Locate the best dessert places in Ho Chi Minh city

• Maison Marou
• Pacey cupcakes
• The Vagabond Pâtisserie & Café
• The Dreamers Dessert Bar

Photo by Mink Mingle / Unsplash

People say there’s always room for dessert. When in Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon), the quote rings even truer. In this kind of heat, what could be better after the main course than something sweet and cool? Aside from our traditional sweet cuisine, the metropolis welcomes gastronomic styles from all over the world, resulting in a diverse collection of desserts to explore, ranging from ice cream to pastries, and available in coffee shops, restaurants, and even bars. If you have a sweet tooth, these best places for dessert in Ho Chi Minh City below are for you.

Morico

Address & Opening hour:

• 30 Le Loi Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, HCMC | 11:00am – 10:00pm, open at 10:00am on weekends
• Somerset Chancellor Court, 11 Mac Dinh Chi Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, HCMC | 6:30 am- 9:00 pm, open at 7:30 am on weekends
• mPlaza, 39 Le Duan Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, HCMC | 11:00am – 9:00pm
• Saigon Pearl, 92 Nguyen Huu Canh Street, Ward 22, Binh Thanh District, HCMC | 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
• Crescent Mall, 101 Ton Dat Tien Street, Tan Phu Ward, District 7, HCMC | 10:30 am – 10:00 pm
• Price: dessert menu from 80,000 – 200,000 VND ($3.45 – $8.50)

One of the best places for Japanese desserts in Saigon. Photo by Morico Facebook Page

Morico is a contemporary Japanese concept café-restaurant. The café specializes in authentic, organic, and delightful matcha (Japanese green tea) desserts. They emphasize high-quality ingredients, the majority of which are imported from Japan; this is also a key selling point of Morico when compared to other Japanese-style cafes.

Morico’s desserts are meticulously prepared, not only in terms of flavor but also of presentation, which relates to the minimalism plating style—a popular term in Japanese lifestyle and gastronomy.

Parfait – a signature at Morico. Photo by brandsvietnam.com

One of the best sellers in Morico is Parfait. Parfait originates from French with the meaning of “Perfect”. A “perfect” dessert is presented in a glass that is full of selective ingredients. The must-have in a Parfait is Kanten – a Japanese jelly made of a kind of seaweed called Tengusa (or Heaven grass), served with gelato, soft serve, mochi (Japanese rice cake), popped rice, etc. Take a spoonful from the top to the bottom of the glass, covering all layers, to fully appreciate the sophisticated flavor of a dessert.

💡My note: Morico also provides one of the best fresh handcrafted Nama Chocolate in the city.

Maison Marou

Address & Opening hour:

• 167-169 Calmette Street, Nguyen Thai Binh Ward, District 1, HCMC | 9:00am – 10:00pm Mon-Thu, 9:00am – 10:30pm Friday to Sunday.
• 90 Xuan Thuy Street, Thao Dien Ward, District 2, Thu Duc City | 9:00 am – 10:00 pm Mon-Thu, 9:00 am – 10:30 pm on Fri, 7:30 am – 10:30 Sat-Sun
• Price: 70,000 – 125,000 VND ($3.00 – $5.40)

A heaven for chocolate lovers. Photo by maisonmarou.com

Maison Marou’s origin is a young chocolate brand. Marou is the first bean-to-bar chocolate maker in Vietnam that uses 100% locally-sourced ingredients from six provinces in Southern Vietnam. Maison Marou is a chocolate-inspired café and patisserie, where you can not only purchase delectable chocolate bars but also enjoy the exceptional flavor of their special desserts.

The iconic Chocolate tart at Maison Marou. Photo by kenh14

At Maison Marou, they utilize the superb chocolate taste of Marou, combined with classic French recipes, to create mouth-watering desserts. The chocolate tart is a work of art that draws your attention right away.

The pastry is splendidly presented; Marou’s dark chocolate chantilly, chocolate ganache, caramelized cashews and brownie dices are beautifully placed on a buttery and crunchy tart shell. Their hot chocolate drink and brownie are also worth a try. Maison Marou is a perfect place for chocolate lovers.

Pacey cupcakes

Address & Opening hours:

• Address: 14 Dang Dung Street, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1, HCMC
• Opening hour: 9:00am -9:00pm
• Price: from 40,000 VND ($1.70)

Southern Vietnam modernist architecture at Pacey. Photo by saigoneer.com

Pacey is the first dessert place in Ho Chi Minh City that specializes in cupcakes. Since 2011, this location has become a popular destination for cupcake lovers, offering a variety of delectable flavors. Pacey has settled on a quiet street in the heart of Saigon after several relocations since the first opening.

From the outside, this place does not attract you with stunning decoration or an exceptional setup. Pacey creates a familiar feeling like a neighbor, a place to freely have fun and share good dessert.

A cupcake with a cup of tea can treat you well on a weekend afternoon. Photo by Pacey cupcake Facebook Page.

Pacey can meet any sweet craving with around 40 different cupcake flavors. Along with their best-seller flavors like Earl Gray Peach, almond salted caramel or red velvet, you should try some of their local flavors such as durian avocado, mulberry cheesecake, and passionfruit. The moist, soft, and fluffy butter cake is topped beautifully with rich, flavorful buttercream or cream cheese (depending on the flavors).

The Vagabond Pâtisserie & Café

Address & opening hours:

• Address:
• 9 Tran Cao Van Street, Da Kao Ward, District 1, HCMC
• 118 Ha Huy Tap Street, Tan Phong Ward, District 7, HCMC
• Opening hour: 7:30am – 10:00pm
• Price: 50,000 – 130,000 VND ($2.10 – $5.50)

A hint of Europe inside Ho Chi Minh City. Photo by The Vagabond Pâtisserie & Café Facebook Page

The Vagabond was previously an online patisserie. In 2016, the two founders decided to open a café where you can not only enjoy the delicious desserts but also admire the beauty of the setting and décor. The Vagabond is a visually appealing, European-inspired café.

The charming greenery alley entrance greets you first, followed by a gorgeous setup within a comfy place. Many customers consider it to be Saigon’s best decorative patisserie.

Zucca, a seasonal dessert, belongs to the Fall collection 2022 at The Vagabond. Photo by The Vagabond Pâtisserie & Café Facebook Page

Seasonal desserts are popular at the Vagabond Pâtisserie & Café. They select the best seasonal ingredients to create delightful and tasty cakes, so you can always try surprising new items in this café. The flavor is rich and fresh while remaining fairly sweet and balanced, and it is presented in an eye-catching appearance that provides any customer with an unforgettable experience.

The “No-baked” collection is also recommended at this location. Mousse, verrine, veneto, mille crepe, and other desserts are precisely delicious, with layers of flavor, aromas, and appealing touches of liqueur, citrus, or coffee.

The Dreamers Dessert Bar

Address & opening hours:

• Address: 15 Han Thuyen Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, HCMC
• Opening hour: 8:00am – 9:00pm
• Price: 50,000 – 140,000 VND ($2.10 – $6.00)

A lovely corner of The Dreamers with a view of the city’s central park. Photo by The Dreamers Dessert Bar Facebook Page. ‌ ‌

Located on Han Thuyen Street, the center point of Ho Chi Minh City, The Dreamers is a silent little oasis where you can look for exquisite desserts. The Dreamers Dessert Bar, as the name suggests, is both a dessert shop and a bar. You can enjoy tasty cakes while sipping a cocktail or wine.

However, some customers have commented that the cocktails at this place are not as great as the cakes. If you’re not interested in wine and cocktails, the Dreamers Dessert also offers tea to enjoy with cakes. The view is one of the highlights of this dessert spot. It has a beautiful and peaceful view of a large city park with many greeneries and fresh air.

The Lady – a handcrafted masterpiece at The Dreamers. Photo by The Dreamers Dessert Bar Facebook Page.

The cakes at The Dreamers are splendid in both presentation and taste. The chef focuses on the balance of each dessert and how to enhance the flavors of the key ingredients. The Lady, one of this place’s signatures, is a great example of their hard-working progress. It’s a lychee mousse with strawberry confit and a lime sponge that fits perfectly into an elegant setting. Each layer’s sweet and sour flavors are well-balanced, and you can still taste the distinct lychee scent.

1. Osterberg Ice Cream

• Address: 94 Xuan Thuy Street, Thao Dien Ward, District 2, Thu Duc City
• Opening hour:
• 12:00pm – 10:00pm on weekdays
• 10:00am – 10:00pm on weekends
• Price: from 55,000 VND ($2.30)

Mangosteen ice-cream – from a local-source ingredient to an exquisite ice-cream flavor. Photo by Osterberg Facebook Page.

Osterberg’s proprietor describes herself as a “scientific ice-cream maker.” Ice cream is a scientific field to her. Ice cream and cones are freshly produced by hand using high-quality ingredients, cream and sugar are mixed in the perfect ratio to ensure consistency in flavor and texture. Osterberg’s creativity shines through in the unique flavors they offer. Specialties from around the world are collected and expertly blended to create excellent ice cream and sorbet for customers.

An ideal place to have delicious Danish ice-cream in town. Photo by Osterberg Facebook Page.

Osterberg is a Danish-style ice-cream shop. The place has just a few tables and seats in a small cozy place, located on one of the most busy streets in Thao Dien. The locals enjoy stopping by to grab an ice-cream cone or a sorbet cup on the way to cool off in the heat of Ho Chi Minh City. If you’re looking for a dessert that can help you get fresh right away, try Osterberg’s fruit sorbet. The sorbet is more icy and watery in texture, whereas the ice cream is creamy, rich, and smooth in your mouth. Chocolate flavor is also recommended because their chocolate is sourced from Marou, the previously mentioned local chocolate brand.

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