The Running Bean Nhà Thờ - Coffee and Brunch

“This will be a great experience if you’re visiting Hanoi. Just beside the Cathedral is this amazing coffee shop called “The Running bean”. Great coffee, great matcha. The wild mushroom fettucine is a must try. I wish I could try more of their dishes. The staff is friendly and well mannered in every sense. The vibe is just perfect. You won’t even feel like this is in Hanoi. A must visit place for good coffee. Try the Coconut Cloud Matcha if you don’t believe me.”

“Everything here is good. It’s my second timr eating at Running Bean and my experience has always been good. I had the chicken meal with egg and rice. It tasted good enough. I liked the Hanoi Milktea a lot. It has some Jasmine taste which was quite interesting. The Vanilla scoop was tasty too. I would love to go back here. The staff are all accommodating and nice too.”

“Unfortunately, the high rating honestly doesn’t reflect. Do not deserve a single star. Perhaps can consider here for the coffee and desserts but skip the food. We waited quite a while for our dish to arrive, and the food was disappointing. I ordered the Miso Creamy Carbonara, which was bland and lacked any noticeable miso flavour. The service was generally okayish, but there were oversights. We mentioned that we would be sharing a dish, yet only one set of utensils was provided. Overall, there are much better cafes in the area offering both better food and service. Overall, visit else where for better experience!”

“From the moment I arrived at The Running Bean, it was clear this was not an ordinary café or dining experience. Having travelled extensively and worked in the mining industry on a strong income, I’m no stranger to premium restaurants, quality service, and high-end dining. I genuinely do not mind spending money on exceptional food and drinks — but I can honestly say that very few places have impressed me the way this venue has in Hanoi. The food here has consistently been on another level. After more than a dozen meals and drinks, not once have I left disappointed. Every dish arrives beautifully presented, full of flavour, and somehow tastes even better than it looks in photos — which says a lot, because every meal here has been worth taking a picture of. The drinks deserve special recognition as well. From fresh honeycomb served with beverages to incredibly refreshing coconut and matcha iced drinks, the attention to detail is outstanding. Everything tastes fresh, premium, and thoughtfully prepared. One mistake I made was not realising sooner just how incredible the venue itself is. The building spans approximately 3-4 stories with a stunning interior design that immediately stands out as modern, clean, and sophisticated. The atmosphere feels welcoming without trying too hard, and the level of cleanliness throughout the venue is 5Star. What impressed me equally was the professionalism of the staff. From the moment I sat down, service was immediate and attentive,with water already at the table, staff highly organised, polite, and genuinely accommodating. The hospitality here reflects a level of care that many high-end venues around the world still fail to achieve. This has easily become one of the standout dining experiences of my time in Hanoi, and without question I’ll be visiting the Ho Chi Minh City location next. If you appreciate quality food, exceptional drinks, beautiful presentation, and world-class hospitality, this place absolutely deserves your time.”

“It's a worthy coffee shop next to the big church. The staff were very nice, and the place is quite spacious, with multiple floors. They offer a wide variety of drinks, including some special options made with green rice. The matcha was excellent, and the signature drink we tried was delicious as well. It is worth trying because they also serve food. They have specialty coffee from both Vietnam and other countries, different kinds of premium matcha, and even their own kombucha. Overall, I highly recommend it, not only for drinks but also for a full meal.”