Cafés go patriotic for 50th national reunification day

Below are some recommended spots based on décor, convenient location and photo-worthy interiors.

Giang Café

Address: Y12 Hong Linh Street, District 10
Opening hours: 24/7

Since opening a year ago Giang Café has been steadily attracting customers thanks to its atmosphere.

Outside, a five-meter-tall glass shelf displays vinyl records with wooden benches underneath for photo ops.

Rows of national flags mark Reunification Day, April 30. Photo by VnExpress/Ha Phuong

Inside, right by the entrance, the centerpiece is a 10-meter-high bookshelf with glass windows, soft lighting, wooden furniture, and music playing from vinyl.

Drinks like salted coffee and milk tea come topped with red-and-yellow flag designs made from whipped cream and powdered sugar.

The café also serves fruit juices and yogurt priced between VND45,000 and VND60,000 ($1.70 to $2.30). Add a rice paper snack for just VND5,000 (20 cents) with any beverage order. Parking is available in a nearby building for VND5,000.

Nham Cafe

Address: 195/10/2 Dien Bien Phu Street, Binh Thanh District
Opening hours: 24/7

With a warehouse-style aesthetic, Nham Café has become a favorite spot for young people since March, thanks to its 10-meter-high bookshelf packed with books. The outdoor patio is adorned with national flags and a poster that reads "Hoang Sa, Truong Sa belong to Vietnam."

Inside, high stools and yellow lighting create a perfect spot for reading and working.

The flags are made from powdered fruits like strawberry and mango. Photo courtesy of Nham

The holiday drinks are topped with flag imagery using red fruit powders and fixed with a cheese foam base. Guests can even reuse their cups to plant succulents for free.

The dessert menu includes cookies and spiral cakes topped with flag motifs at prices ranging from VND45,000 and VND60,000 ($1.70 to $2.30). Parking is available in the front for VND5,000 (20 cents).

Ward Coffee

Address: 42–43 Tam Dao Street, Ward 15, District 10
Opening hours: 24/7

Ward Coffee, which opened in February, draws attention with a four-meter-high glass shelf stacked with books and a "Bookstore Ward" sign, making the two-story building look like a bookstore. Many students and remote workers choose it for its atmosphere and high tables.

The shop attracts customers with its warm lighting. Photo by VnExpress/Ha Phuong

For the holiday, the café has added framed red-and-yellow flag artwork inside, and incorporates flags and a map of Vietnam into drinks and waffles. The menu offers a variety of coffees, milk teas, juices, and desserts priced at VND45,000-60,000 ($1.70-2.30). Parking is available across the street for VND5,000 (20 cents).

Tibon by Jayden

Address: 229 Hoang Sa Street, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1
Opening hours: 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. daily

Tibon by Jayden's exterior is adorned with lights and national flags. Photo by VnExpress/Ha Phuong

The café has an outlet each in Districts 1 and 3, and the former stands out with its yellow painted walls, rooftop flags, and vintage tile roof. The owner says the flags have flown since the cafés' opening in 2023.

The patio with its low tables and chairs for socializing becomes busy in the mornings and evenings. The menu includes coffee, tea, milk tea, and snacks like sunflower seeds and banh mi dipped in condensed milk. Prices range from VND25,000 to VND40,000 ($1 to $1.60).

Morning guests can also enjoy banh bot loc (shrimp tapioca cake) for VND35,000 ($1.40) and vegan noodles with tofu skin for 30,000 ($1.20). Free parking is available on nearby Truong Sa Street.