I'm always on the lookout for Vietnamese coffee and this place is definitely a must try. Their Egg Coffee was super good, nice ratio of the espresso and egg topping imo. In all honesty, their food options weren't attracting, but that's just a personal preference (There's mainly chicken and pork options). Dining area is quiet and perfect for studying/working. Good place for introverts tbh Will come back to try their other drinks! *street parking, restroom available for customers, kiosk available, open everyday 8am to 3pm read more

Pound House - Egg Iced Saigon White Coffee (Bc Xu) - Vietnamese Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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What a lovely Vietnamese café in Somerville! We came here on a Saturday for brunch and were able to order without a wait at the counter (a touchscreen option was also available for ordering) and got our food pretty quickly after ordering as well. We got the special banh mi, the grilled pork banh mi, and the tofu spring rolls. All of these items were delicious! Even though the banh mi looked smaller than we were used to, the portion size definitely was not smaller and we actually enjoyed that it was rolled tightly together. It made for an easier eating experience, as you could actually take bites around the whole thing. The highlight here was the spring rolls, though. The wrapping on the outside was the softest I've ever had. It was fresh, chewy, and soft, as were all the ingredients inside. There was plenty of seating inside and the whole café was clean and cutely decorated for the holidays. read more

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My partner and I got tofu banh mi, special banh mi, and ube coffee - TASTE: 4/5 - solid banh mi! Wish the tofu included pate, so think we enjoyed the special a little more. Only a dollop of ube in the coffee, so didn't taste much of it, but the Vietnamese coffee itself was fire: nice and strong TEXTURE: 5/5 - crisp baguette w fresh veggie fillings PRICE: 4/5 - subtotal came to $27 SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - good portions for a light lunch SERVICE: 4/5 - walked in at 1:30pm on a Saturday and only a few parties were there. Ordered at the counter and our food was ready in less than 10min ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - bigger (deeper) space than we expected w cozy touches of decor and plants PARKING: 4/5 - got a free street spot right on Broadway read more

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Unique and delicious coffee! A relaxing cafe to sit and fully enjoy a good, well crafted coffee read more

Pound House - Vietnamese Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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I was excited to try out Pound House and wasn't disappointed. I ordered the salted matcha latte with oat milk and regular sweetness and it was delicious. The space itself is pretty big and it was almost empty when I came. There are seats and tables for lounging as well as for working. There is also one bathroom in the back. I would definitely come back! read more

Pound House - Vietnamese Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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The special Banh mi (cold cut) was pretty good -- the meats was flavorful Matcha latte was a little too watered down -- could use more flavor / sweetness, definitely needed more matcha Egg coffee was an interesting texture. It's almost like they didn't finish whisking the egg into foam. It was very yolky -- not a fan. It's right near the new green line at Ball Square. I'd come back for different banh mi. There's a lot of seating inside, especially the back area. read more

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Clean, spacious space. I would say their drinks are the best, i recommend the iced coconut coffee. About the food, i wish the bread for the banh mi was a but warmer, it was cold when I had it. The staff is nice and attentive. Great spot for Somerville! read more

Pound House - Vietnamese Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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A happy little addition to Somerville! Just tried this place for the first time after hearing that it was opening earlier this year and I'm happy to have a place where sandwiches are not over $10 (looking at you Bloc), good, and has a fun drink menu to boot. Ordered the grilled pork banh mi and got the matcha latte. The banh mi was fresh, with a nice crusty bread and warm grilled pork on top of house made pickled vegetables. This will definitely be a go-to place for casual lunch! The place is really large and could easily be a good study spot for anyone looking. read more

Really unique drink menu! I got a pineapple plum matcha which tasted perfectly sweet with a bit of acidity. The coconut coffee ratio was a little off, consisted mostly of coconut slush with coffee poured on top. Pretty thick which I enjoy, but the small straws made it a little difficult to drink. Service was good, and the interior is very cute. There was a decent amount of seating with students doing work. read more

Pound House - Coconut coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I love Vietnamese coffee so I was really excited when something opened close by. Unfortunately, the coffee did not live up to my expectations. The egg coffee barely had any coffee with the drink so it was like drinking just sweet milky foam read more

Pound House - Egg coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

BOGO special going on until tomorrow morning! Authentic Viet Coffee Shop that opened recently. Highly recommend their Viet Coffee. It was strong and effective and honestly a great start to my day. Their matcha is worth trying but it was a little bitter for me! Staff were so friendly! read more

Pound House - Vietnamese Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I came here during their soft opening, and as a Vietnamese person, I am impressed by their Vietnamese coffee. First of all, I really liked the interior of the place. It was very aesthetic, and there was a good amount of seating and a really big table out in front. However, I wish there were more chairs or tables in the shop for people who would like to sit and study. Second of all, I really liked their customer service. I felt that the staff were really friendly and knew what they were talking about. However, one constructive feedback I have is that they should put all the finished orders in one spot. Some of the orders were on the table, some were on the high counter. It makes it hard for customers to see/know when their order was done. I waited for 15 minutes for one of my coffee not realizing it had already come out, but they placed it on a corner counter... I ordered three different types of coffee: the Vietnamese coffee, the ube coffee, and the salted coffee. The Vietnamese coffee was a classic. It was what Vietnamese coffee should taste like: sweet, strong, and flavorful. The ube coffee was my least favorite. They used real ube, which isn't a bad thing, but I didn't like the mashed, chunky potato consistency in my drink. I would not order that again--I wish that the menu included descriptions of the drinks, because if I had known there were chunks of ube yam in my coffee, I wouldn't have ordered it. I prefer an ube extract foam in my Ube coffee... it has a much more vibrant color and tasted better than mashed potato coffee.. I had to chew and drink coffee at the same time, which was an odd experience. The salted coffee was good. It was a Vietnamese coffee base with a sea salt foam on top, which complemented the drink because it was both sweet and salty. I tried to order the egg coffee, but they only served it hot, which was very weird. I wish they also offered an iced option. They are missing out on that. Overall, Pound House Vietnamese Coffee was a pretty good coffee place. But this place seems new, and I hope they can take my feedback into consideration to make this place better. read more

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So excited to have this Vietnamese coffee near me! I've tried the egg coffee and the Vietnamese coffee and both are delicious! They both kept me highly caffeinated through the work day. Can't wait to try their food items too. read more

Pound House - Egg coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Pound House Coffee is a new Vietnamese café that brings a nice mix of traditional family recipes and modern café vibes to the area. We stopped by during their soft opening, and while the line wasn't too long, the matcha station was definitely a little slower than the rest. That said, the staff were super friendly and helpful, and our order came out pretty quick overall. We got the Iced Vietnamese Coffee and a Matcha Latte with less sugar. The Vietnamese Coffee was excellent--bold, strong, and exactly what you'd want from a proper cà phê sữa đá. The Matcha Latte, though, was a bit too watery for us. They clearly measured everything carefully and whisked it right, but the matcha just didn't have that strong, earthy flavor we were hoping for. Still, it's a solid spot with a welcoming vibe and some tasty options. Definitely excited to come back and try more as they get settled in. read more

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Great Vietnamese coffee! perfect Matcha to me. Love it!!! The coffee shop is chill, service so friendly. read more

Quiet hidden place. Coffee was so good and spring rolls were awesome. My son loves his banh mi no veggies (picky eater) read more

Pound House - Banh mi no veggies and spring rolls. My son loves the banh mi and I love the spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

First time trying egg coffee and I was not disappointed! It was creamy and so delicious! Also tried the matcha latte and banh mi which were solid as well. Overall cute cafe and will definitely be back! read more

Pound House - Matcha latte and egg coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Went here for a remote work day and it was perfection! Super cute and simple vibe inside. I got the Vietnamese coffee and it was soooo good, and strong!! The grilled pork banh mi was also so so delicious. I'm excited to try some of the other options next time like the egg coffee or spring rolls!! read more

Pound House - Grilled pork Banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

The coffee and matcha are absolutely amazing. The salted foam is my favorite. The coffee is strong and bold with such a wonderful flavor and the matcha is smooth. This place is worth the price. The food is good, but I think the coffee and matcha really shine here. The service is fast, everyone there is sweet, and the music they're playing is always so catchy. 5 stars for the coffee and matcha, 4 stars for the food read more

Just tried this new Vietnamese coffee shop! The coffee was strong, sweet, and so smooth. Cozy vibe, super friendly staff--definitely coming back. Also, super embarrassing moment: I knocked over my coffee after taking my first sip! and the staff were so nice they made me a fresh one without me even asking. Thank you so much! read more

Pound House - Vietnamese Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Great vietnamese coffee and banh mi at a decent price, cute welcoming atmosphere, and friendly staff! So happy this new coffee shop opened in Ball Square! Since they just opened, it seems they are still figuring out some of their menu and practices but I'm excited to keep coming back. read more

A lot of promise, but a lot needs to be improved. I was hoping they would fix some issues after opening the past few weeks but it seems like nothing is changing. I was excited to be around the corner from this place, but I'm disappointed. :( - Very confusing menu: The menu online is different than the tiny tiny illegible one on the wall inside the cafe. First of all, all of the "special drinks" are iced! This is NOT clarified on the menu and it is so confusing. The vietnamese coffee next door at True Grounds is served hot, so it's not obvious that it should always be iced. Even if these traditional "special drinks" are iced, please be clear for your non-Vietnamese customers! Second, the menu on the website says "Drip Coffee." But inside, it says "Vina - cano." Never heard of this. I've asked for hot coffee 3 times and each time was told something different by the staff, who were often confused and couldn't tell me what their hot coffee actually was. It's tasty, but is it an Americano? Is it Drip coffee? Kind of tastes like Pour Over, but overall I'm just confused. Third, the food items listed online are not available in store. - Terrible atmosphere: Flourescent lighting, few tables, cold atmosphere. Not comfortable. I would not stay here to enjoy my drink, food, or to work. I would love if they made this a more inviting and cozy space. :( - Hectic ordering: They give you a number to pick up your drink. This is a bit ridiculous because sometimes there are 5 people all waiting for the same vietnamese coffee and no one knows their number so it's just a free-for-all. Just take names like most coffee shops! No one wants to hold onto a paper receipt in 2025! - Skimpy coffee: The amount of actual coffee you get is criminal. The cups are filled to the brim with ice, and there are 5 sips (literally!!!) of coffee in the entire cup. If this is how it has to be, fine. But it was surprising. Overall, tasty drinks but I really hope they make the space more inviting, clarify and fix their menu, and have more consistency with the quality and quantity of the orders. read more

Salted coffee and Bahn Mi are worth going back again and again! The coffee was smooth and delicious. The Bahn Mi is one of the best I've had in all of Boston! read more

Pound House - Iced Salted Coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Amazing coffee and treats! Going back there later this morning. Looking forward to it.

Got the white latte--best coffee I've ever had. I definitely would recommend this spot.

Delicious and perfect!!!! The taste is so authentic, Great service and it's a really cute spot!