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Ho Chi Minh City cafes for must visit

Reviewed cafes in Ho Chi Minh City where must visit is a real reason to go, not just a minor extra.

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Must Visit picks

One of the few stops in this city worth planning a coffee visit around.

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Bosgaurus Coffee Roasters

Opera House / District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Must Visit House Roaster Espresso-led Atmospheric Open Late

Central Opera House specialty bar for Vietnamese highland coffees, espresso, filter, retail beans, and a polished counter experience.

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GrandMUM Cafe

Tan Dinh / District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Must Visit Atmospheric Pour Over Beans & Gear

Hidden Tan Dinh coffee room for guided pour-over, Vietnamese robusta, espresso, pastries, and beans to take home.

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XLIII Specialty Coffee

Pasteur / District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Must Visit Pour Over Open Late Calm Room

Pasteur specialty coffee room for guided filter, premium origin-led cups, espresso, retail beans, calm seating, and late hours.

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