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Cafe Alex: Restaurant Reviews

Street 40 | Nguyen Thi Thap, Q7, Ho Chi Minh City District 7, Vietnam
0903988034
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Price range: $2 - $8
Cuisines: Asian, English, Vietnamese
Good for: Bar scene, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Bar scene, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Late Night
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32 reviews from our community

87% Recommend
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Ho Chi Minh City, null, Vietnam
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Excellent spot!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2013

I've gone to Alex's three times now. What can I say. The best most authentic English dishes I've had this side of SE Asia. The Bangers and mash are nothing short of fantastic. Proper tea and and a quiet relaxed location make this one of my favorite spots to come and hang out for hours. Can't recommend this place enough.

  • Visited January 2013
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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41 reviews 41 reviews
38 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“For real”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2013

This is proper English breakfast. Real sausages and bacon. I have tried countless restaurants in HCMC looking for what you can find here. The best bacon and sausages I have had in Vietnam. This will be a regular breakfast stop. Friendly and hospitable owner.

  • Visited January 2013
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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“Great find in HCMC”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 10, 2012

This is really a great find in the city. You almost feel as if your'e not even in the city with the tree lined street and general quiet away from the craziness of the city. The food is really good, genuine English food, done properly. Overall, a nice place to relax and enjoy some good food.

  • Visited November 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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“Awesome proper English food :-)”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2012

This place is in District 7, 1 block off the main road. The food is sourced properly so you can get proper English Breakfasts with real non streaky bacon and proper sausages, and proper fish and chips too. Everything on the menu is made properly and the portions are good too. The guy who has the cafe (Chris) is English and makes everything to the standard you would only normally get in the UK. Definitely worth eating here. On Wednesdays they also have live music.

Visited October 2012
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Music Cafe with great banter and bangers”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 31, 2012

I think there's a few reasons cafe Alex is getting good reviews. Firstly its location is just perfect for getting away from the hustle and bustle whilst still being on a cafe side that feels like real VIETNAM. Bear in mind just a few kms away is Skygarden etc that has a Korean ambience. However still only 15 mins from D1 centre. Secondly its a music cafe, Ive met loads of musicians there, expats and travellers. Its a place to jam. Open mics happen on wednesdays, folk and blues, laid back. The conversation can go on as well on the cafeside. The beer is ICE cold, the attention to detail on the food has already been reviewed here. The Chicken in White wine is great, creamy mash. Its a brilliant place for a weekly treat of British food. If your feeling sociable you can get into a great conversation with the English landlord who plays good music all day and evening.

  • Visited October 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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