Teddy bear-themed cafe draws crowds in Ho Chi Minh City

A cafe in Go Vap district, decorated with nearly 1,000 teddy bears, is attracting hundreds of visitors daily.

A prominent feature is the giant 4.5-meter-tall, 2.5-meter-wide composite bear at the entrance.

For the past two weeks, a cafe on Phan Van Tri street has become a popular destination, drawing hundreds of visitors eager to take photos with its numerous teddy bears. The cafe opened in 11/2024 with a nostalgic theme, but in early 6/2025, the owner decided to switch to a teddy bear theme to attract young people during the summer.

Since the addition of the bears, the cafe has become one of Saigon's hottest check-in spots for young people.

A highlight is the classic wooden staircase. Colorful teddy bears cover the walls, ceiling, staircase, and furniture. The owner notes this area, with over 100 bears, has the most.

Since the cafe's redesign, it has welcomed hundreds of daily visitors, primarily students and families with young children.

Outside, hundreds of teddy bears of all sizes adorn the roof, balcony, and foliage. The outdoor bears retain their plush exteriors, while their interiors are filled with waterproof foam to protect them from rain.

The owner said it took over a week to arrange the bears throughout the cafe.

Tran Thao Nga, 21, from District 12, poses with a nearly one-meter-tall teddy bear. "I visited a few times before the change. It's much more youthful and appealing now," Nga said.

Mai Anh, 14, visited with a friend after seeing clips on social media. "I've never seen a cafe with so many teddy bears. I love it; they're so cute," Mai Anh said.

Tourists from Cambodia take photos on 21/6 during their Ho Chi Minh City trip. Theary, 44 (standing above), praises the spacious cafe and tasty drinks, adding she'll recommend it back home.

Every corner of the cafe is decorated with teddy bears, with the highest concentration on the ground floor. The interior, primarily wood, creates a cozy atmosphere.

While guests are welcome to take photos with the bears, the owner requests they not remove or move them.

The 650 m2, three-story cafe can accommodate over 1,000 guests. Large windows on each floor provide natural light. To maintain a quiet environment for studying and working, outdoor and ground floor areas feature decorative elements, leaving the upper floors more tranquil.

Pictured are Tam Hoa plum tea, soursop tea, and dac thom.

The menu offers various drinks and pastries, priced from 35,000 to 65,000 dong. Trendy summer drinks with updated names and presentations, such as Tam Hoa plum tea, soursop tea, and dac thom (young coconut with pineapple), are popular and often sell out quickly, according to the owner.

During peak hours, customers may wait around 15 minutes to order.