Nice courtyard coffee shop, drinks almost have plant-based ingredients and they all taste very good. 👍
Vegetarian cafe and deli
Zero Plant-based Thảo Điền - Eatery & Café - Vegetarian cafe and deli in Ho Chi Minh City
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The Story
About This Place
Zero Plant-Based operates out of a covered outdoor courtyard on a quiet lane off the main Thao Dien strip, which gives it a different pace from the louder café clusters nearby. The space holds up equally well for a morning laptop session or a slow lunch — there's WiFi, card payment accepted, and staff attentive enough to redirect a fan or top up a water glass without being asked.
The menu is entirely plant-based, no exceptions. The bánh mì gao Katsu Kimchi is the item that comes up most consistently in reviews: a dense, flavor-forward sandwich that pulls from both Vietnamese street tradition and Korean pantry staples. The croissant program is also a cut above standard café pastry — the almond matcha version is the one regulars mention by name. On the drinks side, the coconut coffee and salted caramel latte are the most frequently praised; the chocolate Einspanner offers a darker, less sweet alternative.
What distinguishes the place in a neighborhood with no shortage of café options is consistency rather than spectacle. The setting is unfussy, the service is engaged without being performative, and the all-vegan menu covers enough ground — bakery, bánh mì, Vietnamese coffee, specialty drinks — to justify more than one visit reason. Four locations across Saigon signal an operational baseline that shows in the execution; the product doesn't feel like it's running on goodwill alone.
The Thao Dien outpost draws expat residents grinding through the morning hours, plant-based regulars, and first-timers drawn in by the banh mi reputation who tend to return.
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Menu Highlights
What to order at Zero Plant-based Thảo Điền - Eatery & Café
Whole Grain Rice Bread With Grilled Mushrooms And Lemongrass Sauce
112k VND
Whole Grain Rice Bread Katsu Kimchi
112k VND
Whole Grain Rice Bread With Chickpea Protein And Dill Sauce
112k VND
Matcha Coconut Ice Blended
105k VND
Mango Matcha Ice Blended
101k VND
Full menu below · prices in VND.
Reviews
4.6(54)
My favourite veggie Banh Mi in all of HCMC after 3 weeks of sampling. The "Banh mi gao Katsu Kimchi" was packed with flavours and the atmosphere is also really nice and the staff super friendly.
Great experience !! We wanted to eat a Bánh mì for so long and this vegan option was the perfect fit ! Cosy spot, friendly waiter and amazing food 😋 I really recommend the place !
Zero Plant-Based is 100% Vegan establishment with 4 locations in Saigon. They have the BEST croissants, cookies, banh mi, Vietnamese Coffee etc. 5 stars in taste and service. I love this place!!
Sometimes you don’t stop thinking it will be a noisy place …. Today, we changed our mind and do like it. Simple, tasty (love their salted caramel latte) and smiling staff. If you are looking for a brand name, go elsewhere :-) if you are looking for a tasty nice and relaxing place - here we go
Visit Tips
Visiting Zero Plant-based Thảo Điền - Eatery & Café
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Breakfast available: Opens by 6 AM — a viable breakfast stop in Saigon.
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Menu starts from: 48k VND, based on 33 priced items on the public menu.
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Reservations: Call +84 777 811 105 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: remote work, plant-based eating, casual brunch, solo dining.
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Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
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- Is Zero Plant-based Thảo Điền - Eatery & Café good for remote work?
- Yes. The venue has WiFi and a covered courtyard setting. Reviews describe it as suitable for morning laptop sessions, with attentive staff who redirect fans and refill water without being asked.
- What's the best dish at Zero Plant-based Thảo Điền - Eatery & Café?
- The bánh mì gao Katsu Kimchi is the most consistently praised item, described by one reviewer as 'packed with flavours.' The almond matcha croissant is also frequently mentioned by regulars.
- Does Zero Plant-based Thảo Điền - Eatery & Café have vegan options?
- The entire menu is 100% plant-based with no exceptions, covering bakery, bánh mì, Vietnamese coffee, and specialty drinks.
- Is Zero Plant-based Thảo Điền - Eatery & Café quiet or loud?
- Reviews describe it as relaxed and quiet. One reviewer noted it sits on 'a quiet lane off the main Thao Dien strip,' and another wrote it was 'a tasty, nice and relaxing place.'
- Does Zero Plant-based Thảo Điền - Eatery & Café accept card payments?
- Yes, card payment is accepted at this location.
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