Relaxing Late Breakfast Combo for the “late risers” in Hanoi

Team of “night owls” who like to sleep in but still want to have a proper, nutritious and relaxing breakfast experience in the heart of bustling Hanoi? XLIII Coffee with a combo of filter coffee and cakes will be an option for you!

Hanoi in the morning is very beautiful, but also very… hurried.

If you are a night owl or simply want to indulge yourself by sleeping in a little longer on the weekend, going out at 9-10 am to find breakfast can sometimes be a torture.

The famous pho shops are crowded, noisy with the clatter of bowls and chopsticks, and hot.

Street bread is dry and dusty.

Your body is not ready for a bowl of fatty broth or crowded places. You need a cool, quiet place and a light breakfast to awaken your senses slowly.

Is eating late breakfast lazy or listening to your body?

We’re often bombarded with the phrase “Get up early to be successful.” But from a sleep and circadian science perspective, forcing your body to wake up when it’s not ready on the weekend can actually increase cortisol (the stress hormone).

Having a late breakfast (9:30 – 11:00) is not laziness. It is a way to practice “Listening to your body”. Especially for those who follow the Intermittent Fasting 16:8 regime, this time frame is the golden time to “break-fast” after 16 hours of resting the digestive system.

However, the problem lies in: What are you putting into your body at this time? A bowl of fatty pho or a cake with a lot of sugar will cause your blood sugar to spike (Sugar Spike) and then drop quickly, making you tired all day.

At XLIII Coffee Hoan Kiem, we design a “Late Breakfast” menu based on biological balance.

“Late breakfast” solution at 2D Quang Trung

Nestled on the second floor of tree-lined Quang Trung Street, XLIII Coffee Hoan Kiem is the ideal “stop” for late breakfasts.

Step through the door and leave the honking behind. The space here is designed according to the “ Sensory Reset ” philosophy:

• No loud music : Just the hum of the coffee grinder and soft chatter.
• Flooded with light : Large glass windows welcome natural sunlight, creating an airy, comfortable feeling.
• Cool & Fragrant : The smell of baking butter from the open bakery will stimulate your hunger in the most subtle way.

Suggested “Perfect Match” combo for late morning

What to eat to have enough energy without feeling full to go out or work? This is XLIII Coffee’s “best-seller” combo:

A glass of Filter Coffee (Pour Over) instead of the usual iced milk coffee or iced brown coffee, which are inherently too “heavy” for the stomach when you first wake up. Choose Filter (Manual Brewing).

• It is clear as tea, has a mild fruity aroma and a light sour taste that awakens the taste buds. 
• The amount of caffeine in Filter is extracted more diluted, helping the brain stay awake smoothly, without causing “Jitters” (fast heartbeat, restlessness) when the stomach is empty.
• More importantly, Chlorogenic Acid is the most powerful antioxidant in coffee, helping to boost metabolism and burn fat. The super light roasting method helps to retain this compound (which is lost in dark roasting).

Sourdough Croissant or Madeleine

• Sourdough Croissant : This is the number 1 choice. The crust is crispy and crumbly, with a fragrant French butter scent, but thanks to the natural yeast (Sourdough) – a 48-hour slow fermentation process that helps Lactobacillus bacteria break down the indigestible Gluten bonds and Phytic Acid (a substance that hinders mineral absorption). Thanks to that, the cake is extremely friendly to the intestines, does not cause bloating. Sourdough also helps slow down the process of converting starch into sugar in the blood. You will have sustained energy to work until the afternoon without feeling hungry or sleepy in the middle.
• Madeleine : If you just want to eat “flowery scent”, 2-3 small, soft, moist, sweet shell cakes are enough to enjoy with coffee.

At XLIII Coffee, no one urges you to eat quickly to make room for a table.

You can bring a book or a laptop. While enjoying your late breakfast, you can watch the hustle and bustle of people passing by through the glass window. That is the moment when you feel like you are “living slowly” in the heart of bustling Hanoi. Breakfast is no longer a task to recharge your energy, it is an enjoyment.

If you wake up late this weekend, don’t worry. Stop by Level 2, 2D Quang Trung, Hoan Kiem. With our on-site bakery always on fire, we’ll always have hot coffee and freshly baked bread waiting for you, whether it’s 7am or 11am.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What time does the shop open?

XLIII Coffee is open from 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM. Whether you are an early bird or a late bird, XLIII Coffee is here to serve you.

2. What if I want a bigger brunch?

In addition to pastries, XLIII Coffee serves an All-Day Dining menu with exquisite savory dishes such as fresh handmade Pasta, Toast with butter/eggs… Enough to replace a complete lunch.

3. Is the space suitable for working from a cafe after breakfast?

Very suitable. Quiet space, strong wifi, full power outlets and ergonomically designed tables and chairs help you concentrate on working for hours without getting tired.

4. Is there parking?

Yes. XLIII Coffee has convenient motorbike parking right below. If you come by car, you can park at public parking lots along Quang Trung or Ly Thuong Kiet streets nearby.