Phin La has great authentic Vietnamese drinks. They are located in the shared building with some other businesses and have a very cute seating area as well as some seating out in the building atrium. Ordering is quick and simple and they have all the classic Vietnamese drinks. Had their Che Thai Durian, it was good, but my personal preference is more durian chunks instead of blended. If you are in the area, stop by for a drink! read more

Phin La - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Discovered this new coffee shop in Richmond Hill serving up classic & flavoured hot/iced lattes using Vietnamese coffee! I really enjoyed the stronger flavour of their coffee, especially when paired with their flavoured foams (the sea salt one was my favourite!). Would definitely come back. This is more of a grab-and-go spot - there are limited spots to sit and chat. read more

Phin La - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Stopped by Phin La Coffee after seeing it trending. Drinks are well made and flavorful. The Pistachio Cream Coffee stands out the most -- creamy and indulgent. The Phin Condensed Milk Coffee is strong and gives that classic Vietnamese coffee kick. Ube Matcha Latte is also a fun and tasty combo. Prices are a little high, but you're paying for quality and unique flavors. Worth a visit if you want to try something different! read more

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Got their Vietnamese coffee, good but it tastes like the one I can make at home. I will need to try their other flavours next time. read more

Phin La - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Amazing Vietnamese coffee. They are strong and smooth. I tried their pistachio cream and ube cream and the flavours were delicious and creamy. They both paired extremely well with the boldness of the Vietnamese coffee. The only problem I have is the price. It cost me almost $20 for two small drinks so the price alone would be the only thing that deter me from ordering frequently. read more

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Really enjoyed Phin La! Tried the Ube Latte and Banana Latte both were creamy, smooth, and not too sweet, with a nice strong coffee flavor. Definitely one of my fav spots for coffee. Quality drinks at a reasonable price. Worth checking out if you like Vietnamese coffee! read more

Phin La - Banana - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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I came here on a Saturday afternoon for a sweet treat. I had heard so much about this cafe online, so I was really excited to try it for weeks. The service was fast and friendly and our server had some good recommendations for us to try. I also really appreciated the fact that they had non-caffeinated items on their menu for people who don't drink caffeine. I got the Ube Cream Coffee & my sister got the Banana Cream Coffee, both were pretty good. The cafe itself faces the inside of the business plaza so you need to enter in through the building doors first. Overall, my experience was pretty good, and I'm glad I tried it, but I'm unsure if I will gravitate towards this for my next coffee craving. read more

Phin La - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Banana coffee is made with viet coffee. The default sweetness is perfect, and the coffee is not too sweet. The banana flavour tastes very artificial and may be an acquired taste. I wish there was a space heater in the cafe because sitting by the window in the middle of winter was uncomfortable. There is also seating in the lobby which was so quite cold because it was next to a door. Overall, a cute viet cafe and I would come back to try more! read more

Phin La - Banana coffee, ube matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Obsessed is an understatement for me - it's SO GOOD! So excited that this new Vietnamese coffee spot opened and had to check them out. I couldn't decide on what to get so got 3 options to try for myself - and some shared! It's a take out spot with a few seating. Corner unit with lots of lighting. You can get coffee or matcha with different foam toppings. Here's what I got: Banana cream coffee 5/5 - This is definitely my favourite and go to of the three options that I got. Perfectly sweetened with the banana cream top mixed with coffee. Strong banana flavour. Ube cream coffee 5/5 - Not only does the purple ube cream look super vibrant but it also tastes really good with the Viet coffee. Banana matcha latte 4/5 - The banana cream is again really delicious. Matcha was good as well and the pairing is amazing. Overall, after trying it the first time I've been back a couple of times and find myself always thinking about this coffee! read more

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Maybe I didn't order the right thing but this was my first time trying this place! Was looking for something different and decided to go for a caffeine free and warm drink! After asking what they offered that could be warm, I went with a Chocolate pistachio. I asked for less sweet and noticed that it wasn't labeled anywhere and assumed the cashier would let her colleagues know. When I tried the drink, it was super sweet and tasted like hot chocolate in a cup with a sprinkle of pistachio on top. I was very disappointed as I paid $9 to drink hot chocolate. Maybe I'll give this a try again (will need some convincing haha) but will go for a cold drink during the summer time. read more

Phin La - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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I believe this spot is opened by the same owners of Dak Lak Coffee, which specialized in egg coffee (they also have it on the menu here) Having tried a bunch of their coffee flavours since opening, my fave would be a toss up between the pistachio cream and salted coffee. The banana cream and ube cream were just a tad sweet for my liking. The only one on the roster I still want to try is the sesame coffee. As someone else already pointed out, it would be great if they had a decaf version of their signature drinks so that customers could get them without having to worry about whether they'd be able to fall asleep in the evening! Service is hit or miss. The owner is sociable and good with customers. There is one female staff member here with black hair and tattoos who always looks grouchy when you see her working her shift. Don't bother asking her for recommendations either. You get the vibe she doesn't want to be there. The coffee itself is strong but smooth, lending to a 5 star rating on the quality front. Pricing is high though for the amount you're given and the amount of ice they stuff in the cups (I'd give a 2 star rating for pricing). On overall aggregate, the drink prices drag the overall score down, hence the 4 stars. read more

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The hot matcha latte less sweet was delicious. There are three small tables outside for customers. Service was quick. read more

Phin La - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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i've only tried one drink here, which is the Ube matcha with oat milk, but it's rather tasty. I've come back for multiple times and it's been very consistent each time. read more

Phin La - ube matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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This place is a tiny shop with some extra spots to sit in the area of the mall just outside the entrance. It is busy and the staff works hard to make each drink to order so we had a little wait but nothing too intolerable. Importantly, these drinks are strong. My friend who prefers coffee over flavoured drinks got the hot one and even she said it was overly strong. My iced banana latte, however, was delicious! The egg cream is the move. Also there are options for matcha lovers as well. It can be a touch expensive - two drinks cost me about $22, though that's somewhat on par with these trendy coffee shops. read more

Phin La - Iced matcha with ube cream; egg cream latte; iced banana latte with egg cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

A friend recommended Phin La for their Vietnamese coffee. They have a variety of flavours like ube, pandan, durian, banana, sesame, pistachio, to name a few. I got the banana cream coffee and it was good. The two paired well together but the banana tasted a little artificial. It was topped with a few dried banana chips on top. The coffee was creamy and sweet. There are some seatings and tables. It was very busy on a Sunday afternoon but we got our drinks fairly quick. They have ceremonial matcha drinks and non-caffeinated drinks too. I will definitely be back to try their other drinks. read more

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Drinks 5/5 Service 4/5 Vibe 4/5 This place has been in one of my to go bbt spot when i go to Vietnam, but now they have opened in Toronto, so here i am. Kinda excited to finally try Vietnamese bubble tea / coffee. I didnt really know what to get so i got the most basic drink: coffee with condensed milk. Look wise quite basic basic, but flavor wasnt bad at all. Smoother than i expected, not too sweet (for me was quite perfect but if you are the type that drinks bbt with 100% 70% or 50% sugar, this maybe too bitter for you) Staff is nice, but they cant really explain much on menu soooooo maybe decide ahead of them Def going back to try other items~ read more

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Came back for a second visit and this time ordered some of their signature drinks. What was ordered: - Ube Coffee - Banana Coffee - Sesame Coffee Of the three the best were the sesame coffee and then the banana coffee (in that order). The flavour of the black sesame with the coffee gave the drink a nice toasty flavour. The banana was subtle at first but then came across almost artificial. The Ube was really rich. Even mixed with the coffee the drink was a dessert in a cup. Base flavour of the coffee was excellent. read more

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Great new addition to the plaza! There are plenty of options to choose from but I went with the banana cream and ube cream coffee. I wasnt sure that I would like the banana cream bc Im just not a fan of artificial banana flavouring. I was really surprised with this one as the flavour balanced really well with the coffee and came through as a more natural taste. The ube cream had a bit more of a nuttier taste but didnt come through as much since it was over powered by the coffee. The barista was friendly and efficient with my order. Theres a small space inside the shop to sit and drink as well as a few small tables outside. Drinks are a bit on the pricier side but would be a nice treat once in a while. Overall would recommend. read more

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Loved Phin La. I am definitely coming back. Ordered the Ube coffee, a pleasant Ube cream topping, sitting on top of viet coffee. I love strong coffee forward drinks, and the Ube cream was super complimentary and flavourful. Only downfall, the lid could use some improvement for those who like to sip it. I find that the hole to sit it was so far from the mouth piece. Came at around 10am on a Friday, not a long line at all. Perhaps a lil more busy on weekends for sure. I highly recommend; I definitely will be coming back. Would love to try their matcha series. read more

Phin La - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Came in so excited because there was so much hype, but to be honest, it was just alright. The prices are pretty typical and expected since the drinks are much more elaborate. The interior was cute, I liked how bright the place was. There was seating not only in the inside, but there were more outside the shop (where the lobby is). When we went there was a short line, and we waited about 25 minutes for 4 drinks. Completely understandable though as we did place a large order. Onto the orders: Ube Matcha Latte- I was so excited to try this drink as the combination sounded perfect. But unfortunately, the matcha flavour did not come through at all. Ube cream coffee- The only drink that we enjoyed. The ube cream, although lacking in ube flavour, it overall paired well with the coffee. Phin condensed milk coffee- We had the expectation that this was going to be nice and strong but found it to be too light in flavour. Pandan Coconut Latte- this was unfortunately our least favourite. Although we mixed well, the pandan syrup, tasted very chemically. Maybe it was because the store had opened moments ago, and they had many customers, but the cashier did not seem like she wanted to engage with us at all. To be honest, after that experience I just felt dismissed. Overall, the menu has a lot of variety and to the ear they sound really good! From what I heard from others they really enjoyed this spot, so maybe it was a one off for us. read more

Phin La - Exterior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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New addition to Commerce Gate! Think it replaced that yogurt place? Anyway, small setup so expect to get cozy here. There are limited tables right outside too. The drinks are alright. The banana cream was noticeable but not really my thing. Viet coffee options are scarce here so I appreciate this spot. read more

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Awesome Vietnamese style cafe! I love the variety of creams they have available. Not too much space for seating, definitely a grab and go spot. The banana matcha was a solid choice! read more

I love the drinks at Phin La! I've been twice now, and both times I've ordered drinks with the ube foam. SO good. I've ordered the matcha ube latte and the ube coffee. Love how flavourful the ube foam is, and how well it mixed with the matcha and latte. I've ordered a large each time, but the size seems more like a medium to me. I wish it was bigger. Prices are similar to other specialty coffee shops, ranges from $6-8 per drink. There is a 5% cash discount. Service is pretty fast, depending on if there's a long line. Staff are nice. There are a few tables outside the shop to sit, but it's definitely more of a take out coffee shop. read more

We got the ube cream coffee and pistachio cream coffee to try. I tried to sip it before mixing and the ube cream was really thick and sweet so proceeded to stir with a straw and mixed it up. The balance of the strong coffee and the sweet ube cream was really nice. It's definitely a satisfying treat type of drink. Will come back to try other flavors, and also want to try a regular coffee on its own. read more

Phin La - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Is Phin La worth the hype? Yes, if you like strong Viet-styled coffee. I tried to Ube Cream Coffee and Salted Cream Coffee and have to say that you should stick with the traditional flavours such as the Salted Cream. The Ube flavour is lost due to the strong coffee flavour where as the salted cream provides a much needed hint of saltiness to balance off the sweetness. The plaza is filled with bubble tea so this is a nice addition though I wish they have a decafe version so that I can get a drink from them during the evening. read more

They have a nice assortment of drinks with both caffeine and non caffeine options. It's small little cafe, not really one where you can sit and study. But more of a grab and go. We thought it would be a long wait but the line went fast and the orders came out in a timely manner as well! read more

Phin La - Pistachio matcha latte and Phin condensed milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

This place was highly anticipated and I was so happy I got to try it. Their egg viet coffee was delicious and close to the one I've tried back in Vancouver as well. I got the Ube Matcha latte on ice. The ube was surprisingly not as sweet as I thought, which is a great thing! The matcha was a decent grade and wasn't too milky- which was wonderful! I was very surprised with the flavors because the colors were so out there. I'd definitely get it again! The store didn't have a lot of seating so it's best if you sit outside. The gal who served us was very nice and friendly and told me nicely where the washrooms were as well. Thank you so much for your kindness! Can't wait to try this again - different vibrant colored drinks next time! read more

I came here during their soft opening and they were offering a discount on the drinks. I had the iced ube latte and damnnn it is good. I usually don't drink coffee so for me it's a treat, but the coffee was perfectly roasty and not overly milky. The ube flavour was A++. Would come back. read more

Love the drinks! I've gone back multiple times since the first visit and brought a new friend to try almost every time. A little pricy imo but totally worth it. I wish I could go more often Seating is pretty limited but always a great place to visit. read more

Phin La - Banana cream coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Great service and a very nice velvety iced ube matcha, first time trying Vietnamese drinks in the GTA read more

Phin La - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Markham, Ontario