2026 Ho Chi Minh City: 6 Insta-worthy Cafes Recommended | Gardens, Waterfalls, Book Walls and Teddy Bears Photo Guide

Ho Chi Minh City has more than ordinary cafes

When traveling to Ho Chi Minh City, besides drinking Vietnamese coffee you can also plan a half-day to visit several scene-driven influencer cafes. The six below each offer a flower lake with transparent boats, tropical waterfalls, vintage book walls, garden cottages, koi ponds and teddy-bear decor.

1. Cái Tổ Chim: flower lake, transparent boats and a tropical garden

The first is Cái Tổ Chim, located at 141P Võ Nguyên Giáp, Phường Bình Trưng, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh. The venue has a flower lake, tropical plants, an artificial waterfall, light mist and wooden boardwalks; the most popular photo is sitting in a transparent boat among flowers and water features. The hydrangeas in the lake are artificial. Opening hours are about daily 07:00–22:00, and daytime visits are recommended.

2. Vườn Thiên Giới: a coffee experience in a waterfall rainforest

Vườn Thiên Giới is located at 80 Đường số 36, Phường Linh Đông, Thành phố Thủ Đức, Hồ Chí Minh. It features an artificial waterfall over six meters high, rock walls, streams, caves, misting and abundant plants, giving a strong tropical rainforest vibe. Opening hours are about daily 07:00–22:00, and it can be paired with Cái Tổ Chim on the same day.

3. ngâm CAFE: book wall, staircase and aquarium

If you like vintage interior design, go to ngâm CAFE at 193/19 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa, Phường Võ Thị Sáu, Quận 3, Hồ Chí Minh. Curved wooden staircases, floor-to-ceiling books, record elements, arched structures and a large aquarium, paired with warm lighting, create a retro cinematic atmosphere. This shop is open 24 hours, suitable to visit day or night.

4. Chuyện Của Tùng: fairy-tale garden cottage

Chuyện Của Tùng is located at 82 Đường số 36, Phường Linh Đông, Thành phố Thủ Đức. Hydrangea gardens, an emerald pond, wooden cottages and warm lighting give the shop a fairy-tale cabin atmosphere. Opening hours are about 07:00–22:00. The Ghibli-like feel mentioned online is just a styling choice, not an official collaboration; seasonal decorations also change with the calendar.

5. Cafe Miền Thảo Mộc: large gardens and koi pond

Cafe Miền Thảo Mộc is located at 554E Đường Minh Phụng, Bình Thới, Hồ Chí Minh. The large garden space includes a koi pond, stone water features, wooden bridges, tropical plants and multi-level seating. Opening hours are about daily 07:00–23:00, and photographing the water features and chandelier reflections at dusk is especially atmospheric.

6. Tiệm Cà Phê Mê Gò Vấp: teddy-bear themed cafe

Finally, there's Tiệm Cà Phê Mê Gò Vấp, located at 672A50 Đường Phan Văn Trị, Gò Vấp, Hồ Chí Minh. The interior and exterior are themed with many teddy bears — you can find stuffed bears at the entrance, balconies, staircases and seating areas. The shop publicly lists open 24 hours, but the number of bears and festive decorations may change, so check recent photos before going.

How to choose among the six?

If you want shots of transparent boats and a flower lake, choose Cái Tổ Chim; for tall waterfalls and rainforest vibes, choose Vườn Thiên Giới; if you prefer indoor vintage style, ngâm CAFE is best; for garden cottages, go to Chuyện Của Tùng. Cafe Miền Thảo Mộc has the biggest space, and Tiệm Cà Phê Mê Gò Vấp is best for the teddy-bear theme.

The six are spread across different districts, so it's not recommended to do them all in one day; ngâm CAFE in District 3 can be combined with downtown plans, while the garden cafes in Thủ Đức are better scheduled for a separate half-day. After returning to the city center, you can go to Win Royal Spa, 48 Lê Thị Hồng Gấm, daily 09:00–22:00, to enjoy a Vietnamese head-wash massage.