu, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi 11000, Vietnam

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4. 4
   3:15 PM 60 min

   Maison Marou Hanoi

   Vietnamese cacao becomes glossy pastries, chocolate bars and rich drinks in this bright, established café—a relaxed daylight finale.

   91A Thợ Nhuộm, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi 11000, Vietnam

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