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French, Asian, Vietnamese, Healthy, Cafe
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks
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Reviewed 31 July 2019 via mobile

We hunted this place down with an expectation of a wide selection of local and western food choice. The coconut coffee is recommended but the 2 dishes we had were very mediocre and relatively expensive to other local restaurants nearby. We had the potato covered...More

Date of visit: July 2019
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whatelsehoian, Propriétaire at What Else Coffee, responded to this reviewResponded 1 August 2019

I think you are a little dreaming. 99 % of our customers say that we have correct prices and good and fresh dishes. Of course, if you don't want spend money you order appetizers and want to have that as main course. What you ordered,...More

Reviewed 29 July 2019 via mobile

Actually ended up visiting this place twice. It’s hidden a bit away from the street, but can be reached from the ancient town, when you’ve crossed over the Japanese bridge and turn right and cross down a small alley. Very nice and calm here. Both...More

Date of visit: July 2019
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whatelsehoian, Propriétaire at What Else Coffee, responded to this reviewResponded 1 August 2019

Many thanks for your nice review. We were happy to make you glad in our little oasis and hope to see you again.

Reviewed 19 July 2019 via mobile

Dropped in here when we couldn't get into the Nu Eatery. Staff were very friendly with good English. The garden was nice, food tasty and arrived quickly and beer was nice and cold (coldest my husband had in our 6 days in Vietnam, including at...More

Date of visit: July 2019
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whatelsehoian, Propriétaire at What Else Coffee, responded to this reviewResponded 20 July 2019

Many thanks for your nice review. We were glad to welcome you in our family restaurant and to see you appreciating our fresh dishes. We hope to see you again.

Reviewed 18 July 2019

I found this little restaurant trying to hide from the scolding heat very near the Japanese bridge. The staff was great and the food amazing. I tried my first Vietnamese ice coffee here :)

Date of visit: July 2019
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whatelsehoian, Propriétaire at What Else Coffee, responded to this reviewResponded 20 July 2019

Thank you for your review and for your visit. We were happy to serve you and hope to see you again in our family Oasis.

Reviewed 14 July 2019

We had a great time here, waitress were so kind and polite with us. Food is so good and tasty, seriously, highly recommended. And it's not expensive at all. Average prices

Date of visit: July 2019
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whatelsehoian, Propriétaire at What Else Coffee, responded to this reviewResponded 15 July 2019

Thank you so much for your encouraging words. We are glad to serve customers like you who appreciate our family food and atmosphere. We hope to see you again.

Reviewed 3 July 2019 via mobile

A lovely little cafe discovered off from the busy area situated in a peaceful garden type setting. Great staff and great coffee!

Date of visit: June 2019
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whatelsehoian, Propriétaire at What Else Coffee, responded to this reviewResponded 15 July 2019

Many thanks for your friendly review. All our crew was happy to serve you and we hope to see you again in our little family Oasis.

Reviewed 23 June 2019 via mobile

We stumbled across this place after walking hours in the old town in very hot and sweaty and crowded conditions. What a nice little unassuming retreat. Staff were very pleasant and attentive, we had some spring rolls and white rose which was delicious and very...More

Date of visit: June 2019
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whatelsehoian, Propriétaire at What Else Coffee, responded to this reviewResponded 29 June 2019

Many thanks for your friendly words. We were very happy to serve you and to see you appreciating our work. We hope to see you again.

Reviewed 23 June 2019 via mobile

Wonderful small bar/coffee/food we happened to stumble on one day wandering through the side streets of Hoi An. A lovely place to take the weight off your feet, sit in the shade and have a cold beer. Staff friendly and a beautiful spot. Well worth...More

Date of visit: June 2019
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whatelsehoian, Propriétaire at What Else Coffee, responded to this reviewResponded 29 June 2019

Thank you for your nice review. All our team was happy to welcome you and to make you confortable in our little Oasis. We hope to see you again, right.

Reviewed 22 June 2019

We have spent our entire trip in Hoi An looking for the perfect places to eat and we found the What Else Coffee and it truly exceeded our expectations we have eaten here everyday since. The food is incredible and the flavours amazing. The crispy...More

Date of visit: June 2019
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whatelsehoian, Propriétaire at What Else Coffee, responded to this reviewResponded 29 June 2019

All our crew thank you for your visit and is very glad to serve customers who are happy in our little family restaurant. We offer the freshest products as possible in a family atmosphere. We hope to see you again.

Reviewed 22 June 2019

All staffs are kind and so cute. This cafe is located beside Nu Eatery near the famous land mark, japanese bridge. I choose avocado smoothy bowl and orange juice, coconut juice, beef curry, ice coffee with weasel and arabika. All of them were great. Especially...More

Date of visit: June 2019
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whatelsehoian, Propriétaire at What Else Coffee, responded to this reviewResponded 29 June 2019

We thank you a lot for your visit and we were happy to serve you the freshest dishes as possible. We hope to see you again.

Reviewed 20 June 2019

We went there twice when we spend four days in Hoi An. Food was good and prices also! Only problem we had was my sisters allergies and we tried to ask if there is anything what she could not eat but the staff didn't speak...More

Date of visit: June 2019
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whatelsehoian, Propriétaire at What Else Coffee, responded to this reviewResponded 29 June 2019

Thank you a lot for your nice review. We apologize if your sister had allergies which some dish we served. She should ask our crew before about what she could not eat. In any case, we hope to see you again and make better for...More

Reviewed 3 June 2019 via mobile

We had a pleasant lunch and drink at What Else Cafe in the heart of Hoi An ancient city. It’s in a beautiful quaint area close to the covered bridge (also a must see). I was so glad to see a special vegetarian menu. The...More

Date of visit: June 2019
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whatelsehoian, Propriétaire at What Else Coffee, responded to this reviewResponded 20 June 2019

Many thanks for your nice words. Taste is different for everybody, but we were happy to see you glad with our family food and atmosphere. We hope to see you again.

Reviewed 30 May 2019 via mobile

Love the food here! Unfortunately I am bed bound at the moment so my boyfriend has been getting take out from here for me. It’s delicious. The mango smoothie bowl is amazing and also the poached eggs on toasts. Really fresh ingredients!! Reasonably priced too...More

Date of visit: May 2019
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whatelsehoian, Propriétaire at What Else Coffee, responded to this reviewResponded 31 May 2019

Many thanks for your friendly review. We are glad to see our customers happy with our family restaurant and appreciating our fresh products and our fair prices. We hope to see you again.

Reviewed 29 May 2019

We looked for French restaurant in Hoian. We found this restaurant in the top of 10 best French restaurants in hoian with more than 300 reviews. We came and ordered 2 French dishes and so disappointed. We don’t know why this restaurant can be ranked...More

Date of visit: May 2019
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whatelsehoian, Propriétaire at What Else Coffee, responded to this reviewResponded 30 May 2019

No need too be very smart to understand what a kind of person and customer you are. Just reading the other reviews you wrote prove that you are never well in any place. You have no idea. We never present our restaurant as a french...More

Reviewed 18 May 2019 via mobile

Stumbled upon this little restaurant down a pretty little side street near the Japanese bridge. Had lots of vege options so we gave it a try. Service was quick and friendly. I had the vegan Buddha bowl which was delicious, with a mango juice. My...More

Date of visit: May 2019
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whatelsehoian, Propriétaire at What Else Coffee, responded to this reviewResponded 29 May 2019

All our team thank you for your friendly review. We were in Europe in that time, so we couldn't welcome you but we hope you will come again in our little Oasis.

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Thanks Victoria for your nice words. Of course, never we had 104 reviews in 9 days but in more than 5 months. Some people are very strange when they say before think. Lol. See you.
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