Where to buy Vietnamese coffee brands (like Culi, local Starbucks-style brand) in Nha Trang supermarkets?
From messages by 3 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 9 days ago
From messages by 3 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 9 days ago
TL;DR
In 2026 travelers recommended buying coffee beans in Nha Trang at SAPA Heart of Vietnam, between the second and third streets from the beach, where you can taste coffee in the morning, and at the Sapphire store, where some branches have Russian-speaking staff. Not every pack suits an espresso machine: in July 2026 a Sapphire shop assistant advised against Culi in the gold pack and suggested a different one. Another tip from October 2026 is to buy beans directly from a café you like or ask which coffee they brew.
In October 2026 a participant suggested two approaches. If you have time, go round cafés and buy beans directly where you liked the coffee, or ask which coffee they brew. If you do not want the hassle, Sapphire has decent coffee, and some of its stores have Russian-speaking staff who can help you choose.
Some varieties are meant for the phin. In September 2026 a participant said a local acquaintance gave her a pack of butter-roasted coffee for brewing in a Vietnamese filter cup; he bought it in Cam Ranh and thought it would be easy to find in Nha Trang too. She said she had not seen Dalat coffee in Nha Trang supermarkets.
In September 2026 a traveler said she bought coffee from a street vendor on Vinpearl, liked it, and when she asked which coffee they used, she was shown the pack. This is one way to learn the brand of a coffee you like and then look for it in stores.
In late August 2026, asked for a reliable coffee shop in Nha Trang, a participant recommended SAPA Heart of Vietnam: it sells coffee beans, is located between the second and third streets from the beach, and in the morning you can taste the coffee before buying.
Not everyone is happy with coffee bought on tours. In August 2026 travelers wrote that on a two-day Dalat tour they were taken to a small shop open only to tour groups, and it did not inspire trust. In September another participant added that the coffee bought on a tour turned out mediocre and that buying it in a shopping-mall store is more reliable.
In July 2026 a participant complained that searching maps in Nha Trang by the 'coffee shop' category returns ordinary cafés rather than stores selling beans. In that case it is easier to search for specific stores by name.
In July 2026 shoppers wanted to buy Culi coffee in the gold pack at the Sapphire store, but the shop assistant said it would not suit an espresso machine and recommended a different pack. Tell the staff how you plan to brew before you buy.
In July 2026 a traveler was looking in Nha Trang supermarkets for a Vietnamese coffee in Starbucks-like packaging with a green star (a name like 'Starviet'). She had brought it back from Phu Quoc the previous winter: she chose the mocha flavor herself, a store consultant recommended the Culi, and she liked both. Whether this brand is sold in Nha Trang is something to check locally.