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    Phin Cafe

    4.2 (648 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Ivan B.

    Today, I went to Phin Cafe and it was overly crowded that made one of the customers cancel their order. I honestly can't blame the staff because of how overwhelmed they were in taking and preparing orders. I got the Pandan Waffle and it was too hard although the taste is still consistent. I think the problem is that they're prioritizing efficiency over quality of the food. Because then, more customers might end up canceling their orders. However, I see some customers asking the staff how their shifts are like right now and being understanding about the wait. If you're in a rush to get somewhere, keep in mind that it may take 20-30 minutes to prepare orders. That's what we were told.

    Catherine N.

    I like the inside of this coffee shop. I feel like it's very charming and cute. They do offer the typical Vietnamese drinks like Vietnamese, coffee, egg coffee, and other teas. They also have food like banh mi available. The drinks here are around like 6 to 8 dollars depending on what you get. I know when I ordered I ordered an egg coffee and the egg coffee. It was good. It's strength is perfect for Vietnamese coffee I honestly don't really have much complaints. The service is also good. You could ask the staff any questions and they're happy to help. I think it's worth a try considering in this area, there's not a lot of amazing Vietnamese coffee shops or anything like that even just Boba in general there's not a lot of good options so this place is a good place to try if you're just stopping by.

    Brenda L.

    The coffee is always amazing here at Phin Cafe. I had first gotten it when I was in San Jose for a wedding. And now whenever I'm in the Bay Area, I have to stop here for coffee and musubis! The service is always quick and easy, mobile order is always on time and we never have to wait long. The spot always has people chatting and hanging out. Ambiance is very cute and cozy.

    Egg Coffee
    Debbie L.

    I absolutely love this place!! So far have had their Egg Coffee, Lavender matcha, Banana Matcha & teriyaki spam musubi. The banana in the matcha taste like actual banana & i love that it doesn't taste super artificial. Wether it is/isnt, I do not know but I do know its yummy. Would recommend! They have seating inside but gets filled up pretty fast, anytime Ive came its busy.

    Phin Coffee with Pandan cream, dessert, and milo coffee
    Christopher N.

    Came here on a Saturday morning and it was pretty busy, possibly too busy for the amount of workers that were present but they all handled the orders in the timey matter and did their best, which you cant ask for any more than that. As someone who has been drinking Vietnamese coffee since I was 12 (Im much older now), I am very picky with my Vietnamese coffee. This place knocked it out of the park with their coffee as well as offering flavors that I never tried other than the original. The phin set I ordered is for dine in only and understandably so. The pandan cream topping was definitely new for me and I would give it the compliment of saying that it wasnt too sweet. Not pictured was the pandan waffle and the two pate chaud I ordered, which I ate before taking the picture, I am sorry. It might be on the pricey side but hoenstly these days, what isnt? Im not complaining, I would come back next time I am around the area. Lastly, I wanted to shout out the workers there on that day. You guys seemed understaffed and getting slammed, but everyone did their job and delivered.

    Andy T.

    I'm gonna keep this nice and simple. The ambiance is okay. The interior colors look nice. The plants are withered. Looks like it hasn't been managed. The chairs look very cluttered , making the space less spacious. I ordered a milk ice coffee with less ice. When I got my order I saw that there was a lot of ice. So I went up to ask the employee if my order was correct. They told me. If you want light ice. That means there will be less coffee. I personally didn't like that. The employee also seems a bit agitated when they were talking to me. The coffee honestly was quite mediocre. I couldn't taste the depth of flavors from the coffee or the condense milk. Little bit watered down. And the amount of coffee and ice ratio was interesting (look at the photo below). Overall I wish the ice situation was communicated. Maybe let me know before I order light ice that the amount of coffee would be lowered if I order light ice.

    Salted Coffee
    Jenny H.

    Been a year since my last visit! Coffee is delicious and I needed it for my drive home especially to survive the traffic. I am looking at my old pic and it looked better but honestly probably because it was a diff barista.

    Top: Matcha Latte Bottom left: Salted Coffee Bottom right: Banana Matcha
    Glenmarie J.

    Plenty of parking. No complaints AT ALL. Every table in here was occupied when I arrived. Ordering was quick and easy. I actually asked the cashier/ barista to recommend me a coffee (salted coffee). HELLAAA good. Bold and robust and perfectly paired with the salted cream. DEFINITELY coming back!

    Coconut Coffee to go. Nice blend, PhiN!
    Christine F.

    Amazing!! Philz who? It's all about the PhiN! I would support this local coffee shop all the way. Hidden gem that glistens without having to gloat and brag. Just come in and taste the coffee. Coconut Coffee - nice, tasty, blended iced coffee with a nice reach flavorful, sweet taste. Was more of a creamy coconut taste present. Salted Coffee - iced. Hint of a salt. Tasted much similar to simple Vietnamese Coffee if you're seeking something simple, which is my usual. Nutella Banana Coffee- def tasted the banana in this one. Wasn't overpowering. Not a banana coffee person, just wanted to try it. Ordered drinks on their website for pickup.

    Amy T.

    Got the "autumn" drink in March- got the corn milk coffee and looking forward to it because many says the coffee is strong. Well not this drink. Immediately you can see there is way more corn milk to coffee ratio and the coffee is weak for vietnamese coffee. The corn milk is tasty but it clashes with the coffee taste. This would've been better as a corn cream top. Not worth $9.40 despite being a decent large size.

    Strawberry Banana Smoothie
    Angel E.

    I would not recommend getting the strawberry banana smoothie. The smoothie was flavorless but I would recommend the mango smoothie

    Egg Coffee
    Jolina M.

    Love that they open early. Egg coffee is by far one of their bests. The people work hard, not fast, but it's okay quality over speed. Great place to sit and do some work or just to chill. I do recommend ordering ahead if you are just stoping by.

    Egg Coffee
    Jasmine R.

    One of the better Vietnamese coffee spots in the area! The coconut coffee and egg coffee are two of my top favorites. The egg coffee is perfectly sweet and creamy with the egg topping, kinda like custard. I love the coconut coffee, it only comes blended with coconut shavings. The staff is very nice and typically quick!

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    their matcha is really good, but the staff is rude as hell. they need some training on customer service.

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    Matcha latte, less ice and less sweet. Pretty good. Would love to try their coffee next time

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    What's difference between milk coffee vs white coffee?

    Do they serve their latte or cappuccino in a coffee mug, instead of the cardboard tumbler if you have it at the indoor table?

    yes, with a cup if it is hot. if it is cold using plastic cup...

    Are dogs allowed?

    No, there also appears to be no outside seating.

    I can't find any info about what the savory sticky rice item is, I just see The name of it very blurry in a photo. Can anybody who's tried it let me know what's in it?

    It's a bite size scoop of pate, some pork(?) floss, bbq pork, chopped egg, pickled carrot/radish, deli ham, and something similar to Chinese cured sausage. Search xio in pics

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    TOCOTEA

    TOCOTEA

    3.6
    (136 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    pretty Good drinks, not even that bad considering its a small business and its location. Some of…read moreyall be really picky with ur guys drinks i agree that some drinks are watered down, but the employees will remake your drink if you ask! Also some of u guys should also ask whats IN the drink before leaving really bad reviews. Honestly its not bad, its a quick drive to get some boba

    Stopped in on a Sunday afternoon, place was empty. I didn't even know if an employee was around…read moreuntil he crept out from the back. Ordering actually done at the register, not via kiosk. I had perused the menu ahead of time (as I always do), but sadly, what I wanted ( Three Heroes) but did not see it on the menu posted at the register. I chose the Thai Green Milk Tea ... also not offered anymore so I went with an oolong milk tea, no sugar, 25% ice (my standard ice/sugar selections), with boba, add grass jelly. The boba was good, well cooked. The tea itself didn't have much flavor and the drink seemed watered down. Maybe it just needed more mixing. The cups are the fancy kind with a real plastic lid, not sealed plastic. I like the sealed plastic cuz it allows you to shake the drink, and it's probably cheaper too. This was a convenient stop for my boba craving but then we also hit up the Krispy Kreme and Jollibee for some sweets (both are right across the way in the same plaza).

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    9-8-24. Interior
    Inside TOCOTEA Union City
    Inside TOCOTEA Union City
    Menu, as of June 2026.  Thai Green Milk Tea no longer available

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    Menu, as of June 2026. Thai Green Milk Tea no longer available
    Tapioca Express

    Tapioca Express

    3.4
    (954 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    Super fast service (for drinks) and a classic location to get boba in Union City! With an extensive…read moremenu that has more or less been the same for the past 10 years, they never fail to attract high schoolers and alumni who have grown up with the shop. Definitely check this place out if you are new to the area. 5/5 - Black Sugar Milk Tea with Boba - A nostalgic drink I have ordered occasionally over the last 10 years. Still tastes the same with that roasted sugar taste and distinct from a brown sugar milk tea I've ordered from other boba shops. Definitely try this out if you frequent Tap Ex and haven't tasted!

    Tapioca Express opened here in 2000. Seating just a few tables inside and outside. Walls, spaces…read moreadorned with menus, rows of slot machines, a One Piece anime poster featuring Monkey D. Luffy, a poster commemorating 2026 Year of the Horse & a tea tutorial. Ordering is by tablet or at counter. Use of CC has 3% fee. Ordered. Pd. Ready in 5ish minutes. 2 people working counter & drink preparation. Offerings: (Taiwanese American): milk tea, Color icy, tea, tealush, yogurt frost, coffee, fruitnada, Italian soda, pudding, flavored tea, jelly juice, float, sides, food combos, snow bubbles. Sips: Brazilian coffee (5.25) hot, no boba -surprisingly it came with milk & sugar added. -could still taste the boldness of the coffee thru the milk & abundant sugar. Didn't think to not add sugar & milk. -1st time for Brazilian coffee. Unsure if this is authentic. 4ish stars Worthy! Quality: ingredients taste fresh. Quantity: bigger than usual serving. *Tapioca Express & Quickly's were the pioneers of the boba wave in the U.S.

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    Passion fruit snow with boba
    Passion fruit snow with boba
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    Phin Cafe - coffee - Updated August 2026

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