A 4.7-star rating across 435 reviews is not built by accident on a street like Lê Văn Miến, where Thao Dien's steady stream of expats and long-term residents has plenty of options. 2089 Gelato & Coffee earns its reputation by doing exactly two things — gelato and coffee — and opening only when those things make the most sense: afternoons and evenings, 2 PM through 10 PM, every day of the week.
The schedule itself sets the tone. This is not a laptop-and-morning-meeting café; the 2 PM open signals an intentional rhythm aimed at the post-lunch crowd, the after-school family, and the evening stroller looking for something cold before dinner. In a neighborhood saturated with all-day cafés competing for the 8 AM–noon slot, the afternoon-only window functions almost as a filter — the people who show up here came specifically for what's on offer.
Lê Văn Miến is one of Thao Dien's calmer residential streets, set back from the main traffic of Nguyễn Văn Hưởng, which gives venues along it a quieter energy than the busier commercial corridor. The pairing of gelato and coffee under one roof is common enough in Saigon, but the sustained rating — 4.7 across a substantial review base — suggests the execution here clears a bar that similar spots on nearby streets don't consistently reach.
For residents in the surrounding villas and apartment blocks, 2089 Gelato & Coffee functions as a reliable neighborhood anchor for the later hours: a place to take visitors, a quick evening detour, or a consistent option when the craving for something cold and sweet at 6 PM needs a dependable answer.
Premium (375g size)
330k VND
Sorbet (375g)
290k VND
Standard (size 375g)
250k VND
Premium (size 200g)
240k VND
Sorbet (200g)
200k VND
Full menu below · prices in VND.
Everything looked so tempting that I seriously over-ordered, wanted to try everything. The ice cream was extremely good. The brownie was a bit too sweet for me (which I already expected), so I went with caramel ice cream to make it insanely sweet haha. The matcha was just average. As for the toast, it was so hyped that I had to try it. Hmmmm 6/10.
I visited for the first time on a Saturday night. I ordered a sorbet and a matcha latte, but had to wait about 20 minutes. It felt like the café was clearly understaffed. More importantly, for a café, the atmosphere was not relaxing at all. EDM music was playing loudly, which made it difficult to enjoy the space and food. The music was too loud. Because of both the noise level and the slow service, I wasn’t able to enjoy my visit.
Space is a bit small. Great dish! We love Coconut, biscotti, rice gelato flavor
2089 Gelato & Coffee is a lovely café with really delicious drinks and a wide selection of gelato flavors. One of the best things is you can sample the gelato before deciding which one to order. The café is conveniently located, and offers a beautiful, cozy space. Making it a wonderful spot to relax and enjoy your treat yaaaa 🍨
They offer many flavors, which are very refreshing and authentic. Unlike other cafe shops that add a lot of sugar to their ice-cream, 2089 manges to deliver a pleasant sweetness.
Menu starts from: 55k VND, based on 38 priced items on the public menu.
Reservations: Call +84 964 575 448 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
Best for: afternoon coffee break, evening dessert, post-work stop, weekend afternoon.
Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
Waffle with Chocolate Sauce and Ice Cream
French Toast with Ice Cream and Waffle
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Matcha Milkshake
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