Nice location on Trường Sa bờ kè. Simple interior. Nice outdoor balcony overlooming the canal.
Coffee shop
Early Morning Tea & Coffee - Coffee shop in Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
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The Story
About This Place
Sitting at the intersection of Hoa Phượng and Trường Sa along the canal, Early Morning Tea & Coffee occupies a two-story shophouse that leans hard into traditional Vietnamese café aesthetics — solid wood furniture, high ceilings on the ground floor, and a low-slung loft upstairs where cushions replace chairs and tables sit close to the floor. Natural light spills in from the canal-facing windows most of the day, making it a better morning destination than a late-afternoon work session.
The coffee program centers on the 05:30 Premium line, a house roast built from the founder's interest in Robusta character. It comes in strong and smooth expressions, served hot or iced, black or with condensed milk. For those who want something further removed from espresso, the cold brew has drawn consistent praise, and the Ancient Tree Shan Snow Milk Tea — traditional tea blended with smooth milk — covers the non-coffee corner without defaulting to generic options. Arabica and Robusta beans can be selected separately for Americano, Cappuccino, and Latte orders, giving regulars room to calibrate.
Food runs through the day: breakfast, lunch, and snacks are all represented, with bún bò Huế pulling positive mentions from the crowd that arrives before 9 AM. Parking and a small playground make it practical for families, and the broader Trường Sa bờ kè setting brings in a neighborhood mix that skews local rather than tourist. The space gets loud on weekend afternoons and the self-serve drink counter means table turnover isn't closely managed — context worth knowing before committing to a long stay.
05:30 premium black coffee (strong and smooth gout variants)cold brewancient tree shan snow milk teabún bò huế at breakfast and lunchrooftop loft with floor cushions
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Menu Highlights
What to order at Early Morning Tea & Coffee
(Oriental Beauty) Milk Tea 500Ml
125k VND
Made from the famous Dong Phuong Mei Nu tea, a type of tea favored by Queen Elizabeth II and named after her experience.
(Bottle) Ancient Milk Tea Shan Tuyet Coconut Milk Tea
125k VND
The Flavor Is Not Only Rich But Also Carries A Hint Of Natural Herbs, Combined With Milk To Create A Drink That Is Unfor
Organic Black Tea Milk Tea 500Ml
125k VND
Tea is naturally grown and hand-picked, selecting from young and soft leaves, 100% organic tea leaves meet organic stand
( Bottle ) Organic Black Milk Tea 350ml
100k VND
Tea is grown naturally and harvested manually, selected from young and soft leaves, 100% organic tea leaves. Early Morni
( Bottle ) Ancient Tree Shan Snow Milk Tea 350ml
100k VND
The flavor is not only rich but also has a hint of natural grass flavor, combined with milk to create an “addictive” dri
Full menu below · prices in VND.
Reviews
4.3(1774)
Disappointed with the coffee quality, even though they have a good machine. They asked whether I preferred a light or strong taste for the milk coffee, so I expected something impressive — but it turned out quite boring. I chose “light,” but it felt more like diluted water than a proper coffee drink. As for the space, the shop was quite crowded, and the staff didn’t seem to care much about cleaning the tables after customers left. I think this place is more suitable if you’re looking for a spot to study (there were many students around), but not the best place to truly enjoy coffee.
Lovely coffee shop with a good selection of teas. They had my favourite tea and it was a good size.
Good vibe in big love with coffee. Cold brew was worth for tasting. Really don’t like using plastics glass, all rest ones are 👌
Dislike because of plastic cup even when dining in, cause customers fetch the drinks themselves. Couldn't find free water too. And drink was still sweet athough ordered less sweet. Pluses: Spacious, bright, clean, friendly staff. Ok price, parking & playground available. But quite noisy on Sat afternoon.
Visit Tips
Visiting Early Morning Tea & Coffee
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Breakfast available: Opens by 7 AM — a viable breakfast stop in Thao Dien.
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Menu starts from: 10k VND, based on 100 priced items on the public menu.
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Reservations: Call +84 28 3517 2039 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: morning coffee ritual, weekend brunch, casual catch-up, family outing.
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Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
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Frequently Asked
- Is Early Morning Tea & Coffee good for remote work?
- Not ideal for long stays. Solid wood furniture has minimal padding, the space gets loud on weekend afternoons, and the self-serve drink counter means table turnover is not closely managed.
- Is Early Morning Tea & Coffee open for breakfast?
- Yes. Food runs through the day starting early, with bún bò Huế drawing positive mentions from the crowd that arrives before 9 AM.
- Is parking available at Early Morning Tea & Coffee?
- Yes. One reviewer notes parking and a small playground are available, making it practical for families.
- Is Early Morning Tea & Coffee quiet or loud?
- The space gets notably noisy on Saturday afternoons. The ground floor has a smoking atmosphere; the second floor offers a quieter alternative.
- Does Early Morning Tea & Coffee have outdoor seating?
- There is a balcony on the second floor overlooking the canal along Trường Sa bờ kè, noted by reviewers for its nice location.
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