Delicious, nice atmosphere, quick service. Recommend
Cafe
Mầm Coffee - Cafe in Ho Chi Minh City
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The Story
About This Place
Mầm Coffee occupies a compound on Thảo Điền street where bamboo groves, climbing vines, and dense tropical planting create an indoor-outdoor atmosphere that multiple regulars compare to a Vietnamese village or a cool Da Lat afternoon — a notably different register from the polished, urban-minimal cafés that define much of the Thao Dien strip.
The drink menu leans heavily on ice blended and tea rather than coffee craft. Coconut coffee, matcha, cacao, and mint cookie ice blendeds anchor one side; the tea list is unusually varied for the neighborhood, spanning jasmine with arenga pinnata (a palm-derived sweetener), pink guava oolong, mulberry, lychee, and red artichoke. Fresh fruit juices — watermelon, carrot, passion fruit, and guava with chili — come in medium and large sizes, pointing to a clientele that stays a while. A lunch buffet with simple Vietnamese dishes is available on some days, giving the café a dual role that few competitors nearby fill.
Pricing tracks below the Thao Dien average, and the use of paper cups and straws appears intentional rather than incidental. Weekends draw families with children, partly for the landscaping that doubles as a photo backdrop and partly for the open layout of the compound. The quieter windows are early morning before 9 AM and late afternoon between 4 and 6 PM. With 547 Google reviews averaging 4.0, the overall consensus is clearly positive — though at least one pointed review flagged the drip coffee as weak and overpriced, so guests prioritizing technically precise espresso or filter work may find the menu better suited to cold drinks and tea.
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Menu Highlights
What to order at Mầm Coffee
Mulberry Yogurt Smoothie
69k VND
Mullberry jam yogurt
Passion Fruit Yogurt Smoothie
69k VND
Passion fruit yogurt
Matcha Strawberry latte
69k VND
Matcha ice blended
65k VND
Refreshing matcha fusion with creamy delight.
Mint Cookie
65k VND
Cookie mint ice blended
Full menu below · prices in VND.
Reviews
4.0(572)
Great drinks and very popular place with lots of people taking pictures
A perfect place to relax and have a coffee. It had a nature vibe, but it's a bit far from the city. Overall, the staff and ambiance are superb. Even the drinks and snacks we ordered had an excellent taste.
A compound are with Fresh atmosphere in City & many restaurants for food and drink. Early morning 7.30-9am & evening 4-6pm are great time to enjoy with family/friends
This place actually awesome! Decoration are simple, but still beautiful. This place are very chill there are a lot of plants. It’s bring me back to Da Lat, in a rainy time it’s bring up it chillness. The price here are kinda cheap, but the drinks here are just delicious. Very worth to visit! They used paper cups and straw good for the environment. !!! Lifetime experiment !!!
Visit Tips
Visiting Mầm Coffee
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Breakfast available: Opens by 7 AM — a viable breakfast stop in Saigon.
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Menu starts from: 35k VND, based on 46 priced items on the public menu.
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Reservations: Call +84 703 097 407 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: family outings, weekend afternoon, casual catch-up, outdoor photography.
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Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
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Vibe
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked
- Is Mầm Coffee kid-friendly?
- Yes. Reviewers specifically mention it as 'a great place to visit with family with kids,' citing the open compound layout and landscaping that doubles as a photo backdrop.
- Is Mầm Coffee good for a quiet visit?
- Early mornings before 9 AM and late afternoons between 4–6 PM are the quietest windows. Weekends draw families and crowds, making the space 'a bit busy.'
- What are the best drinks at Mầm Coffee?
- The coconut coffee, matcha, and cacao ice blendeds are standout menu items. The tea list — including pink guava oolong, red artichoke, and jasmine with arenga pinnata — is unusually varied for the neighborhood.
- Does Mầm Coffee serve food?
- A lunch buffet with simple Vietnamese dishes is available on some days, giving the café a dual café-and-dining role that few nearby competitors fill.
- Is Mầm Coffee good for remote work or solo visits?
- The nature-forward compound and below-average pricing attract long-stay guests, but weekend crowds can be heavy. Weekday mornings offer the most peaceful conditions.
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