An interior view of the comfortable space at Cafi Molinari in HCMC’s District 1

If you are craving hot aromatic coffee, tasty smoothies or delicious cakes and pastries, Cafe Molinari is the quintessential stopover for a full Italian experience.

The atmosphere at Molinari accommodates everyone from chattering groups of friends to those in need of a quick-stop caffeine injection. For business people who need a spot to work online, the cafe is a great stop right in the middle of chaotic downtown.

The concept and design of the space reflects a European-style coffee house. Elegant dark beige curtains with red accents swathe the walls, while dark wooden panels and mosaic tables add a particular continental flavor. Natural light floods through the glass ceiling and comfortable chairs surround carefully spaced tables adorned with fish jars.

With over 200 years of experience in brewing Italian coffee, patrons should be sure to sample the delicious traditional espresso or various teas and cocoas.

The gourmet selection boasts a collection of five coffee varieties, carefully made from the finest beans. Lattes are priced at US$2.2, flavored with a choice of hazelnut, almond coconut or mint. Other coffee favorites include espresso, cappuccino and mocha – priced from $2.5-4 – delivering unbeatable taste. Don’t miss the chance to sip the drinks in the open-air area overlooking the zoo, or in the peaceful isolated upstairs lounge.

Molinari’s delectable array of cakes and pastries is a welcome complement to its refined coffee. Among the favorites is the well-presented Cremona selection of sweet creams, costing around $3. The cafe also offers a wide range of local and international dishes as a snack or main course for hungry customers.

With lovely interior touches, comfortable seating and reasonable prices, Molinari is a perfect place to familiarize oneself with today.

Café Molinari
PetroVietnam Towers, 5 Le Duan Street, District 1.

Reported by Thuy Nhien