Ho Chi Minh City
Southeast AsiaΒ·Budget-friendly

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Vietnam

Vietnam's electric southern capital β€” war history, French colonial flair, a world-class food scene, and a startup energy unlike anywhere else in SE Asia.

Safety Score

7/10βœ…

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Cost Level

$Budget

Language

Vietnamese

Currency

VND

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Bosgaurus Coffee
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Bosgaurus Coffee

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Saigon's finest specialty coffee roastery with a minimalist, light-filled cafe in the Binh Thanh district. Bosgaurus sources single-origin beans from Da Lat, Buon Ma Thuot, and highland farms across Vietnam, roasting in-house and serving dialed-in espresso and filter options.

πŸ“12 Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam

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Cafe Apartment
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Cafe Apartment

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An entire 1960s residential tower on Nguyen Hue Boulevard turned vertical cafe complex - each floor of the former apartment building now houses a different cafe, boutique, or creative space. One of HCMC's most photographed addresses and a genuinely interesting afternoon of exploration.

πŸ“42 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam

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Cong Caphe Saigon
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Cong Caphe Saigon

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The beloved retro Communist-era cafe chain (based in Hanoi) has its HCMC outpost on Dong Khoi, the city's most elegant boulevard. Propaganda posters, military memorabilia, and the addictive coconut coffee - a beloved ritual for every Vietnam traveler.

πŸ“26 Dong Khoi Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam

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Oromia Coffee
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Oromia Coffee

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A specialty coffee gem in the Binh Thanh neighborhood with a focus on Vietnamese highland beans and African single-origins. The friendly baristas run regular free cupping sessions and the pour-over bar is the best in the city. Popular with HCMC's growing coffee community.

πŸ“245 Dien Bien Phu Street, Ward 7, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam

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Saigon Oi
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Saigon Oi

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A beautiful, thoughtfully designed cafe in District 3 serving Vietnamese-style coffee alongside light meals and fresh juices. The hand-drip ca phe and egg coffee are exceptional, and the rooftop terrace with potted plants and city views is a digital nomad favorite.

πŸ“112 Tran Hung Dao Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam

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The Refinery
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The Refinery

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A stunning colonial-era opium refinery converted into a lush garden cafe and cocktail bar in District 1. Stone floors, tropical plants climbing old French walls, and a menu of specialty coffee and all-day brunch. The most atmospheric daytime setting in HCMC.

πŸ“74 Hai Ba Trung Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam

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