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    Phin Smith

    4.7 (2.5k reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Blueberry matcha blend
    Arcadia W.

    I was in the area and I saw that this was one of the highest rated tea shops that offers blended blueberry Matcha so I decided to see what the hype was all about. This has a different type of concept where you order your drink, but you don't pay for it at the time that you order it you order it and then you go to a separate counter once your drink is finished to pay for it. My drink came out to about seven dollars, and I thought it was a nice spin on a traditional classic, but the blueberry Matcha blend was a little overly sweetened for my taste. The blueberry doesn't taste like it's from a natural source, maybe from a syrup. I wouldn't mind returning to try their strawberry matcha blend, which I heard is also a very popular drink. If you go on a Sunday during their farmers market parking will be a little bit tricky, but you can walk the alley viewing some local merchants selling fresh produce, which is nice.

    Kat S.

    I can't believe this coffee shop was so close by. I used to visit the Mexican restaurant next door often years ago. Nice to be back on Main Street again because these drinks were delicious. Love that you get to taste before buying, kinda like Philz Coffee but better. Banana coffee was so good that I didn't realize it was gone so fast. Blueberry matcha was good, different but still enjoyable. I was able to get my drinks with oat milk, which was nice. Paid around $12 and some change for both. It's pretty roomy inside for studying, working, etc., and there's enough seating on the patio as well. Friendly servers too.

    Ca Phe Sua Da
    Jeronimo J.

    This large cute busy cafe is serving some of the Vietnamese coffee in LA and in my opinion this is the best spot for Viet coffee in LA. Their signature drink the Sua Da coffee is the perfect combination of strong, sweet and refreshing. Their coffee with the cream is very much worth the drive from the west side. I will be coming back again, parking was no issue and staff was super nice and very polite in answering questions I had.

    Crowler available
    Zharmaine B.

    Came here on a Sunday morning at 10am When we pulled up we stumbled upon a farmers market in this little area First thought was "oh good, probably no parking" *cries* But jokes on us, parking was not an issue I don't know what I was expecting from a coffee shop Phin Smith. They say don't judge a book by its cover but I guess here it's don't judge a book by its title. It was a pretty busy morning. Plenty of tables inside, mostly occupied. I only saw about 3 with their laptops out so I would assume most were there for coffee & conversations. The vibe was cool. Pretty good mix of people. The line moved along just fine. I ordered Cafe Brulee (viet coffee with condensed milk) & my husband ordered the Caphe Sua Da (viet coffee on ice) The barista was super friendly. I didn't catch his name but may his pillow stay cool every night. He asked if we've been before and since we haven't, he offered for us to take a sip after he makes it before we commit. We did take a sip of both drinks. Both of us also spilled some of it on ours shirts. That was user error. Paying was a breeze. They accepted Apple Pay and they also sell merch. I saw shirts & packaged coffee beans. Also coffee crowlers. I've never seen that before and I thought that was pretty cool. Also, I think they were selling Dr. Squatch soap... in front of the baristas? I don't know why but I don't ask questions for things I'm not ready to hear the answers to. Cafe Brulee - delicious. I do think it was super sweet. At first I was getting a mouth full of condensed milk. I eventually decided to think and used a stirrer to fully mix it. It was still a bit too sweet but not to the point where I regretted it. Caphe Sua Da - topped with whip cream (I'm unsure if that's how it came or my husband requested it). He said it's one of the best Vietnamese coffee he's had. My daughter asked for a banana latte but unfortunately I only saw banana coffee on the menu. Overall would return.

    Sea salt jasmine tea and a blended matcha
    Kimberly H.

    Very nice vibe and ambiance modern cafe. Located in the cutest little down town area of garden grove. Up and coming cafe with coffee and matcha and tea options. Adjustable sweetness levels. Prompt customer service, order your drink and try it before paying for it, amazing! Good WiFi and many seats to work! You'll see fire fighters and students here working or chatting. Next door is a cute cafe for a snack! Overall great vibes and will come back!

    Phin style Vietnamese coffee. The best
    Vu N.

    Phin smith. Due for another review. Vietnamese coffee phin style. This is my fav place to get Vietnamese coffee. It's so good balanced. Good nutty flavor. Phin style adds hazelnut and the foam. So good. FYI it can get busy. And parking may suck at times but worth it.

    oahu joe (left) and banana coffee (right)
    Amy L.

    been to phin smith several times and their drinks never disappoint. i always like to try something different when i visit, and this time i tried their oahu joe and i was so surprised how much i liked the drink! it's quite sweet, but the flavors in it are really good together. their banana coffee was also good this visit, but they have some really good matches as well. service is always nice and quick and they have several tables for you to enjoy your drinks so it's a great casual spot to hang out or study.

    Banana Coffee
    Lexsie R.

    I first tried this place in vegas. I was hooked. My order usually doesnt change. I love the banana coffee and the banana matcha. Ive also tried the hawaii joe? I believe its called. They've all been 10/10s. The rushes come and go, staff is very friendly and efficient. This location is clean with lots of seating. There is also outdoor seating. I havent found another coffee shop that serves banana coffee that comes close theirs so I will continue to make the drive to Garden Grove from Placentia to grt my fix.

    strawberry matcha
    Tram D.

    when you come in, you order your drinks first and wait for them to be made before bringing it to the cashier to pay. it felt like a bar with how they made the drinks in the shakers too. I ordered the banana cream matcha, strawberry matcha, and the coconut coffee. when I first sipped both matcha drinks, I had grains of sugar that weren't dissolved. the banana cream tasted like a banana laffy taffy instead of fresh bananas. I thought the strawberry matcha would come with a strawberry purée but it was a strawberry cream which also didn't taste like fresh strawberries. coconut coffee however was strong, refreshing, and the perfect amount of sweetness. best drink out of the three we got.

    Andrew N.

    I love this place and I always stop by here whenever I come home. It's also a bonus that I live done the street! Cinnamonbun Latte (5/5): This is a seasonal drink and became my new favorite drink here! I really recommend this if you love sweet drinks. This drink reminds me the nostalgia of my childhood as it tastes like Cinnabon. Still love this place and will be coming back!

    vietnamese coffee and melon matcha
    Anjelica C.

    really nice variety of drinks and great customer service. came here with my cousins and i was surprised by all the different drinks we picked. i originally tried to order the korean corn latte but the worker informed me that it was coffee based and i'm not a coffee gal so she helped point me toward the matcha drinks instead. i wanted something more unique than what i've had at other spots so she recommended the melon matcha or blueberry matcha and i went with the melon matcha which is like a cantaloupe flavor. i enjoyed this drink so much, we came back the next day and i ordered it again. it was a nice refreshing flavor and not too sweet. wish i could get it somewhere up in the bay but def something i'd come back for anytime i'm in the area again

    Peggy V.

    I was a little confused by their ordering system at first, but I quickly realized how effective it is at keeping the line moving and minimizing the wait. When you walk in, you join the line at the bar, where about eight baristas are taking orders and making drinks. Once your drink is ready, you bring it to the cashier to pay. It's simple and efficient. My favorite drink is their coconut coffee. It's the best I've ever had, and I honestly wish I lived closer so I could get it more often.

    Eliza Z.

    Coffee flavor combinations were very interesting! Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful with suggesting drinks for me to try. Everyone there encouraged customers to try their drinks to ensure they liked it before leaving and totally on board with re-making the drink if it was not to your liking. Overall a great experience and would return again!

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    Does Phin Smith have gift cards?

    Do they still have the charcoal latte?

    I was there last month and it wasn't on their menu anymore.

    What kind of milk is used for the banana latte? Trying to find out if it's a specific brand of banana milk.

    It's not a specific brand of banana milk, I've seen on their Instagram they purée the bananas. I heard it's blended with oat milk as well, but as it isn't written on their menu -- I'm not 100% sure. (:

    Is it true that the Banana Coffee has a base of oatmilk? If yes, could this be changed to regular milk?

    Banana coffee can only be made with oat milk

    When does the taro affogato come back, it's already end of may?

    It says it's back!

    Does phin smith accept cash?

    Yes, no big bills such as 100

    Does Phin Smith sell gift cards?

    Do they still have the taro affogato?

    No only for summer

    Ive been craving their drinks all year... when will they offer decaf 😖😖😖?

    It seems like they don't have Charcoal Latte anymore. Is there any other latte that tastes similar to it?

    They still have the charcoal latte it was just moved to the secret menu. You can still order it!!

    What are their new hours? Do they still close at 8 pm Monday--Thursday?

    Monday- Thursday 8am - 8 pm Friday- Sunday 8am - 4pm

    Does the Javacado drink contain milk?

    Yes they use whole milk for all their ice blended drinks

    Hello due to allergy concerns does anyone know the ingredients in the charcoal latte? i don't see them listed anywhere.

    Hi, you can ask any barista. They are very kind to answer all your concerns.

    I am a diabetic any recommendations what to order, please?

    Cold Brew with a little splash of the milk of your choice 💗💗

    Anyone know Phin Smith open today?

    Yes they are open. Just picked up my daily coffee

    What kind of milk is used in their drinks since they do not accommodate for modifications? Asking for a lactose intolerant friend.

    It depends on what particular drink you are asking about. I personally had their Vietnamese iced coffee and that is made with condensed milk which has a lot of lactose and s considered unsuitable for lactose intolerant.

    Do they have gift card?

    I don't think so, unless it's something new now :/

    Do they really open at 8am? Or earlier?

    They open at 8am

    Is there an option for zero calorie sweetener or even stevia?

    Vietnamese coffee is mainly made with sweetened condensed milk. But there's always the options to… Read more

    How can i make rsvp online?

    Last time I check they don't take orders online or by phone. You don't have to rsvp, just go in :)

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    I'm a sugar lover in my matcha drinks, but the double matcha I got had me in a chokehold with how…read moresweet it was at full recommended sugar level lol! I would suggest (and I will be doing this as well for my next sugar grove trip) to do 75% sugar for their matcha for a more leveled balance of matcha and sweetness! The matcha foam was great, thick and strong and not too bitter. The drink itself was such a beautiful dark green! It clearly was really good quality matcha powder. I got it with oat milk (no extra charge). My partner got the Wintermelon Milk Tea and it was great for him! The baristas were fast, nice, and friendly! We got our drinks carefully prepared and I could tell they take great care of their customer's drink appearance which I appreciate!

    Looks like their specialty is matcha, but I was really craving a mango drink at the time. They had…read morethis mango mellow drink poster on the front door which looked like my favorite mango blue drink from Heytea, so I was excited to try it! You get a choice between sweet or salty foam, I got sweet but the salty one sounds fun to try next time. The image poster on the front showed that the drink had a blue spirulina component to the drink that wasn't there in my drink, but it was still good. I think it could use a stronger mango flavor and more toppings. I'd come back to try the matcha drinks next time because all the workers were so sweet!

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