HO CHI MINH CITY
Saigon’s best days out.
The 15 most popular coffee experiences in Ho Chi Minh City. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Learn Vietnamese coffee brewing in Ho Chi Minh City. Make Bạc Xỉu, salt coffee, and Phin Con Panna at Lacàph Coffee Experiences.
Most Popular“The course instructors Noah and Quan were so kind and knowledgeable, I learned a lot and had a great time.”
Learn Vietnamese egg coffee at Lacàph in central HCMC: phin brewing, egg yolk cream, honey, and a sweet finish with cashews.
“We had a fun time learning about the origins and making of egg coffee. Our teacher, An, was excellent and we really enjoyed our time with him!”
Saigon’s 90-minute Lacàph workshop teaches Bạc Xỉu, Cà Phê Muối, and Phin Con Panna with phin brewing, plus bánh mì.
“We had a great workshop with Sierra! She explained us a lot about Vietnamese coffee culture, and guided us through the preparation step-by-step. Everything was well-understable. The workshop room also was super nice, as well as the adjacent café. Thanks Sierra!”
Learn Vietnamese egg coffee with a phin brewer and honeyed egg cream in HCMC. History, hands-on steps, cocoa cashews included.
“Ny was great and made the activity so enjoyable. We were a small group and learned so much about the history of Vietnamese coffee & specifically the egg coffee. Loved the thoughtful touch of the polaroid and certificate.”
Learn Vietnamese egg coffee in a small class near Ben Thanh, make your own custard-style cup, and enjoy a spring-roll snack.
“It’s great fun and a quick and easy experience in Ho Chi Mhin city. The team who looked after us spoke great English and made it good fun. The coffee itself is an “acquired taste” but don’t let that put you off!”
Learn Vietnamese coffee from cherries to a phin filter in a hands-on Ho Chi Minh City workshop with roasting, cupping, and brewing.
“Was very worth it! I got to see a great overview of the journey of coffee beans and got to see, touch and peel the coffee fruits + green beans. Making and tasting coffee was a nice finish to the workshop.”
A 4-hour Ho Chi Minh City street food and Vietnamese coffee tour with 7-8 tastings, included drinks, and a private group experience.
“The actual tour did not match the description. For starters, I was picked up on the back of a scooter instead of a car. I only ended up trying out only 3 of the food places and the Vietnamese coffee when there are 7 items listed. I felt like I coRead more”
Master Vietnamese egg coffee and three other styles in a 2-hour hands-on drip class in Ho Chi Minh City for $25 per person.
“We did the afternoon session, which in retrospect, I should have planned for it in the morning for the caffeine intake. You make four different coffees and all were very tasty! The class was chill and was a nice chance to meet other people who were also visiting Vietnam. Long/Sarah was our host and she…”
Hands-on Vietnamese coffee workshop in Hồ Chí Minh City: brew two Lacàph blends, watch small-batch roasting, and learn culture via films.
“Great coffee workshop! I was a complete novice to the coffee world before this and walked out knowing a lot more about coffee. Was really interesting and gave me appreciation for Vietnamese coffee! Definitely recommend doing this one!”
A 2.5-hour Saigon coffee workshop where you make six Vietnamese drinks, learn Robusta and brewing science, plus snack, all for $30.
“Our host was exceptionally knowledgeable about the history of coffee in general and particularly in Vietnam. He spoke perfect English and answered all our questions. We got to make and try various types of coffee. Overall it was thoroughly enjoyable and worthwhile.”
A one-hour egg coffee class in Ho Chi Minh City center. Make Vietnamese egg coffee, learn latte art, and enjoy a snack for $15.
“Es war ein herzlicher Empfang, ich habe mich von Anfang an sehr wohl gefühlt. Es gab eine Einführung zur geschichtlichen Entstehung des Egg Coffee mit anschließender Erklärung der Herstellung und Vorführung. Im Anschluss durfte ich den Egg Coffee eigenständig herstellen. Alles in allem eine tolle Erfahrung.”
A 1-hour Saigon egg coffee class with local instructor, hands-on making, and spring roll snack. Small group. $15.
“Daisy was an amazing and knowledgeable teacher and made the class so fun. We will definitely make egg coffee again at home. Highly recommend this experience. The restaurant location is great too, and has delicious authentic Vietnamese food”
Hands-on Vietnamese Phin and coconut coffee making at iO Coffee in Phu My Hung. Small group, $20, 2 hours.
“This class was great. The young people running it were extremely knowledgeable about coffee and eager to share that knowledge with others. They were enthusiastic, friendly and welcoming. This was a great class. Please support these people and their young business. If you like coffee or like to try new experiences, this class is a…”
Private Ho Chi Minh City cruise tour with guide Lawrence, lunch and Vietnamese egg coffee. War Remnants Museum, Palace, Notre Dame.
“Have an amazing trip to Ho Cho Min city. Highly recommend Laurence and Khanh as tour guides and driver. Khanh navigated the hectic traffic in Ho Chi Min with ease.”
One hour in Ho Chi Minh learning Vietnam’s three regional coffees—brew with a phin dripper and taste South, Central, and North styles.
“Great! Guide was really friendly and kind, gave me lots of great info as well as a complimentary food. He knew I was feeling unwell so gave me a different food than he planned to accommodate me. Very knowledgeable and had pictures to show the history of coffee. Got to make 4/5 coffees including one…”
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