When the cathedral lights up, the cafe dims its window lights, allowing customers to take photos and enjoy the view.
Pham Thi Thuy (R) visited Space 13 for the first time on Dec. 20 and was impressed with the view of the city it offered.
She traveled 40 kilometers by motorcycle from Bien Hoa to see Notre Dame Cathedral and take Christmas-themed photos at the café.
"After I am done with the photo shoot, I'll go out for dinner and then travel back to Bien Hoa at 9 p.m."
Nguyen Le Hang in Binh Tan District, nearly 14 kilometers away from Space 13, visited it after seeing videos on social media.
She says the it is large and designed like an exhibition room.
She arrived at the cafe at 5:30 one evening to see the cathedral lit up.
"Space 13 has a lot of mirrors, and you can take a photo everywhere," she says.
A robot that can interact with customers by showing pre-programed heart signs or a wave chugs around the shop.
Space 13 has an industrial style, reflecting a modern lifestyle. Its main colors are neutral like gray, black and white. The ceiling deliberately exposes pipes, steel beams and wiring. It features an open space with minimal partitions, optimizing the area and natural light.
The café opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 10 p.m. Prices for drinks range from VND75,000 to 115,000 ($ 2.95-4.50).
