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    Saigon Coffee

    4.8 (933 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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

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    Matcha with egg cram and hanoi egg coffee
    Paulina T.

    Heard about this place and since I was close by, decided to take the small walk to this coffee shop. Even from a distance, this place couldn't be missed with the visible line of people waiting to order as well as their name boldly written on the building. Even with the line being long, this place had some of the fastest service I've experienced! As for the drinks, they were so good. I got one of their popular drinks which was the hanoi egg coffee and it was strong but the cream on top made it sweet enough and made it taste like an egg tart to me. My sister got the matcha with the egg cream and this was one of those matcha that the grassy flavor is more prominent but paired with the egg cream balanced it nicely! I will definitely be visiting again!

    Marie F.

    I've been here a million times and usually order the same thing... iced vegan coconut coffee. The coconut condensed milk allows me to enjoy my favorite beverage without the dairy repercussions. I highly recommend it! But today I tried something new, kind of... I ordered my usual iced vegan coconut drink topped with banana foam. Sweet holy heaven! The very strong Vietnamese coffee with the sweet banana flavor is the perfect pairing. I'm pretty sure I'll be coming here more often. Don't let the long lines deter you from stopping by. The line moves quickly while still offering great service!

    IG: happyfoodietown
    Vy D.

    Strong Vietnamese coffee is dripping from the huge metal filter. This is so special! I had: 1. Coffee on coffee 2. Hanoi's egg coffee 3. Famous banana

    Strawberry Iced Tea and Hainoi Egg Coffee
    Derah M.

    Line was wrapped around the corner but it went by in about 10 minutes. Ordered 2 drinks and it look less than 5 minutes to get both. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's some seating inside for you wait after you get your order.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bathroom was clean and didn't require a code.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Hainoi Egg Coffee was my favorite. It was smooth, slightly sweet and the egg cream top paired perfectly. It gave me a huge energy boost without giving me jitters and a headache. The Strawberry Iced Tea was very lightly sweetened. It kind of tasted floral and had bits of strawberry throughout. It tasted okay but I personally wouldn't get it again.

    Absolutely perfect!
    Chris M.

    The Vietnamese coffee is the best! I find myself going to the Farmer's Market just to grab coffee. Also, in the chaos of the Market they've got some of the friendliest staff! Aaannd, super quick service despite big crowds.

    Trisha B.

    This place was delicious! The service was quick, and the restaurant was super clean. The banana coffee wasn't overly sweet--it had the perfect balance of creamy texture and bold coffee flavor. The matcha was smooth, creamy, and delicious, while still letting the earthy matcha flavor shine through without being overpowering. I'll definitely be back!

    Misty M.

    Still love this place thanks for being consistent They did add a few things like the matcha iced, and some toppings Def get here early or enjoy waiting the line to chat with your friends

    Inside
    Jacob N.

    Came across this coffee shop after seeing it as one of the top 10 coffee spots in San Diego. I'm always on the hunt for a good strong coffee, so I had to check it out. The line was wrapped around the corner which honestly should've been expected considering the hype. Luckily, the line moved pretty quickly. The menu was straightforward with a good selection of specialty coffees and teas. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The shop itself was clean, modern, and had a really nice vibe with both indoor and outdoor seating available.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered the Original "Famous Saigon Coffee" and added a foam topping. I have to say... this was easily the best Vietnamese coffee I've had. The staff was super helpful giving recommendations based on how you like your coffee. Service was also impressively quick despite how busy they were. If you're in San Diego or more specifically around the North Park area, definitely give this spot a try and don't let the long line scare you away. Totally worth the wait.

    Saigon whip
    Vivien L.

    AMAZING viet coffee!!! Ordered the Saigon whip and it was perfectly strong and right amount of sweetness. I would come more often if I could.

    Now with a line like that, it has to be good
    Eric M.

    Saigon coffee located in North Park San Diego area. [[HIGHLIGHT]]To start, anyplace that has a line this long out the door and isn't giving away free stuff, has got to be fantastic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] So we came down for a concert and we're looking for coffee. Saw Saigon Coffee in the Yelp reviews and had to go. Used to be an awesome spot in Newport Beach that went out of business during Covid sadly, they had the best coffee. Based on that, we had to make the trek to this place. Immediately we saw a line around the corner with easily 50 people waiting. I knew then we were in the promised land of coffee. We parked 3 blocks away and made the journey. And then, we waited. And waited. And waited some more, in the incredibly long line. Once we got up front we were ready to 2 coffees! We ordered the famous Saigon and the blended coconut. Once you get to the register the coffee comes out somewhat quick. If you get blended coconut it takes a bit longer. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The drinks were delivered and we actually were able to sit outside at the red chairs and tables due to a lull in the line.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I have to tell you, the hype is real. While they don't have even one hot coffee (Newport beach establishment had many) the iced coffee doesn't disappoint. The flavors are there and the coffee is absolutely silky and delicious. They know their craft and I assume that is why they're crushing the lines of people.

    April 2026 menu
    Jenna B.

    I've been wanting to try this for awhile but was always put off by the length of the line - it actually moves incredibly quickly! The iced coffee it delicious, and the egg cream gave a bit of pause but it tastes like the custard part of a flan or crème brûlée! For me this is more of an occasion / brunch / dessert coffee than something I'd opt for regularly as it's a bit sweet and heavy - in a great way just not what I opt for in my regular coffee order. *make sure you pay attention when paying to the order number they give you*

    egg coffee
    Ben H.

    Viet coffee and egg coffee here is a must get! It's quite strong but the sweetness balances it out a lot. Still, I would 100% recommend this place and will be coming back often. Parking can be hard to find but that's expected. On Saturday brunch time there wasn't a line and our drinks came out instantly.

    tu's super strong coffee with egg cream foam; saigon coffee with banana foam
    Isabel K.

    OKAY extremely delicious coffee!! got there early and there was a line, but because the menu is limited and the staff is on top of things, everything moved quick. i got the tu's super strong coffee with egg cream foam and my bestie got their saigon coffee with banana cream foam! lowkey gave her the craziest anxiety attack butttt she is a bit sensitive to caffeine:,) i would absolutely go back again, but she might not LMAO

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    Ask the Community - Saigon Coffee

    Is the coffee in the bag ground coffee or whole beans?

    Hi Liz. We have both ground and whole beans. Thank you! Tu.

    What would be the equivalence in number of espresso shots in one regular saigon coffee?

    It would be equivalent to 3 to 4 espresso shots. They are strong. I highly recommend getting their frozen bottled coffee. It lasts 10 days and is good for 3-4 servings. Just serve over ice.

    Do they offer options besides regular milk; oat milk, almond milk?

    They have a vegan coconut made with coconut condensed milk. That's what I get.

    Do they offer a decaf version? I absolutely love Vietnamese style coffee but I can never find a place that serves decaf.

    No, No decaf.

    Do they serve hot coffee or only iced?

    Their menu only shows iced drinks. I went only once (so far) and noticed only iced drinks were being made. But it was delicious!

    How much caffeine is in a 16oz?

    Quite a lot. This coffee is slowly dripped in Phin's. It's a 4 hour brewing process and extracts the maximum rich flavor from the coffee. It also makes is exceptionally strong.

    Where I can find their menu? No info about banh mi sandwiches of their website. Are they vegan friendly? Any tofu/jackfruit sandwiches?

    They only have coffee. No Banh Mi of any kind

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