Sundays - Bakery in Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City

Sundays sits at 14 Trần Ngọc Diện inside a Western-style mixed-use complex that also houses cafes, a restaurant, and an ice cream shop — the kind of spot that turns a single errand into an hour's wander through this quieter pocket of An Khánh. The display case is the first thing that registers: rows of mini croissants finished in greens, pinks, and reds give the counter a proper patisserie feel, which sets it apart from the many cafes in Thao Dien that treat pastries as an afterthought.

The croissants themselves are the main event. The standard version shows real lamination work — a crisp, shattery shell that gives way to a soft, moist interior with a strong butter fragrance. A subtle salty note in the dough keeps the richness from tipping into sweetness, and reviewers note it makes the pastry more compulsively snackable than the average Vietnamese bakery offering. The cocoa coconut variant provides a different register for those who want something slightly richer or more tropical.

With a small review pool so far, Sundays is still accumulating its public record, but the specificity of the feedback — noting lamination texture, the salt balance, the visual appeal of the mini versions — suggests regulars who are paying attention rather than leaving courtesy ratings. The 8 AM opening positions it squarely for the morning crowd, and the 7 PM close covers afternoon runs for residents finishing work nearby.

For anyone living or working in the An Khánh end of Thao Dien, it fills a gap the bigger brunch-oriented spots on Xuân Thủy don't: a focused bakery where croissants are the reason to visit, not a side note on a brunch menu.