Fortunately, there still remains a handful of Ho Chi Minh city coffee shops where one can indulge in nostalgia and an authentic ambiance whilst enjoying a good cup of coffee. Here are some suggestions on the five most nostalgic coffee shops found in HCM city.
Cafe Saigon Retro can be found on Tran Quoc Toan street. The venue draws inspiration from images of Saigon in 1965. It is common for visitors to listen to old pieces of music in the coffee shop. Pieces of music by late composer Trinh Cong Son are often played inside. The price of a regular drink in the cafe costs between VND25,000 and VND50,000. Cafe Nho is located on Le Van Sy street in Phu Nhuan district. The coffee shop has been decorated with many items from a previous era such as a stamp collection and a black-and-white TV set among other things. Cafe Nho is located near a railway and is a good suggestion for foreign visitors. A normal cup of coffee is between VND30,000 to 60,000. Ut Lanh Cafe is situated on Pham Ngu Lao street in District 1. A corner of the cafe features many old items. Cafe Ngot is located in a small alley in District 4. The coffee shop showcases popular items from the 80s and 90s. A drink here is priced at VND20,000. Cafe 81 on Nguyen Van Nguyen is filled with many old items. The price of a cup of coffee ranges between VND10,000 and VND30,000. |
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