On a hot, sunny day around 2:50pm on Friday I decided to make the drive here after suddenly…read moreremembering one of my foodie friends had this place several times during other weekends. I actually had to park behind the building then look at other Yelp reviews to find out that there is parking on gravel near their dumpsters closest to LaShaun Daye Hair. Though I don't know if the parking lot where this building and E Marginal Way meet can also be used...street parking in this area was scarce, contrary to most Yelp reviews I've read. Anyway, I came to an empty but very chill interior with several tables and window seating, along with some semi-quiet VPop playing near the front counter to the right-hand side of the entrance. There's a small flower display along with the cafe logo a little to the back which is perfect to take photo ops with your drink and food like I did. The menu is above the front counter and - as their logo says - they specialize in banh mi and coffee, though they have some matcha and soup options among others. Staff at the front were very quick at making my coffee as I was the only one inside. I got their 16oz egg coffee, which is one of their best sellers according to the asterisk on their menu next to the name of the drink. Very strong phin-dripped Vietnamese coffee along with condensed milk and an egg foam that gave a sweet, creamy taste to the already bitter coffee at the bottom. Drinking the egg foam first, it's a nice, thick custard-like format that the coffee does not overtake, which is good since other places I've had don't have that kind of balance. My next trip back here will have to be for another one of their coffee drinks and their banh mi sandwiches as well. I can already hear my friend telling me to get one right now as I'm writing this up!

I've been wanting to try this place since I first heard of it…read more GETTING THERE: It seems tucked away in Tukwila, but it's actually extremely easy to get to and not to far off the exit from Hwy 599 coming from South Center. It's maybe about 2-3 min off the Interurban Ave exit. After a couple left turns, it's right on the corner of a 4-way stop. You can't miss it. PARKING: The place isn't very big but there is plenty of street parking available. There's also a small lot by the convenience store nearby. AMBIANCE: It's a very small place with Vietnamese decor and an aquarium. It was giving vibes of the sunroom at my aunt's house Vietnamese music playing in the background haha. There are limited seats if you choose to sit and enjoy your coffee. They have a couple tables on the side, or you can sit on the stools along the window. I think the place felt a little empty. It could use a couple more tables and chairs along the window instead of the stools. This layout kind of felt like a Baskin Robbins or a small local ice cream shop. SERVICE: I didn't see anyone at first when I walked in, but there was someone to ready to take my order by the time I got to the counter. She took my order then I took a seat at the table until she called me to grab me from my order. Not much else for service. FOOD: I mainly went here for the coffee, but I figured I should try the sandwich while I was there. I ordered the bánh mì đặc biệt (house special sandwich) and the cà phê trứng (egg coffee). The sandwich to me was alright at best. The flavors were unbalanced. I mostly tasted the chả over the other cuts and the meat was pretty cold. I get that it's called a "cold cut" for a reason, but it was really cold and kind of threw off the sandwich. The bread would've been better toasted, or at least have the option to toast it. The one thing I enjoyed was the amount of pate used. The coffee on the other hand was decent. I've been in search of more places that serve egg coffee and I usually get it every chance I get. I found it a bit weird that it comes iced. I usually get an option to choose if I want it hot or cold. It didn't specify on the menu and I was never asked. So I just assumed it was not iced because the only thing that was iced was the cà phê sữa đá. Well I was wrong... The egg part was super thick, fluffy, and creamy. It was the right amount of sweetness and saltiness too. Honestly it might be the best egg cream I've had on a coffee, but it would have been much better if the coffee was warm. I just think egg coffee should be served hot. It's a personal preference. The ice keeps the egg cream on top and I can't really mix the whole thing evenly. I would've enjoyed it more if every sip was a even mixture of egg cream and coffee. OVERALL: At the end of the day, I enjoyed this place. There are a couple small improvements that would've changed my experience. I did enjoy the coffee and that's what I originally came for. The sandwich honestly wasn't bad, but I think I would try the thịt nướng next time. Some places just do one or the other better. I think it's harder the get the cold cut sandwich right vs the grilled pork. Overall it's a nice little meet up spot and I would come back again just for the egg coffee.

I've been going to Boon Boona on & off for years at this point and have happily seen them try new…read morelayouts, new breakfast sandwich options, new faces come and go but one thing stays the same - the vibe. The vibe of this place and the people that make it happen every morning are world class. Life situations kept me from making my way to the shop for a year or so, but when I walked in I was greeted with a smile and a "it's been a while!" The coffee is reasonably priced and imo - best in the area. It's consistent and while I'm a sucker for the 12oz cold brew - I've gone off script a few times and have always been pleased. I've got family that comes into town fairly often, and almost every morning they ask to go because they think about it when they're at home in Chicago. There's plenty of seating, tho it's sometimes so bumping (because it's a great spot!) it can be hit or miss if you can stick around and enjoy the vibe. But generally I've had good luck over the years setting up at a table and chatting with friends & fam before a hike, enjoying the morning with my pup doing some socialization training or throwing a few emails around to my corporate overlords. I've seen ads for their evening events and have been wanting to make it to one, but I always seem to see the poster days or weeks after the event! Poetry nights in a space like boon boona seem like an unbeatable vibe, hope to notice & get to one soon. *Parking is also not hard to find at all. There's a free garage down the street at the transit center that is never full, and tons of street parking*

Boon Boona Coffee was a great experience! The baristas were very helpful in giving advice for beans…read moreto take home. We ended up purchasing two whole bean bags. They had the classic espresso selections along with seasonal flavors. My latte was perfect! There was plenty of seating available inside. You can also see the roasting machine in the coffee shop. Parking was difficult to find, so be ready to walk a bit to get to this coffee shop.

Debbie is very welcoming and she patiently explained the items on the menu. The food is delicious…read moreand the hot cocoa is decadent.

This place is great. If you like little coffee shops with the old nostalgic feeling, you will…read moredefinitely love here. The service was amazing, Leilani, was great. Very helpful and informative, which helped me a first time customer and visitor. If you are ever in the area or visiting I suggest trying out the more smaller local business!!! Thank you so much everything was amazing :))

Specialty coffee and matcha shop - great service, friendly, fast, helpful. Plenty of comfortable…read moreseating, tables and WiFi available. Large windows make for bright lighting. The space itself isn't that big but they did a great job with the layout. It was busy when I visited but didn't feel overwhelming. Enjoyed my visit, thank you.

Very welcoming and friendly staff. The employee walked my drink over to me and was kind enough to…read moretell me the Wi-Fi password even though I didn't ask for it. Matcha einspanner is good too! Its very balanced! Nice place to work or relax when on the go.

Was looking for a coffee place in Tukwila, as we had a lunch meeting later in the day. Stumbled…read moreonto this place, with very high ratings, but had never been there before. From the moment we walked in, and we're greeted by a very friendly JoJo, who is an amazing human being, and an awesome barista. it was a very positive experience I'm not usually a fan of Ethiopian coffee, but whatever they do here, made it the "nectar of the gods". This was an amazing cuppa coffee (Americano). I went back to try a shot of espresso, just to see what the difference was with cream and just straight espresso by itself. The espresso shot was really good. From an ambience perspective, it's very industrial, contemporary. It is in the lobby of the interurban hotel, and there is a fair amount of traffic that comes and goes through the coffee shop. So, if you're in the area of the Southcenter / Tukwila/ airport, and want a quality coffee shop, that's relatively easy to get in and out of, with a good amount of parking, stop by this place. JoJo will take very good care of you. Looking forward to my next visit. Thanks for making it an awesome day.

Jojo is by far the best thing about this place, she was the sweetest and most hardworking…read moreindividual I've ever met. She deserves a promotion/raise. She made my drink perfectly as I expected, and fast too! Inside was nice as well, kept very clean and organized. Had an awesome time inside.

This place is so cute! There are some fun coffee combos on the menu and yummy baked goods like an…read moreapple turnover and chocolate croissants, though you may need to ask as not all are out at first glance. The shop was quiet for an early Sunday morning but picking up and only one barista working all the things. The store has some very cute and cool items, great plants and decor and good seating. Very cozy with varied seating options like booths, two seats looking out the front window and outdoor seating.

Love this cafe…read more Very quaint and cozy. If you need a place with good quality coffee, quiet ambiance and great staff this is the place. So friendly and welcoming. Right in the heart of downtown Renton

Didn't know how much I missed Filipino food until my coworkers and I came here for breakfast…read more Ordered the Neighborhood Plate with tapa and the Black Sesame Latte. You order at the counter and seat yourself. Came around 10am and the restaurant was fairly empty. Towards the end of my meal the place started to fill up. Drinks came out almost immediately. Food came out not too long after. The Neighborhood Plate was very filling. The scoops of rice may look small but they are huge. Garlic fried rice tasted exactly how it should. Plenty of tapa as well for only a little bit extra.

7/4/26- the space is nice, bright and clean when we entered right at opening. Seems they were out…read moreof several ingredients needed to make their speciality lattes, which was disappointing. We wanted to try their coffee flight but they couldn't make it. But the viet iced coffee and ube iced latte we did order was good, tasty and bold flavors. The house hash I ordered was average for me. I wish there were more pieces of the lechon kawali. Also the potatoes weren't crispy or tasted as fresh as I was expecting. My sister enjoyed her biscuits and gravy. We didn't wait too long for our food after ordering. The overall concept of Filipino fusion is good. I will have to try their other items. Service was satisfactory. Seemed the female worker could have used some help though. Lots of tables and lots of parking make this place convenient to stop by for a bite. They also have some nice merch for sale, like t shirts, cards, pins and homemade lotions in a stick form with interesting scents like Calamansi citrus.