Construction Cost for a 200 m² Garden Café

An airy garden space close to nature is a prominent trend in today’s café business model. With an area of 200 m², you can fully own an impressive garden café that optimizes customer experience and delivers stable profits. However, to turn this idea into reality, you need a detailed plan—especially regarding construction costs.

(Design of a 200 m² garden café with an open space and greenery)

1. Factors affecting the cost of building a 200 m² garden café

Unlike indoor cafés, the garden café model involves many variables related to site conditions, materials, style, and outdoor technical systems. The main factors affecting the budget include:

• Built-up area vs. land area: If you have 200 m² of land but only construct a 100–120 m² building, the construction cost will be much lower.
• Design style: Rustic, Tropical, Minimal, or Indochine styles require different materials and construction details.
• Materials used: Cement tiles, terrazzo, wood, concrete, bamboo roofing, and sunshade louvers are key factors determining finishing costs.
• Landscaping elements: Fish ponds, rock gardens, lawns, and large trees also take up a significant portion of the budget.

(Outdoor space of a garden café with wooden furniture and warm lighting)

• Service equipment: Outdoor bar counter, brewing station, light kitchen, sound system, garden lighting, and outdoor electrical/water systems.

(Outdoor bar counter in a Tropical-style café)

2. Architectural design for a 200 m² garden café

A good design will help optimize functionality – create a diverse spatial experience – while effectively controlling construction costs and progress.

Essential design components:

• Layout of pathways – outdoor seating areas – covered seating areas – beverage counter – storage – WC
• Design of façade, gate, fence, and paved courtyard (tiles or stone)
• Roof design: corrugated metal, wooden slats, umbrellas, pergolas
• Landscape design: greenery, garden lighting, gravel paths, water features

Comprehensive design cost (Architecture + Interior + Landscape):

From 180,000 – 250,000 VND/m² of design

For 200 m², the estimated cost is 36 – 50 million VND

3. Construction cost for the shell (structural work) of a garden cafe

Includes:

• Foundation, concrete floor, columns, walls, roof (if any)

• Electrical and water systems, outdoor plumbing

• Fences, paved surfaces, café gate

  Construction cost (structural + labor for finishing):
  From 3,650,000 – 4,350,000 VND/m²

  With a construction area of approximately 120 m²
  Structural cost: 438 – 522 million VND

4. Interior and garden finishing costs

The finishing items include:

• Tiling, outdoor wall painting, pergola/wooden roof

• Bar counter, outdoor tables and chairs, patterned tiles, hanging light system

• Landscape: large trees, water features, landscape lighting, mini garden

• Basic smart home system: sensor lights, automatic irrigation
  Unit price for interior finishing & landscaping:
  From 3,000,000 – 5,500,000 VND/m²

  With a finishing area of approximately 150 m² (including the garden)
  Finishing cost: 450 – 825 million VND

5. Total turnkey construction cost for a 200 m² garden-style café

Note: Actual prices may vary depending on location, construction timing, and choice of materials. Please contact MHOME Design & Build for more information.

6. Notes When Building a Garden Cafe

• Ensure proper flooring and drainage systems to prevent water pooling during the rainy season.

• Choose plants suited to the climate, low-maintenance, and with minimal leaf shedding.

• Arrange lighting appropriately: hanging lights, floor lamps, and string lights.

• Obtain clear construction permits, especially for water features or permanent outdoor installations.