Mockingbird Cafe — Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City

Mockingbird Café is one of those hidden cafes you stumble across and instantly feel at ease. Located on an upper floor of a weathered apartment block along Tôn Thất Đạm Street, it offers a peaceful retreat from the city’s buzz, just a short walk from the riverfront. The entryway is unassuming, but once inside, the calm atmosphere and vintage-style decor win you over.

The space is cozy and well thought out, with multiple rooms and a balcony that catches a nice breeze. It’s an ideal spot to unwind solo with a coffee or share a conversation with friends. The café offers a great selection of drinks including coconut coffee and iced Meiji-style beverages, plus fresh pastries like croissants and pain au chocolat that pair perfectly with your order.

There’s a creative vibe throughout, including a shelf lined with plaster figures guests can paint, a charming, unexpected activity. You’ll also spot some fun board games, cute origami art, and nostalgic posters that add to its quirky yet relaxing personality.

Whether you’re looking for a calm corner to read, sip a drink, or just escape the heat, Mockingbird is a spot worth visiting and taking a well...

The cafe is located on the 4th floor of an old building in HCMC. It was quite tricky for me to find it. I skipped the first staircases where I should take and went inside where there was no way up. I called the cafe to ask for directions. The whole place was very artistic although the area was dark. Many people were there to take photos. The cafe was quite small and when I was there, most tables were available so I sat on a shared table. I think it would be better to book a table in advance. The staff was friendly. I paid for my drink using QR code to transfer money from my bank account. The drink looked nice and tasted really fresh and good. The cafe was artistic as well. There was a balcony area with the view straight to the state bank which was a huge cold building. People all wanted to take photos there so they took turns to get outside. I wait for around 30 mins for a group to finish their...

A lovely and small cafe on the 4th floor of a charming colonial apartment block. The walk up is steep and the staircase definitely feels like it was built in the 1900s, but the location is worth it.

It's a little sanctuary in the heart of this metropolis. Views from the little balcony are pretty lovely - if you can snag one of the few seats here that is.

Drinks are hit or miss, in my opinion. The coffees are mediocre, but the teas are decent. It's definitely expensive but you're in District 1 - everything's expensive.

Overall, this place is better with a friend or a date than alone. Wouldn't come back for the drinks but the view and the general vibe more than make...