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These drink names are so funny! The Vietnamese coffee was also really delicious, I got the love bomb which has coconut cream
One of my favorite spots in the neighborhood! The Vietnamese coffee is the best, everyone is always so friendly, and the drinks are creative and delicious. Always a go-to!
Great, strong Viet coffee, I love the addition of coffee jelly in the drinks! Extensive (and hilarious) menu! Can't go wrong with any of the choices. Excellent service and clean cafe.
I don't get what's with NYC overcharging hella for a small "okay" matcha drink that you can't choose a bigger size for...but I mean it IS the city, I guess. I came in on a Friday at 12pm and it wasn't busy. I love the aesthetic of the shop. It definitely lives up to its name - kawaii. I ordered a "doubtex" (ig it means double text) which was from their special Spring drink menu - it's essentially a banana cream matcha, priced at $11.50. I added oat milk as per usual and it came out to $12.52. It's on me for wanting to order an $11.50 matcha but I was really feeling a banana matcha today. Service was quick, got my drink in a little under 5 minutes. The drink is okay. It's made with real banana so there's banana chunks in it which is good. It just tastes like a matcha with banana chunks. At the price point it's not worth $11.50. I'd enjoy my drink more if it was at a reasonable price at like $7, especially for the small size. The matcha does taste fine, though a little bitter and it wasn't whisked enough as you can see in the pictures. 2 stars for the aesthetic, creative drink names that I find funny, and I'm a sucker for French bull dogs.
My friends and I got the matcha, banana viet coffee latte and a regular viet latte. They were all really good, had a great flavor, and were strong like a viet coffee should be. It's a small spot with cute aesthetics and trendy drink names. The owners were friendly as well! My only thing is that these drinks are a bit pricey with drinks over $8-$9, I believe mine came to $10.50 with tip.
10/10!! One of my favorite coffee shops in NYC. The flavors are unique and well balanced. Not too sweet and the coffee bean is not burnt. The menu made me laugh haha so creative. There are a variety of drinks, made them quick. I recommend the signature and the slow burn.
Rip off!!! The owner/investors of this new Kawaii Cafe need to rethink their business model!!! Walked in to check it out! The basic, Original version of their "specialty" Vietnamese Coffee is $9 for a 16 Oz. iced or 12 Oz. hot! More specialized drinks of those sizes even hit $12. Did not see anything less! WOW! Seriously? Yes, walked out! The sandwich board out front says "Warning! Very Good Vietnamese Coffee here." I'm definitely game for Vietnamese Coffee since first trying it in South Philly in the '90s. But even if what they had was superb, i.e., beyond "Very Good," I'm not paying $9 bucks for a small cup... that is even if they danced for me like Johnny Rockets. (Keep in mind, just read debt incurred by Johnny Rockets is leaving them cash strapped.) Kawaii Cafe's "Warning!" is right! As a coffee drinker, understand the tariffs have increased underlying coffee prices, but even given that, their pricing is just over the top!!! It's not cute like the Japanese culture phenomenon they're espousing. Perhaps the Kawaii team thought that the crowd from the IG/TikTok obsessed FOMO tourists who line up at L'Industrie Pizzeria across the street would line up also here to shell out just to take a pic to post and boast?! Did they expect one of those suckers "born every minute" to walk in? Or did they consult the psychic that used to operate in this very storefront who "predicted" the future? Nope! My mama didn't raise one of those suckers - Kawaii Cafe is something to pass by! This neighborhood has had a big turnover of shops after the Sex and The City "Magnolia Bakery" effect drove its trendiness, which pushed out the OG businesses and upped commercial rents. Recently, this block, in particular, has had a number of new food spots that definitely caused increased foot traffic beyond people going either to or from the riverfront, PATH train, or Friends apartment establishing shot building on Bedford & Grove. That being said, hope Kawaii Cafe's landlord collected the rent in advance for whatever the terms of the lease are! Or at least had the next tenant lined up!
Kawaii Café has a cute vibe and the coffee was decent overall, but definitely not worth the price and it didn't taste anything like the Vietnamese coffee you'd normally get at Vietnamese restaurants. I really want to support small local shops, but this place just isn't for me. Two pastries and two coffees came out to $37 with tips. The pastries were good, but I'd honestly recommend offering a smaller, more affordable version. The coffee jelly tasted nice but I literally got only four tiny pieces. Overall, it was an okay experience, but not something I'd go back for.
What a cute coffee shop this is that just recently opened. I found them on social media and wanted to check it out. It is a Vietnamese coffee shop and it also has a cute logo that is the owners dog. This shop is owned by two sisters and one of them was there when I was there and she was very nice and we had a little conversation and she told me which drinks she recommends. I did the Netflix and chill one without the Jelly on top. I highly recommend this place if you like or want to try Vietnamese coffee.
This is such an adorable shop that serves all of these creative flavors of Vietnamese coffee. Their cream-topped matcha drinks are all amazing. We are looking forward to trying their Valentine's Day special edition drinks too. The owner is also such a sweetheart and so welcoming to everyone! Thank you!
Super cute store - loved all the whimsy posters! The drink was amazing and had the perfect amount of caffeine to keep me awake all day.
A new cute cafe in west village! Very thoughtfully decorated and the menu was pretty extensive (love the names of the drinks)! The drinks are on the pricier side and the service was quick and friendly. I wouldn't come here every week, but once in a while this would be a great place to visit. The matcha is nice quality and I would love to try their other drinks in the future.
As always their coffee so good especially the egg coffee with coffee jelly!! This time tried the flan coffee was very good too!!
1 month ago
Love this Vietnamese coffee spot. Visited twice in 4 days during our vacation. Ordered egg coffee, trà vải & coconut water w/ matcha foam. They're all tasted phenomenal. Thank you chị Kim (the owner), her sister & Cindy (Bình) for being so kind to us; especially the suggestions that we need to know while traveling. We wishes the best to you all & the business. read more
This was super cute to check out, but I probably wouldn't come back specifically for the drinks. I got the Situationship which was too sour and bitter for my taste. The cup was also mostly ice. The staff were nice and service was quick. It's a small shop so it's more of a grab and go since there were only 1-2 seats. The menu item names were cute and fun. The aesthetic was cute; however, this drink was a miss for me. read more
3 months ago
This Vietnamese coffee spot delivers everything I love in a cup--rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced with that signature sweet, creamy finish. I can really taste the strong Matcha mixed with the bold coffee flavor. The bold, roasted coffee shine and the texture is silky while the condensed milk adds richness without overpowering it. If you're judging a café by the quality of its coffee rather than just the aesthetics, this one is worth the visit. They also sell pastries which are delightful like Cheddar Scallion Scone, Chili Cheese Palmier. Drink selections are : Flan Vietnamese Iced Coffee, Banana Cream Vietnamese Iced Coffee, Matcha Cloud Coconut Water, Banana Cream Matcha read more
8 days ago
One of my favorite spots in the neighborhood! The Vietnamese coffee is the best, everyone is always so friendly, and the drinks are creative and delicious. Always a go-to! read more
3 months ago
Great, strong Viet coffee, I love the addition of coffee jelly in the drinks! Extensive (and hilarious) menu! Can't go wrong with any of the choices. Excellent service and clean cafe. read more
5 months ago
I don't get what's with NYC overcharging hella for a small "okay" matcha drink that you can't choose a bigger size for...but I mean it IS the city, I guess. I came in on a Friday at 12pm and it wasn't busy. I love the aesthetic of the shop. It definitely lives up to its name - kawaii. I ordered a "doubtex" (ig it means double text) which was from their special Spring drink menu - it's essentially a banana cream matcha, priced at $11.50. I added oat milk as per usual and it came out to $12.52. It's on me for wanting to order an $11.50 matcha but I was really feeling a banana matcha today. Service was quick, got my drink in a little under 5 minutes. The drink is okay. It's made with real banana so there's banana chunks in it which is good. It just tastes like a matcha with banana chunks. At the price point it's not worth $11.50. I'd enjoy my drink more if it was at a reasonable price at like $7, especially for the small size. The matcha does taste fine, though a little bitter and it wasn't whisked enough as you can see in the pictures. 2 stars for the aesthetic, creative drink names that I find funny, and I'm a sucker for French bull dogs. read more
25 days ago
6 months ago
My friends and I got the matcha, banana viet coffee latte and a regular viet latte. They were all really good, had a great flavor, and were strong like a viet coffee should be. It's a small spot with cute aesthetics and trendy drink names. The owners were friendly as well! My only thing is that these drinks are a bit pricey with drinks over $8-$9, I believe mine came to $10.50 with tip. read more
10/10!! One of my favorite coffee shops in NYC. The flavors are unique and well balanced. Not too sweet and the coffee bean is not burnt. The menu made me laugh haha so creative. There are a variety of drinks, made them quick. I recommend the signature and the slow burn. read more
Rip off!!! The owner/investors of this new Kawaii Cafe need to rethink their business model!!! Walked in to check it out! The basic, Original version of their "specialty" Vietnamese Coffee is $9 for a 16 Oz. iced or 12 Oz. hot! More specialized drinks of those sizes even hit $12. Did not see anything less! WOW! Seriously? Yes, walked out! The sandwich board out front says "Warning! Very Good Vietnamese Coffee here." I'm definitely game for Vietnamese Coffee since first trying it in South Philly in the '90s. But even if what they had was superb, i.e., beyond "Very Good," I'm not paying $9 bucks for a small cup... that is even if they danced for me like Johnny Rockets. (Keep in mind, just read debt incurred by Johnny Rockets is leaving them cash strapped.) Kawaii Cafe's "Warning!" is right! As a coffee drinker, understand the tariffs have increased underlying coffee prices, but even given that, their pricing is just over the top!!! It's not cute like the Japanese culture phenomenon they're espousing. Perhaps the Kawaii team thought that the crowd from the IG/TikTok obsessed FOMO tourists who line up at L'Industrie Pizzeria across the street would line up also here to shell out just to take a pic to post and boast?! Did they expect one of those suckers "born every minute" to walk in? Or did they consult the psychic that used to operate in this very storefront who "predicted" the future? Nope! My mama didn't raise one of those suckers - Kawaii Cafe is something to pass by! This neighborhood has had a big turnover of shops after the Sex and The City "Magnolia Bakery" effect drove its trendiness, which pushed out the OG businesses and upped commercial rents. Recently, this block, in particular, has had a number of new food spots that definitely caused increased foot traffic beyond people going either to or from the riverfront, PATH train, or Friends apartment establishing shot building on Bedford & Grove. That being said, hope Kawaii Cafe's landlord collected the rent in advance for whatever the terms of the lease are! Or at least had the next tenant lined up! read more
Kawaii Café has a cute vibe and the coffee was decent overall, but definitely not worth the price and it didn't taste anything like the Vietnamese coffee you'd normally get at Vietnamese restaurants. I really want to support small local shops, but this place just isn't for me. Two pastries and two coffees came out to $37 with tips. The pastries were good, but I'd honestly recommend offering a smaller, more affordable version. The coffee jelly tasted nice but I literally got only four tiny pieces. Overall, it was an okay experience, but not something I'd go back for. read more
9 months ago
What a cute coffee shop this is that just recently opened. I found them on social media and wanted to check it out. It is a Vietnamese coffee shop and it also has a cute logo that is the owners dog. This shop is owned by two sisters and one of them was there when I was there and she was very nice and we had a little conversation and she told me which drinks she recommends. I did the Netflix and chill one without the Jelly on top. I highly recommend this place if you like or want to try Vietnamese coffee. read more
This is such an adorable shop that serves all of these creative flavors of Vietnamese coffee. Their cream-topped matcha drinks are all amazing. We are looking forward to trying their Valentine's Day special edition drinks too. The owner is also such a sweetheart and so welcoming to everyone! Thank you! read more
3 months ago
Super cute store - loved all the whimsy posters! The drink was amazing and had the perfect amount of caffeine to keep me awake all day. read more
A new cute cafe in west village! Very thoughtfully decorated and the menu was pretty extensive (love the names of the drinks)! The drinks are on the pricier side and the service was quick and friendly. I wouldn't come here every week, but once in a while this would be a great place to visit. The matcha is nice quality and I would love to try their other drinks in the future. read more
5 months ago
As always their coffee so good especially the egg coffee with coffee jelly!! This time tried the flan coffee was very good too!! read more
8 months ago
I've been wanting to get Vietnamese coffee and this spot definitely hit. The café itself is super cute and cozy, with such a welcoming vibe the moment you walk in. You can tell a lot of thought went into the space, and even the coffee names are adorable and creative, which makes the experience even more fun.The owner was so sweet and kind. She took the time to explain the drinks and recommended which ones to try, which I really appreciated that kind of service makes all the difference.I got the Situationship, which comes with condensed milk, espresso, coffee jelly, and your choice of milk I went with oat milk. It was so good, smooth, rich, and perfectly balanced. The coffee jelly added such a fun texture and made the drink feel unique.I also tried the latte called Deez Nuts, which is a peanut butter latte with condensed milk, espresso with oatmilk and peanut butter. It sounds fun, but it tastes even better. It was creamy, flavorful, and something different from your usual latte.Overall, I loved my experience here. The drinks were amazing, the owner was incredibly kind, and the whole place has such a great vibe. I'm definitely coming back to try the matcha drinks next. Highly recommend if you want to try something new and special. read more
4 months ago
10 months ago
The Vietnamese coffee is amazing with their little spin on it. I had the deez nut peanut butter coffee and it was truly delicious. I paired it with the banana creme pie danish which was also excellent. The service was great too, the woman at the desk was very helpful with choosing our items and it made us want to return again soon. Very cute, although tiny shop, has room for a few patrons to sit. They have hot and cold options for coffee in case you need yours iced, but we're here during winter so we needed a warm one! read more
8 months ago
I walk by this every day and this was my first time in! The spot is cute, the iced coffee is good, the ham and cheese croissant is delicious, and the staff was lovely! Overall a great experience read more
4 months ago
Perfect iced Vietnamese coffee. Bold and lightly sweet, just as it should be. Service was friendly and the shop is a wonderful addition to the West Village. I purchased the "Situationship". Decor is cute too. read more
9 months ago
Love checking out new local businesses! I had a lovely visit with the owner and a really good iced coffee. Wishing this spot all the best! read more
4 months ago
8 months ago
Prices are actual highway robbery $10 for a 16oz cup of iced coffee, but many drinks come with cream and coffee jelly already so I thought I'd give it a try. However, the picture showed a significant layer of coffee jelly on top, yet the drink I received had 3 pieces of jelly at most. For $10, my drink wasn't even filled to the top. I can't imagine coffee jelly being so expensive for a store to be so stingy abt it. Menu pictures most certainly should reflect the actual drink given -- either change the menu pictures or better yet actually add more coffee jelly. Coffee was decent but nothing special, certainly many better and more affordable cafes in manhattan! read more
4 months ago
10 months ago
9 months ago
The best iced Vietnamese coffee I've ever had!!! Super cute and the mascot Latte was in the store! Incredible will go back! Super fast and nice service. read more
