Amidst the occupation of Starbucks and Highlands, it is getting more difficult to find a unique place in the middle of Saigon to savor a cup of coffee in quiet. Still, The Coffee Ship can be the spot to fit such tastes.
Situated
on Kenh Te Canal, along Tran Xuan Soan street, between District 4 and District
7, the vintage wooden boat has been refurbished into a one-of-a-kind cafe for
nearly 10 years.
During
the daytime, it’s super sunny here, but in the evening, the atmosphere turns
airy and cool, ideal for watching the sunset and Saigon on the other side of
the bridge by night. From the moment you walk on a precarious gangway to reach
the narrow door, you will know you’re going to explore something extremely
interesting.
From the
outside, the cafe looks small, however, when you step inside, you will be
surprised with a cozy, large space for up to 100 guests. Every corner is
decorated with hanging yellow lanterns and plants, while both sides of the ship
are open to the river view. The boat consists of two floors; the first one
includes a bar counter and simple wooden tables and chairs, moving to the back
is the staircase leading to the second floor, wh ere you can enjoy much more
breezes.
Every
time a boat passes by, the place will tilt slightly in soft waves, giving
guests an exciting feeling as if they are moving on the river for real.
The menu
here is rather diverse, including juices, coffee and a few types of food, for
about 20,000 - 45,000 VND. In general, they are not special, except for the
signature sugarcane juice. The shop owner modified it by mixing sugarcane juice
with strawberry, passion fruit, pineapple, coconut, kumquat, etc.
After 4
pm is the most perfect time to visit the place, since there are not too many
people and you can appreciate the beautiful sunset. Late afternoon will be
typically more crowded, sometimes you even need to reserve a table in advance.
Hidden by
the river on a fairly deserted street, The Coffee Ship is truly a great secret
hub for an evening chill to experience the city's authenticity and tranquility
in another angle.
Address:
759 Tran Xuan Soan, Tan Hung, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City<br>
Phone:
090 908 25 57
Facebook:
TheCoffeeShip.vn
