Cool little local cafe, with friendly helpful staff ( who listen ) - Great coffee ;) - Enjoy - J
Coffee shop
102 Cafe Thao Dien - Coffee shop in Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
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The Story
About This Place
On the corner of Quốc Hương, 102 Cafe opens at 6 AM and pulls a steady crowd of regulars before most of Thao Dien has stirred. The draw is straightforward: coffee made with quality beans, customisable to order — including straight espresso with fresh milk and zero sugar for those who want it — and a drinks list wide enough to satisfy anyone who wanders in with a craving for something cold and fruity instead. The salted coffee and egg coffee have earned a near-cult following among the expat community; at least one long-term resident counts this as a daily stop on principle. Smoothies run from avocado to yogurt-blended fruit combinations, and fresh juices cover passion fruit and orange. The hot chocolate arrives topped with tiramisu cream — a detail that has turned it into a repeat order for younger visitors. Seating is limited and the setup is modest: a corner table with a view of street traffic is the appeal, not interior design. Staff are consistently described as attentive and willing to listen to modifications, which matters for a place doing morning-rush volume. Prices are pitched at neighbourhood-local levels, which partly explains the loyalty from people who treat it as a daily routine rather than an occasional visit. Compared to the larger, more curated cafes deeper into Thao Dien, this one operates without pretension — no specialty-coffee theatre, no playlist to set a mood. What it delivers instead is consistent quality, fast service, and the particular comfort of a place that already knows what you want.
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Menu Highlights
What to order at 102 Cafe Thao Dien
Iced Cacao with Egg (700ml)
62k VND
Icy cacao with rich egg.
Hot Cocoa with Egg (Paper Cup)
62k VND
Rich, frothy cocoa with a luscious warm twist.
Lychee Tea with 4 Lychees (Extra Lychee Tea)
60k VND
Delicious sweet and refreshing lychee tea, cool and fragrant.
Peach Tea with 8 slices of peach 🍑🍑 (extra peach)
60k VND
Supper Peach Tea
Salt White Coffee (700Ml)
56k VND
Full menu below · prices in VND.
Reviews
4.9(56)
Great place. Simple but good service and tasty Coffee and smoothies. My son's favorite : hot chocolate with topping : tiramisu cream ! Please make sure to empty and clean the ashtrays regularly. They’re always full and overflowing onto the table when we arrive...
Comfortable coffee shop with good service and quality coffee beans. The latte is excellent.
I get a salted coffee and an egg coffee here every morning. (Hello owners! I'm the tall old American) It's the best coffee I've ever had. You should absolutely drop in if you're in the area.
We absolutely love the drinks at 102 cafe. They also have fantastic customer service! Their drinks are our favorite treat! Our favorite are smoothies, yogurt fruit drinks, white coffee and their fresh juice! So many choices.
Visit Tips
Visiting 102 Cafe Thao Dien
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Breakfast available: Opens by 6 AM — a viable breakfast stop in Thao Dien.
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Menu starts from: 8k VND, based on 100 priced items on the public menu.
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Reservations: Call +84 867 997 339 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: morning coffee, solo work, people-watching, casual catch-up.
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Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked
- What are the must-try drinks at 102 Cafe Thao Dien?
- The salted coffee and egg coffee have a near-cult following — one regular calls them 'the best coffee I've ever had.' The hot chocolate topped with tiramisu cream is a repeat order for younger visitors.
- Is 102 Cafe Thao Dien open for breakfast?
- 102 Cafe opens at 6 AM and pulls a steady crowd of regulars before most of Thao Dien has stirred.
- Can drinks at 102 Cafe Thao Dien be customised?
- Staff are described as 'friendly helpful staff who listen.' One regular orders espresso with fresh milk and zero sugar daily.
- Is 102 Cafe Thao Dien kid-friendly?
- At least one reviewer visits regularly with their son, whose favourite is the hot chocolate with tiramisu cream topping.
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