The US Times commented: "Apart from Brazil, no country produces more coffee than Vietnam. The S-shaped country's coffee industry is now a $3 billion business and accounts for nearly 15% of the global market, making Vietnam a giant of Southeast Asia."
Here are some cafes recommended by the New York Times:
Cheo Leo - Nostalgic beauty in the heart of Saigon
Located deep in alley 109 Nguyen Thien Thuat (Ward 2, District 3), Cheo Leo, which dates back to 1938, is a peaceful oasis in the heart of bustling Saigon. This small cafe evokes a nostalgic feeling with its old furniture, black and white paintings, and echoing old music.
Entering Cheo Leo, you feel like you have been transported back in time to the previous decades. The space of the shop is simply decorated with old wooden tables and chairs, a hanging lantern and mossy walls. The decorative items also bear the mark of time such as the old radio, the typewriter or the pendulum clocks.
Cheo Leo has existed since 1938 as a peaceful oasis in the heart of bustling Saigon.
Cheo Leo is famous for its traditional filter coffee, a typical drink of Saigon. The coffee is brewed with pure roasted coffee beans, bringing a delicious and rich flavor. Enjoying filter coffee at Cheo Leo, you will feel the simplicity and rusticity of old Saigon life.
Lacaph - Modern and luxurious space
Located in the bustling District 1, Lacaph attracts visitors with its luxurious, sophisticated design and delicious, classy drinks. Entering Lacaph, you will be impressed by the spacious and airy space. The shop is decorated with neutral colors, creating a gentle and elegant feeling. The tables and chairs are arranged scientifically, creating privacy for each customer.
Lacaph serves a variety of coffees prepared by a team of talented baristas using the traditional Vietnamese filter brewing method. In particular, the shop also focuses on providing many low-sugar options for those who love a light taste, including espresso, milk coffee and cascara - a unique drink made from coffee tree bark and coffee fruit skin.
Lacaph attracts visitors with its luxurious, sophisticated design and delicious, classy drinks.
The highlight of Lacaph is its impressive exhibition space. Decorated with posters, maps, machinery and even an old motorbike, it gives you an insight into the history of Vietnamese coffee, from the origin of coffee beans, cultivation methods to modern production techniques.
96B - Igniting passion for coffee
Located in the bustling Tan Dinh district, 96B is not only a simple coffee shop but also an ideal destination for those who want to explore and learn about the art of professional coffee making.
At 96B, you have the opportunity to participate in regular coffee brewing workshops. The course covers everything from roasting to brewing, helping you better understand coffee and create delicious cups of coffee like a real barista. With two in-depth courses, 96B will teach you the secrets of brewing coffee like a pro, from distinguishing acidity to evaluating sweetness.
96B is not just a simple coffee shop but also an ideal destination for those who want to explore and learn about the art of professional coffee making.
In addition to its educational mission, 96B also offers unique coffee experiences. The shop serves five carefully crafted Vietnamese coffees, accompanied by tasting notes and individual carafes. You can also enjoy innovative experimental drinks such as the Solar Cold Brew - a unique combination of iced coffee, ginger syrup, ginger jam, lemon and rosemary.
The Workshop - Where flavor and art converge
The Workshop is an ideal destination for those who love coffee and want to experience a unique artistic space. This spacious cafe attracts visitors with delicious coffee flavor, diverse menu and inspiring creative space.
Entering The Workshop, you will be impressed by the spacious open space, filled with natural light. The shop is decorated with unique vintage furniture, creating a cozy and intimate feeling.
The Workshop is an ideal destination for those who love coffee and want to experience a unique art space.
The Workshop is famous for its high-quality coffee prepared by a team of professional baristas. The shop uses 100% pure Arabica coffee beans, roasted and ground by hand, bringing a rich and delicious coffee flavor. In addition to coffee, the shop also has a rich food menu, from American breakfast to North African dishes or French desserts.
Little Hanoi Egg Coffee - The quintessence of Hanoi in the heart of Saigon
When talking about Hanoi, we cannot help but mention egg coffee - a typical drink with the rich flavor of the capital. Now, you can enjoy delicious egg coffee right in Saigon with Little Hanoi Egg Coffee.
Little Hanoi offers visitors a cozy and simple space, like a small corner of Hanoi in the heart of Saigon. The shop is simply decorated with rustic wooden tables and chairs, pictures of Hanoi and melodious Trinh Cong Son music.
Little Hanoi offers visitors a cozy and peaceful space, like a small corner of Hanoi in the heart of Saigon.
The highlight of Little Hanoi is the delicious egg coffee, prepared according to the traditional recipe of Hanoi. The rich, smooth egg cream layer blends with the rich coffee flavor to create a unique, unforgettable flavor.
Filter Coffee - Coffee flavor awakens the city
When talking about Saigon at night, we cannot ignore the coffee shops that are open all night, where coffee lovers can gather, chat and enjoy the rich flavor of coffee. Famous among them areFilter Coffee, a small coffee shop located on an alley on Phan Dinh Phung Street, attracts tourists with its delicious traditional coffee flavor and simple, rustic space.
Opened in the 1950s, Vet Coffee has become an indispensable part of Saigonese life. Every day, the shop serves more than 500 cups of coffee to both locals and tourists.
Opened since the 1950s, Vet Coffee has become an indispensable part of the lives of Saigon people.
What makes Ca Phe Vet special is the unique flavor of the filter coffee. The coffee is brewed using a traditional filter, but instead of using a regular filter, the shop uses a special filter to filter the coffee. This brewing method creates a rich, delicious coffee flavor that is completely different from other places.
