Have you been eyeing that trip to Vietnam with your friend group but just don't seem to have the time to hop on that plane? Well, it seems that the universe is making things easier for you. Popular Vietnamese coffee chain Cong Caphe is coming to the Philippines and is opening its flagship branch in Gateway 2 Mall in Quezon City. They first sparked excitement back in November 2024 with a social media post teasing their launch. Since then, the Internet has been buzzing with excitement as eager patrons await their mid-February opening.
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Vietnamese coffee chain Cong Caphe is opening in the Philippines
Cong Caphe was founded in Vietnam in 2007. According to their website, their first store was a small cafe located at Trie Viet Vuong Street, which happens to be a historic cafe street in Hanoi. It was founded by Linh Dung, who wanted to share her childhood memories with the coffee chain which now has nearly 100 stores locally and internationally. Linh was very adamant about maintaining the rustic and romantic feeling of nostalgia in the cafe, which has now become one of its distinguished aspects.
Whether you've already been to Hanoi or not, Cong Caphe is known for its vintage feel, which not only allows patrons to appreciate the beauty of old Vietnam but is also totally perf for the feed! You may have even already seen this from one of your mutuals before. I mean, just look at how one of their Vietnam branches looks. It feels like it is a page off an old family album in all the best ways possible.
And now, Filipino patrons don't need to hop on a flight to experience the vibes and drinks offered by Cong Caphe. Here's to hoping their flagship Gateway 2 branch embraces the beauty offered by the Vietnamese chain.
Until now, Cong Caphe still welcomes thousands of guests every day including Filipina vlogger Chelsea Valencia who visited Vietnam in 2024. In her Vietnam vlog, Chelsea shared that among the Hanoi cafes she had visited during her trip was Cong Caphe.
And as they say, all roads lead to Cubao. This saying now apparently also applies to Vietnam's Cong Caphe as they open their flagship branch in Gateway 2 Mall, Araneta Center, Cubao. As of writing, no final launch date has yet been revealed.
Cong Caphe's Popular Drinks
The Cong Caphe Philippines menu has not yet been revealed leaving more room for speculation. But those who have gone to Vietnam and are already familiar with their game are hoping (and manifesting) that Cong Caphe Philippines also offers the Cong Signature drinks here. This includes their Coconut Coffee, Coconut Green Rice, Coconut Mung Bean, and Coconut Cocoa. Other beverages that may also have an appearance on the Cong Caphe Philippines menu are a slew of Vietnamese coffee options.
According to Cong Caphe PH's post, Coconut Coffee is inspired by Trang Tien Ice Cream. The drink has become a champion among Cong Caphe's beverages due to coconut milk's creaminess that blends brilliantly with the bitterness of coffee, which is its secret recipe for success. At the same time, Green Rice is one of the culinary specialties for which Hanoi is known. This drink, combined with traditional creamy coconut offers the fresh flavor and bucolic ambiance of Vietnam. The two aforementioned drinks are among the most popular on the menu.
Drinks on their menu in Vietnamese Dong range from 29,000 Ð to 65,000 Ð which, converted to Philippine Peso, would range from around P70 to P150.
