The space is small, and the tableware is terrible. I‘m afraid that there will be broken ceramic slag falling into the cup Maybe it‘s a place where the Vinyl record lovers come.
Coffee shop
Bluish Cafe - Coffee shop in Ho Chi Minh City
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The Story
About This Place
Bluish Cafe occupies a small two-story shophouse on Trúc Đường where the ground floor runs as a café and the upper level operates as a vinyl record shop. The split use draws a particular kind of visitor — someone content to sit with a good cup of coffee and leave an hour later clutching a few 45s. Reviewers have described digging through the upstairs collection for extended stretches; the selection leans vintage, with some variation in curation quality depending on the day.
The drinks menu favors specialty preparations over volume. The matcha ginger latte and houjicha latte have each drawn repeat mentions, and a rotating pastry of the day — carrot cake has been a consistent highlight — keeps the food offering focused rather than sprawling. Bread is fresh. The coffee is treated as a centerpiece rather than background noise.
Staff attentiveness comes up repeatedly across reviews: cups are refilled before they empty, and the pace feels considered rather than hurried. A resident tabby — described as chubby with chronically sleepy eyes — stations herself near the entrance. The space is small enough that her presence registers on arrival.
There are designated listening spots where guests can cue records independently without interruption, a deliberate arrangement that separates Bluish from the louder café strips along Xuân Thủy and Nguyễn Văn Hưởng. The in-room soundtrack comes directly off the turntable upstairs, so it shifts with whoever is behind the counter. The combination of live vinyl, attentive service, and a tight menu creates a register that is hard to replicate at scale — which is likely why the place stays small by design.
Closed Tuesdays; open from 8 AM most days (9 AM Mondays) through 10 PM.
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Reviews
4.7(307)
One of my favorites cafes in Saigon, good selection of albums (Vinyl), vintage unique vibes. 9.5/10
a great and cozy spot for catching up with friends. i got their houjicha latte which was pretty tasty. i would try their coffee next time. great playlist selections. cute cat resident.
I’ve ordered carrot cake and matcha ginger latte. To say of was good is to say nothing at all. Thank you for a wonderful atmosphere and delicious food and beverage. 😇 Will definitely come back again!
Bluish may be small, but it feels like a warm corner of calm in the middle of Thảo Điền. The space is perfect for listening to music, chatting with friends, or just sitting alone with a cup of coffee and your thoughts. The staff here are so sweet — they actually notice if your cup’s getting low or if you’re waiting too long. There’s something really genuine about the way they care. Combine that with vinyl records and the smell of coffee, and you’ve got a little world that feels both cozy and alive.
Visit Tips
Visiting Bluish Cafe
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Open late: Doors stay open past 0 AM on at least one day — handy for after-work dinners.
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Breakfast available: Opens by 8 AM — a viable breakfast stop in Saigon.
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Reservations: Call +84 388 320 638 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: solo coffee, catching up with friends, music browsing, quiet afternoons.
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Frequently Asked
- What are the must-try drinks at Bluish Cafe?
- The matcha ginger latte and houjicha latte have drawn repeat mentions across reviews. The carrot cake pastry of the day is also a consistent highlight.
- Is Bluish Cafe quiet enough for solo visits or reading?
- Multiple reviews describe it as "a warm corner of calm" with a "calm & gentle vibe, not like other cafes in town." Designated listening spots let guests cue vinyl records without interruption.
- Does Bluish Cafe have a vinyl record shop?
- The upper floor operates as a vinyl record shop with a vintage-leaning collection. One reviewer left with six 45s after digging through the selection for an extended stretch.
- Is Bluish Cafe open for breakfast?
- Bluish Cafe opens at 8 AM most days and 9 AM on Mondays, closing at 10 PM. It is closed Tuesdays.
- Is Bluish Cafe good for solo visitors?
- Reviewers note dedicated listening spots "for introverts" where guests can play vinyl independently without being interrupted. The small, unhurried space suits solo visits.
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