A popular patisserie in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City),「BAKES」has newly opened in Thao Dien (District 2)a three-story glass building. The first floor is a showcase of baked goods, cakes, and coffee. A new mecca for baked-goods lovers has been born in the upscale riverside residential district.
A French patisserie with the motto “Pastry should be like love—exciting, caring, and sincere.” At the new store, this philosophy is expressed in an open, glass-walled building.
A three-story glass building in Thao Dien
The new store is at 16 Thao Dien. The three-story glass-walled building divides roles by floor. The first floor is a showcase of baked goods, cakes, and coffee. The second floor is a bistro serving cocktails, light bites, and savory dishes (opening later than the bakery). The top floor is a production lab, where the team led by executive pastry chef Brian Gartner finishes the products for both stores.
Signature menu and baked goods
Staples include the classic croissant, cashew chou, orange-Aperol tart, and macarons with truffle-cured salted duck egg. Beyond sweets, there are also handmade earrings, aroma candles, and craft gin. The takeout bags use sustainable materials like cassava-derived biodegradable material and recycled paper—a sustainable stance is another feature.
Store overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| New store | 16 Thao Dien (District 2), three-story glass-walled building |
| 1st floor | Baked goods, cakes, coffee |
| 2nd floor | Bistro (cocktails, light bites) |
| 3rd floor | Production lab (chef Brian Gartner) |
| Main store | 47 Tran Cao Van (District 3, near Turtle Lake) |
For travelers—a base for exploring Thao Dien
Thao Dien is an area popular with foreigners, gathering stylish cafés and shops. The new BAKES store is perfect as a base for a riverside stroll or finding a gift to bring home. Baked goods make good gifts, so it’s a place worth remembering as a new standard for Vietnam souvenirs.
Summary
BAKES, where you can experience the whole world of baked goods in a striking glass building. A mecca you can’t leave out when talking about Saigon’s sweets scene has been added in Thao Dien.
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