In a Nordic-style interior arranged in pale wood and green, you spread out your laptop with the signature tea—peach, orange, and lemongrass layered—in hand. The Coffee House is a homegrown chain that Vietnam's Gen Z has chosen as a “café where you can linger like at home.” Power outlets and Wi-Fi are a given, making it easy even for tourists to settle in between bouts of walking the city.
| Genre | Coffee |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 (Ho Chi Minh City) |
| Origin | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
| Coverage area | Ho Chi Minh City・Hanoi |
| Number of locations | 93 locations |
| Signature menu | The Peach, Orange, and Lemongrass Tea is the signature menu |
| Official site | https://www.thecoffeehouse.com/ |
What is The Coffee House? A homegrown comfort chain raised by Gen Z
The founding story
The Coffee House is a Vietnamese café chain born in Ho Chi Minh City in 2014. Founder Nguyen Hai Ninh had earlier experience launching a takeout coffee shop, and built on those lessons to set “Coffee House (the comfort of being at home)” as its concept. By keeping prices in the mid-range of a few hundred yen a cup, it won broad support as a shop young people can visit daily.
Within a few years of founding, it expanded to major cities nationwide, growing to over 150 outlets at its peak. It then pursued a consolidation emphasizing profitability and location, and now has narrowed to around 93 outlets. It's a brand that steered toward being chosen for quality and comfort rather than chasing outlet count.
Why young people support it for the long haul
The Coffee House's strength lies in designing not just a cup of coffee but “the time you spend.” Seats with power and Wi-Fi, well-running air conditioning. There's an air where a university student or nomad worker can settle in for half a day without feeling awkward.
The menu, too, isn't coffee-only but spans widely—tea, smoothies, sweets. Because people who can't drink coffee or want something sweet can all come in together, it's easy to use in a group. For tourists, it's also a place to experience “today's Vietnamese café culture” as is.
The Coffee House's signature menu and flavors
The signatures are the teas, but Vietnamese-style coffee and sweets are there too. Prices are mostly in the few-hundred-yen range, easy to share even when ordering with several people.
Peach, Orange, and Lemongrass Tea (Trà Đào Cam Sả)
A cup that could be called The Coffee House's emblem. The sweetness of peach, the refreshing tartness of orange, and the cooling note of lemongrass layer together, coming together with just the right freshness for a hot Vietnam city walk. Usually served cold over ice, it's easy to drink even for those not keen on coffee.
Ca Phe Sua Da (Cà Phê Sữa Đá)
A Vietnamese staple—iced coffee with condensed milk. The sweetness of condensed milk melds with strong dark-roasted coffee, an easy way to try a Vietnamese flavor. Alongside the teas, it's a can't-miss staple.
Other popular drinks
| Drink | Characteristics |
|---|---|
| Café latte | An espresso-based drink with plenty of milk, easy to drink |
| Smoothie | A cold cup using fruit. Hearty enough to stand in for a meal |
| Tiramisu-style drink | A slightly sweet change-of-pace item that pairs well with coffee |
Food and sweets
The food lineup is rich with sandwiches and cakes, so you can drop in for a light meal too. The tiramisu and cheesecake in particular are popular, and many customers linger, pairing them with a drink. Combined with a smoothie, it can even stand in for a light lunch.
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 |
|---|---|
| Peach Tea (Trà Đào Cam Sả) | A signature drink combining the sweetness of peach, the tartness of Vietnamese orange, and the aroma of lemongrass—repeatedly cited as a best seller |
| Roasted Oolong Milk Tea (Trà Sữa Oolong Nướng) | Praised for the combination of fragrantly roasted oolong, rich milk, and chewy boba |
| Iced Milk Coffee (Cà Phê Sữa Đá) | A staple popular in reviews for a milk-and-ice balance different from other chains |
The Coffee House's locations and tips for stopping by
Scale and coverage area
It's centered on the urban areas of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, with several outlets lined up in youth hangouts like the Thao Dien area, central District 1, and around Landmark 81. It also has outlets in airports and large malls, making it easy to drop into between moves.
It once expanded broadly into provincial cities too, but in recent years it has selected locations with an emphasis on profitability. It's easy to find in sightseeing areas, and its appeal is being easy to use for a break.
Main cities where you can enjoy this store:Ho Chi Minh City・Hanoi. You can check each city's tourist information from its city page.
Stores easy to visit while sightseeing
In Ho Chi Minh City, the outlets in central District 1 and around Landmark 81 fall easily onto sightseeing routes and are easy to drop into. Many outlets have terrace seats, letting you spend time openly in the warm climate.
The atmosphere at The Coffee House and how to spend your time
Features of the interior and design
The interior is Nordic-modern, based on white, wood grain, and green, with a bright, photogenic spatial design. With calm tones and natural light, it comes together with an atmosphere where you won't tire even after long hours.
Many outlets have terrace seats, letting you spend time openly in Ho Chi Minh City's warm climate. Many customers take photos, so window seats and those with natural light tend to fill early.
Wi-Fi, power outlets, and how easy it is to linger
Many outlets have power, Wi-Fi, and air conditioning, making them popular with nomad workers and studying students. Many settle in for half a day, but weekend afternoons fill up, so for work, aim for a weekday lunchtime or right after opening.
The Coffee House's price guide and payment
| Menu | Price guide |
|---|---|
| Peach, Orange, and Lemongrass Tea | 55,000-65,000 VND (about 380-450 yen) |
| Coffee drinks | 45,000-65,000 VND (about 300-450 yen) |
| Cake | 45,000–75,000 dong (about 300–520 yen) |
Even at tourist-area prices it's cheaper than a Japanese café, easy to order even with a group. You can order ahead in the mobile app and pick up in store, and members get points back and birthday perks. When it's crowded, ordering in the app while securing a seat goes smoothly.
Prices can change by store and season. Check the latest at the counter or on the official menu.
The Coffee House takeout and souvenirs
The entire menu is available for takeout. Campaigns offering a drink discount for bringing your own bottle run frequently. In store there's a retail corner with ground coffee, drip bags, logo tumblers, and tote bags, good for a small souvenir too.
The Coffee House: map, access, and ordering tips
A chain with outlets in every district in both Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, easy to drop into between sightseeing.
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 The Coffee House
How to enjoy it smartly
If you want to be sure of a seat, avoid the busy weekend afternoon and aim for a weekday lunchtime or right after opening. Order ahead in the app, and you can just secure a seat and wait to pick it up.
Start with the signature Peach, Orange, and Lemongrass Tea, and if you like coffee add cà phê sữa đá, and if you want something sweet, tiramisu—building it up this way is very satisfying.
Points to note
Teas and smoothies are often quite sweet, so if you'd like them lighter, say so when ordering. Cold drinks dominate, so you can also choose a hot item to match how you feel and your preferences.
Hours and how busy it gets differ by outlet. If you want to linger for work or a meeting, choosing a relatively quiet time or outlet makes for a comfortable stay.
📖 For the history, background, and ways to enjoy The Coffee House, see our feature column “More about The Coffee House.”
🗺️ 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 kind of café is The Coffee House?
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A Vietnamese chain born in Ho Chi Minh City in 2014, a café for young people with “the comfort of being at home” as its concept. It offers tea, coffee, and sweets, and is popular for its photogenic interiors and facilities that make it easy to linger.
- What is the signature menu item?
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The Peach, Orange, and Lemongrass Tea (Trà Đào Cam Sả), layering the sweetness of peach, the freshness of orange, and the cooling note of lemongrass. Tiramisu and cà phê sữa đá are also staple favorites.
- Is there Wi-Fi and power?
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Many outlets have power, Wi-Fi, and air conditioning—an environment suited to nomad work and studying. Many settle in for half a day.
- Which cities is it in?
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Centered on the urban areas of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. There are also outlets on sightseeing routes, such as the Thao Dien area, central District 1, and inside airports and large malls.
- Is it expensive?
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Mid-range pricing of roughly a few hundred yen a cup. Even at tourist-area prices it's cheaper than a Japanese café, easy to use even with a group.
