The egg coffee was delicious, less sweet than we expected which was a pleasant surprise! Be sure to scamper up to the top floor to grab some little biscuits that are free of charge. This is an iconic location in Saigon and one we had to come and explore. The Cafe Apartments is an eight or nine story building filled with coffee shops, tea houses, small boutiques and even a full blown restaurant serving up steaks and BBQ ribs.
After declining to pay the 3, VND to take a lift that looks like it dates from before the war, we slowly made our way up through every floor and loved every bit of it. The drinks carry a slightly higher price-tag that comes with any random old building becoming a proper tourist attraction.
That being said, Saigon Oi has a beautiful decor and a laid back vibe that made for a pleasant stay after the sweaty walk up. However, the building has a charm to it that we thoroughly enjoyed and definitely deserves to be seen. Located on a quiet street in district three, Barista Collective serves up some excellent Vietnamese and espresso based beverages. This location seems to be very popular with expats and young professionals who are after some good wifi. They also get our award for the kindest staff.
Even though they know how to make a good latte, we still recommend sticking to the Vietnamese coffee. Workshop cafe was the first third wave and specialty roaster to open up in Saigon. It was also the first cafe that we ever tried in South-East Asia back in ! They also serve up a full brunch menu, which has both western and local options.
Since they are also a big part of the local culture, it seemed fitting to include one in the list! After trying a few for the purpose of the guide, and because we never tire of Vietnamese coffee The Coffee House stood out above the crowd.
Although there are many coffee shops in alleys, I would like to introduce to you my favorite cafes in alleys of Bui Vien Street:. Saigon people love animals so that there is no lack of coffee shops where nice and friendly pets wandering around. The list of the best Pet Cafe is as below:. Books are abundant around and you are free to stay and read the books as long as possible at book coffee shops. There are some kinds of coffee shops in the city but I would like to share with you my favorite place — Nguyen Van Binh Book Street.
There you can stop at:. I do not know if I go a little far to put the list of cafes where you can not only drink some coffee but also enjoy amazing live music. I hope that the information is useful for someone.
Opening hours: The shops in different locations start working from to and close from to Check the menu and prices HERE. If you are hungry, you can enjoy one of the best Vietnamese bread in the city. Opening hours: The shops in different locations have different opening hours. Some shops open from to I like the original coffee at Trung Nguyen. My favorites at Cong is the signature Coconut Coffee which could not be found anywhere.
Sometimes I order Spicy corn and Mung bean cake. Opening hours: The shops in different locations start working from to and close at Some people say that coffee is not strong enough because they use coffee making machines instead of Phin.
However, most shops are spacious, decorated modernly, and are great places to stay. I will write about them in another blog. So that you can buy some packs of coffee after drinking and falling in love with the coffee of the shops. Locations and open time of the coffee shops are given above. Learn more about updated prices on Highlands Coffee website.
It is safe to buy there because the prices are fixed and the coffee is original. Some good supermarket near tourist areas in the city are as below:. However, the products are not as diverse as at coffee shops and coffee kiosks in local markets. At the markets, you can choose from many kinds of products. Thus you must bargain to get the best price and it may be a hassle for you. Fake coffees are popular in many countries, including Ho Chi Minh City.
So that you can buy coffee at local markets in case:. French colonists might have introduced coffee to Vietnam but Vietnamese coffee has developed a style of its own. Vietnamese coffee is the drink, the soul, the culture, and the pride of Saigon people. Come, try, and love Saigon coffee! Do not hesitate to contact me if you need any information about coffee in the city.
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Ho Chi Minh City Drinks. Table of Contents. In the same alleyway as Padma de Fleur, this cafe is easy to recognise by the coffee-roasting equipment you see at the entrance. It has a minimalist, rustic look to it due to the stainless-steel, copper and wooden decor, complemented by the quiet alleyway. The menu is also rather delicious, and slightly expensive, but well worth it.
The Workshop is a contemporary loft cafe with wooden and brick decor, overhead hanging lamps, tall stools and a giant speciality coffee bar in the centre, with tonnes of cool tools for crafting drinks.
The windows let in the perfect amount of natural light, creating a wonderful atmosphere to work, read or hang out with your friends. Cong Caphe offers visitors a different feeling compared to the Workshop.
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