ABOUT LIFE COFFEE BREWERS HCM — Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City

Hidden in an alley, but absolutely worth the detour! 🪴☕

I visited About Life Coffee Brewers (ALCB) after a meal at Pizza 4P’s next door and wow, what a memorable coffee experience.

🧭 First, a heads-up: The café is tucked ~50m inside a small alley off the main road. My Grab driver dropped me by the road, and I hesitated because the alley, also the ALCB signage is right beside Pizza 4P’s. Turns out, it’s all part of the same building, just different zones. Once you spot the signboard, you're in the right place!

🥤 I ordered their “Strait 7” (hot) a unique mix of espresso, fresh milk, condensed milk, sugar syrup, black pepper, and kosher salt. Sounds odd? It completely amazed me as a coffee lover. 🧂 The spice aroma, subtle saltiness, and smooth creamy base created a rich, layered flavor. Adventurous coffee drinkers, you MUST try this!

👩‍🍳 Service was warm and thoughtful. Staff welcomed me with a gentle tone and smile, confirmed I wasn’t here for pizza, then guided me to the coffee area. No pushy upselling, just good energy and respect. The coffee was served fast, and I appreciated the casual yet professional vibe.

🌿 The space? Beautiful. Bright lighting, full of greenery, clean glass panels, tidy tables, and best of all, the floor and toilet were super clean (shared with Pizza 4P’s indoor space). Toilets are well ventilated it is not stuffy or hot, and well-maintained. The café seating is outdoors, but shaded with fans and good airflow. You can also politely ask to sit inside the air conditioned area if space is available.

📸 Perfect for photo-taking and content creation. Not loud, not chaotic, just peaceful and thoughtfully designed.

💳 Payment was smooth (they accept Mastercard), and I noticed motorbike parking service in the alley. I came by Grab, but it felt safe and calm even as a solo visitor.

✅ Final verdict: – Amazing coffee with a twist – Clean, Instagram-worthy ambiance – Kind staff and relaxing vibes – Fair pricing for tourists

🧡 Will definitely come back again, a 5-star gem hiding in plain sight. Highly recommend this place to any coffee explorer visiting Ho...

I’ve only written reviews for a very few times... only when I feel very frustrated.

I ordered this morning On the delivery website at 8 so that it could arrive around 9. At 9:10, I’ve checked and they said that they haven’t got my order yet... So my order didn’t arrive for another hour... Then I screenshot my order (in details) and sent it to them, but they asked me to re-write the entire order. I mean after all the wasted time, the least you could do is taking a look at the screenshot and repeat the order? Before shipping, they said they’d like to give me a free muffin because the order is late, which I found a little offensive (maybe I’m just currently very disappointed and frustrated at my missed order). So really, if the site doesn’t work, then don’t use it, please don’t waste customer’s time especially in the morning!

The other time, I ordered a chicken sandwiches to go... The sauce got all over places and soaked the entire sandwiches in it. At that time they didn’t have the delivery website, and order messages took 15 mins to be responded. I called the number On the instagram to check, and they told me to call another number to order.

So please seriously consider to put a number that actually can take order and a website that works! Your food is great but it doesn’t compensate for Our time!

2 stars because their food is pretty good, the drinks are great and...

about life coffee brewers hcm brings reliable coffee with urban social vibes

THE COFFEE THAT HITS THE SPOT the brew situation is solid - while it might not be life-changing, the coffee is genuinely enjoyable and makes for a reliable caffeine stop that gets the job done.

THE URBAN GATHERING VIBES this isn't your quiet neighborhood spot - it's got that cool urban energy where people come to connect, work, or just enjoy the modern atmosphere.

THE SOCIAL WORKSPACE REALITY this spot works for both social hangs and light work sessions if you don't need complete silence. most seating comes with small tables that are compact but functional for laptops or notebooks.

THE CHILL OUTDOOR SITUATION super relaxed outdoor seating only, giving major hang energy. it can get a little warm in the summer, but the good vibes are worth it.

THE MINIMALIST MOVES no frills, no distractions – just quality coffee served in a space that understands less is more. it's the anti-trendy cafe we never knew we needed.

THE CALL if you're chasing decent coffee in a sleek outdoor space and don't mind some background hustle, this spot absolutely delivers for your urban coffee needs.

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