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Five decadent dessert spots within a 10-minute walk

Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon sits a short walk from some of District 1’s best dessert spots — from precision French patisserie to a 50-year-old Saigon ice cream institution. This guide covers six stops within easy reach of the hotel, running from show-stopping viennoiserie to Japanese-style cheesecake to old-school coconut ice cream. Whether you want a quick pastry with coffee or a proper dessert crawl, start here.

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Vérité Patisserie Hai Bà Trưng - Opens the guide as the destination stop; it's the one worth building the walk around.

Vérité Patisserie Hai Bà Trưng

Desserts Pastry · District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Vérité Patisserie offers French-style pastries. This shop sits on Hai Bà Trưng Street in District 1. It specializes in classic French viennoiserie. Locals also find modern plated desserts here. Its pastry case displays a rotating selection. You will see cakes, tarts, and choux pastries. The kitchen prepares items using French techniques. It uses French ingredients too. Offerings include croissants and pain au chocolat. Various seasonal fruit tarts are also available.

The menu features many individual cakes. Each offers distinct flavor profiles. These often combine mousse, fruit compote, and sponge cake. Signature creations include multi-layered entremets. They also offer artistic chilled desserts. The patisserie ranks high for its detailed presentation. Its decorative cake designs impress many. Each pastry shows a high degree of precision. Bakers often add glazes or fresh fruit. Chocolate garnishes complete many items.

The shop provides whole cakes for special occasions. The beverage menu includes coffee and tea. It also lists fresh juices. These drinks pair well with pastries. The interior space features contemporary decor. Guests find comfortable seating here. The shop’s branding reflects a modern European aesthetic. It attracts patrons interested in high-end pastry culture.

Vérité Patisserie operates several Ho Chi Minh City locations. The brand shows consistent quality. Its products are visually appealing. It uses fine chocolate and imported dairy. The shop functions as a takeaway bakery. Guests also dine in the café. They enjoy pastries and drinks. Prices sit in the premium tier for the city’s market.

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Hai Bà Trưng, Đa Kao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

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Le Petit Bake&Cake - Same French pastry instinct as Vérité, but built for sitting down, order the croissant and stay for coffee.

Le Petit Bake&Cake

Desserts Pastry · District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

07:30–22:00 daily 028 7300 3633

Le Petit Bake&Cake is a French-style bakery and café on Mạc Thị Bưởi street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. The shop presents a menu of classic pastries, cakes, and drinks. It occupies a street-front location in the city’s central business district. The interior design features a pink and white color palette. The space functions as both a café and a studio for baking workshops.

The bakery displays its products in a glass counter for guests to view. The selection includes French-inspired viennoiserie such as almond and chocolate croissants. The menu also lists various cakes, available by the slice. Patrons can find offerings like green tea crepe cake, chocolate crepe cake, and tiramisu. A signature item is the Choco Crunchy Pop pastry. The kitchen prepares crème brûlée to order.

In addition to baked goods, the café serves a full beverage menu. The drink list includes coffee, espresso drinks, and milk teas. The shop provides indoor seating for customers. It operates from morning until late evening daily. The modern and spacious setting accommodates individuals and small groups. The venue is part of a larger hospitality group that operates several restaurant brands in Vietnam. The location on Mạc Thị Bưởi places it near several office buildings and hotels.

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33 Mạc Thị Bưởi, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

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Glacier Fior di Saigon - A shift from baked to frozen and from rich to light, before the next pastry stop.

Glacier Fior di Saigon

Desserts Pastry · District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

10:00–22:30 Monday–Thursday, 10:00–23:00 Friday–Sunday +84 934 022 179

Glacier Fior di Saigon is an Italian gelato shop on Huỳnh Thúc Kháng Street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. The shop produces gelato using traditional Italian methods and natural ingredients. It operates from a multi-level storefront in the Bến Nghé ward. The interior space provides seating across two floors for customers. The shop’s name references the Italian phrase “fior di latte,” which translates to “flower of milk.”

The menu features a rotating selection of gelato and sorbet flavors. The shop makes its products without using artificial flavorings or additives. Signature offerings include Blue Jasmine gelato, which gets its color from butterfly pea flowers. Other noted flavors are Hazelnut & Dark Chocolate, Pistachio, and Red Velvet Cheesecake. The shop presents its gelato in cups, cones, and larger takeaway boxes. It also serves waffle gelato combinations and various drinks.

The venue has a clean, modern interior design. Marble counters and soft lighting define the ground floor space. Additional seating on the upper floor offers a view of the street below. The shop serves a clientele of local residents and tourists. It maintains a consistent presence among the city’s artisanal dessert destinations. The establishment provides a comfortable, air-conditioned environment for patrons.

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19 Huỳnh Thúc Kháng, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

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Uncle Tetsu's Cheesecake – Sai Gon, Trades Italian gelato for Japanese cheesecake a completely different texture right after Fior di Saigon.

Uncle Tetsu’s Cheesecake – Sai Gon

Desserts Pastry · District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Uncle Tetsu’s Cheesecake offers Japanese baked goods. It sits on Mạc Thị Bưởi Street in District 1. This Ho Chi Minh City bakery specializes in light Japanese cheesecakes. These soufflé-style cakes are very popular. Founder Tetsushi Mizokami opened the first shop in Hakata, Japan, in 1990. Locals know this international brand well. The signature cheesecake blends a French soufflé with a denser American cheesecake. This gives the cake a soft and fluffy texture.

The bakery prepares its cakes with quality ingredients. It uses cream cheese, butter, and fresh eggs. Each cheesecake features the brand’s cartoon logo. The shop serves its original signature flavor. It also offers delicious variations. Customers enjoy chocolate and matcha cheesecakes. The cakes provide a balanced sweetness. They also boast a smooth consistency. Enjoy them warm from the oven. Alternatively, try them chilled. A warm cake has a lighter texture. A cool cake highlights the cheese flavor.

The menu lists other delightful items. The bakery sells individual cheese tarts. It also bakes honey madeleines. The shop itself is a compact, street-front venue. It mainly serves as a takeaway counter. An open-concept kitchen lets customers watch the baking process. The brand operates many stores worldwide. Golden Trust manages the Vietnam franchise. This location sits near the city’s opera house. It is also close to Đồng Khởi street.

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33 Đ. Mạc Thị Bưởi, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

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Bach Dang Ice Cream - The heritage detour: 50+ years old, a deliberate contrast to the newer names on either side of it.

Bach Dang Ice Cream

Desserts Pastry · District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

08:30–23:00 daily +84 28 3821 6879

Bach Dang Ice Cream is a long-standing ice cream parlor on Lê Lợi street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. The shop occupies a prominent corner at the intersection of Lê Lợi and Pasteur streets. It is one of the city’s oldest ice cream brands, in operation for several decades. The parlor serves a menu of classic, locally-produced ice cream flavors. The interior maintains a simple, traditional layout with indoor seating.

The menu centers on fruit-based ice cream and traditional Vietnamese flavors. Its most recognized offering is the Kem Trái Dừa, which presents scoops of coconut ice cream inside a fresh coconut. Other available flavors include durian, taro, coffee, and strawberry. The shop also prepares fruit smoothies, juices, and Vietnamese coffee. Staff assemble sundaes and fruit platters to order for guests dining in the parlor.

Bach Dang Ice Cream’s location places it in the central business district of the city. It sits along a major boulevard that connects the Saigon Opera House with Ben Thanh Market. The establishment has been a well-known local fixture since its early days of operation. It retains a nostalgic character for many local residents and serves a clientele of both locals and tourists. The business does not operate other branches.

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26D Lê Lợi, Phường Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

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Chateraise Le Thanh Ton - Closes the guide as the grab-and-go stop, with the widest range if you want to bring something back to the room.

Chateraise Le Thanh Ton

Desserts Pastry · District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

10:00–22:00 daily +842866769799

Chateraise is a Japanese patisserie on Lê Thánh Tôn Street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. The shop sells a wide range of Western and Japanese-style cakes and pastries. It is part of a large Japanese confectionery brand founded in Yamanashi in 1954. The company uses a “Farm Factory” system to source ingredients. This involves direct contracts with farmers for items like milk and eggs.

The menu features whole cakes, single-serving slices, and cream puffs. Popular items include strawberry shortcake, souffle cheesecake, and various fruit tarts. The patisserie also offers Japanese sweets like dorayaki and mochi. A large selection of ice cream is available. Flavors range from chocolate and vanilla to matcha. Products are made using ingredients like Hakushu mineral water.

The Lê Thánh Tôn location is a compact, street-front shop. It primarily functions as a retail space for takeaway orders. A display counter showcases the variety of cakes, pastries, and packaged goods. The interior follows a clean, minimalist design typical of the brand’s stores. The shop presents items for gifting and personal consumption.

Chateraise operates numerous stores across Japan and internationally. The brand emphasizes its use of fresh, natural ingredients. It avoids unnecessary additives in its products. The shop in District 1 serves a neighborhood known for its many Japanese restaurants and businesses. It offers a price point that is accessible to a broad customer base.

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29A Lê Thánh Tôn, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam