By lunchtime, the morning has usually made a few demands. A meeting runs over, the inbox fills up, and suddenly you’re wondering whether there’s time to eat something you’ll actually enjoy.

We think there should be.

You may know Au Patio Thảo Điền for breakfast and brunch, but we’re just as happy to welcome you for a proper weekday lunch. Homemade food, quick service and a table away from your desk—even a short break can make a difference to the afternoon.

A lunch set that fits the working week

Our set lunch is available Monday to Friday, bringing together a mini salad, your choice of main course and a soft drink.

It’s a simple way to settle lunch without spending half your break deciding. Start with something fresh, choose the main you’re in the mood for, and let our team take care of the rest. We keep service moving, because a proper meal should fit into your working day.

Come on your own for a little breathing room, or bring a colleague and continue the conversation over something better than another meeting-room coffee.

Something satisfying, whatever your appetite

Some days call for a sandwich you can pick up with both hands. Others call for a fork, a bowl of pasta and a few minutes to yourself.

Our Le Poulet sourdough toastie brings chicken breast together with creamy white sauce, basil, rocket, fresh tomatoes and red onion. For a different direction, Le Pesto combines homemade pesto with tomatoes, rocket and vegan aged cheese. These are sandwiches with enough going on to make lunch worth looking forward to.

If pasta sounds right, there’s fusilli with creamy truffle mushroom sauce and Parmesan, or homemade pesto with sun-dried tomatoes, walnuts and Parmesan. Familiar flavours, thoughtfully put together, with plenty to enjoy between the first forkful and the last.

And when you feel like something fresher, the chicken and avocado salad brings grilled chicken, a poached egg, leaves, tomatoes and pickled red onion to the plate.

Our approach to a nourishing lunch is straightforward: make room for vegetables, satisfying carbohydrates and a source of protein, with choices to suit your appetite. You can explore the full Au Patio menu and find the combination that feels right for your day.

A seat in the breeze

Wondering about the midday heat? Our patio has good airflow and multiple fans to keep the air moving around the tables. If you’d like a little extra breeze, ask our team—we can bring over additional portable fans.

And if there’s something you need to finish while you eat, bring your laptop. There are power sockets right below the bench, so you can plug in and settle down with lunch. A change of surroundings, something good on the table, and a little room to get on with your day.

A little room for something gourmand

Lunch can be practical and still have a little pleasure at the end.

If you have time, stay for something sweet. French toast with vanilla ice cream and warm apples with cinnamon makes a generous finish; a scoop of ice cream offers a smaller indulgence.

There’s mineral water or sparkling water to accompany your meal, and coffee or tea when you’re ready to round things off. Sometimes those last few minutes—the conversation after the plates are cleared, the coffee before heading back—are the part of lunch you needed most.

When lunch needs to come with you

Of course, some working days leave very little room to step out.

You can order from Au Patio Thảo Điền on Grab, where we list our full menu, and our team will prepare your meal promptly. Choose something you’re looking forward to eating, even if lunch has to happen between calls.

If you’re nearby, come in and order to take away. A nourishing sandwich, a pasta dish or a salad can come with you when sitting down isn’t an option.

And on the days when you can stay, we’ll be glad to make you a place at the table.

A proper weekday lunch, however your day unfolds.