Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Best cafes in Ho Chi Minh City

19 places, ranked by traveler reviews. Coffee worth crossing Ho Chi Minh City for, specialty roasters, brunch spots and quiet corners to work.

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What is the best-known of the cafes in Ho Chi Minh City?

XLIII Specialty Coffee is the most reviewed, with 9,443 traveler reviews and a 4.9 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.

Which of Ho Chi Minh City's cafes is worth going out of your way for?

Tonkin Garden Egg Coffee & Eatery [Cafe & Croissant] rates highest at 4.9 out of 5 across 3,752 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.

How is this list of cafes ranked?

By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.

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