Sometimes people get caught up in the hustle and bustle of Saigon and forget that there are still slow, quiet, and peaceful places right in the heart of the city. Are you looking for a peaceful place to relax with a book and a cup of hot tea, or simply watch the clouds and sky while listening to an old song? Here are 3 vintage cafes just for you.
Go to Pham's house to find peace
The teapot painted on a wooden board, hanging in front of Pham's house, was actually inspired by a gift given to the "owner" by a close friend. Because he loved it so much, the "owner" used it as the symbol of the shop as a metaphor for gathering, sharing and closeness.
Like the symbol of the kettle, the feeling when coming here will be like returning home, finding peace in the cozy and tidy space of Nha Pham. The service staff here make customers feel like they are chatting with relatives, so they often call them with the affectionate name "Pham family members".
A "divine" corner of the yard where you can take photos from anywhere for those who love vintage style.
Pham House has many different spaces for customers. You can sit at the bar to watch the attentive work of the staff, and sometimes you can chat with the Pham people. Or if you need quiet to concentrate on your work, the mezzanine will be the right space for you. In the hallway on the left side of the house, there are two long chairs, covered by cool green trees above, this place will please those who love nature and like to breathe fresh air.
Bar - a place for those who like to witness the meticulous mixing process of Pham's team.
The drinks at the shop are not very diverse, but the "owner" always focuses on quality when mixing each dish. Something as simple as hot cocoa is also mixed with meticulous measurement so that after drinking it still has an impressive aftertaste. In addition, this place also serves food such as pasta, ice cream waffles... You can visit Nha Pham to enjoy delicious food and find peace at 93/30 Hoang Hoa Tham, Binh Thanh District.
Last weekend, did you guys go to the "Ward" yet?
Phuong Coffee has a view of the railway tracks, hidden in alley 115/102 Le Van Sy. The coffee shop impresses with its large, green yard, creating a peaceful, airy feeling, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. In addition, Phuong also has a quiet, air-conditioned area reserved for groups of friends, or "relatives" who need to race against deadlines.
Open space, green and quiet.
If you are a true "cat servant", you will probably enjoy the special but no less friendly "employees" here. When coming to Phuong, not only can you enjoy good music and fragrant coffee, but you can also make friends with extremely adorable cats.
You are pampered as the "king" of the restaurant.
People come to "Phuong" because the staff is friendly and enthusiastic, and the drinks are delicious. The space of the shop is spacious, suitable for many different purposes such as studying, meeting friends or simply sitting on the porch watching the sky, enjoying tea and listening to music on a leisurely weekend.
Back to childhood memories with Ut Lanh Coffee
Being an adult is not easy, there are times when people want to "ask for a ticket back to childhood" to find memories of a time gone by. If you are in need of such a ticket, Ut Lanh Coffee (283/37 Pham Ngu Lao, District 1) can bring you this opportunity.
The space evokes memories of 90s homes.
Quietly watching everything through the window, drinking a glass of iced coffee here, the pace of life seems to slow down. Everything is strangely peaceful, feeling like there is no hustle and bustle going on in society out there. Coming here, people seem to relive their childhood memories, in a rustic space without any fuss or style.
A photo corner of Ut Lanh coffee.
Under the dim light, customers often sit on wooden chairs and turn on the TV to feel the old life through the black and white screen. Around the walls, pots, pans, baskets are hung for decoration, evoking the feeling of old families, bringing people back to the past.
The cozy space occasionally plays old songs, bringing back the slow pace of life of the past. Then, look through the small "grocery store" in the shop, buy some chips - a delicious snack that parents only reward when you get a perfect score. Eat a piece of crispy chips, sip a glass of ice water, listen to old music, and feel strangely joyful.
This corner of the shop looks like an old grocery store.
