Such a cute little place, total zen vibes. Their menu showcases basic items such as toast, pasta, waffles…, but they do the classic dishes perfectly.
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MINDFULLY - Bistro in Ho Chi Minh City
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The Story
About This Place
Mindfully sits on a residential side street in Thao Dien where the foot traffic is light and the room stays quiet through most of the day. The interior runs on warm wood surfaces, soft lighting, and a low acoustic playlist — a setup that draws laptop workers and small groups in equal measure, neither group in a particular hurry.
The kitchen keeps its scope narrow and executes within it well. The koji-marinated chicken breast — grilled moist, layered with guacamole and chickpea hummus on ciabatta — stands out as the most-praised item in the dining room, as does the kaya toast, a Southeast Asian staple prepared here with enough care to earn repeat visits. Sourdough anchors the toast menu: truffle oil and cream of mushroom on one, tahini-dressed guacamole and runny egg on another. These plates are assembled rather than elaborate, with ingredient quality doing most of the work.
The coffee program divides between a solid espresso bar — covering Bạc Xỉu, a sharp espresso-lemon soda, and dark lattes — and a hand-drip menu featuring single-origin beans from Ethiopia and Honduras. The Ethiopia Geisha is worth ordering as a standalone rather than as background caffeine. Matcha runs a similar depth: ceremonial powder appears in an iced matcha, a white-chocolate latte, a matcha amazake with Oatly, and a raspberry matcha latte.
At 4.8 across 115 reviews, Mindfully holds a rating that reflects consistency rather than occasion. Drinks price at roughly 70,000–90,000 VND, a step above neighborhood average but in line with the sourcing. Open daily from 7 AM to 7 PM, it works as both a morning anchor and a long afternoon stay.
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Menu Highlights
What to order at MINDFULLY
Koji Chicken Guacamole Sandwich
190k VND
Koji Marinated Chicken Breast, Guacamole, Miso Sauce, Ciabatta Bread Side Salad
Koji Chicken Guacamole ( Open Face)
180k VND
Sourdough Milk Bread, Koji Marinated Chicken Breast, Guacamole, Chickpea Hummus, Tahini Sauce. Side Salad
Truffle Mushroom Toast
168k VND
Runny egg, cream of mushroom, sourdough milk bread, truffle oil
Runny Egg Guacamole
138k VND
Runny egg, creamy guacamole, tahini sauce on toasted sourdough bread.
Scramble Egg Guacamole
138k VND
Full menu below · prices in VND.
Reviews
4.8(120)
Near 12 am so almost no one here. Price is higher than usual coffee I would say medians is 70-90 for drinks. Drink is fine. For chilling is good
This place is a little gem. The drinks and food were carefully prepared. It was a simple toast with avocados 🥑, humus, eggs, kaya, etc. All the ingredients were carefully put together with great attention. We enjoyed the quality of the ingredients and the curated breakfast. Coffee ☕️ was good. First time trying the geisha beans 🫘 and love it.
We came on a Sunday at around 11am and it was pretty quiet, no wait. We ordered their kaya toast, chicken sandwich and waffle with vanilla ice cream. The food was soooooo good but special shoutout to the chicken, grilled but still ever so moist and paired with the avocado salsa inside was chef's kiss. Matcha latte was also very nice~ So delicious, would definitely come again 10/10, especially for that chicken sandwich 🥰
The most delicious breakfast I’ve had in Thao Dien. Everything was incredibly fresh, healthy, and full of flavour. We ordered the chicken and avocado toast and it was absolutely delicious. What I loved most was the atmosphere. It’s peaceful, quiet, and such a pleasant place to start the day. The quality of the food really stood out, and you can tell a lot of care goes into every dish. A true hidden gem in Thao Dien and, in my opinion, one of the best breakfast spots in the area. Highly recommend.
Visit Tips
Visiting MINDFULLY
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Breakfast available: Opens by 7 AM — a viable breakfast stop in Saigon.
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Menu starts from: 50k VND, based on 36 priced items on the public menu.
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Reservations: Call +84 783 200 345 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: remote work, weekend brunch, solo coffee, slow mornings.
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Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
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- What is the best dish at MINDFULLY?
- The koji-marinated chicken sandwich is the most praised item — reviewers call it 'ever so moist' paired with guacamole and hummus on ciabatta. The kaya toast also earns repeat mentions.
- Is MINDFULLY a good spot for remote work?
- Yes. The minimalist interior, soft acoustic playlist, and quiet residential-street location attract laptop workers. One reviewer describes it as 'perfect for quiet mornings or focused work sessions'.
- Is MINDFULLY quiet or loud?
- MINDFULLY stays notably quiet. Reviewers describe it as 'serene', 'peaceful', and 'stuck away in a quiet area in Thao Dien', with light foot traffic even on weekends.
- Does MINDFULLY have vegetarian options?
- The menu includes several plant-forward plates: truffle mushroom toast, guacamole toast with tahini and egg, and a full coffee and matcha program. One reviewer notes 'vegan and gluten-free choices' are available.
- Is MINDFULLY open for breakfast?
- Yes, MINDFULLY opens at 7 AM daily and closes at 7 PM, making it a full morning-to-evening brunch and coffee destination.
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