Mia Coffee

Mia Coffee is one of the pioneers of specialty coffee in Hoi An. Travel writer Lara Dunston, who settled in the town in 2013, describes it as possibly Hoi An's first third-wave cafe, opening soon after they arrived. It is at 20 Phan Boi Chau Street and has since opened a second branch in Da Nang. The Grantourismo guide to Hoi An's cafes, last updated in August 2026, still lists Mia among the town's best, a sign of how consistent it has been for more than a decade.

The coffee is the focus. Owner Le Quang Huy roasts and grinds Vietnamese Yellow Bourbon Arabica from Dalat every day for his own house blend, which is also sold in the cafe to take home. The espresso is made on an Italian Nuova Simonelli Aurelia II machine, and the menu covers the full range of espresso drinks, with the ristretto singled out by travel writers. If you usually drink Vietnamese-style coffee, this is a good place to taste how local Arabica performs in a modern espresso.

Ordering is straightforward: you order at the counter, take a buzzer to your table and collect your drinks when it goes off. Free filtered water is provided, which is a welcome touch in the heat. The front balcony is the best place to sit, with a view of the street.

The cafe opens early, from 06:00 according to recent guides, which makes it one of the best options for coffee before the heritage sites open or before an early tour. It closes in the late afternoon, so plan an evening coffee elsewhere.

Mia suits coffee enthusiasts and early risers who want a well-made espresso to start the day. It is a simple, small cafe rather than a place for a full meal, so pair it with breakfast elsewhere, for example a banh mi from one of the old town's famous sandwich shops.

Phan Boi Chau Street is also home to Little Riverside hotel at number 09, so Mia is convenient if you are staying in this part of town. Buy a bag of the house blend if you want to take the taste of Hoi An home.