Be Nuts anchors itself around the granola display near the counter — a visible signal of what the kitchen prioritizes. House-made granola turns up in smoothie bowls (95,000 VND with toppings), layered over homemade unsweetened yoghurt, and available by the bag to take away. The broader breakfast menu includes a Duck Croissant Sandwich at 120,000 VND and avocado toast with salmon, while espresso and fresh juice both hold at 55,000 VND — pricing that undercuts most comparable cafes in the Thảo Điền corridor without visible compromise on quality. Dairy alternatives are stocked, which has made the spot a reliable return destination for visitors with dietary restrictions.
The chess element is genuine rather than decorative. Boards sit across the tables and regulars come specifically to play, giving the café a secondary identity that distinguishes it from the dense cluster of laptop-friendly spaces along Xuân Thủy. WiFi is reliable, seating is unhurried, and Sunday afternoons have reportedly cleared out enough to give solo workers or pairs the whole floor. The space itself is simple — indoor seating, no design statement — which suits the crowd it draws: expats and local residents who live within walking distance, health-focused breakfast regulars, and chess players treating it as a casual club.
Opening daily at 7:30 AM means the kitchen is running before most neighboring spots. For anyone spending a morning in Thao Dien who wants a granola bowl, a 55,000 VND latte, and the option to play a game of chess without booking anything or paying a premium for the privilege, this café occupies a specific niche that very few venues in the district have tried to fill.
Wonderful place for breakfast! The smoothie bowls were great, though it would be even better with a bit more granola. The avocado toast was delicious. I ordered it with salmon and expected smoked salmon, but it was cooked instead — still tasty, though it had some bones.
Delivery review. Upon delivery, noticed missing coffee, fruit, and jam in the order. Staff efficiently resolved the issue, and I eventually received the whole order after another 15 to 20 minutes. My only gripe would really be the size of the bowl. I did order the large size, and it was still quite small. Quality of food was excellent though. Lovely unsweetened homemade yoghurt, very nice fresh fruit, and quality tasting nuts. Smoothie was a good taste, and coffee was surpringly good for the price. Update: bad experience with missing additional free yoghurt cup 2 days running, where it's written in the grab app but not triggered or delivered. Owner made a ridiculous excuse that they hadn't prepared enough yoghurt!!! Really??? But you prepared enough for the actual bowls??? Ridiculous and therefore I do not recommend. Go to Pure bowls instead, just a little further up the road in Thao Dien.
Just perfect👌great for people that like chess and a cozy cafe.
This is my absolute favourite place in Ho Chi Minh City❤️!! Amazing and very kind staff and owner❤️ Delicious food and drinks that have dairy alternatives. And what keeps me coming back over and over is the cozy, welcoming, and chess-oriented atmosphere!!! It is so fun here!!! I want to stay in Vietnam for longer just so I could keep coming back here!!
Excellent smoothie bowl here. A decent portion too and 95k is ok for the area. Nice space to sit inside too, looks like a popular place to play chess.
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