Delab operates out of a small room on Thái Ly street where the background noise competes between a vinyl player and the grind of a burr mill. The café roasts its own beans — a detail that separates it from the many coffee shops occupying the same stretch of Thao Dien real estate — and builds its menu around extraction methods that reward attention: V60 pour-overs with described tasting notes, cold brew for regulars who already know what they want, and a salted coffee that skips the foam in favor of something cleaner.
The matcha program is equally deliberate. The station is visible and purpose-built; the matcha arrives properly whisked and sourced with the same intent given to the coffee. A Sakura Jasmine Oolong Tea rounds out the menu for those sidestepping caffeine altogether, and a cinnamon roll shows up for slower afternoons.
Barista Dung has become a talking point for returning visitors — the kind of staff member who can trace a bean's origin without being prompted and who treats a conversation about coffee as a natural part of the transaction. The view across the street offers an unexpected bonus: The VEIL, a building by architect Khoa Vu, visible from the tables near the window.
The interior is compact and intentional: a shelf lined with vinyl covers, a small book selection, enough tables to feel full without feeling crowded. It draws the kind of crowd that arrives with a laptop and stays past the deadline, and the occasional specialty-coffee regular from Melbourne or Seoul who recognizes the seriousness of the setup from the first sip. For Thao Dien, where cafés range from social media backdrops to earnest independents, Delab sits firmly in the latter camp.
A calm, beautifully curated café with great taste and a very cozy atmosphere. The space is thoughtfully designed — there’s a shelf of vinyl covers arranged so nicely, and a dedicated matcha station that’s ideal for anyone looking to sit down and get some work done. The coffee is aromatic and well-made, and overall the space feels extremely comfortable and easy to spend time in. A lovely spot to slow down and enjoy the ambiance.
Stumbled upon Delab in Thao Dien and it’s a total mood. It’s a tiny, intimate space, but the vinyl player spinning in the corner gives it such a nostalgic, laid-back energy. Their matcha is legit, properly whisked and actually high quality, and the coffee is just as solid. It’s definitely one of those hidden gems that deserves way more love. Honestly, it's the perfect spot to just unplug and listen to some records for an hour.
Love the salted coffee. No foam on top but very tasty. The Sakura Jasmine Oolong Tea is quite refreshing for a hotter climate. Barista Dung is extremely knowledgeable and pleasant to discuss the passion for coffee. Extra plus is a gorgeous building across the street called The VEIL by famed architect Khoa Vu
Came here with our Nopa Move bottle. Got 10% discount. The cinam9n roll was really nice ;)
One of my go-to coffee shops in Thao Dien. Great cold brew with spacious but cozy vibes. Laptop friendly.
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