"Discolored" coffee shop at the foot of Thi Nghe bridge

The shop is small and simple with old tables and chairs, a shiny black filter, and hot cups of coffee. This place attracts a large number of regular customers because of its unique flavor that cannot be confused with any other place. This place has also witnessed the ups and downs of the city and has become a familiar destination for those who love the taste of traditional filter coffee.

No one knows exactly when this "faded" coffee shop appeared, only that it has been associated with Ho Chi Minh City for more than half a century. Most of the customers are elderly people with gray hair. They come to find the old taste of coffee, to chat and feel the slow pace of life in the city.

What is particularly attractive is the simplicity and rusticity; there are no fancy, ornate cups of coffee, just simple, flavorful cups of coffee. Coffee is like an invisible thread connecting strangers, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Some people compare the shop to a "miniature museum" preserving memories of old Saigon. Sitting here, we seem to go back in time, back to the simple, rustic years. A place that preserves childhood memories, mornings spent wandering with friends to school, or afternoons spent chatting with relatives over a cup of strong coffee, with the cheerful laughter of "old friends".

On a leisurely morning, or if you have the chance to visit Ho Chi Minh City, try to visit this "faded" coffee shop, sip a cup of delicious filter coffee, watch the people passing by and feel the simple rhythm of life. Surely you will find peace and beautiful memories of this land.

(Entry to the contest "Impressions of Vietnamese coffee and tea" under the program "Honoring Vietnamese coffee and tea" for the 2nd time, 2024 organized by Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper).

Source: https://nld.com.vn/quan-ca-phe-bac-mau-o-chan-cau-thi-nghe-196240325104104582.htm