XLIII Specialty Coffee

I really enjoyed my visit to XLIII Coffee at 178A Pasteur. The café itself is stunning, minimalist, modern, and super clean, with a cool "coffee lab" atmosphere. The staff were top-notch! They truly took the time to explain the different beans and the brewing process. I particularly loved the Finca La Palestina, which was delicate, and the chocolatey notes of the other pour-over I tried (Sudan Rume). The flavors were clear and distinct. It’s a great spot if you appreciate a beautiful space and staff who are passionate about sharing their knowledge.

I love the ambiance of the place. It’s so simple but elegant. The customer service is the best for me i love how they treat and accommodate the customers. The coffee it was good i love the mixed of their coffee and milk balance. 10/10 for me i will recommended this coffee shop to my friends. Thank you so much!

Such a lovely and calm space to spend time in. The coffee was really well brewed, clean and enjoyable, and you can tell a lot of care goes into every cup. The staff were super friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. It’s one of those places where you feel comfortable staying longer and just enjoying the moment. Would definitely come back.

Came past here because of some of the reviews on TikTok. Honestly thought it was nothing special. The coffee was prepared using high end fancy looking machines and the decor of the place matches the prices of what they charge...😂 Maybe I'm not a professional coffee connoisseur as the coffee taste pretty average. Yes it was a bit different from the ones you can normally get at the coffee chains. Yes they might have a slight fruity and acidic taste to it. But the prices didn't quite match my expectations for my poor taste buds :( I actually enjoyed the sourdough cinnamon roll more than the coffee.

I found XLIII Specialty Coffee on TikTok while looking for aesthetic design cafés and didn’t even realize it was a specialty coffee place at first. I was pleasantly surprised. The design is beautiful and very thoughtfully done. The staff is incredibly kind and knowledgeable. My barista Kathy took the time to explain everything in detail and presented beautifully designed menu cards with different coffee options. I chose one of the rarest coffees in the world. At around €25 per cup, this is not a quick grab and go coffee, but for coffee lovers it is an unforgettable experience. I learned a lot about the coffee itself, how it is produced, and about coffee in general. At the end I was even offered a complimentary cup of coffee cherry tea, which I had never heard of before and absolutely loved. They also saved my preferences in their system for future visits. A truly special experience and a highlight of my trip to Saigon. Highly recommended for anyone who genuinely enjoys coffee.

My man Dui is awesome. One of the best specialty coffee shops. They use their own custom water recipe to create very well balanced and delicious filter cups. There's a large variety of different varietals focusing mainly on washed processes. The geshas were so delightful. They focus on a higher extraction brew recipe to really bring out the flavors because the beans are very light. A coffee enthusiast's dream come true!

We had a great experience! It was super interesting to try different coffees next to each other and truly experience the different flavor profiles. Khoi did an amazing job explaining all the different origins, roasting processes and tones. He also recommended which coffee to get for each brewing method. All in all we had a great experience and I would definitely come back! Thank you Khoi!

Vinh was amazing and very knowledgeable when sharing the espresso he recommended to us. The coffee shop focuses on consistency and mainly offers light roast. They don't have cafe sua da here—unlike most coffee shops in HCMC—but I highly recommend trying the espresso they have on their menu. I'd recommend coming here if you want to sit down, relax, and learn about the coffee bean you're drinking and its history.