Cong Coffee in Hai Phong is at 178 Van Cao Street, Gia Vien Ward. Look for the branch named Cộng Cà Phê Văn Cao when planning your visit. The former cafe at 84 Dien Bien Phu has closed; that address is no longer the place to go for Cong.
This is a useful stop if you want the Vietnamese chain’s coconut coffee and nostalgic design. Allow time for a drink and a conversation, and plan your journey around Van Cao rather than the old branch’s proximity to Hai Phong Museum and the Tam Bac waterfront.
Address, opening hours and contact
- Branch: Cộng Cà Phê Văn Cao.
- Address: 178 Văn Cao, phường Gia Viên, Hải Phòng.
- Usual opening hours: 7:00 a.m.–10:30 p.m.; confirm holiday hours or a visit close to opening or closing time.
- Branch phone: 0902 070 479 within Vietnam, or +84 902 070 479 from an international number.
Give your driver the full street address, or enter “Cộng Cà Phê 178 Văn Cao” in your map app and check the destination before booking. Older reviews and saved map pins may still point to Dien Bien Phu. If you are already sightseeing around the museum or Tam Bac River, treat Van Cao as a separate stop and check the journey time from your actual location.
What makes Cong’s design distinctive?
Cong began in Hanoi in 2007. Its design draws on everyday Vietnamese life during the subsidy period, with influences from communal households, military life and factories. Olive-green tones, simple furniture and familiar household objects are part of that nostalgic identity.
The attraction is how these references become a contemporary cafe setting. It is not a war museum, and decorative books, thermoses or clocks should not be treated as authenticated historical artifacts. Come for the atmosphere and a drink rather than expecting an exhibition or guided history lesson.
Descriptions of the old Dien Bien Phu branch’s two floors and window seats do not establish the layout at Van Cao. If you need step-free entry, an accessible restroom or a particular seating arrangement, ask this branch before traveling.
What to order
Coconut coffee for a sweet, cold drink
Cốt Dừa Cà Phê, usually presented as coconut coffee on the English menu, combines coffee with a creamy blended coconut base. It suits someone who enjoys a drink closer to a cold dessert than a plain black coffee. The coconut softens the coffee flavor, but the drink still contains coffee.
If you prefer less sweetness, ask what can be adjusted before ordering. A prepared coconut mixture may not offer the same flexibility as adding sugar separately. Check the size and price on the branch’s current menu rather than relying on an old review.
A different coffee texture or a non-coffee choice
The brand also lists coffee with condensed milk and coconut milk, including hot and iced versions. This is a different choice from the blended coconut coffee, so point to the exact menu item and specify whether you want it hot or cold.
If you do not drink coffee, ask staff to show you the non-coffee choices available that day. Explain separately if you also need to avoid caffeine: a drink without coffee is not necessarily caffeine-free. Coconut drinks are not automatically dairy-free either; ask about milk, condensed milk and the full recipe when an ingredient restriction matters.
Planning a comfortable visit
- For a casual break: choose a seat and drink that suit the weather and the people traveling with you. Do not assume any particular floor or corner will be quiet.
- For working: confirm Wi-Fi, power outlets and a suitable table before settling in for a long session.
- For a group or a car arrival: call about seating and parking arrangements. A street address alone does not guarantee a nearby parking space.
- For photographs: keep walkways clear and avoid photographing other customers closely without permission.
- Before a flight or onward transfer: work backward from your required arrival time, allowing for collecting luggage, arranging a vehicle and the road journey.
Cong works best as a coffee stop within a Hai Phong stay. Use the Van Cao address, choose between a blended coconut drink and a more conventional coffee, and call ahead when access, seating or special opening hours will determine whether the visit works for you.