Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Ca.O cupcakes & cafe
Ca.O cupcakes & cafe is a small bakery cafe on Đại lộ 2 (Avenue 2) in Phước Long ward, in the former Thủ Đức area on Ho Chi Minh City's east side. It is a cupcake shop first, with handmade cupcakes in several flavours, each paired with its own cream, plus cookies, macarons, croissants and jams made in house, served with coffee, tea and matcha drinks such as strawberry matcha. It is also a cat cafe: three resident cats, raised by the owner since they were kittens, roam the vintage, cottage-style rooms, and the shop invites guests to come for cake and coffee and to stroke the cats. There is no entry fee; guests order from the menu. Board games are available, part of the cafe is air-conditioned, and tables can be booked for occasions such as birthdays, with whole cakes made to order. Parking space in front is small. In 2026 the cafe was open every day from 8 AM to 10 PM.
Before you go
- Booking
- Walk-ins welcome
- Entry
- Free entry with a purchase
- Food & drink
- Drinks and snacks
- Adoption
- Resident cats, not for adoption
Based on the cafe's website and visitor reviews, checked October 2026. Policies change, so confirm with the cafe before you visit.
Reviews
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