Aloha Restaurant Coffee & Blue Bar

Report Abuse

Description

Aloha sits right at the entrance to the Old Town, which makes it the most logical place to collapse after two hours of wandering in the heat. The outdoor walkway seating is the main draw – you get a front-row view of everyone filing in and out of the historic area while your beer stays cold and your ice cream melts slightly slower than expected.

The food is a lot better than a bar-adjacent menu has any right to be. Spring rolls, eggplant in garlic sauce, spicy calamari – reviewers who came in for drinks kept staying for dinner. The salt coffee is worth ordering specifically (smooth, creamy, balanced – not a gimmick).

Prices are on the slightly higher end for Hoi An, which you are paying partly for the location. The service is attentive and staff will actually guide you through dipping sauces and rice paper technique without being condescending about it.

Highlights

Insider Tip
Order the salt coffee even if you think you don't want it - sit on the walkway, and time your visit to mid-afternoon when the Old Town foot traffic peaks and the people-watching gets entertaining.
Pros
- Prime position at the Old Town entrance makes it an ideal base for people-watching or regrouping between walks
- Food consistently impresses people who only came in for drinks - the Vietnamese dishes in particular
- Service is quick and helpful, including practical advice on how to eat what you ordered
- Salt coffee and cold drinks hit the spot after time on foot in the heat
Cons
- No tasting of ice cream flavours before you commit to buying - at least one reviewer found this frustrating enough to leave a review about it
- Slightly higher prices than comparable spots in the area
Best For
Solo traveler, Couples, Groups, Quick bite

Contact Info

Location

4.8
512 reviews
  • Google Reviews

Leave a Review

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Is This Your Business?

Claim your listing for FREE to get even more great customers!

Claim This Listing

Similar Places in Hoi An

B's Snack Bar

4.9 (463 reviews)

Deli Sky Bar Hoi An

5 (210 reviews)

Bar.to.B

5 (34 reviews)

Cloud Hookah Lounge-Hoi an

4.9 (50 reviews)

The Shamrock Irish Pub Hoi An

4.2 (1,592 reviews)