This is a great cafe and definitely worth a visit. We came for a late afternoon lunch and had a range of bowls, burgers and salad and everything was delicious. Good range of veg options too.


WKND - Brunch restaurant in Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City

About This Place
WKND sits on Tống Hữu Định and draws a consistent crowd spanning expat families, Australian visitors, and weekend brunch regulars from across the city. The menu carries a clear Australian influence — large, confidently seasoned dishes that move from croissants and breakfast ragu through burgers, bowls, and salads, with enough Asian-fusion territory to hold interest across multiple visits. Vegetarian options appear throughout rather than as an afterthought.
Seating at the bar facing the open kitchen is widely regarded as the best position in the room, where watching the line work adds to the experience. Portions run large — the kitchen paces service accordingly — and food arrives quickly despite steady volume. The drinks list extends well beyond coffee: cocktails and craft beer make the space a workable afternoon destination long after the brunch rush subsides.
Families with young children are deliberately accommodated. A dedicated kids menu comes paired with appropriately scaled utensils, and the venue offers both air-conditioned indoor sections and shaded outdoor seating, giving parents real flexibility. For a restaurant logging 4.8 across nearly 2,500 reviews, the kitchen performs consistently across a broad menu rather than staking everything on a single signature.
The breakfast ragu and octopus salad appear most often in repeat-visitor accounts. Desserts — described as rich without tipping into excess — attract their own following. The practical caveat: booking ahead is advisable. The room fills fast on weekends, and walk-ins can encounter a wait even when the space appears to have capacity.
Among Thao Dien's all-day venues, which tend to cluster around the quick-casual or heavily styled ends of the spectrum, this one occupies a different register: a high-capacity brunch operation that takes its food seriously and delivers consistently at scale.
Reviews
I arrived at 8:45 AM without a reservation. The restaurant was not busy at all - only a few tables were occupied. I asked the staff at the reception desk for a table for 3, but her attitude was strange and unfriendly. She told me to wait, then gave me three table options, none of which were in good places. When my friend arrived, I asked to switch to another table among the two options she had previously shown us. The staff then said the restaurant was “fully booked” and that the table was reserved, but still allowed us to sit there until 10:30 AM. At 10:30, we were asked to move, even though I clearly saw several nice tables remaining empty the entire time we were there and even after we left-no one ever sat at them. When we asked to continue sitting, the only option offered was a balcony table under direct sunlight at 11 AM, with no alternative provided. Overall, the experience was very disappointing. It was difficult to get the staff’s attention-we had to stand up every time we needed something. Payment was correct, but we still had to wait about 10 minutes just to pay the bill. Most importantly, the staff’s facial expressions and attitude throughout the service were noticeably unfriendly.
Excellent! Kids can have fun while adults enjoy their quiet meal, indoor or outdoor. Kids have their own menu set with children friendly utensils. Good blend of food choices from croissants to regular meals. There's a good choice of alcoholic drinks in the menu as well.
The best seats are at the bar near the open kitchen. It's incredibly interesting to watch. The portions are huge, and service is fast. The food is incredibly delicious. It's best to order one dish at a time because the portions are large.
Professional-looking restaurant with a nice, spacious setup. I stopped by after having some craft beer at a nearby spot and ordered more craft here, but the taste wasn’t as good — probably because beer isn’t their main focus. The octopus salad I tried, however, was pretty decent and well-prepared. Overall, it feels like a place where choosing wine over beer would make more sense, and the food seems reliable if you’re looking for something light or nicely presented.
Visiting WKND
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Breakfast available: Opens by 7 AM — a viable breakfast stop in Thao Dien.
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Reservations: Call +84 909 722 627 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: weekend brunch, family lunch, casual drinks, group catch-up.
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Frequently Asked
- Is WKND kid-friendly?
- Yes. WKND offers a dedicated kids menu with child-sized utensils, plus both air-conditioned indoor seating and shaded outdoor seating — reviewers note families are 'deliberately accommodated'.
- Does WKND have outdoor seating?
- Yes. WKND has both indoor air-conditioned sections and outdoor seating with fans, giving guests flexibility regardless of weather.
- What's the best dish at WKND?
- The breakfast ragu draws the most repeat-visitor mentions, with reviewers explicitly recommending it. The octopus salad also appears frequently as a standout.
- Does WKND take reservations?
- Booking ahead is strongly advised — multiple reviewers warn the room 'gets packed quite fast' on weekends, with walk-ins facing waits even when the space appears to have capacity.
- Does WKND have vegetarian options?
- Yes. Vegetarian dishes appear throughout the menu rather than as an afterthought, and reviewers confirm 'a good range of veg options' across bowls, salads, and other categories.
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