Coffee

Ho Chi Minh City has one of the world's most distinctive coffee cultures. Vietnam ranks as the second-largest coffee producer on earth. The French introduced coffee here in the 19th century, and it quickly became part of daily life. Most local cups start with robusta beans. Baristas brew them slowly through a metal phin filter. That filter produces cà phê sữa đá — the strong iced coffee with condensed milk that fuels the city's mornings.

This category collects PinGuide's coffee recommendations across Ho Chi Minh City. The listings range from heritage specialty roasters in District 1 to quiet neighbourhood cafés and traditional phin spots. Each entry covers a real, working café — its location, its style, and what it does well. Travelers can find a good cup near wherever they already are. Whether you want a precise pour-over, a classic cà phê sữa đá, or a Hanoi-style egg coffee, the cafés below are worth the trip.