Cheo Veooo cafe Da Lat: a hillside wooden house for watching the sunset over the city

1. What is Cheo Veooo cafe Da Lat?#

Cheo Veooo cafe Da Lat is a small two-story wooden house tucked below a hill east of the city center, wrapped in garden plants and reached by a path through thick foliage. According to VnExpress (September 2021, in Vietnamese), the view from the house takes in the whole of Da Lat and part of neighboring Duc Trong. That view is why the name keeps turning up in lists of the city’s best sunset cafes.

The cafe started getting attention among young Vietnamese travelers around 2019, when Kenh14 put it on a list of Da Lat cafes with names “more romantic than a novel.” In February 2021, VnExpress International ran a photo story on it, calling it a quiet corner for nature lovers and noting that Vietnamese rappers Den Vau and DSK had been there. In 2024, Thanh Nien still included it among the city’s sunset spots. As of September 24, 2026, Google lists Cheo Veooo cafe Da Lat as operating, with 1,996 reviews, and its Facebook page has more than 75,000 followers.

What does the name mean? “Chênh vênh” is a Vietnamese word for something perched precariously, and the popular reading on travel blogs is that “Cheo Veooo” plays on it: a wooden house clinging to a slope, with the stretched-out “o” sounding like a call echoing across the valley. That interpretation comes from visitors and bloggers; we have not seen the owners confirm it. One practical point: many sites misspell the cafe as “Cheo Veo.” The correct spelling on Google and on the Facebook page has three o’s, and typing it correctly is the easiest way to find the right pin.

2. Address and how to get to Cheo Veooo cafe Da Lat#

The cafe is at 116 Hung Vuong Street. On July 1, 2025, Vietnam reorganized its local administrative units, and the old Ward 11 was merged with the communes of Xuan Tho, Xuan Truong and Tram Hanh into a new ward called Xuan Truong - Da Lat, according to the ward’s official website (in Vietnamese). So Google Maps now shows “116 Đ. Hùng Vương, Xuân Trường - Đà Lạt,” while older articles, including the English ones, say “Ward 11.” It is the same place.

VnExpress International puts the cafe about four kilometers from Da Lat Market. Measured in a straight line from the cafe’s Google coordinates, we get just under 5km, so plan on 4–5km. By our own estimate, that is roughly 15 minutes on a motorbike in light traffic; allow more on weekend afternoons.

From the city center by Grab, taxi or motorbike

• Ride-hailing app or taxi: set the destination using the cafe’s exact Google Maps listing rather than typing the name, because several places nearby have similar names. Showing the driver the Vietnamese address, “116 Hùng Vương,” also helps. Ask to be dropped at the mouth of the alley and walk the last stretch.
• Rented motorbike: the most flexible option, since the alley is narrow and the parking area is small. Ride slowly on the final climb and park only in the designated area.
• Private car: we could not find a reliable source confirming that cars can park close to the cafe. If you are coming by car, call or message the cafe first.

The last stretch: alley, parking and stone steps

1. From the Xuan Huong Lake area, head toward Trai Mat and join Hung Vuong Street.
2. Near number 116, turn into Da Chien alley. Several Vietnamese travel blogs say the parking area is about 70 meters in.
3. Leave your bike and walk down a flight of small, fairly steep stone steps to the house.

Do not expect a big sign at Cheo Veooo cafe Da Lat. Kenh14 (2019, in Vietnamese) described the entrance as a few narrow steps hidden behind shrubs and climbing plants, and VnExpress International wrote that you have to cross a set of stairs set in dense foliage. If you are unsure, it is normal practice in Da Lat to ask a local shop owner nearby; just say the cafe’s name and point to the map.

3. Inside the cafe: wooden rooms, terrace, balcony and a bamboo corner#

Most of the appeal of Cheo Veooo cafe Da Lat is its unpolished, rustic feel. VnExpress (2021) described a two-story house built mainly from wood and surrounded by a garden. Both VnExpress International and Ngoi Sao, a VnExpress entertainment site, mention three kinds of seating: indoors, outdoors on a wooden deck, and under the eaves.

Indoors

The indoor room is the place to be on cold, windy or rainy days. It is small and warm, with views out through wooden window frames. Kenh14 (2019) mentioned details such as succulents on the window ledge, a vase of sunflowers and books left on the tables for guests.

The terrace and outdoor deck

This is the most sought-after area in the afternoon, because nothing blocks the view toward the city. Several travel blogs mention a rocky outcrop with a table on it, the most “precarious” seat in the house and a nod to the name. That detail only appears on blogs; we have not seen it in press coverage, so treat it as unconfirmed.

Upstairs balcony and the seats behind the bamboo

Kenh14 described a seating area behind a row of bamboo and a balcony on the upper floor, both good if you want to be out of the flow of people. The cafe once had a sign asking guests to “walk softly, smile gently,” a small reminder to keep things quiet. VnExpress International photographed a dog sunbathing on the wooden floor, so if you are nervous around dogs, be ready to meet one.

Keep in mind that most descriptions of Cheo Veooo cafe Da Lat date from 2019–2021. Layouts and decorations can change a lot in five years. The most recent guest photos on the Google Maps listing are the quickest way to see what the place looks like today.

4. The view from Cheo Veooo cafe Da Lat and the best time to go#

From the terrace you look toward the city: layers of rooftops, pine-covered hills and, farther out, part of Duc Trong, as VnExpress described it. Some websites claim you can see Xuan Huong Lake or Langbiang Mountain from here. We found no reliable source for either, so we are leaving those claims out.

Late afternoon and sunset: the busy window

Ngoi Sao and VnExpress International both say seats fill up from around 4pm until the sun goes down and the city lights come on. If you want a terrace seat, aim to arrive before 3:30pm. Google Maps lists closing time as 7:30pm, which usually leaves time to stay on after sunset and watch the lights appear across the valley.

Early morning: quieter, sometimes misty

Mornings at Cheo Veooo cafe Da Lat are far calmer, good for reading or a slow breakfast coffee. On humid days you may see thin mist drifting in the valley below. But this is not a cloud-hunting spot like the Cau Dat tea hills. According to VnExpress (2022, in Vietnamese), inside the city you usually only see mist and thin cloud; for a thick “sea of clouds” you need higher hills on the outskirts, and you have to set off at 4–5am.

Rainy days

Da Lat’s wet months run roughly from May to October, and rain tends to arrive in the afternoon. When it rains, the outdoor deck is hard to use and the stone steps become slippery. Check the live Da Lat weather widget on our homepage before heading out, and keep a light rain jacket in your bag.

5. Menu and prices over the years#

According to VnExpress (September 2021), the menu at Cheo Veooo cafe Da Lat covered familiar drinks: peach yogurt, blueberry yogurt, Vietnamese coffee, cappuccino and latte. We could not find an official 2026 price list from the cafe or from the press, so the table below shows prices by date, with sources, to give you a sense of the trend rather than today’s exact numbers.

Compared with other view cafes in Da Lat, the prices reported for Cheo Veooo cafe Da Lat in the press were modest. We also found no source saying the cafe charges an entrance fee, unlike many cloud-hunting cafes at Cau Dat and some lakeside cafes at Tuyen Lam. If you visit over a holiday and find a different policy, let us know so we can update this page.

6. What to order if you don’t read Vietnamese#

Menus at small Da Lat cafes are often in Vietnamese first, with English added only for some items. The words below are common on cafe menus across Vietnam. We have not seen Cheo Veooo’s current menu, so use this as a general cheat sheet rather than a list of what the cafe serves today.

• Cà phê đen (black coffee): strong, usually dripped through a small metal phin filter. Add “đá” for iced and “nóng” for hot.
• Cà phê sữa đá (iced coffee with condensed milk): the classic Vietnamese order, sweet and strong. Ask for “ít ngọt” if you want it less sweet.
• Bạc xỉu (milk with a little coffee): milkier and gentler, a good choice if you find Vietnamese coffee too intense.
• Sữa chua (yogurt): often blended or served with fruit; VnExpress listed peach and blueberry yogurt at Cheo Veooo in 2021.
• Trà (tea): hot tea is welcome on a chilly Da Lat evening; many cafes also serve fruit teas.

Da Lat is often described as the cradle of Arabica coffee in Vietnam, with more than a century of commercial growing, and the first Global Coffee Heritage Festival was held in the city from December 18, 2025 to January 2, 2026, according to Dan Tri (in Vietnamese). Ordering a Vietnamese coffee at Cheo Veooo cafe Da Lat is a small way to taste the region you are looking out over.

7. Etiquette and photo tips#

• Shoot into the sunset: place your subject on the wooden terrace with the sky and city behind, expose for the sky to keep the colors, then brighten the subject when editing.
• Use the window frames: the wooden frames make a natural “frame within a frame” for portraits and drink shots.
• Drink photos: shoot close to the wooden table with the hills blurred behind, and skip the flash.
• Go early for clean shots: morning light is soft and there are fewer people in the background.
• Mind the mood: in the spirit of the “walk softly, smile gently” sign, keep your voice down, do not hold the best table for a long photo shoot at peak time, and ask before photographing staff or other guests up close.
• Order something each: our advice is one drink per person, even if you mainly came for the view; small hillside cafes like this one live on those orders.

8. What we like and what to watch out for at Cheo Veooo cafe Da Lat#

This section draws on press coverage and public Google Maps reviews. A 4.6/5 average from almost 2,000 reviews shows most guests leave happy, but there are also around 90 one- and two-star reviews, and their complaints are fairly consistent.

Who might want to skip it

If you are traveling with elderly relatives, a baby in a stroller or anyone who struggles with stairs, a cafe with level access will serve you better than Cheo Veooo cafe Da Lat. The same goes for anyone who wants a guaranteed sea of clouds, a big air-conditioned space or a long food menu. Cheo Veooo is at its best for a quiet coffee and a sunset, not for a full meal.

9. Combine it with nearby spots for an easy afternoon#

Cheo Veooo cafe Da Lat sits in a cluster of hills on the east side of the city, where several wooden cafes look out over the valley. Here is a simple way to build an afternoon around it. Check distances and opening hours on Google Maps before you go.

• Chenh Dalat: according to VnExpress (2021), this cafe sits in an alley on the same Da Chien hill, in a wooden house with a rooftop looking over the valley. Worth a stop if you want to compare two views close together.
• Tui Mo To: Kenh14 (2019) described it as “not far” from Cheo Veooo, in a similar wooden-house-on-a-slope style. VietNamNet reported in October 2020 that it sits in a persimmon garden, and that September and October are persimmon season around Da Lat, which makes early autumn a nice time to visit.
• Chang Vang at 119 Huynh Tan Phat: according to Kenh14 (2024, in Vietnamese), it opens from 6am to 10pm, handy if you want to keep going after Cheo Veooo closes at 7:30pm.
• Dinner: head back to the center for local dishes such as bánh căn (small rice-flour pancakes) or hot soy milk. Our suggestions are in the Da Lat local food section.

A sample plan: 2pm at Chenh or Tui Mo To, 3:30pm to Cheo Veooo to claim a terrace seat, stay until the city lights come on, then dinner in the center. If you have more days in town, browse our list of places to visit in Da Lat, grouped by area, or start from our Da Lat travel guide for weather, transport and seasonal tips.

10. How it compares with other sunset and cloud-hunting cafes#

Da Lat has no shortage of cafes with a view. According to CafeF (2023, in Vietnamese), local owners consider the cafe market saturated, and Dan Tri (November 2025, in Vietnamese) reported that visitor numbers at outdoor cafes swing sharply with the weather. The table below helps you match the cafe to what you actually want to see.

In short, Cheo Veooo cafe Da Lat suits travelers who want an easy afternoon close to the center and a sunset from a wooden house, without a 4am alarm. If a thick sea of clouds is what you are after, save a morning for the Cau Dat tea hills instead. Kenh14 also reported touting and competition for customers among cloud-hunting cafes there in 2024, so agree on prices before you sit down.

Before you head to Cheo Veooo cafe Da Lat, a final checklist: confirm the hours on the Facebook page, save the exact map pin, wear shoes with grip for the steps, bring small cash, and plan to arrive by mid-afternoon if sunset is the goal. We update this page when we find newer, reliable information. To see how we research and rate places, read our editorial policy.