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    Hi Cafe

    4.4 (49 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea, Gelato
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    cà phê sữa pandan cloud (left) ube cloud (right)
    Devina D.

    I haven't been able to find a Vietnamese coffee spot near where I live, so I'm happy this place opened up and that it's actually good. I ordered the ca phe sua cloud, which was $7. The pandan cloud had a nice pandan flavor, though it was on the lighter side. I personally would have loved a stronger pandan taste, but the drink itself was still strong and really good overall. The menu pricing seems fair. I will definitely be coming back for the coffee. It is nice not having to travel to San Jose or wait for pop ups in the city anymore! Parking could be a little sparse. The cafe is connected to an apartment complex so the parking is limited as it shared and there's only so many retail spots. If you can't find garage parking there is street parking in the surrounding neighborhood.

    Dharma M.

    New store in south city specialized in Vietnamese coffee and also offer matcha ang gelato. It was sizeable store with some seating area. The interior wall is nicely decorated. I came for the vietnamese coffee. There are plenty of gelato options. I can says more gelato varieties than coffee. I ordered latte the viet coffee with matcha on the top and oatmilk. While it is interesting combination and quite good, it is missing the strong Vietnamese coffee flavor. The coffee is on the light side and same for the matcha. It think as we use oatmilk , it is also making it taste totally different. The service is quick. We ordered snd within minutes the order is ready. Next time when I am around the area, will try the viet coffee. So far it is about 3.5 star to me. There is free parking in the building. Not many though.

    Really sad coffee latte...
    Shaz L.

    Why just 3 stars? It was quite a cute little cafe but their coffee latte was just bad - it tasted like something you just mix instant coffee with hot water and milk. If you want a cup of good coffee latte, please bring yourself to Spruce Cafe or Dead Eye. Staff (looks like a family business) was friendly. I had their iced Vietnamese coffee and it was good. I might come back to try their gelato next time, but definitely not their latte!

    Gelato
    Maggie W.

    I wanted to love Hi Cafe so much, but it fell short of my expectations. I don't want to be too hard since I would definitely come back to try something else on the menu, but their strawberry matcha latte just tastes like floral milk. They add a lot of strawberry jam and it looks super pretty, but the matcha itself is nothing remarkable and not strong at all. It's very milky and tastes vaguely of flowers. My boyfriend got the bac xiu and he liked it. I couldn't really tell if there was condensed milk in it, it also tasted very milky with a thinner texture. I would love to try their gelato or affogatos, there's a bit of a wait but the interior is so cute with lots of seating! I would love to see them add something interactive like board games here. As for parking, you can park outside of the 988 apartment garage for retail parking. It's a bit limited, but you can also park in the Safeway parking lot and walk over from 5 minutes away if it's full.

    Teason M.

    Wifey sent me on errand duty to pick up Vietnamese Egg Coffee. Cute little cafe, service was great, vibe was chill. I was surprised that they had so many sweets and options. They got gelato, Viet coffee, cloud special, coffee, affogato, matcha, and acai smoothie. Check em out, byeee. Ig@blacktigereats

    The chilled delectables in a  glass case
    Deon S.

    This my first time to this shop, let's see how it went: There's no parking in the area except for the apartment building garage around the block, Minimal spaces. The inside of the shop was modestly lit to give hi ground to chilled delectables in the glass case in the front. The service was nice and friendly and cashless. I had the coffee cloud banana , it was very good. I will continue to come back and try more items on their menu.

    Banana matcha
    Jessica L.

    New Viet Coffee spot in SSF! The menu has many options including gelato, viet coffee, affogato, acai smoothies, and matcha. There is a small seating area inside which is a plus! The cashier was very knowledgeable and friendly and gave us some good recommendations. We tried the banana matcha and ca phe sua da. I'd give both drinks a 4/5. The matcha itself wasn't a standout (I've had better quality elsewhere), but the banana cloud was delicious. The lid itself was a bit difficult to bend and keep in place. The vietnamese coffee was very strong. Apparently the beans are imported from Vietnam. Definitely gonna keep you up at night. If you don't like bitter drinks, I wouldn't recommend this. It's a little bitter but not bad. Heavy on ice as expected for Viet Coffee. Overall, I hope to come back and try their gelatos. I would love if they also had Vietnamese dessert options like che or pandan waffles.

    Connie C.

    Super juiced about this place, saw the grand opening sign after driving by yesterday, decided to try their coffees today. Considering how the store was the only one opened before 11, the retail parking lot in that building was surprisingly packed, street parking available, otherwise gotta park in the nearby plazas. The store is not big, it has a few countertop seats in front, its better for a grab and go situation. There was already a short line when I got there, about 3 parties ahead of me. With 2 people working, my coffee took about a 10-15 minute wait. Their menu has Gelato, Vietnamese coffee, matcha, flavored cloud foam add on, and normal coffee. I had to get their egg coffee since thats one thing that the Peninsula is missing. East bay and south bay got their plugs. Unfortunately when I got my order, I didnt see that yellowish cream layer on top of my drink, despite them calling out my drink "egg coffee". If they had used condensed milk in the coffee, it's very watered down, I didnt have that sweet and creamy taste and texture when I drank my coffee. Overall, the caffeine hit was a bit low too, I was not as wired as how I usually feel with legit ca phe sua da. I've had better at pho places. Might come back to try their cloud drinks, but def not again for their "egg" coffee. Perhaps its just grand opening mishap, we shall see

    Junsheng X.

    Great hand made drinks - especially viet coffee that was made to order by hand! They have egg coffee too - it was delicious and great vibes! Support local businesses :)

    Pandan cloud ca phe
    Kayee C.

    The coffee could be stronger, the cloud was creamy, the Pandan taste was not very prominent. I was excited to try it but didn't live up to my expectations. Overall cute cafe and nice staff.

    Pandan Cà Phê Sữa Cloud
    Robin K.

    I'm always excited to try new cafés, especially when one pops up in the neighborhood. The interior was still a work in progress when I visited, but it already feels cozy. There's a small seating area, hand-painted art on the walls, and some cute decor touches. They specialize in Vietnamese coffee, so I went with the Pandan Cà Phê Sữa Cloud. It came pretty ice-heavy, so I finished it quicker than expected.. wish there was more! The flavor was nice, not overly sweet but still smooths out the coffee's bitterness. If you've never had Vietnamese coffee before, don't let the small size fool you... the caffeine sneaks up on you like a truck. Currently typing this with jittery hands. I'd definitely come back to try the gelato!

    Genevieve Y.

    date & time: friday april 10, 2026 @ 10am matcha date: the husband vibe: couples in white tops tucked in riding pants & hermes rain boots decor: cute vibey coffee spot service: super sweet family w/ adorable baby imbibe: matcha latte & egg coffee total: complimentary today and this weekend to the first 100 customers

    Viet iced coffee
    MaryJane C.

    My husband and I got the viet iced coffee and they were delicious. Strong and slightly sweet. The service was great. The workers were kind and helpful. The cafe was clean and welcoming and they were playing music at a good volume.

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    28 days ago

    Their hours are incorrect, even the ones posted on their door. They DO NOT open at 8AM on Mondays. Been waiting since 8AM

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    Great ambiance and very friendly staff. Would recommend coming back again. Viet coffee tasted great

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    Very pleasant setting with good customer experience serving speciality coffee and ice cream.

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    Good coffee but wayyy too much ice :( I felt like it was gone in 2 sips. Definitely ask for light ice!

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