BEL by Building Coffee

BEL is my new favorite coffee spot in Saigon. The pour-over here is outstanding — smooth, aromatic, and probably one of the best values among specialty cafés in town. Their Single Origin Americano is a bold, flavor-packed must-try. Great space, thoughtful menu, and a real love for good coffee. They also offer decaf beans that taste almost indistinguishable from the real deal — perfect for those who are caffeine-sensitive or just want a second cup later in the day. Creative blends, teas, sodas, smoothies, and a nice pastry corner round out the experience. Limited food, but Oliver’s pizza and Green Box nearby make a quick lunch easy. Definitely worth a visit. 📍 Best for: Coffee lovers who care about brew quality, cozy work/study vibes, solo coffee breaks ☕️ Must-try: Pour-over (ask the barista for their pick!), Single Origin Americano, surprisingly good Decaf 📸 Tip: Sit at the Brew Bar for a close-up view of the pour 🕰 Best time to visit: Morning or early afternoon — quiet, with natural light

The only positive about this place is nicely designed fit out. The coffee and pineapple tea drink are awful or bad. Staffs need to learn more, especially how to smile. The music is so loud, until i couldnt talk with people on the phone. We asked for the music to be turned down, the staff said “can not”… unbelievable. Parking is available for motorbike. Overall, pricey, bad experienxe, we were disappointed..

I was running my errands and stopped by this coffee shop to unwind. Glad I came here as it was quiet, comfortable, and had some good options to have with dairy-free milk! I had the choccy milk with oat milk, which tasted so good and refreshing to drink under the heat (although the coffee shop has a/c). I did have a hard time to choose as a lot of drinks sounded so good (and probably tasted so good). Also had complimentary water, which one can get from a dispenser. I stayed here for a while as it was quiet enough to read and write. Other customers were working on their laptops, so it’s a good place to do some work too. Also seems dog-friendly. Great music played. Staff were friendly. For sure, this is a place I want to visit again when I come back!

We have ordered hot Americano, croissants and pain au chocolate. Their espresso base coffee is single origin Ethiopia, that’s why it tastes sour. I prefer my Americano with chocolatey flavor as a morning coffee so I didn’t like it. The staff were so nice and the place is spacious.

This is a nice place. Nice interior. The staff is friendly. It seems regular patrons have a nice relationship with everyone. The prices are on the higher/high end - I forgot what Starbucks goes for here. The tea I tried was very sweet, much like a sweet juice and not tea - it was alright. I'm not sure if there was any black tea in it. The taste was ok, but part of my drop in the "food" and service ratings (aside from what I tasted and its price) is the size of the beverage. It was surprisingly small.

Love the drinks here, they have suck creative flavours! Had the snickerdoodle cookie drink and it was just like eating dessert. The space is open, clean, and quiet. Great place for work with tons of outlets. The selection of coffee, teas and cake is also amazing! Cherry on top is the fact they use sustainable plastic-free straws! The ones they us made of coffee are so pretty, and don’t get soggy!

New review: Unfortunately this place has gone downhill over the last couple months. All new staff, presumably new management. Terrible music, weird atmosphere. Barely anyone there on a Saturday morning, when this used to be *the* coffee shop around PVC... 🥲 Old review: Excellent coffee. Comfy seating. Fast wifi. Calm, tasteful ambience with low-key music. Quickly becoming my go-to cafe in HCMC.

A cozy and peaceful place to enjoy a cup of coffee and quick bite. I liked their drinks — coffee (especially espresso with cinnamon) and green almond shake. Banana bread and egg sandwich were just fine, Japanese cheesecake was delicious as well as surprising grilled cheese sandwich. The chairs at the bar are not convenient, so pay attention to avoid accidental falling :) the staff speak English and even asks about when to serve your meal. However, the waiting time is way too long for such simple dishes, we waited for more than 25min.