The flavors are delicious and the vibe is cool. However portions are not accurate. How are you going to serve me a half full cup of matcha. The cups are 12oz chubby cups but they only fill it half way and when you say something they just add extra ice to fill it up. They need to adjust the recipe to fill the cups since I'm paying for a full drink. Otherwise they need to just get smaller cups and make it cheaper. read more

Places like Phinology are more than just coffee shops. They are built on sacrifice, resilience, and the dreams of immigrant families who came from war-torn countries searching for a better future. Behind every cup of coffee is a story. A story of struggle. A story of survival. A story of parents who sacrificed everything so their children could have opportunities they never had. Change does not exist without sacrifice. Many immigrant families arrived in America with little more than hope, determination, and the willingness to work harder than anyone around them. Today, they are building businesses, supporting their families, contributing to their communities, and inspiring the next generation to continue pushing forward. Support local businesses. Support immigrant dreams. Support the stories that helped shape America. Come try out Phinology. I love Vietnamese coffee especially in Vietnam and Orange County. It's nice to have a good Vietnamese coffeeshop here in San Diego. And never forget -- many of the opportunities we enjoy today were built on the sacrifices of those who came before us. read more

Phinology Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is Vietnamese owned and I wanted to try it since it just opened. We've been on a Matcha kick lately so we wanted to try the Matcha here we got the banana Matcha. My husband liked the banana Matcha , but it wasn't the best banana Matcha he's had. He likes the banana pudding ones better. They also had samples of the house, coffee, and their viet coffee. The house coffee was more of a traditional ca phe sua da (more sweet), viet coffee less sweet more bitter. I would definitely come back as the service was really good and the staff was well trained. The drinks came out almost instantaneously, and the space was very large and open floor plan. They had a lot of seating for people to have groups there, but some people are studying there which sucks because they're taking up a lot of room. Overall, would come back again to try the coffee combinations read more

I never was a matcha girly but after trying their ube and strawberry matcha I am now a fan favorite. In fact, I think about their drinks often!! Their matcha is out of this world and you could tell the quality of their drinks is good with how creamy and naturally sweet their matcha tastes. It's not earthy or bitter. Hubby has never had matcha before and when he tried the strawberry matcha he too has become addicted to it. This shop is so cute, cozy and inviting. The vibe is there! Many people come here to socialize, work or just casually chill. Employees are really nice. Every time I'm in the area this will definitely be one of our stops! read more

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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Came in and it was already packed in the afternoon. There is a kiosk to order from. I got the banana coffee and I love the taste of bold viet coffee. I only wish that we were able to make adjustment to the sweet level. Although it looked busy, the drink came out fast. Nice place to hang out or study. It is in a busy complex. read more

Phinology Coffee - Banana Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here with my husband on a Thursday. We were looking to try a new coffee spot. Didn't know they switched out Chakaa for Phinology and it did not disappoint. Was greeted upon walking in (12p) and the lady at the counter took our order right away, no line. She was so friendly and helpful and even asked my husband if he wanted to sample any of the drinks. Didn't know you could do that! I ordered the banana cloud matcha and didn't have to wait long. The drink was good, the banana foam was amazing. I was definitely awake and energized after finishing my drink. This cafe is a pretty popular place to study or get some work done. Would come back! 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

Phinology Coffee - Matcha einspanner ($8) and strawberry matcha latte ($8) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Absolutely obsessed with this new Vietnamese coffee spot. So glad they replaced the old boba place that used to be here because this feels like a major upgrade. The space is modern, clean, and thoughtfully designed: minimal but still warm and inviting. It's the kind of place you actually want to hang out in, do remote work, or just enjoying a slow morning. Stopped by after an early gym session with my husband and shared the Vietnamese Einspanner, which mad delivered. The drink had such a rich, smooth coffee base balanced perfectly with condensed milk and that creamy topping. It honestly tasted nostalgic: my husband said it reminded him of home, and for me it was like sipping on my father-in-law's freshly brewed Vietnamese coffee with just the right amount of sweet and boldness. Shoutout to Trung, who made the whole experience even better. He chatted with us, made us feel genuinely welcomed, and took care of us like family. It makes all the difference. I'm super sensitive to caffeine and usually only manage a few sips of coffee before tapping out, but this was so good I ended up drinking half (which says a lot). Fair warning: I was absolutely wired for the rest of the day Great coffee, great people, great atmosphere. Definitely coming back! read more

Phinology Coffee - Einspanner Viet Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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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I just have to say proceed with caution. I went maybe a month after it opened and it was crowded and full of people chatting or working on their laptops so it looks like a good work from home space. Easy to park in the shopping plaza because it's an open parking lot and complementary for two hours. My warning is that their coffee is incredibly strong. I got the house coffee in one of the lattes, not even the Vietnamese coffee, and I was uncomfortable and slightly nauseous for several hours. And I drink 1-2 cups coffee every day so I'm not a caffeine novice. I messaged a few of my friends who got coffee there and one was saying that he felt like he had heart palpitations haha. Their coffee is incredibly strong, so just be prepared, that's all. It tasted delicious, but it's got a lottt of caffeine. I am not sure if I would return unless there was a half caf option. read more

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I originally came for their matcha drinks but saw that there was a Banana Foam Coffee and had to get it! You can choose either the house or Viet Coffee and I went with the latter for a stronger and sweeter drink. I have a pretty low caffeine tolerance so by the time I finished a third of it, I was wired! I couldn't really mix the foam (it's thick) into the drink so I didn't get that much of a banana flavor but as a Viet Coffee, it's pretty good. I came early to also study a bit and was able to snag a table. There are a lot of tables and outlets along the wall and cushioned seats. By 10AM Saturday, the line was already out of the door but most people left once they got their drinks. I didn't really notice anyone prowling for a table the entire time so I don't think this place is really known to be a study or hangout spot. There's free WiFi but it's limited to two hours to match the complimentary 2 hour parking in the lot. One thing I didn't like about Phinology as a study spot was the lighting. It seemed pretty dim and that's even with the natural light coming through the windows. Will definitely be back to try their matcha drinks. For their grand opening, all of the drinks are 20% off and I'm not sure how long that'll last so hurry! read more

Phinology Coffee - Menu (4/18/2026) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

New spot around town! They are located in a large plaza in the Convoy area. Tons of parking and spacious. Super cute atmosphere. The space is very welcoming, clean and chic. The owner and staffs are super friendly and alert to guest walking into the cafe, giving warm welcome. I ordered a Matcha Latte with oat milk, regular sweetness. The matcha was earthy, clean and whisked so smooth! It was a bit too much milk to matcha ratio but the matcha notes were present. I'll be back to try their coffees and other matcha lattes. Come give them a try, you won't be disappointed! read more

Phinology Coffee - Matcha Latte with Oat Milk - regular sweetness. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

New Vietnamese coffee shop in Convoy! Parking is so bad in this lot, but it is what it is. Phinology took over Chakka, next to Jun. Ironically I just had their matcha though.. maybe it's better to get the Viet coffee. The matcha was ok. I actually tried the matcha latte from Labora (same exact: less ice, no sugar, oat milk), and the one at Labora tasted better. The banana foam here didn't have much of a banana flavor. If you use really ripe bananas, the foam should taste good, but this one just wasn't right. I did get 20% off for their soft opening though. Sorry, Phinology! I'll come back to try your coffee next time. It was too much caffeine for me today. read more

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A nice coffee shop with simple menu that specialises in coffee and matcha drinks. I've tried their Banana Foam Coffee, House Coffee, and Banana Cloud Matcha. Coffees have rich flavour without being too bitter and the matcha also got a smooth flavour without being too sweet. The interior is neat and modern with several seatings inside and the staff are nice. You can either order at the kiosk or in-person reception. It is a nice new addition of a good quality cafe in Convoy area and similar vibe with Labora. I'd recommend this cafe for a good coffee, latte and matcha. read more

I stopped this new Vietnamese fee House and had the matcha latte with no added sweetener. The Vietnamese coffee will come later. I paid through their kiosk system, which was simple enough. The matcha was very good and of very good quality. Then only thing I did not like was that they did not fill it all the way to the top. The cup was about 80% filled, including the ice. I was a little bummed about that. The you lady at the counter was nice. They offer a very good amount of inside seating. Oh yes! I hope they carry raw organic honey in the future as a sweetener option. They offer quite the variety of Vietnamese coffee beverages. I did not see any food items. read more

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WuzupWuzup! New coffee spot has just dropped in kearny mesa area and I had to check it out. Prices are up to date standards, plenty of seating for you and your company. Service is quick, great communication when you need help, and once you order they seem to have it done within a short time. Best time to go is when they open as it can be busy shortly after. I really enjoyed the strawberry matcha and I recommend getting with cold foam added to it for some extra flavor. The Vietnamese coffee is nice and strong, so if you like bold coffee that will wake the eyeballs up....come check out phinology. Sincerely robonomnomreviews read more

Phinology Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I'm going to miss CHAKAA, but I love the new renovations made by Phinology! The interior design and comfortable, sleek chairs create a nice study spot with multiple accessible outlets. The matcha was so yummy, and the Vietnamese coffee didn't leave a bitter aftertaste. I appreciated the 20% off discount during soft opening, and samples for tasting! I would definitely love to sit here with a cup of matcha to get some work done! read more

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Came here during there soft opening when they had the 20% off the drinks. The place was packed...plenty of seating but all occupied. It's an open concept seating so it looks spacious when it isn't crowded. There's a kiosk in the front close to the register so that's where I placed my order. I got the double matcha less ice and sweetness. Drink didn't take long to receive after placing the order. In the back of the counter you can see a lot of phin's doing its thang dripping the fresh brews. The double matcha was okay, I should've got the coffee instead. However, I know how strong Vietnamese coffee's can be so I preferred to just get the matcha. I would say for the price and size, the 20% made it seem worth it...the matcha just taste like any other ceremonial matcha. However, for it's reg. price $8, I can get a bigger cup elsewhere. Next time I come back I'll just opt for the coffee. read more

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I was excited to try this hot new matcha shop in Convoy. Located right next to the popular Yun Tea, Phinology sits in a prime spot in the heart of Convoy. We tried the matcha einspanner and the strawberry matcha latte. Both were very good. The ceremonial-grade matcha is high quality. The einspanner drink was a touch grainy, but still enjoyable. The strawberry matcha had a really nice sweet balance. The shop itself is nicely set up with a good amount of seating and tasteful finishes but it was packed with nearly every table occupied. The drinks are quite small for the price point. For $8, I expect a larger drink, the cups are tiny. Additionally, I saw several customers order less ice or no ice, and it looked like their drinks were only filled halfway in already very small cups. Overall, the quality and taste are top notch, but the value lags behind other top spots like Labora. read more

Phinology Coffee - Strawberry Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Phinology is one of my new favorite spots in San Diego! I got the Vietnamese iced coffee with banana foam and it was SO good. I'm always on the hunt for the best banana coffees and this one totally surpassed my expectations. It's on the sweeter side but the banana flavor tastes completely natural, not artificial at all, and the Vietnamese coffee itself is seriously strong and delicious. Such a great combo. The inside of the cafe is elegant but also really relaxed and cozy. Perfect spot to set up and work remotely for a few hours. Mobile ordering inside was super easy and my order was ready so fast. They're also still in their soft opening and were offering 20% off, so it's a great time to go check them out for the first time! Can't wait to go back and try more flavors. Highly recommend! read more

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Vietnamese coffee..... YES PLEASE!! First time here with the hubby. When we arrived there was already a line out the door. Luckily it was fast moving. Customer service and ambiance was great. They were more than willing to answer the questions we had. What we ordered: * Banana Cream Coffee * Strawberry Matcha Service was fast and drinks were amazing. We can't way to swing by again for some more jet fuel. *DiningWithTheAndersons #TryingNewPlaces #VietnameseCoffee #Cafecito #JetFuel read more

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Favorite Vietnamese Coffee shop in SD! I came during their soft opening and tried their Banana cream Vietnamese coffee and Salted cream Vietnamese coffee. The coffee is strong, creamy, and a perfect level of sweetness. I personally think it's the smoothest and strongest coffee out of all the Vietnamese coffee shops I've tried here. I prefer the salted cream over banana cream cold foam because it adds a slight saltiness and creaminess to the coffee that's an amazing balance! The banana cream is DELICIOUS on the matcha, but i can't taste it with the Vietnamese coffee because the coffee overpowers it. I do love the banana cream alone because it doesn't taste fake and tastes very similar to banana pudding. Coffee: 10/10 my new go to shop Service: 10/10 super kind staff! Quick and they also have a kiosk for ordering Ambiance: 9/10 great spot to study in if it's not too busy and spacious Parking: 7/10 on a non busy day super easy parking to find just a bit tight ! read more

Phinology Coffee - Vietnamese coffee on left & salted cream on right - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I've been here twice and had good experiences. I ordered a black Vietnamese coffee with no sugar and a Biscoff Matcha with less sugar. Orders were placed at the automated kiosk. Both drinks were very good and the Vietnamese coffee was very strong. The matcha wasn't high quality tea and wasn't distinctly rich and earthy. There was no option to add milk to my black coffee which I would have liked to cut down on the bitterness. I came in on a Sunday morning at opening and on a Wednesday about 2 pm. There was no line and service was quick. The place has a calming ambiance and neutral colored and classy decor. All the tables were occupied with customers on my second visit. read more

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Finally San Diego is catching up with OC's Vietnamese coffee scene. I really enjoyed my banana foam coffee. It wasn't too sweet and the banana form added the right amount of banana flavor and sweetness. My family ordered the salted form coffee and strawberry matcha. It was all very good and comparable to OC's trendy coffee spots. There was a line that went quickly and we found seating almost immediately. Service was friendly. Drinks are about $7-8. Not cheap but seems like the price these days. read more

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When I heard Phinology opened, I was excited and it definitely didn't disappoint! When we got there, there was a line but it when by quick. Instead of ordering at the kiosk, we ordered with someone at the register who answered our questions and also let us sample a drink. She was really nice. There were quite a few drinks ahead of us, but our drinks came out fairly quickly. I got the house coffee and my husband got the Vietnamese coffee with banana cream. Both were really good! Since it was Sunday, it was pretty packed. Seems like a good place to get some work or studying though! Definitely will be back! read more

Phinology Coffee - Left - House Coffee Right - Vietnamese Coffee with Banana Cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Ordered from an ipad. Lots of seating and plenty of outlets for your devices. Very efficient drink making. I got my drinks quickly! Ube vietnamese coffee - delicious! Vietnamese coffee with less ice- delicious and fyi, they dont fill to the top for less ice. Another thing to note is I like that it wasn't overly sweet like how some places have it. I like the balance they have. The vietnamese coffee here has a slight chocolatey flavor and i love it. BF wishes it was more of the bitter coffee taste. So it depends on your preference. Love that I don't need to go to North Park for some phin made coffee. Only con is this parking lot requires payment (not the cafe's fault, just something to keep in mind for visiting businesses in this plaza) read more

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New Vietnamese coffee shop in Convoy. The inside was nicely remodeled. The staff here was very nice and accommodating. The coffee hit the spot. Love a strong coffee to start off my morning. The wifey had the matcha and said it was tasty. Will definitely be back to try something different on the menu. read more

Phinology Coffee - Left: Banana cream matcha Right: Banana cream coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Really excited to have another solid cafe near me! We came after 1 pm on a Sunday and boy did they already blow up! It was packed inside and there was a line out the door. Waited around 10 mins to order on the kiosk and drinks came out pretty quick after. They're still in their soft opening phase so all drinks were 20% off which was nice. -Matcha einspanner (5/5): delicious, I really enjoyed it! Not milky and nicely creamy and sweet, thought it did get a bit too sweet at the end. The matcha was strong and good quality -Banana cloud matcha (3/5): the banana cloud was a little sweet and off to me, kinda artificial tasting They use Paru matcha and I like how oat milk is the default. Cute and aesthetic interior with a good amount of tables but it's filled with people studying so more of a grab and go spot. I would definitely be back to try their other drinks! read more

Phinology Coffee - Banana cloud matcha and matcha einspanner - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Saw all the hype about this place and I enjoyed it! We came Sunday afternoon and waited about 10-15 minutes to order and 5 minutes for the drinks. Finding parking and seating was difficult Matcha einspanner (5/5): matcha was strong! Cream was good and not overly milky Banana cloud matcha (3/5): the banana cloud was overpowering the matcha and tasted off I love how they use Paru matcha and the standard is oat milk. I got them at 100% sugar since I usually love sweet drinks, but found it a bit sweet. Drinks are decently sized for the price. I would come back to try their Vietnamese coffee or other matcha drinks! read more

Phinology Coffee - Banana cloud matcha ($8) & Matcha einspanner ($8) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here for the first time on a Saturday morning, the inside is so clean and inviting. The staff were super nice. The drinks were good. We had the Banana cream Matcha & Banana Cream Coffee. Who doesn't love a banana cream. The matcha was very good and coffee was super strong. Thank you Phinology for your hospitality and strong coffee to start off my Saturday morning. Definitely coming back to try something different on the menu. read more

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Feeling some Vietnamese coffee and saw this had newly opened so checked it out. The line was decently long at around noon on a Saturday but I didn't wait more than around 15 min thankfully. During their soft opening deal the drinks are 20% off which was nice. I ended up going with a salted Vietnamese coffee and the salt cream was not overpowering at all. It wasn't the most potent Vietnamese coffee I've ever had but it was definitely caffeinated. Do I think it's better than viet coffee spots in LA? No, but it comes pretty close and I was satisfied. read more

Phinology Coffee - Salted Vietnamese Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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- sad to see chakka gone but the space has been renovated and decorated entirely to reflect phinology's aesthetic, it's a great study spot too! Plenty of outlets and seating though the tables are small and seem to only really accommodate one person - I went for their soft opening for 20% off and got the Vietnamese coffee with matcha foam - I really enjoyed my drink! The matcha foam was strong and slightly bitter which mellowed out the very sweet coffee well read more

Phinology Coffee - Matcha foam Vietnamese coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Vietnamese Coffee Convoy Large parking Restroom inside Order at kiosk Amex accepted Matcha with foams Vietnamese beans Banh mi for small bites WiFi and ac Fast service Strong flavors read more

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Very strong viet coffee. They have some samples of the house and viet coffee. The subtle difference is the viet coffee is slightly stronger and bolder. The house coffee is sweeter and lighter. I would say the viet coffee is bold and I needed more ice for the perfect consistency for my taste. Overall though, great new coffee additional in convoy. read more

Phinology Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

One of the new hot cafes right now & I can see why! They make quality coffee & matchas, & I am loving their creams- Ube, Banana, Matcha & more. My friends & I came at 1030a on a weekday & it was packed! Come early to secure a table. Banana Matcha: Sweet, creamy, loved this! read more

I ordered the banana cream coffee and it was good. I believe the quality of the coffees here is good, but know that the prices are higher than your average drinks at $8 +tax +tip, making it a $10 purchase. Ambiance was a nice vibe. Felt almost luxe with a laidback conversation/ laptop work and atmosphere. The reason I docked 2 stars is because I saw the barista using a PLASTIC measuring cup to collect and pour hot water into the metal drip filters to batch make the coffee. The process of making coffee should never require plastic tools! You're literally boiling microplastics into the drinks and handing it out to everyone. PLEASE replace your plastic measuring cup with glass, stainless steel, or ceramic! read more

Phinology Coffee - pouring boiling water from a plastic cup into the drip coffee :( microplasticssss - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

rly good, matcha is a bit milky kiosk is nice but the line is so long sometimes, drink came out fast ube was good tho would be down to try again read more

Phinology Coffee - ube matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I got the Vietnamese coffee with the sea salt foam. It was good, but it was not saigon coffee good. The cashier girl who helped me out was very helpful in helping me recommend their popular one and was very patient with me. Will come here if I do not have time to go to Saigon Coffee as it is closer to me. read more

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Finally a place that serves authentic great tasting coffee. For those that know, the slightly burnt after taste is the signature of a phin filtered Vietnamese coffee, it's the icon of a disappointed Dad. The nostalgia hit deep. My wife and I got the Einspanner with the Viet Coffee base, more or less a slightly thick milk cream dollop on top of your coffee. Let's just say we fought over it, drinking it like the left over fries in a McDonald's bag with your siblings. Ambience was great, and Truong knew what to ask before we even thought of what to order. A+ read more

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