A Hidden Gem in Hoi An’s Coconut Palm Forest
Nestled by the river, our café offers homemade Western–Vietnamese dishes and refreshing drinks, freshly prepared by our Italian chef with a creative local touch. We also provide traditional basket boat experiences, perfect for exploring the coconut forest and enjoying the peaceful riverside atmosphere.
Just a small note: On your way to our café, you may encounter people or drivers who may try to redirect you to other services. Please ignore these offers and continue straight to Basket Boat Café, located at the end of the lane.
We look forward to welcoming you for great food and a basket boat experience!
Contact Mr. Yung Le
WhatsApp: (+84) 906406840
Email: [email protected]
Tori Cardwell
Absolutely loved this spot! We got free drinks included with our basket boat tour. The basket boats were so fun and so nice not to be hassled. No pressure at all here. Food was a surprise how good it was. We got a pizza and the Vietnamese pancake- both were outstanding. Better than a lot of pizza Ive had back home in the states. Highly recommend for basket boats and/or food!
… morePratap Narayan
My family of 5 visited Da Nang today morning fod the first time. We arrived in Ho Chi Minh city , Vietnam 2 days ago. Our daughter told us Basket Boating was not to be missed , she suggested The Basket boat Cafe to be the best in Hoi An. I must say ms. Thanh our hostess who took care of us was a cheerful and wonderful person who took very good care of our family from the time we arrived. We hired 3 Basket boats as they seat 2 per boat, our daughter went separately. It was indeed an amazing experience. Add to it our daughter wanted a spinning basket boat experience too, Ms. Thanh informed us a separate boat was needed and it would be arranged. As we started their photographer took pics of us on return we selected two as memory. Both the boat rides were fabulous and our daughter was thrilled. All the boat men were good and one was very young and friendly cracking jokes too. After a 40 minute enjoyable the spinning ride like a roller coaster. We returned and we’re offered complimentary drinks from their menu, we took fresh mango and orange juice, coconut water and 2 vietnamese beers. A fabulous finish indeed. The atmosphere was lovely, we didn’t eat anything as we just had a fantastic lunch at the beach seafood restaurant. Overall an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend it for anyone visiting Hoi An. We paid 150,000 per head all inclusive. Plus 100,000 for each pic wrapped beautifulĺy in a frame. Tips extra to boat men your choice. Best place to get a thrill. Dr. Narayan Pratap bangalore. India
… moreJuju Miano
This coffee shop was recommended on TikTok, and it definitely lived up to the hype. The staff are not pushy at all, which made the experience really relaxing. For only 150,000 VND, you get drinks plus the coconut boat tour, which is great value. The spinning boat experience is optional and costs an extra 100,000 VND per person if you want to try it. Overall, it was a fun and chill experience I’d definitely come back again.
… moreFrequent Traveller
What a lovely surprise. Super friendly people who actually make you feel welcome from the first minute, not the “tourist welcome smile,” but the real one. The basket boat ride is great fun and costs 300,000 VND for two people – coffee included, which already feels like a good deal. And then comes the plot twist: they now have an Italian chef. Yes, an Italian chef. I did not expect to eat a genuinely delicious lasagne here, but it was excellent. Add proper Vietnamese coffee, relaxed vibes, and warm hospitality, and you suddenly stay much longer than planned. Highly recommended.
… moreJulia Kooper
We visited The Basket Boat Cafe & Restaurant and appreciated its peaceful location surrounded by coconut trees and small channels. The cafe has a calm and relaxing atmosphere, away from the busy center of Hoi An, making it a pleasant place to enjoy breakfast.
We ordered the English breakfast, which was delicious and very nutritious. The portion was large enough for two people to share, and it kept us full and energized for the whole day. The food was freshly prepared, well-balanced, and nicely presented.
There are also basket boat tours available in the area, which can be arranged nearby for those interested in exploring the waterways. The staff were polite and attentive, and the cafe was clean and well maintained.
Overall, The Basket Boat Cafe & Restaurant offers great food, friendly service, and a peaceful location — a very good choice for breakfast and local experiences in Hoi An.
… moreMel
Enjoyed the boat tour and it goes through a calm scenic coconut channels before it gets to the more chaotic part with spinning and karaoke.
Was originally gonna give them 5 stars but docking a star because I wasn’t offered the free drink with the 150k paid. I didn’t even know about it until I came here to write a google review. Upon clarification with them on WhatsApp, they said that you get a free drink per person if you come in a group of 2 and more, but no free drinks if you’re coming alone. Erm ok? Lol how does that make sense when you’re still paying a ticket per person.
… moreBen Hui
If you need a hassle free coconut boat experience, come to the Basket Boat Cafe.
I learned about this place on Tik Tok. The experience was great and I did not felt i was being ripped off.
Recap:
– took a Grab from hotel to the Cafe. The driver will only drop you off by the main road. Have your Google map out and walk to Cafe
– politely turn down all the locals along the way trying to hustle you to a boat
– at the Cafe, get a table and let the waiter or host that you want to rent a boat
– 150K per person and it comes with a drink
– there is a photographer that will take your group Pic, only 100K each, its worth it.
BONIS: if you want to experience the spinning boat, its 100K per person and your boat captain will take you to a professional boat spinner.
Skip the boat rental places and the locals on the street trying to sell you, just come directly to the cafe and they will take care of you.
… moreKazi Zaafer Alam
Had a great experience here! The tall, slim guy with glasses who works at the café was very knowledgeable and friendly — he gave us really helpful advice and made the visit even better.
The free drink included in the package was a nice touch. The basket boat ride lasted around 40 minutes and came with amazing views and fun entertainment along the way.
Overall, a lovely spot with good service and a memorable experience. Definitely worth trying!
… moreRyan Robinson
Amazing and helpful staff. 150k for the boat trip and a drink included. Straight forward and easy. 100k extra if you want your photos printed and a digital copy too, but not hassled to buy if you don’t want. Boat guys are super funny and just a great 40 minutes of laughter. If you want to buy food and drinks on the water you can, and karaoke and boat spinning too at extra costs. We tipped of boat captain 100k. Best place to do it.
… moreAdrian Thompson
Great experience! Loved boating through the tranquility amongst the coconuts, and then into the activity of the open water with the Karaoke and spinning boats. The people were fantastic and we loved having Moon the dog come along for the ride!
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