Vietnam is the world's second-largest coffee producer, yet most of it has been exported as commercial-grade Robusta. Running against that current, Every Half Coffee Roasters is trying to reconnect, by its own hands, everything from origin to roasting to extraction. It's the shop whose name comes up most these days when discussing Ho Chi Minh City's specialty scene.
| Genre | Coffee |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2016 (founded online) / opened a brick-and-mortar shop and roastery in 2021 |
| Origin | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (the founder's roots are in the producing area of Buon Ma Thuot) |
| Coverage area | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Number of locations | 14 outlets |
| Signature menu | Specialty extraction of single-origin beans is the signature |
| Official site | https://www.everyhalf.vn/ |
What is Every Half Coffee Roasters? A specialty roastery with a strong presence in Ho Chi Minh City
The founding story
Every Half began in 2016 as an online gathering place for coffee lovers. Founder Trần Lê Minh Trúc has roots in Buon Ma Thuot, one of Vietnam's leading coffee regions, and has aimed for a shop where you can oversee everything from bean selection to post-harvest processing, fermentation, and roasting. As the community grew, the need for a physical shop increased, and in 2021 it opened its first shop and roastery in Ho Chi Minh City.
The name “Every Half” carries the idea of “half immersed in coffee culture, half sending it outward.” In 2024 it raised funds from a Singapore investment firm, and it now operates 14 outlets in Ho Chi Minh City. That same year it received multiple honors at domestic Vietnamese awards, drawing attention as a presence delivering specialty coffee to the general public.
Why coffee lovers gather here
Every Half's axis is the stance of managing “from seed to cup” by its own hands. It handles bean selection, post-harvest processing, fermentation, roasting, and extraction in-house, shortening the distance between producer and consumer. Equipped with both espresso machines and hand brewing, it's set up so you can systematically compare flavors by origin and processing method.
It also foregrounds sustainability efforts, such as advancing trial cultivation of climate-resilient varieties with farmers in producing areas. Beyond just serving “a tasty cup,” it has won support from local young people too as a shop that thinks about the future of Vietnam's coffee industry.
Every Half Coffee Roasters' signature menu and flavors
The menu puts single-origin beans center stage, letting you enjoy the flavor by extraction method. Prices are in an accessible range for specialty, easy to try a cup even your first time.
Hand Drip (Pour Over / V60)
The signature is a cup of single-origin beans brewed by hand drip, V60, or AeroPress. Beans by origin—Da Lat, Son La in the north, Dak Lak in the central highlands—are on offer, and you can order from the day's lineup. With a flavor that honestly draws out each bean's character, comparing the differences by origin is the fun part.
Specialty latte / cold brew
Specialty lattes combined with milk and slow-extracted cold brew are popular too. With a clean finish unlike Vietnamese-style richly sweet coffee, it's just right for a daytime refresh in hot Ho Chi Minh City.
Other popular drinks
| Drink | Characteristics |
|---|---|
| Hand drip | Single-origin by region via hand drip or V60. A cup to savor each bean's character |
| Specialty latte | A staple arrangement enjoying the balance of high-quality beans and milk |
| Cold Brew | A clean, refreshing iced cup, slowly extracted at low temperature |
| Espresso | An authentic shot using freshly roasted beans |
Cups that win over reviewers
We have rounded up the well-reviewed items that come up again and again in travel and food-site reviews (focusing on dishes praised across multiple reviews).
| Menu | Why reviewers rate it |
|---|---|
| Cold brew | A cup often mentioned in reviews for its clear taste with little off-flavor, carefully brewing lightly roasted Vietnamese beans. |
| Cà phê sữa đá | A staple praised in reviews for a strong yet little-burnt aftertaste and a caramel-like flavor. |
| Matcha latte | As an option other than coffee, voices say patrons find it good alongside the hojicha latte. |
Every Half Coffee Roasters' locations and tips for stopping by
Scale and coverage area
It operates 14 outlets centered on Ho Chi Minh City. They're located in areas where coffee lovers and young people gather, such as the Thao Dien area, central District 1, and inside Saigon Centre. Further expansion is planned, and it's on the move as a presence spreading Vietnam's specialty culture.
Main cities where you can enjoy this store:Ho Chi Minh City. You can check each city's tourist information from its city page.
Stores easy to visit while sightseeing
The roastery-attached shop in Thao Dien, District 2, is a large outlet with two indoor floors and a green-filled outdoor space. In a setting of stone-paved paths, wood-and-metal furniture, and surrounding trees, freshly roasted beans arrive straight to the shop. Known as the first flagship to embody a sustainability ethos, it covers part of its roasting energy with solar power.
The atmosphere at Every Half Coffee Roasters and how to spend your time
Features of the interior and design
The overall design is industrial and calm. Coffee equipment is on display in an open layout where you can see the baristas at work, letting you watch the very process of brewing. Many outlets have Wi-Fi and power, with an atmosphere where you can spend time leisurely while learning about the differences in coffee.
At some outlets, cupping (tasting) sessions and workshops are held irregularly, open to those who want to learn deeply about origins and processing methods.
Wi-Fi, power outlets, and how easy it is to linger
Many outlets have Wi-Fi and power, and you'll see people spreading out a laptop to work or using it for meetings. While it's easy to linger in a calm seat, popular outlets get busy at certain hours, so if you want to work at leisure, aim for a quieter time.
Every Half Coffee Roasters' price guide and payment
| Menu | Price guide |
|---|---|
| Hand drip | 65,000–95,000 dong (about 450–650 yen) |
| Latte | 55,000-75,000 VND (about 380-520 yen) |
| 200g of beans | 250,000–400,000 dong (about 1,700–2,800 yen) |
Reasonably priced for specialty, easy to try a cup by origin. Besides cash, some outlets accept QR payments and cards.
Prices can change by store and season. Check the latest at the counter or on the official menu.
Every Half Coffee Roasters takeout and souvenirs
The retail of house-roasted single-origin beans is rich, and the 200g packs are just right as a souvenir for coffee lovers. It also carries equipment like AeroPress and drippers, suited to those who want to recreate the Every Half taste at home.
Every Half Coffee Roasters: map, access, and ordering tips
Located around Ton Duc Thang Street in District 1, close to the Saigon River, it's introduced as a bright interior with natural light, easy to capture in photos.
Vietnamese phrases for ordering
Here are the basic phrases that come in handy locally. Pointing works, but adding a word makes ordering smoother.
| Vietnamese | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Cho tôi một … | One [drink], please |
| nóng / đá | Hot / iced |
| ít đường | Less sweet |
| không đường | No sugar |
| ít đá | Less ice |
| mang đi | Takeout |
| ở đây | For here |
| tính tiền | The check, please |
You can check the latest menu, prices, hours, and store listOfficial sitehere.
What to know before visiting Every Half Coffee Roasters
How to enjoy it smartly
If you're unsure which bean to choose, tell the staff your preferences and they'll suggest the perfect cup. It's easy to enter even for beginners.
If you want to enjoy comparing by origin, start with the standard hand drip. We recommend a flow where you take home beans from the origin you liked as a souvenir.
Points to note
The lineup of beans offered rotates by season. If there's an origin you're after, it's surest to confirm at the storefront before ordering.
The roastery-attached Thao Dien shop and the smaller in-town outlets differ in atmosphere and seat count. To settle in, choose the roastery shop; for a break amid a city walk, the central outlets—using them by purpose works well.
📖 For the history, background, and ways to enjoy Every Half Coffee Roasters, see our feature column “More about Every Half Coffee Roasters.”
🗺️ If you also want to compare it with other cafés,Vietnam's 30 Popular Cafés: A Thorough Comparison Guidelets you browse from a single list.
Frequently asked questions
- What makes Every Half distinctive?
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A Ho Chi Minh City–born specialty coffee shop that handles everything from seed selection to roasting and extraction in-house. You can enjoy comparing single origins by region.
- What is the signature menu item?
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Hand drip and V60 using single-origin beans. The appeal is being able to systematically savor the flavor differences by origin.
- Is it easy for beginners?
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The staff ask your preferences and suggest a cup, so you can enter with peace of mind even without knowing much about coffee.
- Where are the outlets?
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14 outlets in Ho Chi Minh City. They're located in areas where young people gather, such as Thao Dien, central District 1, and Saigon Centre.
- Can you buy beans as a souvenir?
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It retails 200g packs of single-origin beans and extraction equipment. Suited as a souvenir for those who want to recreate the taste at home.
