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We stopped by Phinology around 1 pm on a Sunday and had no wait to order. Drinks: We ordered the Phin Strong, which actually came with a warning about how strong the coffee was. As someone who loves strong, authentic Vietnamese coffee, I was excited to try it! Unfortunately, it was pretty disappointing. The coffee wasn't nearly as strong as I expected, and there was a strange aftertaste that I couldn't quite identify. I'm not sure if it was from the sweetener or something else, but the flavor just tasted off to me. Even the color looked lighter than I'd expect from a strong Vietnamese coffee. Parking: The parking lot can get pretty busy. It wasn't the worst coffee I've had, but considering how much the strength was emphasized, I expected more. I don't see myself coming back.
I tried the Salted Foam Coffee this morning. The coffee was decent, and the salted foam was a nice touch, but the coffee itself didn't taste as strong as other Vietnamese coffees I'm used to. Not bad by any means, just not the best I've had. The shop has a clean, modern aesthetic with a cozy atmosphere, making it a nice place to grab a drink and hang out. It's right next to Yun Tea House in the same plaza, in the former location of Chakaa Tea House. I might come back to try their banana foam or egg foam coffees, which are usually more up my alley anyway. I've just been having a lot of banana drinks lately, so I decided to switch things up this time. For now though, it's not a spot I'd go out of my way to return to, especially with so many other coffee options.
The best matcha spot in SD hands down. My only complaint is their hours and I wish they stayed opened later. Phinology is very clean, large, and has the most comfortable chairs out of all the cafes I've been to in San Diego. They also are mindful that the majority of their customers are students or people WFH and don't play their music that loudly. If you do come to do work here, there are plenty of outlets and the wifi is strong. The matcha here is very smooth and not grainy at all. Perfect level of sweetness as well. Even when it's busy your drinks come out fast. Their syrups are all made in house which you can tell by the taste and quality of the drinks. The strawberry matcha is top tier and their summer teas were very refreshing and delicious. If only they could keep the teas year round! If you are feeling hungry, their butter croissant is not the best I've had, but it will make do since they heat it up. Hopefully they can add some food items in the future. Overall great spot for matcha and to hang out or study.
Got the banana coffee this time. Came on a Sat around 10 and it was busy but you could still find a seat easily. Only indoor seating. Ordered on the tablet and drink was ready in just a few minutes. Definitely on the sweeter side. The banana flavor was artificial tasting unfortunately and mild so it didn't really hold up to the coffee once you mixed it in.
Love stopping by here when I can. I've only been in the morning and parking has been easy in the large lot. You can order with a human or the screen. They'll ask if you want Vietnamese coffee or regular coffee. It's stronger with Vietnamese coffee. Recommend that option. The wait time for your drink is quick. They are consistent with their quality. I've tried maybe around 4 different flavors, all coffee based, and I haven't been able to choose a favorite cause they're all good. If you want to enjoy your drink, bring a book or your laptop. Plenty of tables and the it's on the quiet side so you can actually focus.
Found my new favorite spot for a biscoff matcha! It has the perfect balance of biscoff and matcha. Matcha was great quality as well. Perfect spot for studying or working!
Before coming here, be aware that they serve Vietnamese coffee and do not have a classic espresso bar in the sense of getting straight espresso shots, Americanos, flat whites, and that sort of thing. This is high-caffeine, high-sugar Vietnamese rocket fuel. If you're looking for that, Phinology is a legit option. The interior aesthetic and vibe is very nice, and reminds me of the type of hyper-modern, wood-surfaced coffee shops becoming increasingly popular in central and northern Vietnam, as well as across major Japanese cities. I ordered a House Coffee and a Biscoff Foam Coffee. Both were very good tasting, since they're essentially sugar, milk, and caffeine bombs--unnatural treasures your body will seek like a heat-seeking missile toward a jet engine. But this is definitely a very specific type of coffee experience that is not for those looking for more classic espresso bar offerings.
The matcha here is strong! I got the mango matcha, but honestly wasn't the biggest fan of the flavor combo. The mango and matcha didn't really blend well together in my opinion. The staff were friendly, and this space is a pretty good spot to study. Parking was also really easy, which is always a plus!
Located on Convoy, Phinology had been on my bookmarks for the past few months! I've been meaning to try it out when I stop by San Diego to visit family. Parking is a bit hard, especially during lunch and dinner hours. Be careful of drivers in parking lot! We walked inside and were immediately impressed by their gigantic Phins. I have never seen such a big Phin before - it was dripping some drip coffee and doing its magic. The interior is very clean and there were many tables and chairs for coffee patrons. They were taking orders with the kiosk and with a cashier. She quickly took our orders and was very kind and patient. We had ordered a Biscoff foam coffee and a regular house coffee. The biscoff foam coffee was delicious! I will say their Vietnamese coffee isn't strong, but you can taste the authenticity. The biscoff was sprinkled on top and it doesn't take away from the true beauty of the coffee. Their house coffee, in my opinion, was better than my biscoff foam coffee. It was strong and aromatic, but not overwhelming. The caffeine still packs a punch. Although it was good, I would probably still choose a different coffee shop for Vietnamese coffee. It wasn't quite strong enough for me here. I'd recommend it to others to try because it is still a place everyone should experience!
Very cozy shop to chat with a friend or study. I came on a weekday ~2Pm and there were plenty of seats. We got one by the window. We ordered at the kiosk and picked up our drinks at the bar area. The drinks are spot on. I tried both the Biscoff cloud matcha (one size) and the biscoff foam coffee with Vietnamese coffee (larger size). Both are really good! The matcha has a good flavor. My drink was accidentally made with no ice, so I asked for a cup of ice to add afterwards. Note: if you do "no ice," the drink looks like there is "less" to save the integrity of the ratios. That's perfectly reasonable! 4/5 The Vietnamese coffee was really strong, but I liked that you could choose from three options (Vietnamese coffee, black coffee or house coffee) for varying strength and flavor. 4/5 I would like to come back again to try their banana or ube coffees!
Coffee was great! Strong and delicious! Loved the ambiance too. Super clean with awesome decor. Service is what kept me from giving 5 stars. I get it's a gloomy Sunday morning, but the entire staff seemed uninterested and not very welcoming. Definitely took away from an otherwise great experience.
Nicely decorated cafe with lots of indoor seating. The cafe was pretty quiet for a great place to get things done. The two drinks I got were Einspanner Vietnamese Coffee and the Strawberry Shortcake Matcha! Both were super delicious! Love the coffee and the matcha taste in both drinks. The strawberry shortcake matcha was sweet, but that was expected. There were so drinks I wanted to try! Can't wait to go back to try out other ones. Service was great and quick! Highly recommend this place!
Oh this is now apart of my matcha rotation. Their mango matcha is the best mango matcha I've tried and I thought I had already found it! The way they use just fresh mango to bring the flavor through, but it's so well balanced with the deep creamy matcha... This is refreshing, not too sweet, my summer dream. Double matcha wow.. no notes.. I got this to try and I loved it. Strong in the best way. top notch matcha!
16 days ago
Saw this jasmine drink and knew I had to try it! I ordered it as is, and it was perfect. Light, refreshing, and not too sweet. It's also a great option for my caffeine-sensitive girlies who still want to enjoy a cute drink and a social outing without overdoing the caffeine. Definitely worth trying! It's not an option on the kiosk through so jump in line and order from a human. read more
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We know there are some great spots in the area like Yun Tea, so we’re…
Salted Cold foam was not special, I got their marble latte which is 2 shots of Vietnamese coffee. However to be Vietnamese coffee, their flavor lacked. And wasn't strong at all. Got the banana matcha, and I believe they use oat milk. The whisk wasn't good enough, my drink was chalky and setting by the time I got in the car to sip. Didn't finish the matcha, just honestly wasn't good. It was a full house with ppl WFH, but there are other hole in the walls in the area. Also paid $17 for 2 drinks, wasn't worth the dollar. @Lesly business owner. This is my personal opinion. I thank you for the education about the concept! Please be sure to educate your staff as I'm just going based off what they informed me (: read more
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4 days ago
If you need a good "pick me up," Phinology is your place! I've been here two times--first time ordering an Einspanner Coffee (viet coffee with in-house whipped cream) and the Ube cloud matcha (matcha and Ube with a cloud of whipped cream). Word to the wise--the Viet coffee is strong! But all drink creations are tasty. There's also ample space to sit and study or work. Solid coffee spot in Convoy! read more
We stopped by Phinology around 1 pm on a Sunday and had no wait to order. Drinks: We ordered the Phin Strong, which actually came with a warning about how strong the coffee was. As someone who loves strong, authentic Vietnamese coffee, I was excited to try it! Unfortunately, it was pretty disappointing. The coffee wasn't nearly as strong as I expected, and there was a strange aftertaste that I couldn't quite identify. I'm not sure if it was from the sweetener or something else, but the flavor just tasted off to me. Even the color looked lighter than I'd expect from a strong Vietnamese coffee. Parking: The parking lot can get pretty busy. It wasn't the worst coffee I've had, but considering how much the strength was emphasized, I expected more. I don't see myself coming back. read more
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I tried the Salted Foam Coffee this morning. The coffee was decent, and the salted foam was a nice touch, but the coffee itself didn't taste as strong as other Vietnamese coffees I'm used to. Not bad by any means, just not the best I've had. The shop has a clean, modern aesthetic with a cozy atmosphere, making it a nice place to grab a drink and hang out. It's right next to Yun Tea House in the same plaza, in the former location of Chakaa Tea House. I might come back to try their banana foam or egg foam coffees, which are usually more up my alley anyway. I've just been having a lot of banana drinks lately, so I decided to switch things up this time. For now though, it's not a spot I'd go out of my way to return to, especially with so many other coffee options. read more
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The best matcha spot in SD hands down. My only complaint is their hours and I wish they stayed opened later. Phinology is very clean, large, and has the most comfortable chairs out of all the cafes I've been to in San Diego. They also are mindful that the majority of their customers are students or people WFH and don't play their music that loudly. If you do come to do work here, there are plenty of outlets and the wifi is strong. The matcha here is very smooth and not grainy at all. Perfect level of sweetness as well. Even when it's busy your drinks come out fast. Their syrups are all made in house which you can tell by the taste and quality of the drinks. The strawberry matcha is top tier and their summer teas were very refreshing and delicious. If only they could keep the teas year round! If you are feeling hungry, their butter croissant is not the best I've had, but it will make do since they heat it up. Hopefully they can add some food items in the future. Overall great spot for matcha and to hang out or study. read more
9 days ago
Got the banana coffee this time. Came on a Sat around 10 and it was busy but you could still find a seat easily. Only indoor seating. Ordered on the tablet and drink was ready in just a few minutes. Definitely on the sweeter side. The banana flavor was artificial tasting unfortunately and mild so it didn't really hold up to the coffee once you mixed it in. read more
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Love stopping by here when I can. I've only been in the morning and parking has been easy in the large lot. You can order with a human or the screen. They'll ask if you want Vietnamese coffee or regular coffee. It's stronger with Vietnamese coffee. Recommend that option. The wait time for your drink is quick. They are consistent with their quality. I've tried maybe around 4 different flavors, all coffee based, and I haven't been able to choose a favorite cause they're all good. If you want to enjoy your drink, bring a book or your laptop. Plenty of tables and the it's on the quiet side so you can actually focus. read more
20 days ago
Found my new favorite spot for a biscoff matcha! It has the perfect balance of biscoff and matcha. Matcha was great quality as well. Perfect spot for studying or working! read more
2 months ago
Before coming here, be aware that they serve Vietnamese coffee and do not have a classic espresso bar in the sense of getting straight espresso shots, Americanos, flat whites, and that sort of thing. This is high-caffeine, high-sugar Vietnamese rocket fuel. If you're looking for that, Phinology is a legit option. The interior aesthetic and vibe is very nice, and reminds me of the type of hyper-modern, wood-surfaced coffee shops becoming increasingly popular in central and northern Vietnam, as well as across major Japanese cities. I ordered a House Coffee and a Biscoff Foam Coffee. Both were very good tasting, since they're essentially sugar, milk, and caffeine bombs--unnatural treasures your body will seek like a heat-seeking missile toward a jet engine. But this is definitely a very specific type of coffee experience that is not for those looking for more classic espresso bar offerings. read more
The matcha here is strong! I got the mango matcha, but honestly wasn't the biggest fan of the flavor combo. The mango and matcha didn't really blend well together in my opinion. The staff were friendly, and this space is a pretty good spot to study. Parking was also really easy, which is always a plus! read more
Located on Convoy, Phinology had been on my bookmarks for the past few months! I've been meaning to try it out when I stop by San Diego to visit family. Parking is a bit hard, especially during lunch and dinner hours. Be careful of drivers in parking lot! We walked inside and were immediately impressed by their gigantic Phins. I have never seen such a big Phin before - it was dripping some drip coffee and doing its magic. The interior is very clean and there were many tables and chairs for coffee patrons. They were taking orders with the kiosk and with a cashier. She quickly took our orders and was very kind and patient. We had ordered a Biscoff foam coffee and a regular house coffee. The biscoff foam coffee was delicious! I will say their Vietnamese coffee isn't strong, but you can taste the authenticity. The biscoff was sprinkled on top and it doesn't take away from the true beauty of the coffee. Their house coffee, in my opinion, was better than my biscoff foam coffee. It was strong and aromatic, but not overwhelming. The caffeine still packs a punch. Although it was good, I would probably still choose a different coffee shop for Vietnamese coffee. It wasn't quite strong enough for me here. I'd recommend it to others to try because it is still a place everyone should experience! read more
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Lessly V.
Thank you for checking us out on your visit to San Diego and for such…
2 months ago
Very cozy shop to chat with a friend or study. I came on a weekday ~2Pm and there were plenty of seats. We got one by the window. We ordered at the kiosk and picked up our drinks at the bar area. The drinks are spot on. I tried both the Biscoff cloud matcha (one size) and the biscoff foam coffee with Vietnamese coffee (larger size). Both are really good! The matcha has a good flavor. My drink was accidentally made with no ice, so I asked for a cup of ice to add afterwards. Note: if you do "no ice," the drink looks like there is "less" to save the integrity of the ratios. That's perfectly reasonable! 4/5 The Vietnamese coffee was really strong, but I liked that you could choose from three options (Vietnamese coffee, black coffee or house coffee) for varying strength and flavor. 4/5 I would like to come back again to try their banana or ube coffees! read more
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Lessly V.
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15 days ago
Coffee was great! Strong and delicious! Loved the ambiance too. Super clean with awesome decor. Service is what kept me from giving 5 stars. I get it's a gloomy Sunday morning, but the entire staff seemed uninterested and not very welcoming. Definitely took away from an otherwise great experience. read more
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Lessly V.
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Nicely decorated cafe with lots of indoor seating. The cafe was pretty quiet for a great place to get things done. The two drinks I got were Einspanner Vietnamese Coffee and the Strawberry Shortcake Matcha! Both were super delicious! Love the coffee and the matcha taste in both drinks. The strawberry shortcake matcha was sweet, but that was expected. There were so drinks I wanted to try! Can't wait to go back to try out other ones. Service was great and quick! Highly recommend this place! read more
Oh this is now apart of my matcha rotation. Their mango matcha is the best mango matcha I've tried and I thought I had already found it! The way they use just fresh mango to bring the flavor through, but it's so well balanced with the deep creamy matcha... This is refreshing, not too sweet, my summer dream. Double matcha wow.. no notes.. I got this to try and I loved it. Strong in the best way. top notch matcha! read more
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Was very sad to see Chakaa go but I couldn't even recognize the establishment from the inside once it transformed into Phinology. The upscale furniture and countertop stood out to me and felt like luxury. I could definitely see myself doing some work here and being productive! Theres a kiosk to place an order but you are still greeted by the staff. Most people, including me, ordered from the tablet. I got the matcha Einspanner. It was quite heavy that I drank so much cream in order to get to the matcha part. I think the consistency was more stiff and heavy as opposed to more silkier and fluffy. I would order something less dense next time, but the drink was still primarily matcha tea flavored. I stayed for a bit to enjoy some reading as the music was not loud at the time and it was very relaxing! Hopefully their coffee is more their strong suit but the matcha isn't a bad choice. I'd probably go with another flavor next time! read more
25 days ago
One of my go to laptop spots with the strongest coffees! Drinks come out pretty fast after ordering from the tablet. I try to go around opening hours while there is seating/parking available. Drinks on rotation: All of the Vietnamese coffees Matcha Einspanner Biscoff Cloud Matcha read more
Phinology is one of the newer coffee shops in San Diego and I was really excited to try it! They are a sister shop of Yun Tea next door and that place is my go to as well. We got the Ube Vietnamese Coffee and the Biscoff Matcha. The Ube Viet was really good and the coffee flavor was strong! As for the Biscoff Matcha, initially I got less sweet as I always do but it tasted more like 0% sweet. I ended up having to ask them to add sweetener and it tasted much better after that. Would recommend sticking to regular sweet here! I did also get less ice and I wish they had an option for no ice +$0.80 or something like that to keep the matcha full. I saw someone get a no ice matcha latte and it was more like 50% full without ice. The vibes are really cute and there are a lot of study/work spaces for people with outlets as well. Service was great. I would come back again! read more
I loved the Phinology coffee. It was perfectly sweet and it was my first time trying a cold foam topping on top of Vietnamese coffee. Most places do a cream top but I love how the foam tops at phinology have density so they don't just disappear into the drink and are lighter because it's not a chunk of heavy cream. One of my favorites viet coffees in SD. Great study spot as well only issue that wifi can be spotty or maybe it was spotty the day I went read more
16 days ago
23 days ago
Convoy has 50+ coffee and tea spots and they're always changing. Please go to one where the drink is not literally half ice and a true full cup is $12. :( The matcha was good, but there's higher quality and stronger concentrations for a better price nearby. read more
4 months ago
First of all, I'm pretty sure my drink was ready in .2 seconds from the time I placed my order on the kiosk. While this likely means that they've premake the different parts of their drinks, I have to say, this was one of the better matcha lattes I've had! Matcha tasted high quality and even with a cream top, was pronounced and not at all overpowered by the milk or flavoring. I got it with the ube top but they had a bunch of different options to choose from. Very impressive and delicious! read more
Stopped here for some coffee with my sister. There was plenty of seating - and even a self ordering kiosk. We ordered with the staff who was very helpful (sorry I didn't get your name) with my sister's questions about the differences of their coffees. I ended up ordering the double maple (a seasonal drink), and my sister ordered the biscoff foam coffee with Vietnamese coffee as the base. Both coffees were absolutely delicious! I can't stop thinking about the maple foam. It tastes like a salted maple foam, which I really loved. Once everything was mixed together it tasted even better. We sat by the window, and overall it was a great coffee date with my sister. Plenty of parking in the lot around 3-4 pm, but it does get harder to find parking later on in the evening during dinner time as they do share the same parking lot with Olleh BBQ, and a few other places. I'll definitely be back here for that double maple iced coffee before it leaves! They also had quite a few matcha options that looked really good too, but didn't get to try. read more
Me and my HUBBY came here right after eating at Mikiya which was right across the street from Phinology Coffee!! We were greeted right away by a very nice young man named Trung... BANANA MATCHA: 8/10 The matcha was strong and I really entire it but the banana cream had very little banana flavor in it... UBE COFFEE: 9/10 The coffee was rich and creamy. The Ube cream was very creamy too. So everything was SUPER CREAMY!!! AMBIANCE: New, Modern and Chic interior. I saw ladies chatting with friends and some students were studying there as well. It was a FULL HOUSE on a weekend... I definitely want to come back and try more drinks here!!!! KEEP ROCKN PHINOLOGY COFFEE!!!!! read more
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Nice menu to choose from and I appreciate that it's so customizable! You can choose from the house coffee (I'm pretty sure that's the name) or the viet coffee base. You can sample them as well! From there you can choose what coffee you want and the size. The workers are very helpful and were nice. I'd come back! read more
2 months ago
Super cute place with yummy vietnamese coffee! This was my first time and I got the marble coffee and it's perfectly sweet and light for my taste. I'm definitely going to come back to try their other drinks! The interior is very clean with plenty of seating. I went around 10am and there was not much of a line and they made my drink really fast! read more
Ordered the Ube Cloud Matcha. I waited less than five minutes for my drink. There were people studying and so I just stood by the door as I waited. I got regular sweetness. The first sip was pretty strong, but as the ice melted it diluted a bit. Overall a good drink, and a quick stop. read more
This spot replaced Chakaa. I went during soft opening, and they were doing a 20% discount. I had pretty high expectations for the matcha coming in because people on tiktok were saying they use paru matcha. I'm not sure if it's because I went during soft opening, but my double matcha tasted really milky :( The faint matcha flavor also tasted a little grainy. The cream top also wasn't that strong in matcha flavor at all. I did get 0% sugar, but not sure if that's the reason. I heard it got better though, so I am looking forward to trying it again! I also want to try their vietnamese coffee. Space inside is nice and they have tables to study/wfh or just chit chat :) read more
Looking for boba and ended up getting Match Seeing how a lot of boba places open up at 11 am, finding Phinology for some delicious match hit the spot! Due to my being a fan of the "Ooobe" - aka Ube, I got the Ube Cloud Matcha which ended up being a great choice! Loved I was able to adjust the sweetness too! Will come back next time to taste their Saigon Iced Coffee! read more
9 days ago
Got the double matcha (matcha latte with matcha cold foam) for $8 and it wasn't impressive at all. I basically tasted the milk instead of any matcha flavor. The diluted taste of matcha was on both the latte and the cold foam as you can tell from the color. There is a handful of great matcha place in Convoy with bold flavor and same price range, so I wouldn't go back for this. Haven't tried their Vietnamese coffee but from the drink color, I can tell it is not so strong compared to a traditional version that you can get from a Vietnamese restaurant for $4-5. The inside looks nice though which can be good for hanging out with friends read more
This was our first time trying Phinology Coffee, and it ended up being one of the best coffee stops from our San Diego visit. We found it through Yelp while looking for coffee and decided to take a chance based on the great reviews. We ordered the Banana Foam Coffee and Biscoff Foam Coffee, and both were excellent. The coffee was bold and strong but still smooth, creamy, and perfectly sweet. My daughter enjoyed hers so much she finished it almost immediately. The Banana Foam Coffee was especially good. The banana flavor was balanced and noticeable without tasting artificial or overpowering. I've tried banana coffee at other places, and this one is definitely one of the better versions. I also liked that you can choose between house coffee and Vietnamese coffee. My daughter and I went with the house coffee, while my husband chose the Vietnamese coffee for a stronger, bolder flavor. Both options worked really well with the foam drinks. Service was fast and friendly. The shop is cute but small, and it was very busy when we visited. Every seat was taken, and it can get loud with people constantly coming and going, so we took our drinks to go. They're located in a plaza with plenty of parking, although finding a spot may be harder during peak hours because there are several other popular restaurants nearby. Overall, the drinks were amazing, and we would definitely come back the next time we're in San Diego. read more
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Lessly V.
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After having lunch next door, I was surprised to see the line extend outside the entrance for Phinology Coffee. I guess the demand for a Vietnamese coffee shop in the Convoy District was high as these businesses have been popping up in other neighborhoods around the city. Phinology Coffee replaced a boba tea shop that closed because it unfortunately went head-to-head with a newer adjacent neighbor in an internal corner suite of the Convoy Village Shopping Center. The interior was refurbished with modern wood tones. All of the dozen or so tables were completely occupied. A self-service tablet to place an order was stationed near the entrance which was why the queue went outside the doorway. Nine types of phin drip coffee and seven kinds of matcha drinks made up the menu offerings. Screens showing their serving size and respective prices were hanging behind the service counter. The Mango Matcha was sold out so I picked a different matcha flavor, Banana Cloud. Stone ground PARU matcha was used and whisked with oat milk to make the various blends. Most places offer a choice of milk, but no substitutions were allowed here. They also indicated that less ice would mean less liquid in the cup to maintain the recipe integrity. My 16 oz serving with a banana flavored foam cost eight dollars. The matcha flavor was prominent as expected for such a premium source. For the high volume of orders, the staff did an efficient job of making drinks without too long of a wait. read more
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Lessly V.
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5 months ago
Came here on a Sunday morning and it was very busy! They have a kiosk and a cash register you can order at that made the line go faster We were lucky to find seats as it does tend to be packed. They have many single/ double seating options and clean bathrooms! The drinks were very tasty! Wish it had more of a biacoff flavor & the cookie crumble was a nice topping. Overall great place for a matcha as they have a large matcha selection. The matcha was flavorful and not too milky! read more
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I stopped by Phinology in the middle of a weekday, and it was already quite busy. There was a mix of people working on their laptops, and others catching up over drinks. I ordered at the kiosk, and my drinks were ready within five minutes. I ordered the: -Matcha einspanner: The matcha flavor was well-balanced, and I really enjoyed the whipped cream on top. -Strawberry matcha latte: The strawberry paired nicely with the matcha, and wasn't overly sweet. While the drinks were good quality, I was surprised by how small they were, especially since they were $8 each. The person in front of me requested 50% ice, and I noticed his drink was only filled halfway. Overall, it's still a solid spot for coffee and tea, but be prepared for higher prices and smaller portions. read more
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My friend and I came on Sunday afternoon to check out this new matcha Vietnamese coffee spot next to Yun tea. There was a line out the door when we got there. I ordered the matcha foam coffee and my friend got the einspanner matcha which comes out in a small size. You can choose to have the house coffee or Vietnamese coffee. I got mine with Vietnamese coffee. The drinks didn't come out as quickly but maybe they were very busy. I was hoping that the Vietnamese coffee profile would come out stronger but I didn't quite get that. My friend said the matcha was ok. Overall, it wasn't bad but it also wasn't my favorite. The interior was sleek and modern. There was spacious seating. They have a good flow of customers. read more
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4344 Convoy St
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