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T\u00f4n C\u0169 C\u00e0 Ph\u00ea – eco-friendly Saigon caf\u00e9 using recycled materials<\/h2>\n
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Vintage cafes, though ubiquitous in Saigon, sometimes stand out with their unique styles. For example, while The Hummingbird Caf\u00e9 & Roastery<\/a>\u00a0is housed inside a laidback French villa, Pacey Cupcakes<\/a> is known for its modernist architecture and pre-1975 decors.<\/p>\n

For T\u00f4n C\u0169 C\u00e0 Ph\u00ea<\/strong>, a cafe in uptown Saigon, its special feature is their use of recycled war-time materials to decorate the space, creating a unique vintage ambience that you barely find at other coffeehouses.<\/p>\n

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The cafe is decorated with recycled materials<\/h3>\n
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\nAn overview of T\u00f4n C\u0169 C\u00e0 Ph\u00ea from the second floor.<\/em>
\nImage credit: Jackie Nguyen<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The way this caf\u00e9 is decorated is well-reflected in its name, T\u00f4n C\u0169, meaning old sheet metal. In fact, here, you will see a lot of old materials such as roof panels, barbed wires, and dotted metal plates used by the US army during the Vietnam War.<\/p>\n

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\nYou may see many recycled metal sheets used by the US Army during the Vietnam War at the counter.
\nImage credit: T\u00f4n C\u0169 C\u00e0 Ph\u00ea<\/a><\/p>\n

The furniture in this cafe, from lamp heads to chairs and tables, is made using used and eco-friendly materials. Moreover, if you drop by regularly, you may spot some new decorations as the owners of this cafe constantly look for old materials from many sources such as scrapyards and recycle them into eye-catching objects.<\/p>\n

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It has live music shows<\/h3>\n
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\nOil lamps are put on some tables of the caf\u00e9.\u00a0<\/em>
\nImage credit: Qu\u1ef3nh Th\u01b0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Apart from the recycled furniture, the vintage atmosphere of this cafe is accented with many household appliances\u00a0 and objects from the past. In one corner, you can catch sight of some oil lamps, a fan, and a landline telephone; while not far from them is an old cabinet with an old-fashioned radio.<\/p>\n

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\nLive music performances are available on Saturdays.<\/em>
\nImage credit: Quang Bui<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

In this cosy space, from 8pm to 10pm every Saturday, T\u00f4n C\u0169 C\u00e0 Ph\u00ea usually has acoustic music shows featuring indie bands performing both old and trending songs. You can also get on the stage and sing your own songs if you want to be part of the fun.<\/p>\n

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They have hot tea sets and fruity kombucha<\/h3>\n
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\nStrawberry kombucha, a much-loved drink at T\u00f4n C\u0169 C\u00e0 Ph\u00ea.<\/em>
\nImage credit: Th\u00e1i H\u01b0ng Ho\u00e0ng<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

In addition to the space, the caf\u00e9 also offers a diverse menu with options ranging from classic Vietnamese coffee and c\u00e0 ph\u00ea s\u1eefa \u0111\u00e1<\/em>, to hot tea sets, and juices.<\/p>\n

Check out the cafe’s signature T\u00f4n C\u0169 ice-blended drink, which cleverly combines peaches, yoghurt, and cream to create a refreshing taste. Kombucha is another option that you may try for its fizzy and tart taste, now enhanced with fruits like strawberry and watermelon.<\/p>\n

Tea lovers may go for hot tea served in a tea pot. There are about 6 types of tea for you to pick. Among them, the signature one is saffron tea with Chinese dates and chrysanthemums.<\/p>\n

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T\u00f4n C\u0169 C\u00e0 Ph\u00ea<\/h3>\n
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Come to T\u00f4n C\u0169 C\u00e0 Ph\u00ea for tasty drinks in a nostalgic space filled by old appliances and decorations made by recycled materials.<\/p>\n

We recommend dropping by on Saturdays to enjoy live acoustic music performances from indie bands, and to sing your own songs if you like.<\/p>\n

T\u00f4n C\u0169 C\u00e0 Ph\u00ea
\n<\/strong>Address: <\/span><\/strong>1199 L\u00ea \u0110\u1ee9c Th\u1ecd Street, 13 Ward, G\u00f2 V\u1ea5p District, H\u1ed3 Ch\u00ed Minh City
\nOpening hours: <\/span><\/strong>6.30am – 9pm, Daily
\nTelephone:<\/span><\/strong>093 218 1199
\nT\u00f4n C\u0169 C\u00e0 Ph\u00ea’s Facebook page<\/a><\/p>\n

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