Updated October 2026
Looking for a calm coffee in Thao Dien? Do Quang Street is small and nearly traffic-free, with LINEA, a minimalist coffee bar at No. 17, and Breadventure, a weekend-only European bakery. A few minutes away, 34 Nguyen Duy Hieu holds the R Parfums niche perfume showroom and the Thao Dien studio of 9base, where NOTE – The Scent Lab runs 120-minute custom perfume sessions from $25.92, VAT included, booked on the9base.com.
We already have a broad guide to cafés near Thao Dien. This one zooms in on a single street, and sticks to what has actually been written about it — with notes on what to check before you set out.
Why do people go to Do Quang Street?
For the quiet. Vietcetera describes Do Quang as a small street with little traffic, which keeps the cafés calm inside. In a neighbourhood whose main roads — Xuan Thuy, Thao Dien — fill up at weekends, that makes it a good place for an unhurried coffee and pastry.
It is not a sightseeing street. Think of it as your neighbourhood breakfast run, even if you are only in Thao Dien for the day.
Is LINEA good for working on a laptop?
Not really. According to Vietcetera, LINEA at 17 Do Quang is a pared-back space with a bar and long benches, better for sitting with a drink than for a work session. The menu covers machine-brewed coffee, chocolate, tea and kombucha. The article is undated, so check current hours and prices on the café’s own page.
If you need a desk and Wi-Fi, the cafés on Thao Dien’s main roads are a safer bet — and our Thao Dien hidden gems list has a few quieter options.
Which bakery on Do Quang should I try?
Breadventure is the name that comes up, with croissants, pain au chocolat and cinnamon rolls. Znews reported it opens Thursday to Sunday only, from morning to late afternoon. That report is more than a year old and sources disagree on the street number, so check a map or the bakery’s page before planning around it.
Where can I get a crêpe near Nguyen Duy Hieu?
Chidori Crepe has two cafés in the neighbourhood: the original at 2/28 Vo Truong Toan and a newer garden villa at 04 Dang Huu Pho, opened in 2026. The official site lists 8:30–20:30 on weekdays and 8:00–21:00 at weekends. The style is Japanese, with a thin, crisp shell.
On the same street, Miyama The Garden is a modern Tokyo-style restaurant-café in a garden villa. More in what’s new in Thao Dien in 2026.
What should I do after coffee in Thao Dien?
Make your way to 34 Nguyen Duy Hieu. Depending on how much time you have, either spend fifteen minutes smelling niche perfume at the R Parfums showroom, or sit down for two hours and make your own bottle at the 9base studio.
Fifteen minutes: the R Parfums showroom
R Parfums is the niche house of perfumer Rei Nguyen. Each scent is a story — Pluviophile is a rainy afternoon in Shinjuku Gyoen; Béton Chaud is childhood summers, concrete pipes and kites. Browse the creations online first, or read our niche vs designer perfume primer if the category is new to you.
Two hours: blend your own
The Thao Dien studio runs 120-minute sessions with an instructor, in English or Vietnamese. Each session sets out three of nine scent families from 30+ raw materials — and if coffee and pastries are your thing, you may find yourself drawn to the warmer end: tonka bean, honey, chocolate, a gourmand accord. You leave with a sealed, serial-numbered bottle; the formula is kept on file, and refills are 20% off.
“Staff are attentive and patient, guiding us step by step to blend our favorite scent. Clean and comfortable environment, relaxing atmosphere”
— Chan, review platform
“Loved the peaceful ambience. …”
— Trang C, review platform
“I had a really fun experience making a perfume. I was able to learn a lot. …”
— Angela D, review platform
The studio opens 08:00–18:00 daily, so a morning on Do Quang and an early-afternoon session fit neatly. A 10 ml bottle is $25.92; the 50 ml is $69.12, with $47.52 (20 ml) and $58.32 (30 ml) between, all VAT included. Book a seat at the Thao Dien studio — up to 15 per session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there somewhere for a proper lunch nearby?
Shinsho Ramen, in alley 30 Nguyen Dang Giai, serves soup, dry and dipping ramen; Miyama The Garden is on Dang Huu Pho.
Is Breadventure open every day?
Znews reported Thursday to Sunday only. The report is over a year old, so check the bakery’s page.
Where can I eat crêpes near Nguyen Duy Hieu?
Chidori Crepe at 2/28 Vo Truong Toan or 04 Dang Huu Pho, open morning to evening every day per the brand’s site.
Can I work on a laptop at LINEA?
It is not set up for it: Vietcetera describes a bar and long benches, better for sitting with a drink.
Can I drop in without booking?
Yes — the studio’s boutique corner welcomes walk-in browsing. To blend a perfume, book a seat on 9base.
Enjoy the slow morning. When you are ready for something more lasting than a pastry, the session prices are all on one page.
