We came here on a random walk, it was great, the servers were attentive, and the drinks they made were good, TRY THEIR TIRAMISU! It was so gooood im still thinking about it! Parking seems easy, right in front!
Bakery
Bakes Thao Dien (French Bakery & Cafe) - Bakery in Ho Chi Minh City
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The Story
About This Place
Bakes sits on Thảo Điền street, positioned slightly apart from the denser cluster of Thao Dien cafes. The distance is barely noticeable once inside — the space is large, well-lit, and organized with enough seating to absorb both laptop workers and small groups without either feeling crowded. The interior has a deliberate design logic to it: the brand identity runs through every visual detail, and the customers who notice those things tend to come back.
The pastry program is the clearest argument for a visit. Croissants here are made with significantly less sugar than the Vietnamese cafe norm, which lets the lamination quality and ingredient flavors carry the experience rather than sweetness. The salted egg yolk croissant has developed a loyal following, and the kitchen rotates seasonal concepts — a gingerbread moose cake appeared at Christmas — signaling a team that treats the calendar as material rather than routine. Drinks start around 70,000 VND, and pastry prices reflect the premium ingredients, though the buy-one-get-one offer on pastries after 7:30 PM shifts the value calculation considerably for evening visitors.
The staff operate with a consistency that shows up across reviews: attentive, fast, and friendly without being performative. Store manager Khoi is mentioned by name often enough to suggest genuine regularity in the standard of service. The clientele skews young and well-traveled, which sets a relaxed but energized ambient quality on weekends.
With 4.7 stars across nearly 1,800 Google reviews, Bakes has established itself as one of the more reliable pastry destinations in the neighborhood — the kind of place that earns repeat visits rather than single-occasion curiosity.
salted egg yolk croissantlow-sugar laminated pastriesbuy-one-get-one happy hour after 7:30 pmseasonal concept cakespremium drinks from 70,000 vnd
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Menu Highlights
What to order at Bakes Thao Dien (French Bakery & Cafe)
Bánh Kem Berry Bliss Tiramisu (15Cm)
640k VND
Bánh Kem Fresh Avocado Mousse (15Cm)
640k VND
Bánh Kem Strawberry No-Bake Cheesecake (15Cm)
640k VND
Bánh Kem Mandarin & Earl Grey Layered (15Cm)
640k VND
Bánh Kem Matcha Tiramisu (15Cm)
630k VND
Full menu below · prices in VND.
Reviews
4.7(2005)
I really enjoyed the croissant here; it's honestly the best I've had in HCM! Their pastry selection is also quite impressive. It's a pleasant spot, and with more seating and an enhanced atmosphere, it would be even better. ✨
It was around 11am and it was difficult to find a table but eventually we got a table. I ordered the natsu matcha latte and egg tart. However, we waited over 20 mins and it was apparently that they missed my order as it was done in less than 3 mins and they apologize for the long wait as they were busy but in reality, it wasn't that busy. Not sure why I got the take away cup whereas everyone got the dine in cup. The egg tart was good but the matcha latte was alright and a bit overpriced for it.
Great location, great store design and spacious with many tables in both floors. Drinks are okay, cakes are of good taste and very helpful staffs.
Their pastries look so beautiful, but unfortunately the taste didn’t live up to the presentation 🙁 The croissant was dry and lacked flavour, and the Chocolate Hazelnut Kiss pastry was even more disappointing. I could barely taste the chocolate or hazelnut, even though those flavours are usually meant to be rich and prominent. To me, it felt like the quality of the ingredients was lacking. On a brighter note, the Coconut Pandan Coffee frappe was really good.
Visit Tips
Visiting Bakes Thao Dien (French Bakery & Cafe)
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Breakfast available: Opens by 7 AM — a viable breakfast stop in Saigon.
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Menu starts from: 45k VND, based on 83 priced items on the public menu.
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Reservations: Call +84 902 567 509 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: solo retreat, remote work, weekend brunch, catching up with friends.
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Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
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Food
Avocado Cake
Egg Custard
Croissant with Egg
Various Desserts
Fried Egg Dessert
Egg on Toast
Egg-decorated Croissant
A dessert item, possibly a crème brûlée or custard tart
Drinks
Green Iced Beverage
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French Fresh Green Drink
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Vibe
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked
- What's the best dish at Bakes Thao Dien (French Bakery & Cafe)?
- The salted egg yolk croissant has a loyal following — one reviewer calls Bakes 'best croissant so far in HCM.' Croissants are made with significantly less sugar than the Vietnamese café norm, letting lamination quality and ingredient flavors carry the experience.
- Is Bakes Thao Dien (French Bakery & Cafe) a good spot for remote work?
- The space is described as large, well-lit, and organized with enough seating to absorb 'both laptop workers and small groups without either feeling crowded.' One reviewer also notes the venue is 'quiet enough' for focused work.
- Is Bakes Thao Dien (French Bakery & Cafe) good for groups or solo dining?
- One reviewer describes it as a 'cozy atmosphere to either meet friends, study or just relax on your own.' The large, well-organized interior keeps groups and solo visitors from feeling crowded.
- Is Bakes Thao Dien (French Bakery & Cafe) open in the evening?
- Multiple reviews confirm a buy-one-get-one-free happy hour on pastries after 7:30 PM, making it a strong-value option for evening visits.
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