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    4.6 (58 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    biscoff matcha, beef croissant
    Viv N.

    A new Vietnamese owned coffee shop! I came by on a Wednesday to do work since I was meeting my friend nearby for dinner & wanted to avoid rush hour traffic. I tried their biscoff matcha, which is only seasonal/off menu but they still made it for me. With the thick cream top and biscoff cookie & crumbs, it tasted very creamy and milky kind of like a biscoff blended drink or icecream. The matcha was barely there but it didn't bother me too much as it satisfied my biscoff craving. It is dairy heavy fyi so I needed a lactaid. I also ordered their beef croissant, which was practically a hamburger with a croissant instead of burger buns. Overall, a really chill spot to study/do work with ample seating, outlets, wifi, and abundant parking! I'd come back to try their other matcha & coffee drinks :-)

    Quynh N.

    There is another great Vietnamese coffee place to try. I got salted coffee and ube coffee and both are delicious. The place is clean and you can do self order. Great customer service. I will come back to try the fruit tea

    Egg coffee and matcha
    Adriana F.

    It's cute inside and there's plenty of parking in the lot. The Vietnamese coffee was tasty and strong, the flavor of the matcha lattes was okay.

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    Ryan M.

    This Vietnamese coffee place is located in the same parking lot as K Sandwiches. They feature Vietnamese coffee brewed by phin filter the traditional Vietnamese way. I got a large Vietnamese coffee, The lady asked if i wanted it 25%, i wasn't sure what that meant but I guess if she asked then thats how most people order it, so i just went with it. I got a large and it was nice and smooth, not too sweet and still had a good coffee flavor, so i guess 25% sweet was the way to go. The cup had a sticker that said regular ice and 25% sweet, so i guess i could order less ice, which would mean more coffee, so I'd order it that way less time. 25% sweet and half ice. I like that they have other options like salted foam, ube, foam and egg foam. I did wish they had coconut coffee which is a thing I'd get while i was in Vietnam. They also have non coffee options with fruit and matcha as well as pastries. There are a few tables inside and one outside. Service was quick and easy, theres lots of parking in the private lot that it shares with Rose Donuts and K Sandwiches.

    Faye L.

    I came here to have coffee while discussing work. It was my first time here and requested a meeting place that had easy parking. It wasn't too busy today around 10a. The place wasn't too full . There's one restroom in back. I didn't realize they had a self order ipad so I just placed order with cashier. They didn't have any cream to add to their straight black coffee so I just ordered it as-is (iced). I was surprised it was almost $7 for a 20oz serving . They call your order when it's ready for you to go to counter to pick up. The coffee tasted like standard strong ice coffee. I was hoping for a smoother taste especially for the premium price. The wifi also wasn't accessible so we couldn't use my laptop to discuss some things. Maybe I'd come back to try another coffee drink if i was nearby in the future.

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    Emmett T.

    Vietnamese coffee shops seem to be springing up more in the SD area. One of the latest is Drip Beans Coffee which is located in the Kearny Square of the Clairemont neighborhood where a poke shop used to operate. Parking in the shared lot can be hit or miss because of the businesses in the plaza that can draw large volumes of customers during meal times. The inside of the suite had about half a dozen small round tables for seating. Three menu screens hung high on the wall to the left of the service counter. Phin-dripped coffees were listed on the first screen, matcha and tea drinks were shown on the middle screen, and pastries (croissants/croffles/waffles) were on the last screen. Of the six matcha varieties, I picked the Strawberry Matcha Latte. Matcha, whole milk, and strawberry puree were the ingredients. The cup was layered from top to bottom in green, white and red to reflect the above contents. The puree was one of the fruitier strawberry layers I have tasted in this type of drink. The staff was pleasant despite being preoccupied with assembling orders. For the price and quality of my item, I gave a four star rating for my visit to Drip Beans Coffee.

    Jenita P.

    We came to get Rocky's since we came back after a very long time to San Diego and found out Rockies ended up moving locations and Drop took its place! They did such a great job renovating this space into a much more open area for customers to sit. We got the Ube Coffee and the Salted coffee and both were average. We were really expecting more ube flavor from the Ube foamed Vietnamese coffee and more of a salted flavor from the Salted coffee. It was smooth coffee which really sold us in wanting to come back but as far as flavors we weren't impressed. We definitely can't wait to come back to try other flavors.

    Menu 3/26
    Jack M.

    I love discovering small business, and this new Vietnamese coffee shop in Linda Vista is a winner! I had the breakfast combo consisting of a Vietnamese coffee and a croissant sandwich. You can choose from beef, chicken, or ham and cheese. I went with the beef for $10.99 plus tax. First of all, the croissant sandwich was quite tasty. The beef was tender, well seasoned and delicious. It came on a warm soft and crusty croissant, and with fresh tomatoes, cilantro, and lettuce. It was a delicious beef sandwich. The Vietnamese coffee was well made. It was strong yet smooth. I actually had it with no sugar but with just milk, and it was still great to drink. They offer a variety of tea and coffee based beverages. There is inside and outside seating available. The employees were very sweet and welcoming. There's a good amount of parking available. Great new spot in Linda Vista.

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    Sandy K.

    Discovered this coffee shop after grabbing breakfast around the corner. I saw the grand opening banner so I made it a point to check them out. The eatery just opened two days prior and is modern and cozy. I ordered the Vietnamese ice coffee which was strong and flavorful just the way I like it. Overall, a pleasant experience and I recommend checking them out. Btw, they also offer fresh pastries too. Greeted by a friendly female

    Salted Viet Coffee and Matcha Cloud
    Eugene C.

    Saw that this place had opened up not too long ago and was craving some Vietnamese coffee so came by to check this place out. I went with the salted Vietnamese coffee and my partner went with the matcha cloud. They told me that the coffee starts at 25% sweetness which I felt was perfectly fine for this drink. The salted foam was not too salty and complemented the drink well. Like other Vietnamese coffees it was plenty strong. As for the matcha cloud I felt like the matcha foam was tasty but overall there wasn't enough matcha flavor for me. The coconut water and matcha did pair well together but if I were to come back I don't think I'd go for the matcha again. If I lived around here I'd definitely come by more often!

    Egg coffee
    Kay N.

    The Vietnamese coffee here is sooo delicious!! I've had them several times now and I've also saved their coffee for the morning after and it was still very tasty. Service is always quick and they're good to offer any help and answers to questions. The cafe itself has plenty of seating and is nice and bright! I didn't notice many/any outlets so probably not the best place for studying. Parking lot usually has plenty of parking given its open hours and is in proximity of several good restaurants. I would def rec the egg coffee! It's super creamy! The standard is 75% sweetness but if you find plain viet coffee too dark/bitter I would recommend 100% sweetness with at least normal ice level (to water it down). The matcha series is also nice but I believe the viet coffee is where it really shines!

    Jessica S.

    Phin-dripped Vietnamese coffee, refreshers, iced matcha drinks, and baked fresh in-house pastries for another welcome addition to the Linda Vista community. It replaces a very bad poke shop (which moved across the street into the gas station, strangely) and shares the same plaza as K Sandwiches. No matter because Drip Beans Coffee is serving a unique product. Viet coffee they may serve, but it's strictly dripped and then iced, so no espresso to be found here. Finally, a shop serving Salted Coffee (Cà phê muối) and Bạc Xỉu/ white coffee, alongside Egg Coffee and Viet Coffee w/ condensed milk to make for a strong lineup. I ordered a Salted Coffee, Bạc Xỉu, and buttered croissant during their soft opening with 20% off all orders, the goal of getting cracked out for the day on the horizon. I had each drink's sweetness and ice level adjusted. The Salted Coffee already comes at 20-30% sweetness, as the barista was careful to inform me, which is the perfect level. I asked for less ice and this is the way to go because the crushed ice without the adjustment is very plentiful. Regardless, they will not skimp on the coffee portion of the drink which is BOLD and STRONG though the Bac Xiu less so, the larger whole milk portion cutting through the rich acidity. Both the Salted Coffee and Bac Xiu reminded me fondly of Vietnam, my go-to orders at the shops in the North and Middle. I will be back for the Egg Coffee this week... a regular I will become for the new coffee shop in my hood!

    Javier B.

    Linda vista Coffee shop Drip style coffee Vietnamese phin drip Matcha No coffee teas Parking available Amex accepted Restroom inside Indoor seating AC inside

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    New place! Friendly staff, clean, great coffee. I'd highly recommend it if you like Vietnamese coffee

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    The name of Forum Coffee is rather apt as many local college students meet here for study and…read morediscussion. Many of the drinks are themed around computer programming with names like "C++" and "Debugger". The whimsical nature of the naming is rather appealing and cute. The atmosphere here is casual and relaxed which is perfect for those needing a chill place to study or kick back. Service was quick and efficient. The staff members also were friendly and positive in mood. I ordered their batch brew coffee which was illustrated as using Guatemala beans that provided "chocolate, nutty, caramel, and citrusy" notes. I didn't quite taste the first three aforementioned notes, but the citrusy, sour note was there along with bitter notes. I've been here before and I much prefer their lattes such as the Troubleshooter and Debugger. Those are exceptionally enjoyable drinks to me. I would rate the batch brew a 3/5 but I'd rate the two aforementioned lattes around a 4.5/5. Overall, it's best to enjoy the specialty drinks here and inundate yourself with sweet caffeine to focus on studying for your upcoming test or completing your project that's about to be due.

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