The Best Vietnamese Coffee Drinks to Try in Vancouver in 2026

Vancouver's Vietnamese Coffee Moment

Vancouver has long been home to one of Canada's most vibrant Vietnamese communities, and in 2026, that cultural richness is showing up in its coffee culture like never before. Across Richmond, East Vancouver, and Mount Pleasant, Vietnamese coffee shops are drawing lineups not just from the diaspora, but from anyone who has discovered that phin-brewed robusta hits differently than anything coming out of a portafilter.

If you're new to Vietnamese coffee — or a longtime fan looking to expand your order — here is a guide to the drinks that define the scene right now, and what makes each one worth seeking out.

1. Cà Phê Sữa Đá (Classic Vietnamese Iced Coffee)

This is the drink that started it all. Strong, dark phin-brewed coffee poured over ice with a generous pour of sweetened condensed milk. The ritual of watching the milk swirl through the coffee before you stir it is half the experience. The flavour is bold, sweet, and intensely satisfying — nothing like the watered-down iced coffees you'll find at chain cafés.

At Hanoi Drip, the classic version uses our Signature Blend — a medium-dark roast with notes of dark chocolate and roasted nuts that holds up beautifully against the condensed milk. It's $6.75 and available at all three locations.

2. Famous Egg Coffee (Cà Phê Trứng)

Invented in Hanoi in the 1940s, egg coffee is a dessert-like experience: a thick, velvety foam made from whipped egg yolk and condensed milk floated over a small cup of concentrated phin coffee. The foam is warm, the coffee beneath it is bold, and the combination is unlike anything else in the coffee world.

It's one of the most Instagrammed drinks in Vancouver right now, and for good reason. At $7.75, it's also one of the most memorable.

3. Salted Cream Coffee

The salted cream coffee is the modern Vietnamese café's answer to the salted caramel latte — and it's better. A base of strong phin coffee or espresso is topped with a thick, lightly salted whipped cream that slowly melts into the drink as you sip. The salt amplifies the coffee's natural sweetness and cuts through any bitterness, creating a drink that's complex, indulgent, and completely addictive.

This one has become one of Hanoi Drip's most popular orders, and it's easy to see why. At $7.45, it's the drink we recommend to anyone who says they don't usually like coffee.

4. Matcha Viet Coffee

A fusion that works better than it has any right to: ceremonial-grade matcha layered with phin-brewed Vietnamese coffee and your choice of milk. The earthiness of the matcha and the boldness of the robusta complement each other in a way that's simultaneously energizing and grounding. At $8.25, it's the drink for people who can't decide between a matcha latte and a coffee.

5. Ube Coconut Coffee

Purple yam (ube) has become one of the defining flavours of Filipino-Vietnamese fusion in Vancouver, and this drink is the best expression of it. A base of strong Vietnamese coffee is combined with ube syrup and coconut milk for a drink that's sweet, earthy, and visually stunning. The purple-and-brown colour gradient in the glass makes it one of the most photographed drinks on the menu. At $7.45, it's also dairy-free.

6. Strawberry Hojicha

Not every Vietnamese café drink needs to be coffee-forward. The Strawberry Hojicha — roasted Japanese green tea with fresh strawberry and milk — is a lighter, fruit-forward option that's become a warm-weather favourite. At $7.75, it's the drink to order when you want something refreshing but still complex.

Where to Find These Drinks in Vancouver

Hanoi Drip has three locations across the city: Richmond (12560 Bridgeport Rd #140, near Bridgeport Station), Rupert Street (East Vancouver), and Mount Pleasant (691 E Broadway). Each location serves the full menu, and the Richmond location also offers delivery via DoorDash. Hours vary by location — check the Locations page for current hours before you visit.

The Vietnamese coffee scene in Vancouver is still growing. New drinks appear on seasonal menus, and the community of cafés pushing the category forward is expanding. But if you want to understand what makes Vietnamese coffee special — the boldness of robusta, the ritual of the phin, the creativity of the drinks — Hanoi Drip is the place to start.