Au Parc Café

I had such a lovely time at Au Parc Saigon, tucked in a charming colonial building just near Notre Dame Cathedral in District 1. The atmosphere alone makes it perfect for a relaxing afternoon coffee stroll or a calm dinner after sightseeing. Here’s what we tried: 🍴Shakshouka — Eggs poached in tomatoes, peppers, cumin, and harissa, served with sourdough. Very flavorful, hearty, and warming. 🍴Purple Avocado — This was super creative: avocado with aubergine, chili crisps, spicy plant-based mayo, and sourdough. It felt both healthy and indulgent. 🍴Beef Kofta Kebab — We got the “The Kasbah” style kofta: juicy and well-seasoned beef meatballs, served with salad, flatbread, fries, and a side of baba ghanouj + zhug. According to their menu, this is one of their signature kebabs. 🍴Turkish Yoghurt — A delightful dessert: creamy yogurt topped with dried fruit, passion fruit coulis, and homemade granola. Light, fruity, and just enough sweetness to finish the meal nicely. The staff were welcoming and made us feel very comfortable, which added to the relaxed, homey vibe. The place itself is so beautiful; exposed brick walls, original tiled floors, and a terrace. It is genuinely Instagram-worthy and great for photos. Overall, Au Parc is one of those hidden gems in the city center: a peaceful Mediterranean-Middle Eastern oasis where you can enjoy brunch, dinner, or just a quiet drink. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re exploring around the Cathedral or Reunification Palace!

Food was amazing. Atmosphere was just perfect. Overlooking the park with large arched windows. From the minute you walk in the vibe is fantastic. Service exceptional. Purple coffee and coco coffee were sooo good. They even accommodated my desire for French toast once breakfast menu had finished. Super helpful with things to visit. Highly recommend!!!

A must-visit for anyone in District 1. The location, right across from the park, is perfect, and the cafe itself, in the beautiful old colonial building, offers a peaceful escape from the Saigon hustle. I absolutely loved the Shakshuka. The flavors were fresh, the portion was generous, and it tasted authentic Mediterranean. It's an ideal spot for all-day brunch and healthy food. Highly recommend.

Quoc as an amazing server—helpful, polite, and thoughtful with his suggestions. The café has a wonderful vibe and atmosphere, and its location is perfect, with plenty of nearby spots to explore on foot. I had the Americano and shakshuka for breakfast, and both were excellent.

I’ve been coming to Au Parc since 2009, and I can confirm with anthropological certainty that while restaurants in Vietnam live fast and die young (average shelf life: 4.5 years, like yoghurt), Au Parc is the café equivalent of a fine wine—aging gracefully while watching me not do the same. Over the years, this place has witnessed the rise and fall of currencies, governments, and more tragically, my first marriage. It then quietly toasted my remarriage and eventually kept my children entertained with bread baskets while I drank coffee pretending to be Parisian. If you want a venue that doubles as a family chronicle, skip the diary—just come here every weekend and order a flat white. The food? Still excellent. The salads have that smug balance of virtue and flavour, and the salmon is grilled like it actually went to university. The décor? Essentially unchanged, apart from the expansion into the next premises, proving that architectural evolution can be achieved with a hammer and a quiet confidence. The vibe? Perfect for sipping coffee, staring moodily out the window, and convincing yourself you’re in a French novel. Now, management has started offering coasters if you leave a Google review. I never asked for the coasters. I don’t need validation, and neither does Au Parc. This café has survived for 15+ years in a city that reinvents itself every Tuesday. It is validation. So yes, five stars. Not for the coasters, not for the coffee, not even for the lentils—but for being the one constant in my life that didn’t end up in the divorce settlement.

Had breakfast at Au Parc and absolutely loved it! The shakshuka was rich and flavourful, the Turkish breakfast spread was hearty, and the miso butter chicken was a nice surprise. Tender and packed with umami. Great ambience for a slow morning, with friendly service and relaxing vibes.

The fresh spring rolls were nice and refreshing. Special items in the menu like the lotus root salad with Prawns and squid was nice. A bit cramp space but overall was still fine for a meal. Price range was not cheap.

Guys I had the cutest drinks here!! I came to Au Parc with my friend where we started with drinks on the terrace and then explored the inside of the restaurant, we ended up on their beautiful balcony to eat (and take some photos🤭). Food was really good and service too! 10/10 brunch or dinner spot, we were there early so we didn’t have cocktails but the list looked insaaane and they even have a sort of mini cocktail bar😍😍