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    4.4 (583 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Thoa N.

    I'd heard a lot about Em Coffee House on social media, so I decided to give it a try. For me, a traditional Vietnamese iced coffee with condensed milk should have a rich, thick texture. I ordered a Vietnamese iced coffee with an extra shot of espresso. The coffee itself was strong, which I liked, but it didn't have the signature creamy thickness that I usually expect from Vietnamese coffee. The shop isn't very large, but it's clean, organized, and has a comfortable atmosphere. The staff were friendly, and my drink was prepared quickly without much of a wait. The overall concept reminds me of Đá Viên in Orange County, although I think the quality and flavor are a little different. Overall, it was a pleasant visit, and if you're in the area, it's worth trying to see if it matches your taste.

    White Truffle Tiramisu Cream Coffee
    Amanda R.

    Very strong and more coffee taste than sweet. You order through a tablet and the coffee came out quick but make sure to mix it before you drink it

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    Christina H.

    I love the coffee here, but be fore warned, the coffee is very strong. It is so delicious that you want to chug the coffee but you have to restrain yourself. All of their coffees are amazing, they have such fun flavors. If you love Vietnamese coffee then you have to try this place. This place has easy parking, the noise levels are low and there is plenty of space to study or work! This spot is very aesthetic.

    Egg brulee & white truffle tiramisu coffee
    Tiffany H.

    We ordered the Egg brulee & white truffle tiramisu coffees. The egg brulee wasn't that sweet and had a strong egg flavor to the cream, which was delicious! The coffee is also pretty strong and would highly recommend for a boost. The white truffle tiramisu was a bit sweeter than the egg brulee but it honestly had the perfect level of sweetness to it. Would highly recommend ordering both flavors! Service was excellent! We received our orders quickly and the cashier was kind. There is a good amount of seating in the cafe and it was pretty packed with people working there on a Monday afternoon. A nice spot to do work or hang out with friends! Plenty of parking out in front in a lot with other shared businesses. Would recommend!

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    Denise C.

    I ordered the banana toffee latte, and unfortunately, it wasn't what I was expecting. It lacked both the banana and toffee flavors and mostly just tasted like coffee. I was hoping for something with a little more flavor. I also ordered the banana bread, and it was very dry and hard. I could barely eat it, which was disappointing. The staff also wasn't very welcoming or friendly during my visit. That said, the coffee shop is very spacious and has a large menu with plenty of drinks to choose from. While this visit wasn't the best, I'd be willing to come back and give another drink a try, hoping for a better experience.

    Banana Matcha
    Cari A.

    Finally visited Em coffee house. It is located in Mira Mesa to the right of Seafood City Supermarket. My banana matcha was $8+ Pros: -free parking lot -lots of 2-seater tables -free WiFi -quick service to make drinks -my drink was delicious- they added slices of bananas on the top Cons: -n/a

    banana matcha
    Viv N.

    I'm just too blessed to have easy access to great matcha so take my review with a grain of salt. By SD's standards, em coffee probably ranks closer to 4/5. Their banana matcha is a bit milky & on the lighter side, but it does the job just fine. Otherwise, a solid spot for working or studying that isn't all the way in downtown. I wouldn't mind giving them a second chance. SD definitely needs better matcha & more coffee shops so I'm always happy to support, especially viet-owned.

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    Alice G.

    I can't believe it took me so long to try Em Coffee! The location is so convenient, with plenty of parking near the Seafood city. I ordered the White trufflemisu and it was not too sweet but still strong which was wonderful. The other drink I tried was the Banana Toffee Latte and this was the perfect sweetness level. I love how you can customize the level of coffee and get regular or strong. If you're looking for a cute, quiet coffee shop to catch up with a friend, or get some work done, there is plenty of room here to do it.

    Ube Matcha & Coco Ube Lattes
    Jyothi C.

    Picked up two delicious drinks - the Coco Ube Latte and the Ube Matcha - and both were delicious, 5/5 drinks. Our service was great, and though it was semi-busy our drinks came out within 5-10mins. The cafe is spacious and modern with plenty of small tables if you want to hang out and study with your laptop for a few hours. Parking is easy in the adjacent lot. Will be back to explore the menu further!

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    siri g.

    I stopped by on a weekend and the place was pretty busy and yet staff was friendly and welcoming. the café itself has a really cute vibe with nice decor. I ordered a regular latte, but unfortunately it just didn't do it for me. It was a little underwhelming compared to other coffee shops in the area. I was also disappointed that they don't offer "for here" cups, which is always something I appreciate when I'm planning to stay awhile. That said, I'd still be willing to give this place another shot. They seem to have a lot of specialty drinks that looked popular, so maybe I just ordered the wrong thing. The atmosphere alone makes me want to come back and try something different next time.

    banana matcha. Pandan coffee
    Stacy S.

    I admit I'm a coffee connoisseur. I wake up thinking about coffee and before I go to bed I think about what coffee I want in the morning. Em coffee house is definitely one of my favorite spots. Whenever I'm in the area to visit, I will always stop by to grab a cup for my long drive home. Their coffee is strong and hits the spot. I love that you can customize to the sweetness, which is a plus for me especially for Vietnamese coffee. This last time I tried their banana matcha. Surprisedly their matcha is also yummy. 50% sweetness. Deliciousness

    White Truffle Tiramisu Cream Coffee
    Melodie G.

    I went here cause I needed a coffee that was close to my Airbnb. I see why it's so popular! My order came out quickly and the vibe is modern and chic! There's a lot of seating available but it can get packed during peak hours, especially on a weekend like when I went. They also have drink flights; I didn't have time for that but I need to remember to try that next time I visit

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    Cindy T.

    Ceremonial Matcha Einspanner ~ 5/5! The matcha and cream was well balanced. It was one of the best matchas. My BF also got the same as me and enjoyed it. For pastries ~ we got the cheese danish and the salted matcha bread, both so good! I can't wait to come back when I'm in SD again in August.

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