A brief introduction about Saigon Apartment Cafe
Cafe Apartment Vietnam is located at No.42 on the entire Nguyen Hue Street - one of the most bustling streets in Ward 1. Tourists exploring Saigon should not miss out on the iconic Nguyen Hue walking street because it gathers many interesting sites just on a street. Once there, it's hard not to be captivated by the charm of an old nine-story apartment building adorned with a variety of cafes and restaurants - Saigon Apartment Cafe.
This nine-storey apartment was constructed in the mid-1960s. The cafe apartment Vietnam used to be a dormitory for government and military personnel, including US advisors in the 1950s and 1960s, and naval officers in the post-war period. After the Fall of Saigon, some of the apartments were given to the shipyard workers. Up to now, it has been restored many times over the years. Though this cafe apartment in Vietnam still maintains the historic value of all the architecture.
Saigon Apartment Cafe stands out among other buildings on Nguyen Hue Street
In 2010, the owner of this building started embracing the concept of cafe apartments. It typically refers to buildings that house both cafes and residential spaces. This concept gained popularity, creating a unique blend of living and commercial spaces. Also, these establishments, creatively embellished by young individuals, showcase a delightful facade reminiscent of a colossal Rubik's Cube.
Saigon Cafe Apartment - A colossal Rubik's Cube
How to get there?
When you face the cafe apartment Vietnam from Walking Street, find the entrance to the left of Fahasa bookstore. Just go in that direction, and you will see a staircase and elevator to access each floor. If you opt for the convenience of the elevator, you will have to pay a fee of 3.000 VND (~0.13 USD). But don’t worry, because some shops and cafes will reimburse that fee when you make a drink purchase.
Find the aisle beside the bookstore to get into the cafe apartment Vietnam
Top 7 cafe shops inside Saigon Apartment Cafe
Here is a reference list of the seven featured cafes on each floor of the cafe apartment Vietnam.
Thinker and Dreamer
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Location: 4th floor.
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Average drinks price: 50.000 VND – 100.000 VND (~2.03 - 4.07 USD).
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Opening hours: 7:00 – 22:00.
This is the first one among the top cafes I want to recommend to you because of its minimalist style which is very popular with coffee lovers' association. When you first come here, you will be surprised by the vibes it carries. Thinker & Dreamer has a unique aura when everything here moves smoothly and softly. True to the name, most people who come here want to sit and ponder and daydream all day.
Thinker and Dreamer
Partea - English Tearoom
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Location: 4th floor.
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Average drinks price: 100,000 VND / pot of tea for 2 people (~4.06 USD).
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Opening hours: 9:00 – 22:00.
Although located in cafe apartment Vietnam, this shop serves hot tea differently from the other cafes. As you step into this English-style tea house, you will be delighted with the Alice in Wonderland aesthetic here. Every little corner of the shop, down to the cups, plates, and teacups, is stunningly gorgeous and exquisite. That is why this site is popular among both young and middle-aged people. There are more than 30 different types of tea for you to choose from to eat with cakes when you come to Parte English tea house.
Partea
Sài Gòn Ơi Cafe
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Location: 5th floor.
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Average drinks price: 40.000 VND – 100.000 VND (~1.63 - 4.07 USD).
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Opening hours: 8:30 – 21:30.
Sài Gòn Ơi Cafe is designed on the concept of Saigon cafe apartment, which makes customers feel nostalgic with the warm atmosphere and eye-catching decorated. The space of this cafe is not too wide but it is divided into 3 rooms including 1 small room selling handmade lipsticks and scented bags, 1 small room selling clothes, and cafe space. I recommend you choose the outside seat on the balcony to gaze down at the shimmering city lights below and enjoy some sweet cakes. It will be very wonderful!
Sài Gòn Ơi Cafe
Mêlee
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Location: 6th floor
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Average drinks price: 40.000 VND – 200.000 VND (~1.63 - 8.13 USD)
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Opening hours: 10:00 – 23:00.
If you're hungry in the evening but also want coffee, remember to stop by Mêlee. The store serves wonderful beverages and satisfying meals. The restaurant is famed for its 12-wing chicken with three varieties to pick from, including spicy, cheese, and mayonnaise, which are the most popular among customers. Mêlee, in particular, is open later than other businesses, until 11 p.m., so you may be sure to visit if you hang out late. The restaurant is ideal for individuals seeking a change of pace in a "cool" and elegant setting different from the introduced cafes above.
Mêlee
Orientea
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Location: 7th floor
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Average drinks price: 50.000 VND – 150.000 VND (~2.03 - 6.10 USD)
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Opening hours: 9:00 – 22:30.
If Partea is for individuals who like afternoon tea in the English aristocratic way, Orientea is the gathering place for Asian souls, particularly those who enjoy Chinese and Japanese tea traditions. The tea varieties are presented in wooden boxes for you to select from. It is not an exaggeration to claim that there are likely over a hundred different tea tastes. Orientea sells Chinese leaf tea, floral tea, and health tea, both hot and cold.
Orientea
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