Great location, comfortable atmosphere and friendly staff. They don't use the plastic straws. Black coffee tasted good.
Coffee shop
Sống Cà Phê - Coffee shop in Ho Chi Minh City
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The Story
About This Place
Sống Cà Phê occupies a bright, white-toned space on D5 in Thạnh Mỹ Tây, a stretch of District 2 that sits just outside the more tourist-heavy Thao Dien core. The interior is modern and uncluttered, with large windows that pull in natural light for most of the day and a mix of individual study tables and open seating. Air conditioning runs throughout, and the café holds 7 AM–11 PM hours every day of the week — one of the longer windows in the area for late-evening work or unhurried drinks.
The menu leans into creative milk teas rather than conventional espresso. The Roasted Sesame Cream Rice Milk Tea pairs a fragrant rice milk base with crunchy sesame cream and is the kind of drink that doesn't appear on many menus nearby. The Oolong Lien adds lotus seeds to oolong milk tea for a subtly floral, textured result, while the Buckwheat Milk Tea offers a nuttier, more restrained profile. For coffee drinkers, Vietnamese iced coffee with condensed milk comes in at 39,000 VND. The matcha lineup includes a Matcha Lychee Latte and a Roasted Sesame Matcha Latte. Croffles — croissant-waffle hybrids — cover the food side in tiramisu, cheese, strawberry, and Oreo variations.
With 1,331 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars, the café draws a broad crowd: international travelers discovering Vietnamese café culture, Korean visitors lingering over cake, and regulars staking out the upstairs tables for long afternoon sessions. Staff are consistently flagged as welcoming, and the café does not use plastic straws. One practical note: a 10,000 VND surcharge applies for studying during busier periods, so it's worth factoring in before settling in for several hours.
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Menu Highlights
What to order at Sống Cà Phê
Choco Custard Croffle
69k VND
Strawberry Croffle
69k VND
Strawberry croffle with fresh cream and chocolate drizzle
Roasted Sesame Cream Rice Milk Tea
59k VND
Fragrant and creamy rice milk tea, paired with crunchy roasted sesame cream, blending a delicate sweet taste.
Buckwheat Milk Tea - Buckwheat Milk Tea
59k VND
Fragrant, Rich Milk Tea, Cool Ice.
Roasted Sesame Matcha Latte
59k VND
Fragrant and smooth roasted matcha cream, distinctive green tea flavor, rich and nutty sesame cream, exquisite combinati
Full menu below · prices in VND.
Reviews
4.7(1331)
Very crowded but productive space. The evening I went the service was not the best. The upstairs common area was full of trash and the water was not refilled. The drink taste fine, the view and sitting corner was amazing tho.
This cafe is spacious and hygienic. The staffs are friendly and careful - they show all the promotions and help me pick the suitable one. Love it 😍
i got a chance to travel to viet nam for a vacation and the first place i visited in this country is this beautiful cafe here, the foods and the drinks are great employees are amazing with their service i love the atmosphere of the place it really hit my vibe
I used to like this place a lot. Now you have to pay a 10k fee for studying, which is quite ridiculous...because they don't even bring you the drinks. In addition, it was a bit crowded and the tables were not clean. If you charge 10k extra, at least offer greater service and cleaner tables... Coffee was good though.
Visit Tips
Visiting Sống Cà Phê
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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 42 priced items on the public menu.
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Reservations: Call +84 369 100 995 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: remote work, solo study, casual catch-up, late-night coffee.
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Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
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Frequently Asked
- Is Sống Cà Phê a good spot for remote work?
- Sống Cà Phê has individual study tables, air conditioning, and hours until 11 PM daily. Note: a 10,000 VND surcharge applies during busier periods for studying.
- What's the best drink at Sống Cà Phê?
- The Roasted Sesame Cream Rice Milk Tea is a standout — a fragrant rice milk base with crunchy sesame cream not commonly found at nearby cafés.
- Is Sống Cà Phê open late?
- Sống Cà Phê is open daily from 7 AM to 11 PM, one of the longer operating windows in the District 2 area.
- Is Sống Cà Phê quiet or loud?
- Reviews describe it as 'quiet' and 'comfortable,' though one noted the music was 'a bit loudly' and it can get crowded in the evening.
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