The Little Bean
Spanning 800 square meters and located on the rooftop of an old building at 75 Cao Thang Street in District 3, The Little Bean has become a favorite among young people.
With its open architecture, the cafe is designed to capture as much sunlight and breeze as possible, while walls and garden areas are adorned with greenery.
Open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, the cafe can accommodate up to 200 guests at once. It offers quiet spaces suitable for working or studying, with an outdoor area and an air-conditioned room.
The menu features teas, coffees, and juices priced between VND45,000 and VND68,000 ($1.80 to $2.70). The cakes, ranging from VND30,000 to VND45,000, are known for their fluffy texture and buttery aroma.
Little Cam
Since its opening in 2021, Little Cam has expanded to four locations, including two spots on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street and Le Thi Rieng Street in District 1, and two on Tran Quoc Thao Street and Vo Van Tan Street in District 3. Each location is distinguished by green courtyards.
Matcha is the most popular drink, served with a balance of light bitterness and sweetness from salted cream or coconut milk, perfect for hot days.
Three of the four branches also have indoor spaces, designed to embrace natural light even during extreme weather. These spots are ideal for meeting friends, relaxing, or enjoying a book.
Cafe Beanthere
Cafe Beanthere has two branches, both located in restored villas on quiet alleys at Ho Hao Hon Street and Hoang Sa Street in District 1.
The outdoor areas, roughly 100 square meters in size, are landscaped with gravel and a variety of plants, ensuring a comfortable atmosphere even on sunny days.
The Hoang Sa branch features a rooftop garden that provides shade. The cafe is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and can host up to 80 guests. Besides coffee, the two branches also offer DIY corners for crafts like candle-making.
The menu focuses on fruit juices and vegetable-based dishes, with brunch options like sandwiches with cold cuts and cheese. The desserts, particularly the cakes, are also popular.
Xao Xac
Owned by a gardener and terrarium artist, Xao Xac (rustling) is a haven tucked in an alley at Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street in District 3.
The colonial house, featuring two facades and a 70-square-meter floor area, has been renovated to create a more open feel. One of the rooms was removed to install a skylight. According to the owner, Nhat Truong, when searching for a location for the cafe, he prioritized an airy space without air conditioning.
The cafe showcases 200 plant species, with two or three of each species on display. Most of the plants are arranged indoors and are brought outside after a few weeks to soak up the sun for better health.
The rooftop is lush with greenery, and every day, the staff tend to the plants from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. The owner and his friends often bring in new plants, propagate them, and create terrarium pieces at the shop.
When it comes to drinks, the owner prefers simplicity, focusing on beverages made from natural and locally available ingredients like pineapple, kumquat and aloe vera.
The cafe can accommodate up to 50 guests at a time and is often chosen as a venue for workshops, music nights, or photo and video shoots.
Tren Tang Thuong (On The Rooftop)
As its name suggests, this cafe occupies the rooftop of a former French-built train repair factory from the early 20th century at 540/17 Cach Mang Thang Tam Street in District 3. The shop offers a 1,000-square-meter space filled with grass bushes and ornamental plants.
It is an ideal spot for enjoying the sunset during the dry season or watching the heavy rainstorms during the monsoon.
The cafe's many corners offer customers a variety of seating options for chatting or reading, while also providing plenty of photo opportunities.
