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A new Vietnamese owned coffee shop! I came by on a Wednesday to do work since I was meeting my friend nearby for dinner & wanted to avoid rush hour traffic. I tried their biscoff matcha, which is only seasonal/off menu but they still made it for me. With the thick cream top and biscoff cookie & crumbs, it tasted very creamy and milky kind of like a biscoff blended drink or icecream. The matcha was barely there but it didn't bother me too much as it satisfied my biscoff craving. It is dairy heavy fyi so I needed a lactaid. I also ordered their beef croissant, which was practically a hamburger with a croissant instead of burger buns. Overall, a really chill spot to study/do work with ample seating, outlets, wifi, and abundant parking! I'd come back to try their other matcha & coffee drinks :-)
This Vietnamese coffee place is located in the same parking lot as K Sandwiches. They feature Vietnamese coffee brewed by phin filter the traditional Vietnamese way. I got a large Vietnamese coffee, The lady asked if i wanted it 25%, i wasn't sure what that meant but I guess if she asked then thats how most people order it, so i just went with it. I got a large and it was nice and smooth, not too sweet and still had a good coffee flavor, so i guess 25% sweet was the way to go. The cup had a sticker that said regular ice and 25% sweet, so i guess i could order less ice, which would mean more coffee, so I'd order it that way less time. 25% sweet and half ice. I like that they have other options like salted foam, ube, foam and egg foam. I did wish they had coconut coffee which is a thing I'd get while i was in Vietnam. They also have non coffee options with fruit and matcha as well as pastries. There are a few tables inside and one outside. Service was quick and easy, theres lots of parking in the private lot that it shares with Rose Donuts and K Sandwiches.
I came here to have coffee while discussing work. It was my first time here and requested a meeting place that had easy parking. It wasn't too busy today around 10a. The place wasn't too full . There's one restroom in back. I didn't realize they had a self order ipad so I just placed order with cashier. They didn't have any cream to add to their straight black coffee so I just ordered it as-is (iced). I was surprised it was almost $7 for a 20oz serving . They call your order when it's ready for you to go to counter to pick up. The coffee tasted like standard strong ice coffee. I was hoping for a smoother taste especially for the premium price. The wifi also wasn't accessible so we couldn't use my laptop to discuss some things. Maybe I'd come back to try another coffee drink if i was nearby in the future.
Vietnamese coffee shops seem to be springing up more in the SD area. One of the latest is Drip Beans Coffee which is located in the Kearny Square of the Clairemont neighborhood where a poke shop used to operate. Parking in the shared lot can be hit or miss because of the businesses in the plaza that can draw large volumes of customers during meal times. The inside of the suite had about half a dozen small round tables for seating. Three menu screens hung high on the wall to the left of the service counter. Phin-dripped coffees were listed on the first screen, matcha and tea drinks were shown on the middle screen, and pastries (croissants/croffles/waffles) were on the last screen. Of the six matcha varieties, I picked the Strawberry Matcha Latte. Matcha, whole milk, and strawberry puree were the ingredients. The cup was layered from top to bottom in green, white and red to reflect the above contents. The puree was one of the fruitier strawberry layers I have tasted in this type of drink. The staff was pleasant despite being preoccupied with assembling orders. For the price and quality of my item, I gave a four star rating for my visit to Drip Beans Coffee.
We came to get Rocky's since we came back after a very long time to San Diego and found out Rockies ended up moving locations and Drop took its place! They did such a great job renovating this space into a much more open area for customers to sit. We got the Ube Coffee and the Salted coffee and both were average. We were really expecting more ube flavor from the Ube foamed Vietnamese coffee and more of a salted flavor from the Salted coffee. It was smooth coffee which really sold us in wanting to come back but as far as flavors we weren't impressed. We definitely can't wait to come back to try other flavors.
I love discovering small business, and this new Vietnamese coffee shop in Linda Vista is a winner! I had the breakfast combo consisting of a Vietnamese coffee and a croissant sandwich. You can choose from beef, chicken, or ham and cheese. I went with the beef for $10.99 plus tax. First of all, the croissant sandwich was quite tasty. The beef was tender, well seasoned and delicious. It came on a warm soft and crusty croissant, and with fresh tomatoes, cilantro, and lettuce. It was a delicious beef sandwich. The Vietnamese coffee was well made. It was strong yet smooth. I actually had it with no sugar but with just milk, and it was still great to drink. They offer a variety of tea and coffee based beverages. There is inside and outside seating available. The employees were very sweet and welcoming. There's a good amount of parking available. Great new spot in Linda Vista.
Discovered this coffee shop after grabbing breakfast around the corner. I saw the grand opening banner so I made it a point to check them out. The eatery just opened two days prior and is modern and cozy. I ordered the Vietnamese ice coffee which was strong and flavorful just the way I like it. Overall, a pleasant experience and I recommend checking them out. Btw, they also offer fresh pastries too. Greeted by a friendly female
Saw that this place had opened up not too long ago and was craving some Vietnamese coffee so came by to check this place out. I went with the salted Vietnamese coffee and my partner went with the matcha cloud. They told me that the coffee starts at 25% sweetness which I felt was perfectly fine for this drink. The salted foam was not too salty and complemented the drink well. Like other Vietnamese coffees it was plenty strong. As for the matcha cloud I felt like the matcha foam was tasty but overall there wasn't enough matcha flavor for me. The coconut water and matcha did pair well together but if I were to come back I don't think I'd go for the matcha again. If I lived around here I'd definitely come by more often!
The Vietnamese coffee here is sooo delicious!! I've had them several times now and I've also saved their coffee for the morning after and it was still very tasty. Service is always quick and they're good to offer any help and answers to questions. The cafe itself has plenty of seating and is nice and bright! I didn't notice many/any outlets so probably not the best place for studying. Parking lot usually has plenty of parking given its open hours and is in proximity of several good restaurants. I would def rec the egg coffee! It's super creamy! The standard is 75% sweetness but if you find plain viet coffee too dark/bitter I would recommend 100% sweetness with at least normal ice level (to water it down). The matcha series is also nice but I believe the viet coffee is where it really shines!
Phin-dripped Vietnamese coffee, refreshers, iced matcha drinks, and baked fresh in-house pastries for another welcome addition to the Linda Vista community. It replaces a very bad poke shop (which moved across the street into the gas station, strangely) and shares the same plaza as K Sandwiches. No matter because Drip Beans Coffee is serving a unique product. Viet coffee they may serve, but it's strictly dripped and then iced, so no espresso to be found here. Finally, a shop serving Salted Coffee (Cà phê muối) and Bạc Xỉu/ white coffee, alongside Egg Coffee and Viet Coffee w/ condensed milk to make for a strong lineup. I ordered a Salted Coffee, Bạc Xỉu, and buttered croissant during their soft opening with 20% off all orders, the goal of getting cracked out for the day on the horizon. I had each drink's sweetness and ice level adjusted. The Salted Coffee already comes at 20-30% sweetness, as the barista was careful to inform me, which is the perfect level. I asked for less ice and this is the way to go because the crushed ice without the adjustment is very plentiful. Regardless, they will not skimp on the coffee portion of the drink which is BOLD and STRONG though the Bac Xiu less so, the larger whole milk portion cutting through the rich acidity. Both the Salted Coffee and Bac Xiu reminded me fondly of Vietnam, my go-to orders at the shops in the North and Middle. I will be back for the Egg Coffee this week... a regular I will become for the new coffee shop in my hood!
I was so excited to see a new Vietnamese cafe open up!! Smaller spot, but cute, clean aesthetic! We tried the sea salt coffee (sea salt foam with vietnamese coffee,) coconut matcha (coconut water, matcha foam, boba) and glazed croffle. Drinks were definitely strong - you'll be feeling it!! I also appreciated that the drinks weren't overly sweet like a lot of vietnamese coffees are - so if that's what you're used to, request em to modify! You can easily adjust ice and sweetness levels so you can have your perfect drink (: The croffle wasn't my favorite as I wasn't sure if it was glazed - I was expecting a crunchy/caramelized sugar exterior, but still decent. A croissant after all! The employees were all so kind and I'm excited to come back and try more! read more
i feel like the viet coffee would have really good potential. but unfortunately i got the pink matcha and even with 25% sugar it was wayyy too sweet. i feel like it's from the strawberry milk they used which tasted artificially flavored. i wish i got the strawberry matcha with the puree instead. the matcha cloud they topped the strawberry milk with was really strong tho and the matcha flavor was good. they had a student discount :) read more
I ordered the matcha latte with oat milk, regular sweet, and less ice. The matcha flavor was actually pretty good, but it wasn't mixed very well and was super grainy. Every sip felt chalky and irritated my throat, so I ended up giving the drink to my husband after a few sips. He didn't seem to mind it though. I also wasn't a fan of the nugget ice since it melted really fast and watered down the drink. I personally prefer larger ice cubes that last longer. Another negative is I ordered ahead online, but my husband still had to wait quite a while. They also accidentally gave my husband another matcha latte drink with whole milk instead of oat milk the first time, so that added to the wait. Plus side is the shop is in the same plaza as K Sandwiches and Wushiland, and parking was easy. Overall, not the best first experience, but the matcha flavor itself was good, so I'd probably give them another try and hope it was just an off day. read more
The coffee here was pretty good. Loved the indoor seating and was dog friendly. The beef croissant was just ok. Not too much flavor and it maybe I just prefer a plain croissant. Cute little shop. Id get the coffee but probably not the croissant. read more
A new Vietnamese owned coffee shop! I came by on a Wednesday to do work since I was meeting my friend nearby for dinner & wanted to avoid rush hour traffic. I tried their biscoff matcha, which is only seasonal/off menu but they still made it for me. With the thick cream top and biscoff cookie & crumbs, it tasted very creamy and milky kind of like a biscoff blended drink or icecream. The matcha was barely there but it didn't bother me too much as it satisfied my biscoff craving. It is dairy heavy fyi so I needed a lactaid. I also ordered their beef croissant, which was practically a hamburger with a croissant instead of burger buns. Overall, a really chill spot to study/do work with ample seating, outlets, wifi, and abundant parking! I'd come back to try their other matcha & coffee drinks :-) read more
There is another great Vietnamese coffee place to try. I got salted coffee and ube coffee and both are delicious. The place is clean and you can do self order. Great customer service. I will come back to try the fruit tea read more
This Vietnamese coffee place is located in the same parking lot as K Sandwiches. They feature Vietnamese coffee brewed by phin filter the traditional Vietnamese way. I got a large Vietnamese coffee, The lady asked if i wanted it 25%, i wasn't sure what that meant but I guess if she asked then thats how most people order it, so i just went with it. I got a large and it was nice and smooth, not too sweet and still had a good coffee flavor, so i guess 25% sweet was the way to go. The cup had a sticker that said regular ice and 25% sweet, so i guess i could order less ice, which would mean more coffee, so I'd order it that way less time. 25% sweet and half ice. I like that they have other options like salted foam, ube, foam and egg foam. I did wish they had coconut coffee which is a thing I'd get while i was in Vietnam. They also have non coffee options with fruit and matcha as well as pastries. There are a few tables inside and one outside. Service was quick and easy, theres lots of parking in the private lot that it shares with Rose Donuts and K Sandwiches. read more
20 days ago
It's cute inside and there's plenty of parking in the lot. The Vietnamese coffee was tasty and strong, the flavor of the matcha lattes was okay. read more
I came here to have coffee while discussing work. It was my first time here and requested a meeting place that had easy parking. It wasn't too busy today around 10a. The place wasn't too full . There's one restroom in back. I didn't realize they had a self order ipad so I just placed order with cashier. They didn't have any cream to add to their straight black coffee so I just ordered it as-is (iced). I was surprised it was almost $7 for a 20oz serving . They call your order when it's ready for you to go to counter to pick up. The coffee tasted like standard strong ice coffee. I was hoping for a smoother taste especially for the premium price. The wifi also wasn't accessible so we couldn't use my laptop to discuss some things. Maybe I'd come back to try another coffee drink if i was nearby in the future. read more
Vietnamese coffee shops seem to be springing up more in the SD area. One of the latest is Drip Beans Coffee which is located in the Kearny Square of the Clairemont neighborhood where a poke shop used to operate. Parking in the shared lot can be hit or miss because of the businesses in the plaza that can draw large volumes of customers during meal times. The inside of the suite had about half a dozen small round tables for seating. Three menu screens hung high on the wall to the left of the service counter. Phin-dripped coffees were listed on the first screen, matcha and tea drinks were shown on the middle screen, and pastries (croissants/croffles/waffles) were on the last screen. Of the six matcha varieties, I picked the Strawberry Matcha Latte. Matcha, whole milk, and strawberry puree were the ingredients. The cup was layered from top to bottom in green, white and red to reflect the above contents. The puree was one of the fruitier strawberry layers I have tasted in this type of drink. The staff was pleasant despite being preoccupied with assembling orders. For the price and quality of my item, I gave a four star rating for my visit to Drip Beans Coffee. read more
We came to get Rocky's since we came back after a very long time to San Diego and found out Rockies ended up moving locations and Drop took its place! They did such a great job renovating this space into a much more open area for customers to sit. We got the Ube Coffee and the Salted coffee and both were average. We were really expecting more ube flavor from the Ube foamed Vietnamese coffee and more of a salted flavor from the Salted coffee. It was smooth coffee which really sold us in wanting to come back but as far as flavors we weren't impressed. We definitely can't wait to come back to try other flavors. read more
I love discovering small business, and this new Vietnamese coffee shop in Linda Vista is a winner! I had the breakfast combo consisting of a Vietnamese coffee and a croissant sandwich. You can choose from beef, chicken, or ham and cheese. I went with the beef for $10.99 plus tax. First of all, the croissant sandwich was quite tasty. The beef was tender, well seasoned and delicious. It came on a warm soft and crusty croissant, and with fresh tomatoes, cilantro, and lettuce. It was a delicious beef sandwich. The Vietnamese coffee was well made. It was strong yet smooth. I actually had it with no sugar but with just milk, and it was still great to drink. They offer a variety of tea and coffee based beverages. There is inside and outside seating available. The employees were very sweet and welcoming. There's a good amount of parking available. Great new spot in Linda Vista. read more
Discovered this coffee shop after grabbing breakfast around the corner. I saw the grand opening banner so I made it a point to check them out. The eatery just opened two days prior and is modern and cozy. I ordered the Vietnamese ice coffee which was strong and flavorful just the way I like it. Overall, a pleasant experience and I recommend checking them out. Btw, they also offer fresh pastries too. Greeted by a friendly female read more
Saw that this place had opened up not too long ago and was craving some Vietnamese coffee so came by to check this place out. I went with the salted Vietnamese coffee and my partner went with the matcha cloud. They told me that the coffee starts at 25% sweetness which I felt was perfectly fine for this drink. The salted foam was not too salty and complemented the drink well. Like other Vietnamese coffees it was plenty strong. As for the matcha cloud I felt like the matcha foam was tasty but overall there wasn't enough matcha flavor for me. The coconut water and matcha did pair well together but if I were to come back I don't think I'd go for the matcha again. If I lived around here I'd definitely come by more often! read more
The Vietnamese coffee here is sooo delicious!! I've had them several times now and I've also saved their coffee for the morning after and it was still very tasty. Service is always quick and they're good to offer any help and answers to questions. The cafe itself has plenty of seating and is nice and bright! I didn't notice many/any outlets so probably not the best place for studying. Parking lot usually has plenty of parking given its open hours and is in proximity of several good restaurants. I would def rec the egg coffee! It's super creamy! The standard is 75% sweetness but if you find plain viet coffee too dark/bitter I would recommend 100% sweetness with at least normal ice level (to water it down). The matcha series is also nice but I believe the viet coffee is where it really shines! read more
4 months ago
Phin-dripped Vietnamese coffee, refreshers, iced matcha drinks, and baked fresh in-house pastries for another welcome addition to the Linda Vista community. It replaces a very bad poke shop (which moved across the street into the gas station, strangely) and shares the same plaza as K Sandwiches. No matter because Drip Beans Coffee is serving a unique product. Viet coffee they may serve, but it's strictly dripped and then iced, so no espresso to be found here. Finally, a shop serving Salted Coffee (Cà phê muối) and Bạc Xỉu/ white coffee, alongside Egg Coffee and Viet Coffee w/ condensed milk to make for a strong lineup. I ordered a Salted Coffee, Bạc Xỉu, and buttered croissant during their soft opening with 20% off all orders, the goal of getting cracked out for the day on the horizon. I had each drink's sweetness and ice level adjusted. The Salted Coffee already comes at 20-30% sweetness, as the barista was careful to inform me, which is the perfect level. I asked for less ice and this is the way to go because the crushed ice without the adjustment is very plentiful. Regardless, they will not skimp on the coffee portion of the drink which is BOLD and STRONG though the Bac Xiu less so, the larger whole milk portion cutting through the rich acidity. Both the Salted Coffee and Bac Xiu reminded me fondly of Vietnam, my go-to orders at the shops in the North and Middle. I will be back for the Egg Coffee this week... a regular I will become for the new coffee shop in my hood! read more
Been waiting for this place to open up and finally got a chance to try them on a Friday morning. Place is in the same vicinity as K Sandwich. They have an open seating concept with lots of natural light coming in. A good spot for doing some work or chilling. As for their drinks, I've been wanting to try some good egg coffee, and so glad to see they have it here. First things first, Vietnamese coffee's can be strong and bold. This egg coffee, made with real egg (yolk?) you can barely taste the egg since it's mixed with some sweetener. It also is already made 25% sweet, so that to me is a perfect amount of sweetness. The Egg foam makes the coffee nice and creamy too. Service was great. I'd say the wait time wasn't that long and had 3 other people ahead of me. I'll definitely be back to try some more of their drinks. read more
What a cute cafe! The location is perfect for students from the nearby community college and high school, which you can definitely tell by how many people were inside studying. The decor is simple with a modern minimalist feel and a touch of wood that makes it feel clean and inviting. It's spacious and honestly a great environment to get work done. The menu is displayed on TVs along the left side and there are self ordering kiosks on the counter. The only downside is that the kiosks don't show full descriptions, so you have to keep looking back at the TVs to know what you're ordering. The worker was super sweet though and offered to answer questions or take our order if needed. I knew I wanted matcha and was deciding between the strawberry matcha latte or a regular one. I wanted something a little more interesting but not fruity, so I went with a matcha latte with salted cream foam at 75% sweetness. My husband got the marble drip coffee, which is a lighter phin style coffee with milk. Our drinks came out quickly and looked really nice. The layering of the matcha and coffee over the milk was pretty. They offer whole milk or oat milk for an extra $0.80. The matcha was just average. It leaned very milky and the actual matcha flavor felt muted. It didn't taste like high quality matcha, more mid tier, even comparable to something like Costco-sold Sencha matcha. I didn't hate it, it just didn't feel worth the price, especially with so many better matcha spots in San Diego. The salted foam was a nice touch though and balanced the drink well, almost like a matcha einspanner. The marble coffee was solid. It had a strong coffee flavor with a slight bitterness, but still enjoyable overall. I'd probably come back and try their teas instead. They just opened, so there's definitely room to grow. 4 stars for ambiance and service. read more
I'm usually not a coffee drinker but their Vietnamese coffees were on point! Nicely brewed, strong coffee that complimented well with crushed ice. It had me not wanting to set the cup down until it was completely done. I had the matcha coffee, which had the matcha foam on top. It was a nice combination and flavors were well defined. The flavors didn't overpower one another but instead, complimented each. I also had the salted coffee, which had the salted foam on top, and it was good, too. I ordered a longan tea for someone else and she said she thoroughly enjoyed it, as it had a strong tea flavor, plenty of longan toppings, and it wasn't overly sweet (opted for no sugar but longan flavor had sweetness to it - barista recommended). Their regular sugar level seemed to be set at 50%, and reduced was offered at 0% and 25%. Besides coffee and tea, they also offer matcha and pastries. The shop looked simple and minimal with a few small tables. I came early and there were already a few people in there studying with their laptops. Staff were friendly and helpful with menu recommendations. I'll definitely be back to try other drinks and may end up being a regular guest there. I'm glad they're in the community! read more
6 days ago
I ordered a breakfast combo with beef croissant and vietnamese coffee. Upgraded my drink from 18oz to 20z. Surprisingly, the cup doesn't look full, not sure if it was intended this way. Service is nice, vibe is cool. read more
4 months ago
Saw the sign for this spot a while ago, and finally they're open! It's in the same lot as K sandwiches and parking wasn't too difficult on a Sunday afternoon. There was no line to order but people were constantly coming in and out. Matcha latte with matcha foam (4/5): I could taste the matcha and the foam was strong as well. Maybe it's just me but I felt it had a bit of an aftertaste? Matcha latte with salted foam (3/5): tasted more milky to me, and the salted foam was overly salty for my liking Service was friendly and drinks came out quickly. Good amount of seating and tables. I would give them another try! read more
4 months ago
- plaza parking, we had no trouble finding one right in front of the store on the weekend! - interior is minimal with some seating, not sure if it's suitable for studying/working - the staff are so kind! Gave their insights for ice and sugar levels to suit my taste and my drink came out so fast too (1) matcha latte (8.5/10): we prematurely judged the color but the taste was pleasant! It wasn't clumpy, astringent, or too bitter. 75% sweetness with less ice was the move (2) salt coffee (10/10!): I loved this drink! One of the better Vietnamese coffees I've had. It wasn't sugary sweet but instead smooth, strong, and paired so well with the salted cream top. I'll definitely be back to try their other drink creations :) read more
2 days ago
My new favorite place for Vietnamese coffee. Service is always a 10/10. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. Coffee is delicious and you can alter the level of sweetness. The beef croissant is the best! Ambiance is chill and perfect for a study sesh or to read a book. read more
You won't be sorry giving this place a chance. They have a large parking lot, easy to read menu, self order kiosk, and fast service. We were looking at the menu trying to decide what to try first and the staff quickly noticed us. The egg coffee at 50 percent sweet was perfectly balanced. The sweetness level allowed the coffee flavor come through without a heavy bitterness. I would try it at 25 percent next time to see what difference that makes in the flavor balance but I'd say 50 percent is a safe choice! It's easily one of my favorite coffees in San Diego. read more
3 months ago
Saw this new coffee shop pop up in my IG feed so I had to check it out. Located in a busy strip mall, parking is ample but may be full depending on when you head in. I was there around noon on a weekday and had a tough time finding a spot. The coffee shop itself is quite sparse with a few tables to sit and enjoy your drink and pastries. I opted for the Vietnamese coffee with salted foam and it was quite delicious with the salt in the foam bringing out the coffee flavor. They have other non coffee options like matcha and fruit teas as well. There is also a small selection of pastries like croissant, chicken croissant, croffles and waffles available. Good spot if you're in the mood for strong Vietnamese coffee. read more
3 months ago
3 months ago
Well well well, another Vietnamese Owned Coffee Shop! Oh, my heart is full of happiness! It's cool that they are so close to Mesa College and I'm assuming they have a discount for students-- I only assume this because the woman asked if we were before we paid. BUT, I could be wrong and perhaps she was just making conversation. Anyways, this area has a shared lot with other businesses so it's pretty easy to find parking. We went around 1pm on a Friday and they had a handful of customers. There was music playing and the interior was modern and clean. Natural wood, some greenery (artificial plants), and nice seating arrangements. It seems like they also have extra patio sets if needed. They had several menus displayed which were all well-organized with the prices mentioned. There were options of teas, matcha, Vietnamese coffee, waffles, breakfast croissants, etc. Similar to a boba shop they ask you about sweetness level and ice level. I think it would be handy to have it written on a little board so that people who are not familiar with this, can have a visual. Since it was my first time coming to Drip Beans, I went with regular sweetness and regular ice level. I ordered the ~$6.99, 16 oz, Iced Salted Vietnamese Coffee (Ca Phe Muoi). This was one of my favorite coffees to order while I was traveling Vietnam and when I came back to SD-- not many places offered this. I'm so happy it was offered here. And I read a review that said it was too salty, and I'm glad I stuck by giving it a try. Because it was NOT too salty at all, it was perfect. It was well balanced with the sweetness of the condensed milk and the bold dripped coffee. The Vietnamese coffee was on the thinner side, but still very tasty and strong. Texturally you'd want it a bit more thick so that overtime the crushed/smaller ice would melt-- giving you the perfect cup of coffee. I think, people that aren't used to your typical ca phe sua da would prefer this style of thinned out Vietnamese coffee. Overall, I enjoyed it and can't wait to come back to try another one, maybe the ube or egg coffee. My brother went with their ~$6.99, Lychee Tea, and opted for Black Tea. He asked for less ice, but still thought it was a little too much. The drink itself was delicious and not overly sweet. There were slices of lime and several rounds of lychee. It was very refreshing and he brought it home to add more tea into it. Next time, he said he'd order one of their waffles/croffles. Unlike other Vietnamese Coffee shops, I think this one stands out because they do HOT Vietnamese coffee! In the future, I think they would really benefit on doing Pandan coconut waffle as it's a Vietnamese classic! I would recommend coming to Drip Beans! read more
Came on a Sunday early afternoon and there was no line to order but people were constantly coming in and out. We tried the matcha lattes, one with matcha foam and one with salted foam. The matcha was decent quality and not watery so you can taste it. The matcha foam was strong but my sister and I both agreed there was a slight aftertaste. The salted foam was too salty for me so I wouldn't get it again. My cousin enjoyed her marble drip with egg foam so I would try their coffee next time! Service was friendly and pretty quick. Interior is spacious, clean and minimalistic with a couple tables inside. read more
3 months ago
I hate to leave bad reviews however, I think customers feedback is needed for a business to grow. First time here, customer service was great, friendly and fast. On the other hand, drinks need improvement, I spent $10.54 before tip for my coffee today and I was beyond disappointed. Couldn't even taste the coffee even after I adjusted the sugar level to 25%. It was like I was sipping on a cup of milk. Instead of enjoying my coffee I couldn't help to think what a waste of money. read more
3 months ago
I was excited to see that a new coffee shop opened up near me. I've already been to it a couple of times. On my first visit I got the Matcha Coffee, which is a Vietnamese coffee with matcha foam. It was delicious! I loved their Vietnamese coffee. It was the perfect balance of sweet & bitter. I love that the base sweetness level of their drinks is 25% & if you want it sweeter, you can add more. The 25% was perfect for me. They also ask what level of ice (light, regular, extra) you want, which I always appreciate too. Unfortunately I wasn't a fan of their matcha foam, but it could've just been a bad batch that day. On that day I also ordered their strawberry banana croffle & it was so yummy! I took it to go & I was afraid it would get soggy by the time I ate it, but it was perfectly crispy when I finally got to taste it. The whipped cream melted a little, but it was still so good. There's a sweet glaze on the croffle that I really liked as well. On a different day I got the strawberry matcha & really I enjoyed it. I would definitely order it again. Overall, the drinks & food were delicious. The interior was cute & minimalist. And the staff were so helpful & friendly. I'm definitely going to come back to try other menu options. read more
1 month ago
We were nearby and decided to try this place. Service was good and orders came out pretty fast. We got the marbled drip and the Vietnamese. Both were really good. The Vietnamese is definitely strong but so tasty! The only thing that sucked was the parking situation. It was so hard to get a spot. read more
2 months ago
Checked out this place yesterday. Loved the iced egg coffee at 25% sweet--perfect balance. The ham and cheese croissant was fresh, and the service was incredibly friendly. The space is clean and minimalist. Ergonomic tip : Lower the wall menu slightly to save customers from the neck strain. Menu available at the counter as well. read more
4 months ago
I haven't been this excited about a café since the first time I walked into Marta. This place is truly a gem. From the moment you step through the door, you're greeted with genuine warmth that immediately makes you feel welcome. The service is outstanding--attentive, friendly, and incredibly helpful. The staff takes the time to guide you through the menu, offering thoughtful suggestions and making sure you feel taken care of without ever feeling rushed. The ambiance is just as impressive. The space is inviting, comfortable, and full of character, creating the perfect environment to relax, enjoy your coffee, and stay a while. Great service, a welcoming atmosphere, and an experience that feels authentic from start to finish. This café is an absolute gem and easily earns five stars read more
1 month ago
Not a matcha person but this was delicious!! Service was quick and the staff was very polite read more
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