{"id":270,"date":"2025-12-14T01:03:03","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T16:03:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/?post_type=gallery&#038;p=270"},"modified":"2026-08-20T18:59:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T09:59:00","slug":"highland-coffee","status":"publish","type":"cafe-shop","link":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/cafe-shop\/highland-coffee\/","title":{"rendered":"Highlands Coffee"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"swl-marker mark_orange\">Highlands Coffee is Vietnam's largest coffee chain.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It's found in almost every major mall and landmark across Vietnam,<strong>so even travelers who find local shops hard to walk into can easily enjoy Vietnamese coffee.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-balloon\"><div class=\"c-balloon -bln-left\" data-col=\"gray\"><div class=\"c-balloon__icon -circle\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-2026\u5e746\u67086\u65e5-02_06_34.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-balloon__iconImg\" width=\"80px\" height=\"80px\"><\/div><div class=\"c-balloon__body -speaking -border-none\"><div class=\"c-balloon__text\">\n<p><strong>For more details on Highlands Coffee, see the article below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<span class=\"c-balloon__shapes\"><span class=\"c-balloon__before\"><\/span><span class=\"c-balloon__after\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-postLink\">\t\t\t<div class=\"p-blogCard -external\" data-type=\"type3\" data-onclick=\"clickLink\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"p-blogCard__inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"p-blogCard__caption\">Specialized information site for Vietnam travel | Co&#8230;<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"p-blogCard__thumb c-postThumb\"><figure class=\"c-postThumb__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/28vietnam-coffee.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-postThumb__img u-obf-cover\" width=\"320\" height=\"180\"><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"p-blogCard__body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"p-blogCard__title\" href=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/cafe\/highland-coffee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What is Highlands Coffee? | A close look at Vietnam's 1,000-store coffee giant<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"p-blogCard__excerpt\">\u30d9\u30c8\u30ca\u30e0\u5168\u571f\u306b1000\u5e97\u8217\u3092\u5c55\u958b\u3059\u308b\u56fd\u6c11\u7684\u30ab\u30d5\u30a7\u300c\u30cf\u30a4\u30e9\u30f3\u30ba\u30b3\u30fc\u30d2\u30fc\u300d\u3002\u30ed\u30d6\u30b9\u30bf\u306e\u6fc3\u539a\u306a\u82e6\u5473\u3068\u30d5\u30ea\u30fc\u30ba\u30b3\u30fc\u30d2\u30fc\u304c\u770b\u677f\u3067\u3001\u30ed\u30fc\u30ab\u30eb\u4fa1\u683c\u3067\u697d\u3057\u3081\u308b\u4eba\u6c17\u306e\u7406\u7531\u3068\u5e97\u8217\u306e\u6b69\u304d&#8230;<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Genre<\/th><td>Coffee<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Founded<\/th><td>1999 (Hanoi)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Origin<\/th><td>Hanoi, Vietnam<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Coverage area<\/th><td><a href=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/area_post\/hcm\/\">Ho Chi Minh City<\/a>\u30fb<a href=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/area_post\/hanoi\/\">Hanoi<\/a>\u30fb<a href=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/area_post\/danang\/\">Da Nang<\/a>\u30fb<a href=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/area_post\/haiphong\/\">Hai Phong<\/a>\u30fb<a href=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/area_post\/dalat\/\">Da Lat<\/a>and other locations across Vietnam<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Number of locations<\/th><td>About 1,000 stores<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Signature menu<\/th><td>The standard signature drink is the Vietnamese-style phin sua da<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Official site<\/th><td><a href=\"https:\/\/highlandscoffee.com.vn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/highlandscoffee.com.vn\/<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Highlands Coffee | Vietnam's largest national chain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1012\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_9720-1012x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_9720-1012x1024.jpg 1012w, https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_9720-296x300.jpg 296w, https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_9720-768x777.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_9720-1518x1536.jpg 1518w, https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_9720-2024x2048.jpg 2024w, https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_9720-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1012px) 100vw, 1012px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Highlands Coffee Became Vietnam's Largest Coffee Chain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Highlands Coffee was founded in Hanoi in 1999 by Vietnamese-American David Thai. Its first Ho Chi Minh City store opened in 2002, and nationwide expansion took off from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the Philippine restaurant giant Jollibee Foods Group took a stake in the 2010s, expansion accelerated, and it has since grown into the largest chain with a huge number of stores nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-balloon\"><div class=\"c-balloon -bln-left\" data-col=\"gray\"><div class=\"c-balloon__icon -circle\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-2026\u5e746\u67086\u65e5-02_06_34.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-balloon__iconImg\" width=\"80px\" height=\"80px\"><\/div><div class=\"c-balloon__body -speaking -border-none\"><div class=\"c-balloon__text\">\n<p>In cities, you can sometimes spot one every few hundred meters, making it an inseparable part of everyday life in Vietnam.<\/p>\n<span class=\"c-balloon__shapes\"><span class=\"c-balloon__before\"><\/span><span class=\"c-balloon__after\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Features of the interior and design<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The space has a clean, casual feel unified by the brand's red and brown color scheme. It's often busy with local customers and works just as well for chatting with friends as for meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Full Wi-Fi Makes It Easy to Get Work Done<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most branches offer Wi-Fi and power outlets, making them well suited to working on a laptop. Avoiding the busy 1 to 4 p.m. window makes for a calmer visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlands Coffee's Signature Menu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0569-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0569-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0569-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0569-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0569-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0569-2048x1463.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0569-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Menu<\/th><th>Price guide<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Phin Series (Vietnamese Coffee)<\/td><td>29,000\u201345,000 dong (about 175\u2013270 yen)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Freeze (frozen) drinks<\/td><td>45,000\u201355,000 dong (about 270\u2013330 yen)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tea<\/td><td>45,000\u201369,000 dong (about 270\u2013420 yen)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Phin Series<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"swl-marker mark_orange\">A twist on traditional Vietnamese coffee, and Highlands Coffee's signature item.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ca Phe Sua Da balances the richness of Vietnamese coffee, the sweetness of condensed milk, and the refreshing chill of ice, making it an easy first Vietnamese coffee for travelers to try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Freeze series<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A lineup of house-made frozen drinks blended with ice.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The signature item is \"Freeze Tra Xanh,\" a matcha-like green tea frozen drink that's perfect for the hot climate. Flavors like caramel, chocolate, and cookies and cream are also available, popular with those who love sweets and with younger crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tra (Tea) Series<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You can enjoy distinctly Vietnamese drinks, like tea mixed with fruit or lotus seeds.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food and sweets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a light bite, banh mi que\u2014a slim baguette filled with pate\u2014is a staple. It's easy to snack on, making it perfect alongside coffee or when you just need something small.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended Ways to Enjoy Highlands Coffee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you want to enjoy Vietnamese coffee while traveling, we recommend the Phin Series to experience just how rich Vietnamese coffee can be.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If coffee isn't your thing, or you have a sweet tooth, try a Freeze frozen drink or one of the tea options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips on Access and Ordering at Highlands Coffee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With stores in nearly every major mall, landmark, and tourist spot, it's easy to find even in the heart of sightseeing areas like Nguyen Hue Street in Ho Chi Minh City or around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;border-radius:8px;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=Highlands%20Coffee&#038;output=embed\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Order and Pay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Order and pay at the counter first, take a number, and pick up your order when it's called.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to cash, many stores accept card and QR code payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since prices and menus can vary by store and season,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.highlandscoffee.com.vn\/en\/traditional-coffee.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the official website<\/a>is the best place to check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Points to note<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the branch, 1 to 5 p.m. tends to get crowded, so a morning visit is recommended if you want to relax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<dl class=\"swell-block-faq\" data-q=\"col-text\" data-a=\"col-text\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-faq__item\"><dt class=\"faq_q\">What kind of chain is Highlands Coffee?<\/dt><dd class=\"faq_a\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vietnam's largest coffee chain, founded in Hanoi in 1999 with its first Ho Chi Minh City store opening in 2002. With a wide presence across major cities, malls, and tourist spots nationwide, it's a go-to place where travelers can easily enjoy Vietnamese coffee.<\/p>\n<\/dd><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-faq__item\"><dt class=\"faq_q\">What is the signature menu item?<\/dt><dd class=\"faq_a\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phin Sua Da, iced coffee with condensed milk brewed with a phin filter, is a signature drink. The \"Freeze\" series, including green tea frozen drinks, and the light snack banh mi que are also popular.<\/p>\n<\/dd><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-faq__item\"><dt class=\"faq_q\">Is it expensive?<\/dt><dd class=\"faq_a\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phin Sua Da runs about 300\u2013450 yen, and Freeze drinks about 450\u2013580 yen. 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