I haven't been able to find a Vietnamese coffee spot near where I live, so I'm happy this place opened up and that it's actually good. I ordered the ca phe sua cloud, which was $7. The pandan cloud had a nice pandan flavor, though it was on the lighter side. I personally would have loved a stronger pandan taste, but the drink itself was still strong and really good overall. The menu pricing seems fair. I will definitely be coming back for the coffee. It is nice not having to travel to San Jose or wait for pop ups in the city anymore! Parking could be a little sparse. The cafe is connected to an apartment complex so the parking is limited as it shared and there's only so many retail spots. If you can't find garage parking there is street parking in the surrounding neighborhood. read more

Hi Cafe - cà phê sữa pandan cloud (left) ube cloud (right) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South San Francisco, California

3.5 stars. After having a quick snack at Starbird on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 22, 2026, we walked next door to Hi Cafe shortly after 5 PM, so that Z could have sweet treat. Hi Cafe is a small shoppe that serves Vietnamese Coffee and Açai Smoothie, Matcha & Espresso drinks as well as Gelato. Located at Nine88, a mixed-use apartment complex at 988 El Camino Real in South San Francisco, the six-story building has a hidden ground-level garage with free parking for residents and shoppe customers. The casual store has concrete flooring and limited wooden counter & bench seating inside. There is also an outdoor bench directly facing the venue. The place appeared clean and tidy on the day of our short visit. We saw only one staff member behind the counter that day. Perhaps he is unable to multi-task because we noticed that he would take an order only after fulfilling and serving the previous one. As a result, we had to wait several minutes for him to finish making someone's drink before he gave us samples of gelato, then scooping Z's order. The following customers also had to wait to either inquire about things or be serviced after each subsequent order was fulfilled. There was no sense of urgency. As a result, the line, although short, didn't move as smoothly as one would expect. Z ordered a Regular Cup ($5.95) of Gelato Classico, Cookies & Cream. I didn't have more than a sample taste of the Dark Chocolate. Both of the Italian style ice cream flavours were good. Due to the small serving size of Z's order, we found pricing to be on the expensive side. He actually said that he's "had better," but I speculate that the service just left a bad taste in his mouth. read more

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New store in south city specialized in Vietnamese coffee and also offer matcha ang gelato. It was sizeable store with some seating area. The interior wall is nicely decorated. I came for the vietnamese coffee. There are plenty of gelato options. I can says more gelato varieties than coffee. I ordered latte the viet coffee with matcha on the top and oatmilk. While it is interesting combination and quite good, it is missing the strong Vietnamese coffee flavor. The coffee is on the light side and same for the matcha. It think as we use oatmilk , it is also making it taste totally different. The service is quick. We ordered snd within minutes the order is ready. Next time when I am around the area, will try the viet coffee. So far it is about 3.5 star to me. There is free parking in the building. Not many though. read more

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Why just 3 stars? It was quite a cute little cafe but their coffee latte was just bad - it tasted like something you just mix instant coffee with hot water and milk. If you want a cup of good coffee latte, please bring yourself to Spruce Cafe or Dead Eye. Staff (looks like a family business) was friendly. I had their iced Vietnamese coffee and it was good. I might come back to try their gelato next time, but definitely not their latte! read more

Hi Cafe - Really sad coffee latte... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South San Francisco, California

I wasn't expecting much from this pit stop for coffee on our way up North. But I'm extremely satisfied with the creme cheese matcha cloud drink I got. If you love a creamy matcha then you won't be disappointed. The other drinks I tried were the Ube Ca phe sua da cloud and the banana matcha, both were very yummy. I loved how many flavors and options you have here. The service was very quick so it made for the perfect pick up and go. It's a cute place to spend some time chatting with friends, but it's smaller so not a lot of seating. read more

Hi Cafe - Creme cheese matcha cloud drink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South San Francisco, California

I was referred by a friend to try this place out. He claimed they had "really good" Vietnamese coffee. He wasn't lying. My first visit, I ordered a Vietnamese coffee with a cream cheese cloud. Delicious. I noticed a lot of the pandan clouds were being ordered over Vietnamese coffee, so the next time I came to visit, I remembered to order the pandan. If you love a coconut flavor, the pandan would be perfect for you. A nice, thick cloud of pandan flavored whipped cream over a sweet and creamy Vietnamese coffee. The sugar and caffeine will power you through your morning. Friendly staff, a nice and neat quiet environment. Definitely a spot I'll keep visiting in the future read more

Hi Cafe - Cream cheese cloud, pandan cloud. Both over Vietnamese coffee. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South San Francisco, California

Wifey sent me on errand duty to pick up Vietnamese Egg Coffee. Cute little cafe, service was great, vibe was chill. I was surprised that they had so many sweets and options. They got gelato, Viet coffee, cloud special, coffee, affogato, matcha, and acai smoothie. Check em out, byeee. Ig@blacktigereats read more

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I wanted to love Hi Cafe so much, but it fell short of my expectations. I don't want to be too hard since I would definitely come back to try something else on the menu, but their strawberry matcha latte just tastes like floral milk. They add a lot of strawberry jam and it looks super pretty, but the matcha itself is nothing remarkable and not strong at all. It's very milky and tastes vaguely of flowers. My boyfriend got the bac xiu and he liked it. I couldn't really tell if there was condensed milk in it, it also tasted very milky with a thinner texture. I would love to try their gelato or affogatos, there's a bit of a wait but the interior is so cute with lots of seating! I would love to see them add something interactive like board games here. As for parking, you can park outside of the 988 apartment garage for retail parking. It's a bit limited, but you can also park in the Safeway parking lot and walk over from 5 minutes away if it's full. read more

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This my first time to this shop, let's see how it went: There's no parking in the area except for the apartment building garage around the block, Minimal spaces. The inside of the shop was modestly lit to give hi ground to chilled delectables in the glass case in the front. The service was nice and friendly and cashless. I had the coffee cloud banana , it was very good. I will continue to come back and try more items on their menu. read more

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I'm always excited to try new cafés, especially when one pops up in the neighborhood. The interior was still a work in progress when I visited, but it already feels cozy. There's a small seating area, hand-painted art on the walls, and some cute decor touches. They specialize in Vietnamese coffee, so I went with the Pandan Cà Phê Sữa Cloud. It came pretty ice-heavy, so I finished it quicker than expected.. wish there was more! The flavor was nice, not overly sweet but still smooths out the coffee's bitterness. If you've never had Vietnamese coffee before, don't let the small size fool you... the caffeine sneaks up on you like a truck. Currently typing this with jittery hands. I'd definitely come back to try the gelato! read more

Hi Cafe - Pandan Cà Phê Sữa Cloud - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South San Francisco, California

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New Viet Coffee spot in SSF! The menu has many options including gelato, viet coffee, affogato, acai smoothies, and matcha. There is a small seating area inside which is a plus! The cashier was very knowledgeable and friendly and gave us some good recommendations. We tried the banana matcha and ca phe sua da. I'd give both drinks a 4/5. The matcha itself wasn't a standout (I've had better quality elsewhere), but the banana cloud was delicious. The lid itself was a bit difficult to bend and keep in place. The vietnamese coffee was very strong. Apparently the beans are imported from Vietnam. Definitely gonna keep you up at night. If you don't like bitter drinks, I wouldn't recommend this. It's a little bitter but not bad. Heavy on ice as expected for Viet Coffee. Overall, I hope to come back and try their gelatos. I would love if they also had Vietnamese dessert options like che or pandan waffles. read more

Hi Cafe - Banana matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South San Francisco, California

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Super juiced about this place, saw the grand opening sign after driving by yesterday, decided to try their coffees today. Considering how the store was the only one opened before 11, the retail parking lot in that building was surprisingly packed, street parking available, otherwise gotta park in the nearby plazas. The store is not big, it has a few countertop seats in front, its better for a grab and go situation. There was already a short line when I got there, about 3 parties ahead of me. With 2 people working, my coffee took about a 10-15 minute wait. Their menu has Gelato, Vietnamese coffee, matcha, flavored cloud foam add on, and normal coffee. I had to get their egg coffee since thats one thing that the Peninsula is missing. East bay and south bay got their plugs. Unfortunately when I got my order, I didnt see that yellowish cream layer on top of my drink, despite them calling out my drink "egg coffee". If they had used condensed milk in the coffee, it's very watered down, I didnt have that sweet and creamy taste and texture when I drank my coffee. Overall, the caffeine hit was a bit low too, I was not as wired as how I usually feel with legit ca phe sua da. I've had better at pho places. Might come back to try their cloud drinks, but def not again for their "egg" coffee. Perhaps its just grand opening mishap, we shall see read more

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Great hand made drinks - especially viet coffee that was made to order by hand! They have egg coffee too - it was delicious and great vibes! Support local businesses :) read more

Hi Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South San Francisco, California

If I could give an overall rating for the Pandan Vietnamese Coffee I'd give it a 5. But as an overall value, it has to be a 3. At $7.50, $8.50 after a $1 tip, the drink was finished after a good 5 sips. Barely lasting two stop lights the drink was done. The drink was good but the ice!!! The drink was about 70% ice. I couldn't believe it. We went from this is good to, we feel ripped off. Disappointed because we like it but the amount of ice makes it not worth it. read more

Hi Cafe - So much ice. Not enough drink. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South San Francisco, California

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The coffee could be stronger, the cloud was creamy, the Pandan taste was not very prominent. I was excited to try it but didn't live up to my expectations. Overall cute cafe and nice staff. read more

Hi Cafe - Pandan cloud ca phe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South San Francisco, California

Their Vietnamese coffee with the cloud topping is the way to go!! Their coffee is strong and has the perfect amount of sweetness. Loved the banana foam topping and it added the extra bit of light sweetness. Will definitely come back to try the other cloud flavors. Maybe less than ten spots for seating, so it may be better for takeout. Quick, friendly service and I believe it's a family business as well. Support your local businesses! read more

Hi Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South San Francisco, California

Not recommended. - milk coffee with pandan cream: coffee is bland and waterdown. Cream has mild pandan flavor. - matcha latte with cream cheese cloud: very bad. Could not taste matcha at all. They put jasmine flavor in and it was so overpowering the whole drink. For sure it didn't taste anything like matcha. read more

date & time: friday april 10, 2026 @ 10am matcha date: the husband vibe: couples in white tops tucked in riding pants & hermes rain boots decor: cute vibey coffee spot service: super sweet family w/ adorable baby imbibe: matcha latte & egg coffee total: complimentary today and this weekend to the first 100 customers read more

Hi Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South San Francisco, California

My husband and I got the viet iced coffee and they were delicious. Strong and slightly sweet. The service was great. The workers were kind and helpful. The cafe was clean and welcoming and they were playing music at a good volume. read more

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Spacious location. I'm always hesitant to try "Vietnamese" shops in the bay because many of them aren't truly Vietnamese or just don't taste right :( My husband and I met the owner on his grand opening day! We didn't have room for ice cream but the pistachio was yum! We ordered the cafe sua da! :) He asked us if we can handle Vietnamese coffee beans because they're strong and straight from Vietnam -- he wasn't wrong! It was strong but tasted just like Vietnam. If you guys don't like it too strong, try the bac siu :) We came back from the motherland last April and our days consisted of 1-2 cups a day so we know what we're talking about ;) haha ! Worth a try yall! Stop by :) We hope the business thrives! read more

Hi Cafe - Cafe sua da - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South San Francisco, California

We visited Hi Cafe on a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't busy at all, so we were able to order right away. We tried the pandan cloud Viet coffee and the cream cheese cloud Viet coffee. Both were really solid. The coffee itself was strong and slightly sweet at first, but it became more balanced as the ice melted. The pandan flavor was noticeable without being overpowering, and the saltiness of the cream cheese cloud helped balance out the sweetness and boldness of the coffee. Overall, we enjoyed our drinks and would definitely come back to try more of their menu. read more

Hi Cafe - Left: pandan cloud Viet coffee. Right: cream cheese cloud Viet coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South San Francisco, California

I was so excited to try this place since I love a good Vietnamese coffee. Totally worth it! I got the pandan cà phê sữa cloud, and it was delicious. They also have gelato, and it looked really good. I didn't get to try it this time, but I definitely will next time I visit! Highly recommend for anyone who loves coffee and unique flavors. read more

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I ordered Vietnamese coffee and requested it hot. The menu didn't mention that hot drinks cost extra, but I was told there would be a $1 upcharge. I agreed, assuming it might be freshly prepared or made with a traditional drip. Instead, I saw pre-brewed coffee taken from the fridge, poured into a cup, covered with plastic wrap, and microwaved, and then topped off with hot water. After seeing that, the coffee didn't taste right to me, and charging extra just to reheat pre-brewed coffee in the microwave didn't seem right. I wouldn't order this again unless the menu is updated and the preparation changes. read more

Friendly staff, great service, and great Vietnamese coffee! Also offer sweets, great spot for the area read more

Hi Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South San Francisco, California

Amazing service. Right below my apartment. Can't wait to be here daily! Got the cloud special and it's awesome. read more

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Such an amazing, caring, and friendly staff. They are very accommodating, warm, and bring a loving vibe to the neighborhood! Plus, their coffee was so tasty and perfect to my liking. Highly recommend! read more

Hi Cafe - Their Vietnamese Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South San Francisco, California

Very friendly and wide range of flavors ! I got the viet coffee with Creme cheese cloud :) read more

Hi Cafe - Gelato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South San Francisco, California

Very calm and friendly environment. Staff was super kind and helpful. Drinking: cloud ube coffee read more

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Nice spot and well made drinks!!! Huge selection of gelato Will definitely be coming back for gelato and acai smoothies read more

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The Vietnamese coffee is just right for me. Not too sweet and the right amount of bitter. Highly recommended as their drinks are good and not as expensive as most drink places. Matcha drinks are ok but won't compare to the big pure matcha places that are popular. Quick tip, don't bother with the parking garage. I think it was designed and planned by a middle school student. There should be parking around the vicinity though. read more

What an experience! The place has great customer service and I would definitely return in hops of trying the ube and egg coffee next! The walls have wall art on them where photos can be taken. My only takeaway would be less ice. The drink was 70% ice and needed much less because I wanted to enjoy more of the drink. Thanks for everything and will be returning! read more

Got their egg coffee and was severely underwhelmed. Coffee is watered down and the egg foam was non existent. Probably one of the worse egg coffees I've had thus far. read more

love love their banana matcha! it's pre made matcha with a banana cloud on top. at the moment they are selling gelato, matcha, and viet coffee. if you don't want milk they do offer other alternatives and will had make the matcha for you. i really liked my drink. it was not bitter at all and creamy. the banana cloud tasted fresh. no artificial banana flavoring. the service is amazing. they are still new so bare with them. he's happy to give recommendations. my parents got their gelato and loved it as well. they have many flavors that you can try. there's a parking garage off of chestnut. read more

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Finally a Vietnamese coffee spot on the Peninsula! I've been waiting for this moment for years ever since moving to the area, and this place is an absolute gem :) please give it a try! read more

Got the egg coffee and was great! The coffee itself has a strong hit so will definitely come back for more. read more

Hi Cafe - Egg coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South San Francisco, California

Came for their grand opening and got their matcha peach latte. Very cute family owned store. Will have to try the gelato next time! read more

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Their hours are incorrect, even the ones posted on their door. They DO NOT open at 8AM on Mondays. Been waiting since 8AM

Great gelato ice cream at a reasonable price will come again to try other things. Got a tiramisu ice cream great texture, flavor better then a lot that I've tried in the area and SF read more

Had to try out what seems like the only Vietnamese coffee cafe in the peninsula & they didn't disappoint! Cute little shop, and even cuter little baby assistant cashier! We ordered the classic milk and the pandan ca phe sua cloud. Both strong, not too sweet, and delicious! Hi Cafe will be a regular for us read more

Such a cute place to hang out! We ordered two iced matcha lattes and a cup of their specialty ice cream. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. It's a perfect spot to catch up with friends or just enjoy a quiet afternoon. Will definitely be coming back to try more of their menu! read more

Hi Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - South San Francisco, California