15 Cafe Brunch Spots in Ho Chi Minh City

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Oct 8

On the weekend, it doesn’t get better than a plate of pancakes with maple syrup, crispy bacon and a hot cuppa’ flat white at 10 am. Needless to say, I’m a fan of the breakfast-lunch combination myself and often find myself saying “Let’s get brunch”.

Whether it’s an Eggs Benny, a bowl of granola topped with fresh tropical fruit or a good ol’ traditional English breakfast with a couple of sunny-side-up eggs - here are 15 cafe brunch spots (broken down by district) in Saigon to fuel your weekend.

District 1

Godmother Bake and Brunch

For founder Linh Dang Godmother Bake and Brunch is a place where you can “sit back and relax after a long hard week”. While many restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City focus on lunch and dinner, ones that serve coffee, brunch and delicious cakes are far and few making Godmother Bake and Brunch a popular weekend destination for the city’s brunch aficionados.

Here, the space is minimalist-designed with soft and subtle pastel hues with soft warm light, creating a relaxing atmosphere perfect for a long lazy weekend brunch. Plus, it’s very Instagram-friendly. Go for the Eggs Benedict with ham, egg and Hollandaise (220,000 VND) or Godmother’s signature big breakfast with housemade sausage, bacon, eggs anyway, sourdough, avocado and hashbrowns (220,000 VND) - trust us, you won’t regret it.

Address: Level 3, 2-4-6 Đồng Khởi Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 700000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godmothervn
Opening hours: 8 am - 9 pm (every day)

Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon

Skyline views, a beautiful al fresco rooftop and a delicious brunch spread - what’s not to like? With a generous European-inspired menu spanning appetisers, mains and desserts as well as ample vegetarian options, menu standouts include the Chanh Benedict with poached eggs, parma ham, sautéed spinach, truffle Hollandaise sauce sandwiched between two English muffins (169,000 VND). On weekends, there’s even a Boozy Brunch option which includes 2-hours of free-flow house wine (white and red), beer and spirits, an assortment of pastries and croissants as well as a main and dessert for only 499,000 VND per person (from 10 am to 3 pm).

Address: Rooftop, 215 Ly Tu Trong st., D1, Ho Chi Minh City
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chanhbistro
Opening hours: Open: 10:30am-11pm (last food order 10:30pm), brunch (boozy or not) every day: 10:30am - 3pm, happy hour: 2 - 6:30pm

SOKO Cake Bake & Brunch

Equal parts tasty, equal parts photogenic. SOKO Cafe Bake and Brunch is a stunning pastel-coloured multi-storey space boasting floor-to-ceiling windows, gold-engraved signs and touches of greenery on every floor.

Famous for its creative and very pretty pastries such as Vanilla Bean Pistachio & Dark Chocolate Roasted Almond 3D Cube Croissant and Rainbow Pride croissants, SOKO Cafe also serves up a mean brunch menu of classics with a twist such as Sydney rosti eggs Benedict with poached egg, orange masago, cashew sour cream and Norwegian smoked salmon (190,000 VND). Try the bestseller here, an obvious menu standout - Brooklyn Lobster Roll served with deep-fried cheddar cheese and cranberry mayo sandwiched between soft brioche buns (280,000 VND).

Address: 27a Nguyễn Trung Trực, Q.1 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sokosaigon
Opening hours: 8 am - 930 pm

Vegan Corner Saigon (previously The Organik House go Plant-based at Indika)

Tucked away in District 1, this rustic laidback “ruin bar” furnished with disassembled furniture, wooden tables and mismatched prints set in a generous alfresco area (indoor seating is available) offers an inexplicably cool vibe. Don’t be deceived though as its brunch menu reads fairly sophisticated with plant-based alternatives of your favourite dishes using Smart Bacon and Seitan.

Here, you can find vegan bagels, sandwiches, falafel wraps, pizzas, tacos and pasta as well as desserts - Vegan cinnamon roll buns with salty caramel and praline nuts (120,000 VND). On Sundays, they also offer a brunch platter for one (230,000 VND) which includes Pasta with Pesto Organik salad, toasted bread with dips and pickles, pumpkin salad, tofu and veggies, arancini and mushroom croquettes. Best part? the brunch platter is also available for delivery for those lazy weekend lie-ins.

Address: 43 Nguyễn Văn Giai, Đa Kao, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 710359
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Vegancornersaigon
Opening hours: 11am to 12 midnight

Vintage Emporium

For a more ‘Breakfast with Tiffanys’-Esque brunch, make a visit to Vintage Emporium. Its interiors of mostly vintage furniture, dark reclaimed wood and checkered tiles with a quaint outdoor garden, make it perfect for cosy brunch catch-ups and family-friendly get-togethers.

True to its form, the brunch menu is nothing short of sophisticated using largely high-quality homemade ingredients. Try the French toast with homemade coconut chia ice cream, caramelised mango and maple syrup (150,000 VND) or Eggs Benedict with poached eggs, honey ham, and hollandaise sauce sandwiched between homemade English muffins (170,000 VND), with a hot cup of latte - you can’t go wrong.

Address (2 locations):

Da Kao (District 1): 95B Nguyen Van Thu Street Da Kao Ward, HCMC
Thao Dien (District 2): no.1, Street 39, Thao Dien ward, HCMC
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheVintageEmporiumSGN
Opening hours: 7 am to 9 pm

District 2

Mad House

Tucked away in the corner of Thao Dien lies MAD House, a single-story villa nestled amongst verdant green boasting elements of carefully-curated Scandinavian design against a generous alfresco area with woven patio chairs, a live DJ booth and relaxing white cabanas. Founded by Danish couple Camilla Bailey and Casper Gustafsen, the menu is largely Nordic-inspired and uses fresh seasonal ingredients that are locally-sourced and carefully crafted.

They’re known for their signature Danish rye bread with toppings such as Smoked ham and cheddar (200,000 VND), Gratinated goat cheese with basil pesto (250,000 VND) and Slow-cooked shredded chicken in mayo, pickled cucumber, crispy ham and watercress (200,000 VND). On Sundays, they also have an all-day happy hour!

Address: 6/1/2 Nguyen U Di, Thao Dien, D2 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 70000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madsaigon/
Opening hours: 9 am to 10 pm (brunch till 2 pm)

Bay Bistro

One of my personal go-to’s for cinnamon buns and pastries, Bay Bistro is a cosy 25-seater spot off the main road in Thao Dien helmed by Chef Max Wiersma. Serving a more-than-generous selection of egg-based brunch classics - Eggs benedict with smoked ham (215,000 VND), vegetarian Eggs Florentine (180,000 VND), Bay Smokey Crab Signature Deluxe (350,000 VND), Turkish Eggs (215,000 VND), Eggs Royale (255,000 VND) - fret not as there’s also a vegan option and a Classic BLT option (220,000 VND) with streaky-smoked bacon, shallot mayo and apple slaw sandwiched between a freshly-made soft-floured hoagie.

Address: 22 Street No. 10, Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/baybistrothaodien
Opening hours: 8 am to 9 pm (except 8 am to 4 pm on Sundays)

Cafe Marcel

A chic French breakfast and brunch café spot, Café Marcel is a popular weekend go-to in Thao Dien - Saigon’s expat enclave. Here, simplicity is key with soft white walls, floor-to-ceiling windows with natural sunlight filtering through, earthy wood tones and turquoise blue accents for a playful contrast.

For brunch, we recommend the Croque-Marcel made with sourdough bread, sunny-side egg, speck ham, smoked Comte cheese, Emmental cheese and truffle béchamel espuma (180,000 VND) or Hangover grilled cheese with orange and onion jam with a side of bacon and tomato soup (200,000 VND). Don’t forget to check their newer and bigger location in Thao Dien!

Address: 19A Ngo Quang Huy, Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City 70000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cafemarcelsaigon/
Opening hours: 9 am-10 pm (except 9 am- 6 pm on Sundays)

L’Herbanyste

A tropical hideaway, L’Herbanyste appeals to the senses even before the food arrives. Its interiors of mostly macrame, bohemian prints, wooden tables, and greenery offer a relaxing sunshine-filled brunch spot by the pool. To accompany the ‘Bali-esque’ experience, L’herbanyste serves up moreish good-for-you vegetarian dishes from pastas, Beetroot and spinach crepes (155,000 VND) and Tofu Scramble & Mushroom Toast (165,000 VND). The cherry on top of the cake is definitely the vegan desserts - Snickers and Twix bar (115,000 VND), and the best part? They’re also gluten-free and sans refined sugars.

Address: 215E4 Nguyễn Văn Hưởng, Thảo Điền, Quận 2, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herbanyste
Opening hours: 9am - 5pm (6 pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and closed on Mondays)

L’Usine

A pioneer in the brunch category, L’Usine is a roomy multi-floor cafe and homegrown concept store all-in-one destination. Here, L’usine serves up a Western brunch menu tinged with Asian influences and includes signature sweet brunch classics with… ice-cream - Brioche French Toast with raspberry compote, strawberry ice-cream and truffle honey (170,000 VND) and Ricotta pancakes with strawberry, banana, blueberry, caramel popcorn, almond and vanilla ice-cream (165,000 VND). Perfect for a pick-me-up before some weekend shopping.

Address: 19 Le Thanh Ton Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 70000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lusinespace
Opening hours: 8am - 930pm

Mekong Merchant Saigon

‘Old meets new’ in this charming rustic spot in Thao Dien. With an outdoor courtyard decorated with wooden tables and colourful Vietnamese lanterns, there’s also a cosy indoor space with an open bakery counter serving homemade bread. Known for its gourmet salads, sandwiches, paninis and pizzas, there’s also a vegetarian, vegan and healthy protein menu featuring dishes with a nod to Asian influence such as Warm Thai Beef Salad with papaya crispy noodles and spicy Nahm Jim sauce (250,000 VND) as well as Sweet Soy Tuna Poke Salad (250,000 VND).

On weekends, Mekong Merchant serves up a brunch menu with brunch staples such as build-you-own Eggs Benedict starting from 170,000 VND as well as decadent Pancakes and French toast with caramelised banana fresh mango maple syrup starting from 120,000 VND.

Address: 23 Thao Dien, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MMsaigon/
Opening hours: 630 am - 1030 pm

Snap Cafe

This rustic family-friendly spot with an outdoor playground and sandpit has been a favourite of families for years. Serving the best of East meets West in its brunch menu, this brunch joint serves up Vietnamese classics such as Cơm Tấm (broken rice) with over egg (165,000 VND) and Chicken Pho (120,000 VND) enough to rival your favourites off the street.

For sharing, try the quesadillas (vegetarian option available) and nachos topped with grilled chicken or beef chilli (235,000 VND). The crown jewel, however, is the Grilled Chicken Breast (260,000 VND) served with a side of rice is a must-try. Those looking to cosy up with a book and a hot cuppa’ can relish in the cafes’ shelves full of pre-loved books.

Address: 32 Tran Ngoc Dien St., Thao Dien Ward, Dist.2, HCMC Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 008
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSnapCafe
Opening hours: 730 am - 1030 pm

Aalto

A popular go-to for Saigon’s coterie of who’s whos and industry stalwarts, Aalto’s menu is where creativity meets classic. In layman’s terms, the food is homemade from the flatbread to cinnamon rolls and labneh and bears visible licks of char from the restaurant’s outdoor wood-fired oven grill.

Try the Hashbrown Benedict topped with smoked salmon, nori and egg (380,000 VND) or Plum French toast (340,000 VND) - the obvious menu standout with a generous dollop of labneh sprinkled with walnuts. As a special item on Aalto’s menu, you can also order the Chilled seafood platter, featuring oysters, clams, shrimps, whelks, lemon and aioli (890,000 VND) - you can also add dressed crab or caviar (30g) if you’re looking to treat yourself.

Address: 38 Tran Ngoc Dien Street, Thao Dien Ward, Thủ Đức, Vietnam
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalto.vn
Opening hours: 4pm - 1130pm (10am - 8pm on Sundays)

Wild Thyme

Housed inside a villa in Thao Dien, this tropical Bali-inspired brunch spot serves up good-for-you pescatarian dishes with the backing of lush leafy greens, a swimming pool, outdoor woven chairs and Boho-printed pillows. On the food front, think brunch staples such as Classic eggs Benedict (135,000 VND), Mediterranean Salmon salad (225,000 VND) and Plant Attack Wrap (165,000 VND). There’s even a bottomless brunch deal (90 or 120 minutes) for 395,000 VND - what’s not to love?

Address: 2a Street №12, Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildthyme.saigon/
Opening hours: 9 am- 10 pm

District 7

Détour

From the good guys who brought you Café Marcel and Marcel Gourmet Burger comes Détour, a chic new French cafe located in the popular Phu My Huang neighbourhood in District 7. Like all of the Marcel group’s concepts, Détour is stunning and borrows inspiration from the Balinese tropics and French Riviera to unveil a bright and vibrant palette featuring baby blue bunker chair seating, blonde-wood rattan furniture and lush, leafy greenery covering the frames and ceiling of the cafe.

Serving up drool-worthy brunch bites (French toast with Bourbon vanilla cream and savoury pancakes topped with house-cured bacon and maple syrup), hearty mains (slow-cooked beef short rib with polenta and seabass with oyster sauce and green pea purée) as well as juicy buns from its signature Marcel Burger menu. There’s also a generous weekend brunch combo (11 am to 3 pm) that starts from 425,000 VND and includes a pastry basket, main dish and beverage.

Address: 202 Phạm Thái Bường, Tân Phong, D7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Opening Hours: 9am to 11pm (daily)
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/detoursaigon
Tell: 093 141 68 80

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Hi, I’m Jovel Chan, a Singaporean food and drink blogger and F&B consultant📍Ho Chi Minh City.

Over the past two years, I’ve had the pleasure of dining in more than 150+ restaurants across Vietnam and judging multiple competitions. Here, I share the industry through my eyes and I hope it inspires you to discover, learn and explore Vietnam’s exciting food and drink scene.