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We Said Space Said - Architecture firm in Ho Chi Minh City
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The Story
About This Place
The café at We Said Space Said is embedded in an architecture studio on a narrow alley off Đường Số 59 — a provenance that explains the spatial precision despite the limited footprint. The garden-facing interior bar is the structural idea of the place: a small run of seats angled so that every visit unfolds against layered greenery, the kind that absorbs the ambient noise of Thao Dien into something approaching quiet.
The drink menu is compact and priced around 65,000 VND. The cold brew with chili is the standout — a pairing that lands somewhere between stimulating and genuinely satisfying. A resident cat shares the space, and dogs are welcome in the small courtyard, where there is enough room for a small animal to move without feeling enclosed. Staff are consistently described as friendly and the overall atmosphere is unhurried.
The footprint is genuinely small. Weekend afternoons fill quickly, and the venue accepts advance bookings — walk-ins on busy days are a gamble. Cards are not accepted; cash is required. The alley does not accommodate cars, so arrival by foot or motorbike is the practical approach.
What separates this from the broader Thao Dien garden café category is the deliberateness of the arrangement. The greenery is not decorative filler; the bar is positioned at a specific angle into the garden that registers as intentional rather than incidental — a likely consequence of the architecture background. For those who find most Saigon café spaces either overstimulating or aesthetically neutral, this is a calibrated alternative: quiet without austerity, green without disorder. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 7:30 AM.
cold brew with chiligarden-facing interior barresident catdog-friendly courtyardaffordable drinks around 65,000 vnd
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Reviews
4.4(221)
A hidden garden in the middle of the city. Walking into We Said Space Said feels like stepping into another dimension. The lush greenery, the peaceful vibe—it’s like being transported straight into a cinematic scene. The space is beautifully curated, with a cozy and intimate garden atmosphere that instantly calms the senses. It’s literally a garden café, and one of the most charming ones I’ve seen in Saigon. However, the charm comes with a catch: the place is tiny. I visited on a Thursday afternoon and it was already packed. Seats are assigned due to the limited space, so don’t expect to come in with a big group for long conversations—it’s not the place for that. Outdoor seats look incredibly inviting but were all taken when I visited. If you’re lucky enough to grab one, it must be magical. What really stands out is the service. From the moment I arrived, two staff members greeted me warmly—one helped with parking, the other guided me to my seat. The hospitality is truly 5-star level, which adds a lot to the overall experience. As for the drinks, they’re decent. Nothing groundbreaking, but good enough to enjoy while soaking in the ambiance. Honestly, the café doesn’t need to rely on drinks—the space and service do most of the talking. Will I come back? Possibly, but the crowd might keep me away. If it’s this full on a weekday, I can only imagine the weekend. Still, for those looking for a peaceful escape and aesthetic vibes, this place is worth visiting at least once.
Cold brew with chili is super tasty. Come for the cat, stay for the tasty drinks.
Stale drinks. The landscape outside was what made this place unique but very unkempt. Also, cars can't get to it.
Dog friendly cafe with a small yard where my dog could run around. Coffee price is cheap -65,000/drinks. They open till 15:45 only abd accept booking only
Visit Tips
Visiting We Said Space Said
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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 7 AM — a viable breakfast stop in Saigon.
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Best for: long conversations, afternoon coffee, working quietly, visiting with pets.
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- What should I order at We Said Space Said?
- The cold brew with chili is the standout drink. Reviews describe it as 'super tasty' and 'somewhere between stimulating and genuinely satisfying.' Drinks are priced around 65,000 VND.
- Is We Said Space Said dog-friendly?
- Yes. Dogs are welcome in the small courtyard, which reviewers confirm has enough space for a small animal to move freely.
- Does We Said Space Said accept card payments?
- No. We Said Space Said is cash only — multiple reviews explicitly flag that cards are not accepted.
- Does We Said Space Said take reservations?
- Yes. Advance bookings are accepted and recommended — the venue is small and fills quickly on weekend afternoons, making walk-ins a gamble.
- Is parking available at We Said Space Said?
- No car access. The venue sits on a narrow alley that does not accommodate cars; arrival by foot or motorbike is the practical approach.
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