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    Em Coffee House

    4.2 (127 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Matcha Latte With Oat milk
    Kim P.

    Matcha Latte (5/5) with oat milk Matcha flavor was strong and high quality Matcha menu is wide Cute interior :)

    Egg Cream Brulee Coffee & Strawberry Matcha Latte
    Emmeline N.

    DRINKS: - Strawberry Matcha (2/5) (reg sweet, less ice): thin strawberry puree, has fruit bits, and overall not overly sweet. Matcha is thin and somehow tastes like strawberry instead of actual matcha... - Egg Brulee Cream Coffee (3.5/5): coffee is strong but sweet. Egg cream is not too sweet and smooth. Overall feels light. Can definitely taste the coffee in the first few sips. Located in Vietnam Town. Interior is aesthetic, earthy minimalist theme, has good work/study vibes, narrow space but has plenty of seating. Overall, drinks are on the pricier side.

    Banana Matcha Banana Toffee Latte
    Melissa C.

    was in the area so i stopped by Em Coffee House and tried the Banana Matcha! i was torn between that or the Banana Toffee Latte because they both sounded good but thankfully, my sister ordered the Banana Toffee Latte. both drinks had a great balance of flavors - the banana tasted natural and paired really well with the matcha without being overly sweet. i also liked that you could still taste the matcha/ toffee instead of the banana overpowering everything. we ordered in person, and our drinks were ready in about 15 minutes. you can also order in advance online. the only downside is that parking is pretty limited, but I'd definitely come back to try more of their drinks.

    Menu
    Aswad K.

    4 for the business- 3.5 for coffee taste. There was rush which was good to see. Saw lots of people trying out the coffee flight. Fast service, you can text them your order and pay online. Even at the counter ordering was a brisk, efficient! Now probably I made a mistake ordering black coffee! But it was on the menu. Coffee without sugar or milk tasted like someone had put burnt charcoal or beans in the coffee. I added some of my child's milk boba to it and then it became pleasant experience... I started tasting dark notes of the coffee. Now I understand except myself there was nobody there at the time ordering black coffee. Everyone was there to try signature coffees or matcha. tip- do not try their black coffee without milk and sugar (get Caphe Sua Da)... I encourage the business to use lesser roasted beans for solely black coffee consumers...

    Kiosk and menus
    Phong T.

    My friends and I came across Em Coffee House while walking around the plaza. This coffee shop is absolutely adorable and feels so cozy! I really love how everything is laid out. There's one convenient kiosk for ordering, and the menus are large and super easy to read. They offer a variety of drinks, all organized into sections on the menu. You'll find categories like matcha fusion drinks, ube fusion, popular Vietnamese favorites like Vietnamese egg coffee and coconut milk coffee, and much more. I only tried the original Iced Vietnamese Coffee (Ca Phe Sua Da), and it was bold and flavorful. The ratio of condensed milk was just right. Highly recommend!

    Brianna T.

    Loved visiting this place for the first time with my hubby. We both got the salted einspanner and added pandan cream on top. I enjoy strong Vietnamese phin drip coffee. The drink came out delicious! Interior is cute and I appreciated there were extra tables to sit outside. Service was quick. We visited on a Wednesday afternoon. Took off a star only for the pork pate chaud. It was pretty dry and the meat wasn't as flavorful as I'd hope. The egg tart was solid. I always appreciate new spots that are added to foody locations like Story Road in SJ. Def recommend if you're in the area!

    Inside
    Kimberly N.

    Em Coffee House is the newest coffee shop in the Vietnam Town Plaza. The decor is Modern with a sleek, minimalist aesthetic. I came on a Sunday and it was busy! The staff is friendly, but it gets busy, so be ready to wait. I ordered the Banana Toffee Latte with Oat Milk. This is my new favorite coffee drink! It was delicious and like nothing I've had before. The banana flavor was subtle, but still flavorful enough, and the toffee crunch was delicious! I will be getting this for sure next time here. My husband had the Pandan Matcha, and this was ok. There wasn't enough pandan flavor, and it tasted a bit bland and watered down. Pandan Coconut Latte: this was good too! We could taste the coconut flavor for the most part. It was delicious! They have several other drinks, and I would for sure come back to try more. Overall, two of the three we had were good!

    Banana Toffee Latte
    Akshata D.

    EM Coffee House is such a beautiful new addition to San Jose! The café has a clean, modern aesthetic with a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it a great spot for a coffee date, catching up with friends, or even getting some work done. I tried the Coco Ube Cream Coffee, Banana Toffee Latte, Royal Pink Lychee Tea, Matcha Einspanner, White Truffle Tiramisu Cream Coffee, and the Egg Tart. Everything was beautifully presented, and you can tell a lot of thought goes into each drink. My favorites were the White Truffle Tiramisu Cream Coffee and the Matcha Einspanner. If you're looking for authentic Vietnamese coffee and a café with amazing vibes, EM Coffee House is definitely worth a visit!

    Ericka P.

    So exciting to stumble upon another Vietnamese coffee shop with an extensive menu of Vietnamese coffee and matcha drinks, featuring a variety of cream tops! There were so many options that I wanted to try them all, but I ended up ordering the egg coffee. I was a little worried it would be too sweet since there wasn't an option to adjust the sweetness, but it turned out to be perfectly balanced. I also loved that you could choose a stronger coffee option. The egg cream was light, smooth, and well made. It added richness without tasting overly eggy. The Biscoff cookie on top was a nice touch! I loved dipping it into the egg cream before taking a sip of the coffee. The ultimate combination!! I'm so happy to see this new addition to Vietnam Town, and I can't wait to come back! The warm interior lighting also made the shop feel especially inviting and cozy.

    Citrus Lemongrass Refresher, Salted Einspanner Coffee
    Yodit D.

    This is a cute little shop. There are a few tables w/ chairs inside and then more tables and chairs outside. I love the colors and vibe of this coffee shop. It would be a cute spot for meeting up w/ a few friends to have a good drink and hang out. The staff was very friendly and kindly answered my questions about the menu. I got the Salted Einspanner and my husband got the Citrus Lemongrass Refresher, they were both very good. The coffee is strong (it is Vietnamese coffee) but the Salted cream balanced the drink out well. I will definitely go back when I am in the area.

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    Katelynn V.

    Matcha Einspanner was mid! I got half sweet and I wish they had an option for 75% because the other option is full sweet. The matcha itself tastes bitter that it overpowers the drink itself. The salted vanilla cream on top is good but nothing special. I like that they have pastries here so I got the pate chaud. It's good, flakey and the meat inside is good. Classic and good. I like how aesthetic it is inside. It's so pretty and gorgeous. Since it is in a small store there is limited seating and does feel a bit cramped. I like that they have kiosk on the right when you enter. Service is standard didn't really interact much. I came on a Saturday around 2:30pm and it wasn't that busy. I would come to try the other drinks to give it another chance but was kind of disappointed by the matcha Einspanner. I wouldn't go out of my way to get a drink here but would if I'm already in the area.

    Banana Matcha and London Fog Salted Matcha (IG@ boba._.addict)
    Jennifer H.

    Egg Coffee 8.5/10 Salted Einspanner Coffee 6.5/10 Banana Matcha 7/10 London Fog Salted Matcha 7.5/10 Egg coffee I got no ice less sweet really strong perfect sweetness love the egg cream. Banana matcha I got less sweet. I asked for no ice, and my coffee was still filled to the brim and strong! I love the banana cream however, it was very light on the cream. The matcha-based taste was too milky, so you can't taste the matcha. London Fog Salted Matcha is Earl Grey matcha. I got less sweet I like how it's strong Earl Grey and light in sweetness. However, I think the Earl Grey overpowers the matcha. Salted coffee is too sweet I would do less sweet or not sweet. I originally wanted less sweet since I do like my coffee on the strong side. The barista insisted I get regular sweets since it's pretty strong. It didn't taste strong more like a latte to me.

    Egg Brulee Cream, Coco Ube Cream, Pandan Coconut Matcha,  Matcha Cream Coffee,  White Truffle Tiramisu Cream Coffee,  Double Matcha Cream
    Fely L.

    Tried Em in San Diego and loved it! So was excited that they opened one here in San Jose. The drinks here is not as creamy as one in San Diego. I'll wait till they get it together as they just opened and they were overwhelmed the day we went in. I also hope they will bring the same snacks they offered In SD especially the waffle cheese bear.

    Left: Banana Matcha Latte. Right: Double Matcha Cream.

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