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About This Place

Faro Cafe occupies a three-story villa on Xuân Thủy, one of Thao Dien's residential side streets, where each floor has been styled to offer a distinct photograph. The crowd reflects that: on weekends tables fill with people working their way through the floors between sips, and around holidays the pace sharpens — December brings visitors specifically for the backdrop. One regular draws a direct comparison to EveryHalf on bean quality, which sets a reasonable benchmark for what to expect from the espresso bar. The Salt Coffee, with its caramel finish, and the Cheese Foam Coffee, which layers a creamy topping over a strong base, are the drinks that prompt return visits. Cau Brew — a house pairing of coffee and guyabano (soursop) — is the most distinctive item on the menu and worth trying for the contrast alone. Cold brew drinkers can go bold with the Traditional Cold Brew or softer with the Fresh Milk Coldbrew. The milk tea list includes Roasted Oolong with black sugar boba and a Lotus Seed and Longan combination that borrows from Vietnamese chè in drink form. Food runs to egg tarts with crispy pastry layers, Danish donuts, and purple sweet potato mochi. Staff have drawn consistent praise for attentiveness — one visitor had a wrong drink swapped immediately without asking — and water is complimentary. Pricing sits at the reasonable end for the neighborhood. The main caveat from reviews: the open multi-floor layout that makes it photogenic also means ambient noise varies by floor and time of day, and a full house can get loud.

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Reviews

4.6(409)
Shiawase J
Shiawase J
3mo ago

I chose 3 different flavors for the birthday cake, and they were all so tasty. I was especially grateful to the staff for being so kind and packing it with care. Simply the best!

Luong Cuong
Luong Cuong
8mo ago

You should try a good taste coffee bean here. It brings the same feeling as EveryHalf. Nice decoration and free water. Reasonable price

Julie Monast-Nadeau
Julie Monast-Nadeau
9mo ago

Nice café in Thao Dien. The drinks were good. The food (ice cream and cookies) were lackluster. Nice friendly staff.

Chito Durban
Chito Durban
11mo ago

Cau Brew - a unique taste of a coffee and guyabano (soursoup). A well situated location, breezy and refreshing atmosphere.

Derek Havelock (Derek Ray)
Derek Havelock (Derek Ray)
1y ago

This place just gives a headache. 4 staff members playing intermittent noisy games on their phones, music on their phones, whilst also Cafe music overhead. came here to have a peaceful time, do some work on laptop. I had to leave quicker than expected. likely too many staff if they're all bored. Also 1 star on coffee (no different to Dolphy but higher price, and they're incapable of making a cappuccino) and food is all high fat.

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A glass of coffee from a cafe named FARO is placed on a wooden tray in the foreground with a blurred background featuring red flags, possibly indicati

A glass of coffee from a cafe named FARO is placed on a wooden tray in the foreground with a blurred background featuring red flags, possibly indicati

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The image depicts the exterior of FARO coffee shop in Thao Dien, Saigon. It features a modern storefront with a wooden door featuring an oval window,

The image depicts the exterior of FARO coffee shop in Thao Dien, Saigon. It features a modern storefront with a wooden door featuring an oval window,

The image shows a display case in what appears to be a café or bakery setting at Thao Dien, Saigon. The case contains various baked goods and snacks s

The image shows a display case in what appears to be a café or bakery setting at Thao Dien, Saigon. The case contains various baked goods and snacks s

The image shows a table setting in an indoor cafe environment at Thao Dien, Saigon with two glasses of bubble tea and another glass labeled 'FAR' whic

The image shows a table setting in an indoor cafe environment at Thao Dien, Saigon with two glasses of bubble tea and another glass labeled 'FAR' whic

A glass of iced coffee sits on a wooden table in an interior setting that appears to be a modern café or restaurant with minimalist decor and ambient

A glass of iced coffee sits on a wooden table in an interior setting that appears to be a modern café or restaurant with minimalist decor and ambient

The image shows an interior view of a modern café named 'FARO,' which offers coffee, tea, and cake as indicated by the signage above the counter. The

The image shows an interior view of a modern café named 'FARO,' which offers coffee, tea, and cake as indicated by the signage above the counter. The

The image shows a close-up of two beverages on a wooden table in what appears to be an indoor café setting.

The image shows a close-up of two beverages on a wooden table in what appears to be an indoor café setting.

A table setting in a cafe named 'FARO', which offers coffee, tea and cake as indicated by the branding on the glassware and plates.

A table setting in a cafe named 'FARO', which offers coffee, tea and cake as indicated by the branding on the glassware and plates.

The image shows a table setting in an indoor cafe environment at Thao Dien, Saigon with two glasses of bubble tea and another glass labeled 'FAR' whic

The image shows a table setting in an indoor cafe environment at Thao Dien, Saigon with two glasses of bubble tea and another glass labeled 'FAR' whic

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A menu board from a coffee shop named 'FARO', featuring various beverages such as espresso-based drinks and specialty lattes, along with some non-alco

A menu board from a coffee shop named 'FARO', featuring various beverages such as espresso-based drinks and specialty lattes, along with some non-alco

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A coffee shop menu from Thao Dien, Saigon featuring various beverages such as espresso-based drinks and cold brews.

A coffee shop menu from Thao Dien, Saigon featuring various beverages such as espresso-based drinks and cold brews.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked

Where is Faro Cafe - Thảo Điền Villa located in Thao Dien?
Faro Cafe - Thảo Điền Villa is located at 81 Xuân Thủy, Thảo Điền, An Khánh, Hồ Chí Minh 70000, Vietnam. It is situated in the Thao Dien neighborhood of District 2 (Thu Duc City), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
What is Faro Cafe - Thảo Điền Villa known for?
Faro Cafe - Thảo Điền Villa is a coffee shop in Thao Dien known for salt coffee with caramel notes, cheese foam coffee, cau brew (coffee and guyabano), fresh milk cold brew, egg tarts with crispy pastry layers. It has a 4.6 rating based on 409 reviews.
What are the opening hours of Faro Cafe - Thảo Điền Villa?
Faro Cafe - Thảo Điền Villa is typically open 7 AM–10 PM (Monday). Hours may vary by day, so checking the latest hours before visiting is recommended.
Does Faro Cafe - Thảo Điền Villa accept reservations?
Yes, you can contact Faro Cafe - Thảo Điền Villa to make a reservation by calling +84 984 077 781. It is recommended to book in advance, especially for weekend dining.
How expensive is Faro Cafe - Thảo Điền Villa?
Faro Cafe - Thảo Điền Villa is considered moderately priced for the Thao Dien area. It is a popular coffee shop suitable for photo sessions, casual coffee catch-up, afternoon break.
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