If you're looking to get a blast of Hanoi's bohemian past, checkout Cafe Nang.
But if you're looking to see Hanoi's cosmopolitan future, we think you should visit the Hanoi Social Club.
Hanoi Social Club
On three funky levels with retro furniture, the Hanoi Social Club is the city's most cosmopolitan cafe and an artist hub. Dishes include potato fritters with chorizo for breakfast, and pasta, burgers and wraps for lunch or dinner. Vegetarian options feature a tasty mango curry, and the quiet laneway location is a good spot for an end-of-day coffee, beer or wine.