“Saigoner welcome” signage hung on the door of Saigoner café is a lovely greeting that may attract passers-by.

A view of Saigoner coffee shop is equipped with old-fashioned sofas and a black&white TV - PHOTOS: THANH DUONG

Saigoner café located on the first floor of an apartment building in Thai Van Lung Street, District 1, HCMC looks like a small house that welcomes customers who love tranquility.

Stepping through the door, guests can find a space filled with light from the windows. It has a simple interior decor with old walls, wooden doors, black and white TV and a bicycle hung on the wall, which create an old Saigon space for the café.

Its balcony is decorated with many species of small trees and climbing flowers. On the balcony, you can enjoy a cup of coffee and watch the busy street below. Besides, customers can come to the coffee shop to meet friends or read a book white listening to sweet melodies of oldies.

Acoustic music performances are held on Thursday and Saturday every week. Many people gather together to sing love songs.

Its menu comes with various dishes like broken rice, bun bo (beef noodle soup) and banh uot (steamed rice pancakes with Vietnamese-style ham) and beverages like coffee, soda, tea, and fruit juice. Prices range from VND40,000 to VND80,000 a dish or a drink.