This place really convinced me with the solid hrs . I had a buncha time to kill so I thought I'd check the place out and I love it . The place is very clean and the workers are great with conversation. Well.. they might not have known what I was saying but it was nice . read more

Wow. I should have listened to previous reviews and skipped this place. If you like the typical Vietnamese coffee shop with an added level of...I don't even know what to call it, then this is the place for you. Needless to say, it's not for me but to each their own. Hubs and I wandered in as we were in the area and while we are not noobs to the Vietnamese coffee shop scene, I wasn't expecting the lottery tickets EVERYWHERE...the floors were littered with it and the tables had MOUNTAINS of tickets! We literally couldn't walk in without stepping on cigarette ashes and lotto tickets. Again. I'm sure this appeals to some people but personally it's not my cup of tea. So we left but ai definitely saw steady customers hanging out. read more

Dull place Only one type of coffee No other menu Smoking inside can be problematic for many read more

Never been one to frequent the million and one Vietnamese coffee shops that SJ has to offer but I'm always down. I stopped by Dolce Espresso to meet up with my girl to do a bit of chit chatting. Being that this was my very first time coming here, I didn't anticipate such a tough time finding parking. Be aware that this strip of establishments can get pretty packed due to the eateries. With that being said, there is plenty of parking behind the coffee shop- knowing this prior would have saved me such a headache. This Viet coffee shop is nice and clean when it comes to ambiance and the level of raunchy-ness. The females were all decked out in traditional ao dai, none of the typical lingerie or bikinis here that day. The females who work here are extremely friendly but they don't seem to speak English very well. I had a hard time just asking them what kind of drinks they offered [beyond coffee]. I highly suggest you bring a Vietnamese speaker or come equipped with photos of what you want. Our order consisted of: Iced Tea Soda Xi Muoi [salted plum] Soda Chanh [lemonade] & Cigarettes Hands down, this was the BEST lemonade I've ever had- not overly sweet and a good amount of tart [which I greatly enjoy]. Granted, it's also the most expensive cup I've ever purchased too. Lmao. Don't come here not expecting to spend some cash and tipping extra just cuz the females are eye candy for you fellas. 3 stars overall. I was actually bummed that they don't seem to serve any food here beyond sesame balls and another item very similar to that. Meh read more

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Update: Per another yelper, this place opens by 6AM. The place is well-lit and tables-for-fours are spaciously spread around the large bar-looking/register (there are high chairs if one wants to sit there). Counted eight hanging large (50"+) plasmas/LCD TVs spread around, showing soccer/football/rugby/news channels. The coffee itself was not too sweet nor too strong, and hits the spot. They comp you chrysanthemum teas (other places use jasmine or black tea?), which was really good - can't emphasize that enough! They also have pastries and cookies platters if want regular snacks. Along the biggest wall is one long wooden bench, with about eight bar-games machines. In one corner is a shelf full of lifestyle and sports magazines - some fashion catalogues too. Another corner in the back has a large fish tank. The exit to the back parking is here and so are the men's and women's separate restrooms. Girls are dressed in tight-fitting mini-skirts. Capacity is 69, coughs. read more

Dolce Espresso - Brightly lit small interior. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

One of the cleaner, larger vietnamese coffee shops around. Gets a bit crowded during major sporting events. Pretty good coffee. The usual $4 per cup. Plenty of free tea to go around. The scene is alright, the smoke is usually controlled pretty well. The touchscreen games seem up-to-date. Large parking lot. read more

Terrible service, after sitting for 15 minutes the waitress came by and cleared the table with coffee I already paid for. I would not recommend and visit this place with such poor service. read more

Before anything, I would like say that this is by far my worst experience with a Vietnamese coffee shop. Me and two buddies decided to go somewhere to chill a bit before we hit the theaters. VN coffee again it is... We walked in from the backdoor, which was facing Wells Fargo bank, not knowing they even had a front door. Pretty awkward but that wasn't a problem. A lady in her late 30's walked to our table to take order. I ordered a LIGHT Cafe Sua Da (because my heart can't handle heavy coffee). She seemed like she had the potential to be friendly, but never was. I asked for a deck of cards and she said they don't have cards. (-1 star) My coffee came out tasting like nothing but sweet condensed milk with ice water (-2 stars). I told a friend to go out to the car to grab a deck of cards from the car. We played some cards for about 20 minutes until another lady in her 40's, who looks like the owner of the cafe, came to our table and said "cards wasn't allow." with a bitchy face (-2 stars) And yet they allowed smoking which I believe is illegal in public places. The whole 40 minutes we were there, the waitress never came to refill the ice tea or anything. (-2 stars) Bottom line, This place has a bad atmosphere, with old, unfriendly waitresses, stupid rules that does not allow cards, bad tasting coffee, horrible music, minimal TVs (as I can recall, only 3), and the game machines was not even on. No point of wasting your money here. I would give this place negative stars if I can. read more

I come here to watch UEFA Champions League soccer and the occassional Saturday morning English Premier League matchup. And uh...... drink coffee too. If also they only served food, I'd live here. read more

Place is full of smoke, so much so it burns your eyes. The staff is exceptionally rude. I just wanted to get a coffee to go on the way to work. The lady barked at me "$5.50, only one size, CASH ONLY!" I walked out, not only because of the ridiculous price but mainly due to her bad attitude. read more

I don't care how many health codes are violated here but do not charge me $4.50 for a small Viet coffee with condensed milk!

What is this place?? It smells like cigarettes and rat piss. I asked to see a menu and they didn't have one. The girl said they had Vietnamese coffee for $6 cash only. I got a small 8 oz drink full of ice and the most disturbing thing I've ever tasted. I feel like I need to disinfect my mouth and change my clothes. read more

Worst place ever. Frequent customer of your establishment and the one time I ask for a light for my cigarette and you tell me you don't have one.... I can see it on the register. Please don't blatantly lie to someone. Never coming back. I will go to one of the other vietnamese coffee shops that don't lie to there guests. Shady shady shady business. read more

Typical coffee joint in San Jose, but minus the naked chicks. Short skirts yes, bikinis? No. The coffee is known to be really good here, but in my opinion it's a little darker and stronger than most places I'm used to. They say if I want it sweeter, then can make it, but I'm cool off of more condense milk that will go straight to my thighs. This place doesn't allow you to play cards, but you can buy a lottery ticket! Located next to Bun Bo Hue and a Michael's so that's a plus :) read more

Love coming here, coffee and smoothies are yummy. Super cleaner than most places, girls here are nice and super pretty and NOT CATTY thank god! The tv's are nicely placed so you can watch the game thats playing from almost every corner. Gotta love the back patio too! read more

If I could give this place zero stars - I would. I never ranked a place low before but they deserve it. I came in with two thirsty kids after raging water thinking it can be a fun treat for all. The smell was disgusting so figured I'll just order blended coffee and two waters and we'll go. She asked 10 times what is blended coffee (should have been a red flag) then said it's $7. Well in Starbucks it's $4.5 but I like promoting small businesses plus I'm asking for two waters so figured it's fair. I said yes and we went to sit down. After a few minutes which I thought she'll come with the drink, she came with no drink and said that with one coffee she will give one free water. The second I need to purchase for $2 (it's tap water just to be clear). Are you kidding me??? You are trying to nickle and dime me for $2 when your coffee is already twice the normal price? Plus you are seeing it's for two kids and you don't have anything for them on your menu. Anyway it wasn't just the money - it was the attitude above all. Very unwelcoming and unprofessional. I'm sorry such places exist. read more

When im looking to get a cafe sua da caffeine fix, this is where i come. the coffee is delicious and the complimentary tea is great as well. The waitresses arent ugly, and are friendly as well. read more

Awesome Coffeeshop that you can actully invite a female friend to because the waitress doesnt dress too crazy but the drinks is a plus.

The cold coffee amazing!!! At least 7 shots per glass like liquid cocaine. The waitresses are all supermodels. The architecture rocks. Every game on you want to see all the time. My favorite place ever!!' read more

YUCK! Dirty, Dirty! They allow smoking inside and on their patio, and it seems like spitting is a contest with its partons. Coffee is lousy and overpriced, Management is rude read more

Just started coming here on a regular basis just sundays only, but thinking I might come here more often. I can't really review the coffee here I just enjoy the lemonade soda here, its an awesome drink. The girls that work here are somewhat friendly as compared to other Vietnamese coffee shops. There is one girl in particular and her name is phong, she's very friendly and easy to talk to,justs wants to make u come here to see her. read more

I'm no authority on the VN cafes but this one's as much of a class act as it gets. Wait staff is pretty friendly and quite good-looking (not to be sexist but, folks, that's the business model), and, as a bonus, fully (albeit tightly) clothed. Never crowded by a stretch, always clean, music audible but not overwhelming, and usually a decent assortment of programming to see on the eight or so big-screens around the perimeter. They used to allow smoking indoors but that policy was recently (as of early June 2011) discontinued. It was booming during the 2010 World Cup - along with every other cafe in East SJ - but otherwise is pretty mellow even when Man U, Bayern Muenchen or other heavyweight FCs are on the telly. Highly recommended. read more

ok so I'm not sure what is really going on here, but if you want an interesting look into the Vietnamise culture, or at lease part of it, and some awesome tea, this is your place the "ladies" are friendly and you can get lottery tickets at the same time! It was a win win for me! read more

starbucks is boring . but this place is a live hevan for men. if you dont like to look at girls then you dont understand.. the place is filled with smoke but the girls will take your mind off that. they are hot.... read more

of all the viet coffee in san jose, the waitress at this place are most friendly. the owner even made a few attempts to welcome me on my first few trips. the decor is much nicer, the place is not as crowded, and it is the only viet coffee joint where I feel comfortable working on my laptop. the only downside to this is the smoking! if it wasn't for the smoking, i'll give this place 5 stars. there is only one coffee joint in that area that actually abide by the no-smoking rule... and that is Quyen Cafe just down the street. read more