Best Cafes in Thao Dien: 10 Places to Sit and Work

This guide covers ten cafes in Thao Dien where you can sit down, eat and spend a few hours over a drink. The food runs from pastries and bagels to flan and cheesecake, so the list suits a work session, a catch-up or a slow afternoon.

We chose cafes with at least 20 Google reviews where the reviews and menus point to sitting, working and eating. Dolphy Café 113 Dương Văn An sits just outside Thao Dien, so its section gives the area. Ratings and review counts change daily, so check Google before you go. Busy times come from our hourly Saturday figures. Prices appear only where we hold a price range for the venue.

Aramour Coffee Roasters Thao Dien

Aramour Coffee Roasters Thao Dien is at 7 Lê Văn Miến, An Khánh, a cafe and coffee roastery with a terrace. Reviewers like the relaxed, airy setting, and say it is a good place to work or chill. One describes the terrace on the first floor, half air-conditioned and half open to the air, and says the staff are lovely and the coffee very good. Another found the drinks affordable and enjoyed the salted caramel macchiato and banoffee latte. The menu covers espresso, americano, cappuccino and latte, and it also lists kaya pancake. One reviewer found the service very slow. Aramour has 4.5 on Google from 675 reviews, and Google lists its price range as up to 100,000 VND per person. It opens at 7 AM, closing at 7 PM on Monday to Wednesday and at 9 PM from Thursday to Sunday. Saturdays peak around 11 AM.

OKKIO

OKKIO at 110 Xuân Thủy, An Khánh, is a small coffee shop with soft lighting. Two reviewers call it their go-to spot for working, and one says it is quiet enough for focused work, with good Wi-Fi and young locals studying or taking meetings. One reviewer adds that the bagels with assorted fillings are delicious, and another praises the cà phê sữa đá and the iced latte. The menu includes Oak & Fire Espresso and Citrus Garden Coldbrew. One reviewer noticed a strong smell on entering. OKKIO has 4.5 on Google from 602 reviews. Our listing shows only Tuesday hours, 7:30 AM to 9 PM. Saturdays peak around 6 PM.

The Dreamers Bakery & Coffee

The Dreamers Bakery & Coffee at 11 Thảo Điền, An Khánh, is a bakery and coffee shop with seating upstairs. Reviewers call it a good place to meet friends or work, with comfortable chairs and friendly staff. The menu is long on pastries, including an Almond Croissant, a Chocolate Croissant and an Apple Turnover, and one reviewer says the coffee and pastry combo is a good deal for the area. Another says the menu also has local Vietnamese dishes. One reviewer says it can be noisy and crowded at weekends. The Dreamers has 4.7 on Google from 393 reviews, and Google lists its price range as about 100,000 to 200,000 VND per person. It is open 6:30 AM to 7 PM every day, and Saturdays peak around 10 AM.

Bin's House Coffee

Bin's House Coffee at 40 Thảo Điền in Thao Dien is a cafe where one reviewer says the beans are roasted in-house. Staff talked one reviewer into trying a salt coffee, which they found absolutely amazing, and others recommend the salted coffee, avocado coffee and smoothies. Reviewers describe the staff as polite, warm and friendly, and one calls the vibe relaxed. One reviewer wanted more coffee and less ice. Bin's House Coffee has 4.9 on Google from 149 reviews. It opens at 6:30 AM every day and closes at 9 PM. Saturdays peak around 7 PM.

Mansion Seoin, Financier & Madeleine Café

Mansion Seoin is a two-storey cafe on Trúc Đường in Thao Dien, known for its financiers and madeleines. The menu includes the Financier Classic, the Financier Pistachio, the Financier Coffee and the Financier Peanut. One reviewer describes a mint-green, minimal interior with a Korean cafe feel, and another calls it one of the prettiest cafes in Ho Chi Minh City. Reviewers also praise the friendly staff, and one says the place is good for working or studying. Another reviewer likes the coffee and tea selection, which includes Kusmi Tea, and a third loves the blue cheese financier. Mansion Seoin has 4.9 on Google from 192 reviews. It is open 8 AM to 7 PM on weekdays and 8 AM to 9 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. Its Saturday busy times peak around 1 PM.

Haru Object

Haru Object at 31 Đường số 54 in Thao Dien is a cafe with a shop attached, selling flowers, vintage items, scrapbooking supplies and handmade ceramics. Reviewers call it cosy and relaxing, and one adds that it is quiet enough for journalling or working. The drinks get praise too. A bạc xỉu came out well made, another reviewer says the drinks were amazing, and a third mentions good coffee and delicious cookies. One reviewer likes the pictures the owner has drawn. Haru Object has 5.0 on Google from 183 reviews. It opens at 8 AM every day and closes at 7 PM on weekdays and 8 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.

Dolphy Café 113 Dương Văn An

Dolphy Café 113 Dương Văn An is at 113 Dương Văn An, just outside Thao Dien in the Khu đô thị An Phú An Khánh area of Bình Trưng. It is a coffee shop with lots of greenery and an open space. One reviewer points to the koi pond and rooftop seating, another says the aquarium makes it calming to sit by, and a third likes the cabin-style room with plenty of seating. Reviewers praise the drinks, and one says they have worked there every day for two years. The menu includes Cloud Espresso, a pork floss and cheese bun and pain au chocolat, and one reviewer mentions an all-day breakfast. One reviewer says it gets hot in the afternoon. Dolphy 113 has 4.5 on Google from 691 reviews, and Google lists its price range as up to 100,000 VND per person. It opens 6 AM to 10 PM every day, and Saturdays peak around 9 AM.

Astral Café & Patisserie

Astral Café & Patisserie is at 51 Võ Nguyên Giáp, An Khánh, beneath the metro line. Reviewers describe a space with many seating options, comfortable seats and air conditioning, and two say it works for long hours of focus or laptop work. Drinks mentioned include the cold brew, matcha and an apricot matcha, and the menu lists a Burnt Cheesecake and a Butter Croissant. One reviewer says there is a Tarot reading service and a mystical decor theme. One thought the drinks good but not cheap. Astral has 4.8 on Google from 146 reviews, and Google lists its price range as up to 100,000 VND per person. It is open 7 AM to 9 PM every day, and Saturdays peak around 8 AM.

Banan Patisserie Ngo Quang Huy

Banan Patisserie is a bakery and cafe at 34 Ngô Quang Huy in Thao Dien. The Japanese crème flan is the favourite here. One reviewer calls it the best flan in Saigon, light, buttery and not too sweet, and another loved the caramel base. Reviewers also rate the matcha drinks, and one praises the Tirami-Matcha, a matcha take on tiramisu. There is indoor and outdoor seating, and one reviewer found the matcha latte a little pricey. Banan Patisserie has 4.8 on Google from 614 reviews. It opens at 10 AM every day and closes at 10 PM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and at 9:30 PM on the other days. Its Saturday busy times stay fairly even through the day and peak around 8 PM. Prices range from about 100,000 to 200,000 VND per person.

yin coffee

yin coffee on Nguyễn Bá Huân in Thao Dien is a coffee shop that one reviewer describes as newly opened, with a simple, modern design and lots of light. Reviewers praise the owner and the staff, and one calls the drinks pretty nice and the place neat and clean. Another tried the strawberry matcha and liked it. yin coffee has 5.0 on Google from 117 reviews. It opens at 6:40 AM and closes at 9 PM on most days, and at 9:30 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. Its Saturday busy times start early and peak around 4 PM.

Before you go

Earliest start: Dolphy Café 113 Dương Văn An opens at 6 AM every day.
Bin's House Coffee and The Dreamers open at 6:30 AM, and yin coffee at 6:40 AM.
Banan Patisserie opens at 10 AM.
The Dreamers closes at 7 PM every day, and Haru Object closes at 7 PM on weekdays.
OKKIO lists hours for one day only in our data, so check before you go on other days.
Saturdays peak around 8 AM at Astral, 9 AM at Dolphy 113, 6 PM at OKKIO and 7 PM at Bin's House Coffee.