2026 Ho Chi Minh City long-haired cat cafe recommendations｜Nhưỡng Brew-Station: a quiet cafe with seven cats

Ho Chi Minh City also has long-haired cat cafes ideal for lingering.

If you’re tired from sightseeing in Ho Chi Minh City and want a quieter place to have coffee with some cats, consider District 3’s Nhưỡng Brew-Station. This shop isn’t a large, noisy themed cat cafe but a small cafe tucked near a residential street with a homely feel—wooden furniture, red-and-white checkered floor tiles and natural light—which makes you feel like stepping into a local’s living space.

The shop address is 191A Trần Văn Đang, Phường 11, Quận 3, Hồ Chí Minh, and opening hours are approximately daily 08:00–17:00. The location isn’t as easy to spot as the major attractions in District 1, so it’s recommended to put the full address into Grab and then look for the entrance and the residential street when you arrive nearby. Because seating inside is not very abundant, if you want to sit for a while on weekends, it’s safer to check that it’s open on the day before you go.

There are currently about seven long-haired cats.

The main attraction of this cafe is, of course, the cats. Based on recent conditions in the shop, there are now about seven long-haired cats, each with different personalities: some rest on the floor or chairs, some like to be close to customers, and others simply stay quietly in their spots. Photos show orange-and-white long-haired cats, gray tabby long-haired cats, and fluffy cats lying on the red-and-white checkered floor tiles, which is very appealing to those who like photographing cats’ daily lives.

However, this is still a cafe, not a pet playground where you can pick up the cats at any time. The cats have their own ranges and moods; when they are sleeping, eating or walking away, it’s best not to chase or forcibly pick them up. Quietly observing and letting the cats approach you first usually earns their trust more easily than constantly reaching out to touch them.

Pour-over coffee and a comfortable interior atmosphere.

Another highlight of Nhưỡng Brew-Station is the coffee itself. The shop focuses on manual brewing and the flavor of the beans, suitable for people who like to slowly enjoy a cup rather than just taking photos for social media. You can choose Espresso, pour-over coffee or other basic drinks; if you usually add sugar and milk, you can ask the staff about the beans and brewing method offered that day.

The atmosphere inside is on the quiet side, with some distance between seats, making it suitable for reading alone, using a laptop, or quietly chatting with friends. From some seats you can see the barista preparing drinks; other areas are closer to where the cats roam. The shop has air conditioning, which is also a plus in Ho Chi Minh City’s hot weather.

Practical tips for visiting.

It’s recommended to go in the morning or early afternoon because the shop closes at around 17:00, so it’s not suitable for after-dinner plans. Wear simple comfortable clothes; if you’re sensitive to cat hair, bring tissues or medication and avoid placing food where cats can reach it. Do not use flash when taking photos, and don’t call loudly to get the cats to look at the camera.

Nhưỡng Brew-Station is in District 3 and pairs well with visiting other District 3 cafes, strolling the neighborhood, or combining it with District 1 plans on the same day. If you’ve had coffee nearby in the morning, you can relax at Win Royal Spa after returning to District 1 in the afternoon. The shop is located at 48 Lê Thị Hồng Gấm, District 1, open daily 09:00–22:00, making it convenient to arrange a Vietnamese head wash and massage before continuing to dinner or evening activities.

In summary, Nhưỡng Brew-Station’s appeal is not the bustle of a large cat cafe but pour-over coffee, the quiet atmosphere of a residential street, and about seven long-haired cats living naturally in the shop. If you like cats, specialty coffee and a slower travel pace, this District 3 cafe is worth adding to your Ho Chi Minh City itinerary.