The weather is not good to go out in this city one afternoon and it looks like it could rain in the evening. A date with a friend I haven't seen in a while pulls me out of the house and stops being lazy. My friend met at a nearby coffee shop, I didn't know it until I looked at googlemap. When I got there I understood why it was not found in my area. It is quite difficult to find and seems to have to go into long alleys like snakes crawling in a maze of many nooks and crannies. It seems to start from their own house, not that they rent space to open a store. Nice little house with the first floor and a small garden used as a place to sell drinks. It is called Under Canopy Pine Tree, located at 12A Trieu Viet Vuong, Da Lat city, Vietnam.
The owner lives on its second floor. Yes, that's probably why it makes customers feel close and comfortable as if they were in their own little house. The shop has no staff, the couple does everything, especially they are sincere but a bit shy. Not too many visitors as it largely depends on how many visitors find it on their social networks. Maybe that's why it's a good space to really relax with a drink here.
We choose a private corner that is separated from the natural fence by surrounding trees and the view below. The host enthusiastically brought the menu to the table and advised us on drinks. It makes me feel warm to be welcome.
There's a full range of espresso and cappuccinos, and teas like artichoke, jasmine, lotus, etc., of course, popular drinks like smoothies and fruit juices. fresh, extremely cheap price about 35,000 VND (1.5 USD). My friend chose a mango smoothie and I chose a regular espresso and mixed with a little fat coconut milk and frothy ice shake. I don't use much coconut milk for fear of overpowering the coffee flavor but still have a bit of fat and aroma of coconut milk and coffee. If I want a stronger drink, don't shake the ice and drink it hot. It is very great !
Actually, I think the space affects quite a lot on the experience of enjoying drinks. Because if you're not in a hurry to get to work, spending time slowly next to a place with lots of trees and flowers around is great with that sipping. Here they decorate very rustic and simple from wooden slats, old doors or a pair of discarded boots.
It feels like there is a message that brings me back to being here, a bit old and nostalgic. Plus the surrounding quiet and cool, I had a very good experience there with my friend.
Thanks.