Located in alley 30/14 on tourist-packed Bach Dang, Hai Chau District, Da Nang, the ‘Tiem Nuoc Bao Cap’ (Coffee Shop of Subsidy Period) is very inviting to locals and visitors thanks to its cozy, familial ambience, and very simple décor.

The ‘Tiem Nuoc Bao Cap’ has attracted a large number of young people who want to reminisce about the subsidy period in Viet Nam thanks to its unique retro setting

Especially, it is an ideal place for those who want to recall the difficult time when Viet Nam’s economy was under state-subsidy, and step away from modern bustle.

Interestingly, guests may feel as if they were back to the subsidy period in Viet Nam inside a typical house dating back from the 1980s rather than a café.

On entering this venue, visitors will be impressed by the simple architectural retro-style with old walls, old-fashioned window frames, and lovely ornamental plants giving guests a comfortable, and close-to-nature feeling. Yellow daisies are planted outside add brightness, but retains simplicity.

A few tables and chairs are arranged in the alley for customers to sit and chat at leisure, reflecting how life has changed from “those days.”

In a limited but hardly cramped space, the coffee shop sets the stage for artifacts of a bygone era to feel completely at home. Such items of the subsidy period which are hardly seen in modern households as radios, black-and-white TVs, and old bookshelves are arranged in an extremely free style.

On a table in the corner stand an old-fashioned electricity fan, some oil lamps, a conical hat; a bicycle with rusty handles and no lights or bells leans against the wall.

In another corner hang New Year wishes written in calligraphic style on red paper, a long-standing tradition in the country.

Especially, the wooden stairs leading up to the small attic of the coffee shop is considered as the ideal mini film studio for couples to pose for wedding photos.

The calming atmosphere helps to bring people closer together, and make them put aside their smartphones to actually engage in real conversations with their friends.

The coffee shop offers a varied drinks menu to satisfy its guests. In keeping with the decor, irresistibly delicious drinks are reasonably priced. Last, but not least, the venue’s staff here always show an enthusiastic attitude and friendly behaviour towards their customers.

With its cozy and relaxing environment, the ‘Tiem Nuoc Bao Cap’ is indeed a wonderful place for anyone who loves sipping tasty drinks whist letting their minds wander with the melodious songs of the late musician Trinh Cong Son and recalling fond memories of the past.