Story
Opening mid-pandemic, 2020
July 2020, mid-pandemic — Quỳnh brought the coffee, Phương brought the music, and together they turned an alley into a place.
CaféSlow
Coffee · Xuan Hoa27/63A Huynh Tinh CuaEst. 2020
Café Slow · 27/63A Huynh Tinh Cua
Through the green gate,
slow down in the heart of Saigon.
A herringbone-brick courtyard shaded by trees, tucked down a quiet alley — where every cup of coffee is made with patience, and nobody hurries you away.
Three steps in
Green gate → brick courtyard → a warm cup
01
The green gate
A sage slatted gate, a copper CAFÉ SLOW sign plate and the 27/63 plaque — the only sign on a quiet alley.
02
The brick courtyard
Herringbone brick, stump stools, small wooden tables under dappled leaves — sit on the porch and listen to the leaves.
03
The slow cup
Push the wooden-framed glass door into warm Edison light. Phin, espresso, French bakery — everything slow and careful.
House menu
The eight to try first
Eight cups and plates to try first — from Vietnamese phin to the famous matcha, October 2024 board prices.
The house favorite · Matcha Latte
The house favorite — vibrant, rich, without a hint of bitterness.
Nº 01at the counter
Espresso · Phin · Robusta–ArabicaCà phê đen
True Saigon black coffee — bold, bitter, over plenty of ice.
Nº 0240.000₫
Espresso · Phin · Colombia–EthiopiaEspresso
A straight, concentrated shot — Colombia–Ethiopia blend.
Nº 0350.000₫
Espresso · Colombia–BrazilFlat White
Velvety steamed milk over rich espresso, Colombia–Brazil blend.
Nº 0475.000₫
Toast · 135.000₫ each · Ham & Cheese Croissant
Emmental & Saint Nectaire, ham, rocket — a generous portion.
Nº 05135.000₫
Toast · 135.000₫ each · Chẩm Chéo Toast
Straciatella, avocado, chẩm chéo sauce — very French, very Vietnamese.
Nº 06135.000₫
Bakery · Baked daily · Croissant
Buttery layered pastry, baked every day.
Nº 0755.000₫
Bakery · Dessert · Creme Brulee
Crackling caramel over silky custard.
Nº 0840.000₫
“Cafe Slow lives up to its name in all the right ways. It's the kind of café where you're encouraged to slow down and sip… The matcha latte was the standout: beautifully vibrant and rich, without a hint of bitterness.”— Lee Nguyen, Google 4★ review
Guests say
Words from our guests
Real words from people who lingered here.
“nice little cafe spot away from the noise and bustle of the city. coffee is quite decent. the pastries and snacks are a nice little touch to help you unwind and escape away from the outside world.”— Toki Nguyen — Google 4★
“Cafe Slow lives up to its name in all the right ways. It's the kind of café where you're encouraged to slow down and sip. The matcha latte was the standout: beautifully vibrant and rich, without a hint of bitterness.”— Lee Nguyen — Google 4★
“Hundreds of cafes in saigon but i keep coming back to this little cafe. The coffee here is on a different level.”— yummms — Google 5★
Visit
The green gate in the alley
Look for the green gate at 27/63A Huỳnh Tịnh Của — impossible to miss.
Address
27/63A Huynh Tinh Cua, Xuan Hoa, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam
Hours
Daily 7:00 – 19:00