Best Desserts and Ice Cream in Thao Dien

If you have a sweet tooth and you are near Thao Dien, this guide covers the places worth a visit: cheesecake counters, French-style bakeries, cake cafés, gelato and ice cream shops, and a chocolate maker. For each one we say what to order, what reviewers tend to say and, where we have the data, when it gets busy on Saturdays.

The list opens with four favourites and then adds the highest-rated dessert places in and around Thao Dien, ranked by Google rating and review volume. Ratings come from Google. Hours and prices come from our listings.

Cheesecake Ngon

Cheesecake Ngon is a cake shop at 23b Lê Văn Miến, Quận 2, and the cheesecake is the draw. The menu marks the original and apple crumble slices as best sellers, and it also lists passion fruit, Oreo, burnt and red velvet slices, plus a carrot cake slice. Most reviews praise the cheesecake and the relaxed interior, and the iced lattes get a mention. Two reviews mention birthday cakes. One reviewer finds a slice expensive for its size, though they still thought it was worth it.

Rated 4.7 on Google from 539 reviews. It is open 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM Monday to Saturday and closed on Sundays. The price is about 100,000 to 200,000 VND per person.

Bakes Thao Dien

Bakes Thao Dien, listed as French Bakery & Cafe, is the place for Basque cheese in tin boxes, with espresso and mango versions. The menu also has avocado and salted egg layer cakes in tins, plus espresso tiramisu and no-bake cheesecake cakes. Reviewers praise the cakes, including the orange cake and the tiramisu, along with the friendly staff and the cosy space. One calls the croissant the best they have had in the city. One reviewer found it hard to get a table around 11 AM, then waited more than 20 minutes for an order.

Rated 4.7 on Google from 2,082 reviews. It is open every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM. The price is about 100,000 to 200,000 VND per person.

A related branch, Bakes Ho Con Rua at 47b Trần Cao Vân, is also rated 4.7 on Google.

SOKO Cake Bake & Brunch

SOKO Cake Bake & Brunch runs its Bake House at 25B Ngô Quang Huy. Order the croissants. Reviewers single out the Dubai chocolate croissant, the matcha and almond salted caramel one and the croissant au chocolat. Egg waffles, the earl grey matcha and the tiramisu croissant also come up. One reviewer found the staff sweet, and the presentation gets praise too. One reviewer calls the Dubai chocolate croissant expensive, and another says the price point is high.

Rated 4.8 on Google from 536 reviews. It is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM and closed on Mondays. A related branch on Xuân Thủy, at 92 Xuân Thủy, is also rated 4.8 on Google.

The 350F

The 350F at 69A Xuân Thủy sells mini cakes in 7 cm boxes. The menu lists the Mini Pistachio Butter Cake, Mini Tiramisu Cake, a box of 12 mini matcha misu cakes and the Mini Merry Berry Cake. Reviewers mention the tarts most, including passion fruit mango, durian and strawberry, along with the puff pastry. One reviewer calls the Merry Berry cloud cake a best seller. Most reviews are enthusiastic about the taste and the friendly staff. You can ask for a taste before you choose a cake. One reviewer found the place crowded and hard to find a seat.

Rated 4.4 on Google from 692 reviews. It is open daily from 9 AM to 10:30 PM. The price is about 100,000 to 200,000 VND per person.

Dulce de Saigon

Dulce de Saigon is a bakery, café and cookie shop at 16 Đường số 54, An Khánh. Reviewers praise the cakes. Cookies and the cinnamon bun get a mention too, and one reviewer rates the roast beef sandwich very highly. The sandwiches are built for delivery but can be eaten in, and one reviewer suggests asking about catering and party subs. The space is airy and comfortable, and it suits meeting friends or working.

Rated 5.0 on Google from 133 reviews. Our listing has opening hours for Friday only, 8 AM to 9 PM.

La Creme

La Creme is a small ice cream shop at 19 Trần Ngọc Diện, An Khánh. Try the mint chocolate or the fish sauce flavour if you want something Vietnamese-inspired. The Honey Lavender, Chocolate Brownie and Milky Caramel are also praised. Several reviewers say the staff are friendly and let you sample flavours before you choose. One reviewer thinks the flavour list, at around 15, is not huge.

Rated 4.9 on Google from 638 reviews. It is open 11 AM to 10 PM Monday to Friday, and 10 AM to 10 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

Baby Boss

Baby Boss sits inside Vincom Mega Mall at 161 Võ Nguyên Giáp, An Khánh. One reviewer calls the gelato authentic, with a smooth and dense texture, and another finds it not too sweet. The milk tea with roasted egg cream gets a recommendation, and one reviewer praises the customer service. Another finds the gelato expensive by weight.

Rated 4.9 on Google from 591 reviews and open daily from 10 AM to 10 PM.

Hallelu Chocolate

Hallelu Chocolate, also known as Socola Thảo Điền, is at 43 Nguyễn Bá Huân, An Khánh. A small workshop in the shop makes fresh chocolate. The chocolates get mentions for almond and dark chocolate covered dried fruit, and one reviewer suggests the mango, orange or 70% dark chocolate. The ice cream is a regular Sunday treat for one visitor. Another reviewer finds the taste less exceptional than other reviews suggest.

Rated 4.9 on Google from 368 reviews. Hours are 9 AM to 6 PM on Monday and Tuesday, and 8 AM to 10 PM from Wednesday to Sunday.

Mr. Pie bakery

Mr. Pie bakery sells mini gift boxes of mixed berry, egg tart, pumpkin and pecan. Apple pie comes up in two reviews, with a crisp pastry and a filling that is not too sweet. One reviewer liked the lamb and bulgogi pork pies, and the menu lists green pepper steak and ham and cheese. Staff are described as helpful when you are choosing. The address is listed as Đ. Nguyễn Cừ/63 Thảo Điền, An Khánh.

Rated 4.9 on Google from 342 reviews. The price is about 100,000 to 200,000 VND per person. It is open Monday to Saturday from 8 AM to 9 PM, and Sunday from 9 AM to 7 PM.

Mansion Seoin

Mansion Seoin is a Korean-style café on Trúc Đường in An Khánh, known for its financiers and madeleines. The menu lists financiers in classic, peanut, pistachio, banana, coffee, churros, chocolate, blue cheese and Roche flavours. Two reviewers praise the madeleines and financiers. One picks the blue cheese financier as the best, and another singles out the Roche financier. The coffee and tea get good marks too, and the staff are welcoming.

Rated 4.9 on Google from 192 reviews. It is open 8 AM to 7 PM Monday to Friday, and 8 AM to 9 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

icelab

icelab at 16 Đường 43, An Khánh makes gelato with unusual flavours, including vegetable-based ones. One reviewer likes the berry and cherry flavours, and another mentions strawberry cheesecake, Gypsy tipsy and tiramisu. For a first visit, the tasting set of five small scoops is a good choice. One reviewer says the minis are generous, and another finds the space bright and modern, a good place to cool off or catch up with friends.

Rated 4.9 on Google from 135 reviews. It is open daily from 9 AM to 9 PM.

Before you go

Saturdays are busiest around 7 PM at Bakes Thao Dien, 8 PM at The 350F and 6 PM at Baby Boss.

Cheesecake Ngon is busiest between 5 and 6 PM on Saturdays, and icelab at 5 PM and 7 PM. Mr. Pie bakery and Hallelu Chocolate peak around 10 AM on Saturdays, La Creme around 11 AM, and SOKO between 4 and 5 PM. Mansion Seoin peaks around 1 PM.

Bakes Thao Dien opens at 7:30 AM every day, and Mr. Pie bakery at 8 AM from Monday to Saturday. Bakes Thao Dien and The 350F stay open until 10:30 PM every day, and Baby Boss until 10 PM. Cheesecake Ngon is closed on Sundays and SOKO on Mondays.