Dear Joe coffee shop
Dear Joe is a small coffee shop, located at the small alley of Pham Dinh Toai street, district 3, HCMC. In here, ice cream pots are a unique selling point of the coffee shop. As a newbie like once come to the shop, I thought it was a real pot if without any explanation from the staff in here. In average, this pot ice cream pot will take about 50,000 VND, depends on your flavour and add-in toppings. The cream is placed in a potted plant with materials resembling real soil to deceive vision. This dish is not only beautiful but also quite delicious with slightly sweet.
Hell coffee shop
If you are as a person who likes mysterious and creepy things, this coffee shop could be suitable for you. In here, the owner divides the space with different decoration. For some corners, it set as an abandoned cemetery while as a different corner, it is like a Vietnamese funeral celebration. When you come here, you could see there are many fake arms and legs are hung on the ceiling. For the bravest people sometimes howl by accidentally touching hands, feet, skulls sprouting everywhere in the shop. Yet, the effigies in devil costumes dangling from the ceiling, the tombs, the table, etc. are also factors that make many visitors afraid.
Monkey In Black coffee shop
Totally different from the horrifying atmosphere of the Hell coffee shop, Monkey in Black coffee shop will suitable for those who love peaceful and delicate. This shop is quite famous because most of the drinks in here, you could eat totally the cup of the coffee. The materials of the cups frequently made by the chocolate. However, there are some special variables that the cups also made by cookies and custard. Barista will take about 10 minutes to finish the cup and then they will fill up the drinks inside.
You got it! Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) is a coffee lover’s paradise, where every street corner hides a gem—from vintage cafés soaked in nostalgia to modern brews with a view. Here’s a curated list of the most famous and must-visit coffee shops in Saigon:
☕️ Famous Coffee Shops You Should Not Miss in Saigon
1. The Workshop Coffee
- 📍 27 Ngô Đức Kế, District 1
- 💡 Why go? Vietnam’s original specialty coffee pioneer. Spacious loft vibes, industrial decor, and a stunning rooftop view.
- ☕️ Must-try: Cold brew, pour-over, and their flat white.
2. Cộng Cà Phê
- 📍 Multiple locations (try 26 Lý Tự Trọng or Nguyễn Huệ Street)
- 💡 Why go? War-era retro design with a twist of communism chic. Insta-worthy and uniquely Vietnamese.
- ☕️ Must-try: Coconut coffee (cà phê cốt dừa) & iced black coffee (cà phê đá).
3. Saigon Ơi Café
- 📍 42 Nguyễn Huệ, The Café Apartment, District 1
- 💡 Why go? Tucked inside the famous “Cafe Apartment” building. Boho decor, chill atmosphere, and a city-view balcony.
- ☕️ Must-try: Egg coffee or matcha latte.
4. L’usine Café
- 📍 151 Đồng Khởi, District 1 (and other branches)
- 💡 Why go? A stylish hybrid of fashion boutique, café, and art space. Chic interior and great food menu too.
- ☕️ Must-try: Iced mocha and avocado toast combo.
5. Okkio Caffe
- 📍 2 Đinh Lễ, District 1 (plus other branches)
- 💡 Why go? Small, cozy, and beautifully designed with great coffee knowledge.
- ☕️ Must-try: Vietnamese-style phin coffee and their signature creamy espresso.
6. The Hidden Elephant Books & Coffee
- 📍 35 Phan Bội Châu, District 1
- 💡 Why go? Quiet hideaway for bookworms. Wood interiors and a peaceful setting perfect for journaling or working.
- ☕️ Must-try: Hot latte and passion fruit tea.
7. Thinker & Dreamer Coffee
- 📍 Café Apartment, 42 Nguyễn Huệ, District 1
- 💡 Why go? Minimalist design, artsy crowd, and a balcony with skyline views.
- ☕️ Must-try: Cloud coffee or salted caramel macchiato.
8. Little Hanoi Egg Coffee
- 📍 119/5 Yersin, District 1
- 💡 Why go? Hidden gem serving the best authentic egg coffee in the south.
- ☕️ Must-try: Hot Hanoi-style egg coffee.
9. RuNam D’Or
- 📍 3 Công xã Paris, District 1 (near Notre-Dame Cathedral)
- 💡 Why go? Elegant café in a French colonial villa. Great for brunch or romantic evenings.
- ☕️ Must-try: Signature cà phê sữa đá and tiramisu.
10. Katinat Saigon Kafe
- 📍 Multiple locations – popular with locals and students
- 💡 Why go? Cool vibes, extended menu, and lots of seating. Great for people-watching or working remotely.
- ☕️ Must-try: Iced macchiato or lotus tea.
🧳 Pro Tip:
While you’re sipping coffee in Saigon, make sure your Vietnam visa is in order if you’re traveling from abroad. Apply online easily with:
🌐 https://visaonlinevietnam.com
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