It's been so long since I was last at Lacaphe and I'm glad I was able to visit again recently! Devin and I got banh mis at Duc Huong and were looking for another place to squat and be productive on a Tuesday afternoon and even though we had already gotten some beverages earlier I figured we could walk towards this spot just for nostalgia's sake. Temperatures were just under 90 degrees Fahrenheit outside. The air conditioning was great in here, not freezing cold but cool enough to be comfortable. There were a few other tables of people with their laptops out, and I was excited to see that they have expanded since my last visit and added more seating for customers. The lotus milk tea is still one of my favorites in the whole city. We sat at a table so there was no outlet, but I can't remember if there were outlets along the walls for the booth seating. The WiFi worked well and if there was background music it was not being blasted loudly. I would definitely keep this spot top of mind if I needed a reliable spot to work remote again, especially since there is now more seating than there used to be. Looking forward to coming by again soon! read more

I've been wanting to try their coffee for the longest, and I'm glad that I got to finally it during their opening hours on a random Thursday that I was able to go. (On a funny note: I did not know that they were going to open another location in Fremont, so I'm definitely attending their grand opening when they DO open in Fremont. Fingers crossed that I will be able to attend their grand opening. While I like the cherry blossom concept behind it, it left me rather disappointed when it came to the service and making of the drinks. While the coffee shop felt spacious and more than enough space to accommodate everybody, it just felt rushed throughout the whole time I was there. Their drinks were another dimension. I got their EGGspresso Hanoi, which surprisingly, was not bad at all. I loved how consistent the egg batter was, and the consistency of the coffee was quite equal. I will be back to try their other drinks, and hoping that their customer service could improve just a little bit more. I know they have the potential, but being more courteous goes a very long way compared to being bland in attitude, obviously. read more

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I've been craving some Vietnamese coffee and I've been wanting to try this spot for a while so here I am. I ordered their Eggspresso Hanoi. It was nice and creamy and the slight salt like taste balanced out their coffee well. I also liked the foam and I'm not even a foam person lol. Ordering here is pretty easy. They have an iPad you can order from, or you can just order from them up front. This spot looks like a great place to study. They have e a lot of tables available. The parking lot is a decent size. It can probably get lowkey busy depending on what time you come. Definitely will be back to try more drinks. Try it out if you like. :) read more

Lacàphê - EGGSPRESSO HANOI - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Came with no expectations, because Vietnamese coffee is not particularly my go-to coffee drink, but wow ! their Signature Saigon (house blend coffee with cloud cream) caught me off guard with how good the coffee was - not bitter, not acidic, and had roasty notes of hazelnut. The subtly-salty cloud cream topping was delicious as well, and complemented the coffee. I selected 25% sweet & less ice, which was perfect. Also got the Coco-Bo (coconut milk avocado smoothie-slushie) - 0% sweet, but not sure how they adjust this ~ it was still sweet, as both the coconut part & avocado part were separately sweet, but still enjoyable & refreshing. One small caveat is that the avocado part is a paste so even though it's most likely house made, to me the texture is a little processed (as opposed to chunky blended avocado). I am dreaming about when I can return to get their Signature Saigon again & try their other coffee drinks. read more

Lacàphê - Signature Saigon (their house blend coffee was so good---had roasty notes of hazelnut) + Coco-Bo. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

This is my second time getting Lacaphe. First time was in-store and it was solid, good flavor, full portions. With how much a drink costs, I would think that I'm getting a full cup. DoorDashed an order for my coworkers and I. Their drinks were full, but mine wasn't. Safety tape was still on. I got the Coconut. Flavor is good, but the portion is not. Suppose to also come with grass jelly. I thought, maybe they forgot the jelly. Nope. I dug around for it and they didn't forget, it was just an extremely small amount. Less ice meant remove ice and leave cup empty I guess. How much does another 4oz of coffee and milk cost? Cents. Alternative would've been to fill the space with more grass jelly. Also cheap to do. What. A. Disappointment. If you're thinking about trying this place out, purchase in-store for when they're being stingy, you can get it fixed. read more

Lacàphê - COCONUT - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

It's been a while since we have been here so it was good to come back and try it. We noticed since the last time we came, they opened the seating area. To me, the seating area is nice and cozy with its dark walnut wood and green furniture. The soft lighting with the bulbs was much appreciated as well. The place was quite clean and you could really tell because the rest of the furniture is white/off white. Additionally, as soon as you come in, there's a nice smell of freshly brewed tea. I think this might be an okay place to get some studying/work done with multiple outlets if can get past what follows. My wife thought the decor was a bit too sterile. The music inside was also quite loud. No access to a bathroom as it says employees only. As for the service, non-existent other than making your drink and calling it out. You order on the iPad and there is no greeting or interaction. Some may like that, some won't. I was disappointed to see our drinks come in these plastic lined paper cups as it's very satisfying to see the layers of the coffee or tea and foam. We also both asked for less ice but I think that's just ignored. I understand that it means "less" volume of drink but I'm fine with a more empty cup rather than more ice. Overall, I think that's Lacaphe's drinks are fine but not top tier. The coffee is espresso shots but I think was a bit sour/ under extracted for me. The cream is good but not as thick as I think it could be. Overall, 4* for the decent Vietnamese coffee and the moderately cozy, but very clean place. read more

Lacàphê - Interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Came here after eating lunch on a Sunday. The have the self service kiosk. We waited about 15 minutes for the drinks. I chose the ice blended avocado and coconut and it was so delicious! Highly recommend! read more

Lacàphê - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Vietnamese coffee is bomb! Rich, strong, and exactly what I needed. I did have a small mix-up with my order (I asked for hot coffee but got iced), but the customer service was great--she fixed it right away with no hesitation and made it super easy. The ambiance is really nice too--I love the cream and white color combo. It feels clean, modern, and inviting. There's plenty of seating, and it was pretty busy when I went, which is always a good sign. They also offer both in-person ordering and a stand-alone ordering screen, which makes things super convenient. Definitely appreciate how quickly they made it right. I'll be back! read more

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Signature Saigon: kind of roasted chocolatey flavor even though I don't think it has chocolate or anything. I enjoy 8/10 Matcha Latte: Tastes premium, but nothing special. 8/10 Banana matcha: not a lot of banana but still good 7.5/10 read more

Lacàphê - SIGNATURE SAIGON* MATCHA LATTE - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Great, strong Vietnamese coffee. Beautiful interior perfect for working/studying. Can't wait to be back to try their other drinks. read more

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My favorite cafe in Bay Area - Lacaphe served delicious Viet style coffee as well as matcha drinks and recently, they amazed me with their avocado drinks (honestly, all of their drinks serveeeee for sure) They have free wifi, password caphesuada, so very suitable if you want a place to work or study (but I would not recommend because they're packed all the time) read more

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Tried the Signature Saigon and Eggspresso Hanoi this morning and both are solid options. Personally I liked the Signature Saigon more. Bold coffee flavor, but not too strong. Drinks are the perfect level of sweetness; not overly sweet but just enough to complement the coffee. read more

Lacàphê - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I'd had Lacàphê on my list of places to visit for genuinely 2yrs so when was finally in this part of SJ this weekend, I had to make a stop. * Location: In a tiny plaza off the very busy Story Rd strip going into little Saigon. The plaza lot is small & very packed, be prepared to wait for parking in small spots. * Ambiance: Cafe has seating options, no public restrooms, wifi for guests. Most seemed to order their drinks to-go. * Service: No cashiers, order at a single ipad-style kiosk, or on your phone by scanning a QR code. Waited about 10-12min for 2 drinks on a late Saturday morning. Staff wasn't especially warm or interested in the customers. *Drinks: Tried the Ube Coffee (25% sweetness) and Eggspresso Hanoi (50% sweetness) with easy ice, about $16 total. * Servings: Both drinks were served in white sleeved cups (no longer clear plastic to see neat layers), both filled over half-way with ice (this is 'easy ice'?), and both were sweeter than we expected. * Taste: The thick ube foam was especially flavorful, sweet, or tasty, neither was the egg cream (vaguely vanilla, not nice sitting on top of the coffee, nor mixed in). * Experience: We didn't enjoy the drinks enough to take more than a few sips & put them in the fridge. We tried again the next morning knowing they wouldn't be as fresh but tried to give it another go. I was surprised neither cream top had melted & how much both 'creams' looked like whipped artificially stable food products in an off-putting way. We each tried another sip but didn't like them at all & tossed them. TLDR: I love Vietnamese coffee but these drinks weren't drinkable and experience the as not pleasant. Would not revisit nor recommend. read more

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Great roomy Vietnamese Cafe. It was interesting to find that they offer Green Thai tea which is a treat from the typical Orange Thai tea people order. The place is huge and if you want to bring family or group of friends it can support it. I see some people study here too. Lots of plug for charging or wanting to plug your laptop. Ordering is iPad menu you can tap with apple wallet or credit card. There is online order you can try if you are in a rush. Parking could be an issue if it gets busy in the shopping area. Staff seems organize and there has a speaker when announcing orders seems pretty organized and clean. Ordered the Signature Saigon and Kumquat Chia. The Saigon is pretty strong coffee which what you expect from Vietnamese Cafe. Will drink the Kumquat later but the drink looks promising. read more

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Though located in an unassumingly humble plaza, the interior of lacàphê was very nice, with plenty of seating, good atmosphere, and an easy-to-read menu both next to where you like up and on the ordering tablet. This place mostly serves Vietnamese-style coffees and teas, and I thought their menu was pretty unique and a perfect size. There are enough options for variety without sacrificing the identity of the cafe or (in my perception) the quality of the individual items. I tried the Signature Saigon, which was delightfully unique. It had almost a salty-sweet taste that I found very intriguing. The rest of their menu also looks good, and I'm curious about their other coffees. They also offer milk tea, fruit teas, and matcha, which I want to try in the future. Fair warning, their drinks do run sweet, so I'd recommend picking a lower sweetness option when ordering if you do not have a crazy sweet tooth. Other than that, I only have positive things to say, and would definitely recommend anyone give this place a shot. read more

Coffee shop has such a cute aesthetic vibe to it, seats are so comfy, this is the kind of place to spill tea. Coco Bo - I love avocados in sushi, poke, never been a fan of it in drinks. THIS. IS. AN. EXCEPTION. Best one I ever had! Anyways, I defintely recommend y'all try them out when you're in the area read more

We came by during a weekday lunch time so it wasn't too busy. The space is really pretty and clean! Plenty of space to chat, work, etc. The decor here was really nice and comforting. We ordered the egg coffee and avocado milk tea to try. The egg coffee was pretty good! The egg cream top was actually really nice, a little bit more on the lighter side, but this was pretty delicious with the vietnamese coffee. The avocado milk tea, well it tasted more like a milk tea. You don't really taste the avocado in it. This drink was disappointing so its safe to stick with the coffee drinks here. Otherwise, service was nice and friendly here. Drinks were made quickly. Great space! read more

Lacàphê - Egg Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

This was my first trying this place after their rebranding. They didn't have dairy-alternatives last time, so it was not good for someone like me. This place serves Vietnamese coffee specialty drinks, along with other drinks. Pistachio matcha (4/5): The pistachio was very subtle and the match was normal. Nothing too special. Will probably come try their other drinks. read more

Lacàphê - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

coffee is amazing but have you tried the blended kumquat salted plum? This is actually my favorite drink from lacaphe! It's the perfect blend of refreshing, sweet and citrus! They add bits of salted plum and it's so yummy For coffee, I love the Hanoi coffee, which has strong viet coffee with the sea salt foam. If you want some egg coffee, they have that too. They are always releasing some seasonal drinks as well, and lots of people come here to work as they just recently remodeled into a bigger space! Parking can be a pain in the arse sometimes but whenever I'm in the area I come here to get some delicious drinks Tip: order online to avoid lines! read more

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Lacàphê has been on my list of places to go for over 2 years since I moved back to NorCal after a stint in SoCal. Just finally got around to stopping by over the long weekend. I was already a couple of specialty drinks into the day, so I decided not to get a coffee or matcha and instead opted for the Golden Lotus. I love everything lotus flavored, so it seemed like a good choice. Unfortunately, the drink was not served in a transparent cup, so I was unable to see the contents and didn't notice that the lotus seeds had sunk to the bottom of the cup below the layer of ice until I had already drank all the tea. The lotus seeds were too big to fit through the boba straw, so I had to fish them each out individually. They were yummy, but I would've preferred to have been able to drink them with the tea. Still a good drink, and I love how inviting and spacious the café is. Really looking forward to coming back again, hopefully earlier next time, and trying more of the menu! read more

Lacàphê - GOLDEN LOTUS - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I tried this place because it was right next to a Vietnamese restaurant I like. Seems like they've rebranded since the last time I was here -- I think I actually preferred it before. I got the egg coffee, which was good at first, but over time the taste became a bit too strong for me. Service was okay; English was a little limited, but it wasn't a problem. Nothing too special about the service. The interior, however, was lovely. I really appreciated the modern aesthetic -- it gave the place a nice vibe. Overall, decent, but not quite as memorable as before. read more

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Good coffee & drinks. Fast efficient service. Nice, comfy, roomy and clean environment. Nice! read more

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The egg coffee wasn't as strong as I expected, but the coconut coffee with grass jelly was delicious. The shop has cute cups and plenty of seating, and the service was quick. read more

Lacàphê - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I've visited this vietnamese coffee shop several times hoping that my opinion will change about their drinks but unfortunately, I think their drinks are just okay. I've tried their egg coffee as well as their ube coffee but the coffee lacks that strong vietnamese coffee flavor. Their drinks taste watered down and aren't bold in flavor the way vietnamese coffee usually is. However, I will say that the interior looks really nice and there's plenty of seating - it would be a great place to study or catch up with friends. Also their service is also very slow even if there isn't a long line, so definitely keep that in mind if you're in a rush. read more

One of my favorite spots! Been here a handful of times and the drinks don't disappoint. The Vietnamese coffee here is deliciously strong and bold. There's still a lot on the menu that I haven't tried but I gravitate towards the lotus milk tea and coconut coffee w/ grass jelly drinks the most. If you like a coconut-forward flavor, then the coco mango drink is great (could use more mango for me). So far, no milk alternatives unfortunately but they offer teas. They've expanded their store so there's plenty of seating and WiFi as well. Service is quick and pickup has always been smooth for me. read more

Lacàphê - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I love Vietnamese coffee, so this is right up my alley. And it does not disappoint! It was busy on a Saturday, but the vibes were still there - the space is nice and cozy, and even had some lunar new year decorations up already. If it was less busy, I would love to come here and spend some time chilling at a table with friends. Even though it was late in the day, I still ordered a coffee. I got their standard option, but I saw they had lots of interesting choices on their menu - I would come back and try some more. The coffee was honestly perfect - no notes, nothing I would change. I love my Viet coffee strong and this delivered. Though it did keep me up at night lol. Overall, I would recommend this place if you love Viet coffee! read more

Lacàphê - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Great cafe!! I've had both coffee and matcha from here and both types have been delicious!! I don't think you can go wrong with any drink ordered here. One downside is the parking, as the plaza is busy and can be a bit tricky to find a spot. After renovations, there's a decent amount of seating. I've worked here a couple of times and it was great. The seats alongside the wall are comfy! read more

Long overdue review! We love coming to LaCaPhe when we're in the SJ area! This has been our to-go spot for Vietnamese coffee! My favorite is the Eggspresso Hanoi and Salted Coffee (muoi). They have a variety of unique coffee flavors and even offer matcha, fresh tea, and milk teas. I haven't tried anything else besides the coffee, but they all sound so good! I'd probably have to order another drink to try in addition to my coffee order lol. They just remodeled the shop; so it's more spacious and there are more tables to sit at. We often order online because they seem to always be busy whenever we stop by. read more

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Was expecting a small coffee/matcha place and was pleasantly surprised by how spacious it was. Lots of lots of tables to sit at and enjoy your drink. My expections were increased as the place was pretty packed and every table was full. Ordered the strawberry matcha with 50% sweetness and my expections were met. 0 grain to the taste whatsoever and the drink was gone in about 5 minutes. Will be trying other drinks next visit, but do recommend the strawberry matcha! read more

Lacàphê - STRAWBERRY MATCHA - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I saw the high praise on Yelp for Lacaphe and happened to be in the neighborhood so I thought I'd go in here for a coffee. I think my mistake was that the USP of this place is likely for their ice brews and innovative Vietnamese flavors but I was looking for a good old hot coffee with some milk - like a cappuccino. There was no 'just hot coffee' version but you can have some or most of their coffees hot. I chose the Muoi version and boy was it terrible. Salt in my hot coffee - the first sip was surprising and innovative but I couldn't get it down after the next 2 sips. I am sure I'd have liked the same in the iced version. Wish they'd give customers an option or recommendation for coffee that'd be good in the hot version from their long list. The ambience was cosy and hip. The service was slow - I waited for a long time and had to go ask for my coffee and then the server handed it to me saying it's ready. So overall, no not my cup of tea, rather cup of coffee. read more

Lacàphê - MUỐI* (Hot) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Service is fast and efficient Drinks were amazing !!! Best matcha w/ banana foam I have tried . Ambiance is cute and clean . I'll forever miss this place , when I come back to visit I'm definitely coming back read more

Lacàphê - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I really like this tea and coffee shop in SJ! I was visiting back in January for the weekend and came here twice! Their tea is so so yummy and fragrant and boba was yummy! They also have other delicious fruit teas and coffee options. They had really cute Holiday paper cups for cold drinks that reminded me of Astra bean in OC. Overall really good quality tea and coffee! Def recommend! read more

Lacàphê - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Lacaphe is right in the heart of Little Saigon and I am loving their new remodel. It's cozy, modern, relaxing, and gives me those Vietnamese cafe vibes that you would find in Vietnam. I've been here twice now and I had to order the coconut avocado drink because it's so good. It's like a smoothie meets a slushie. It's tropical and so refreshing. I haven't tried anything else yet but that drink is so good and I hope they put it permanently on the menu. I know it's a seasonal drink for now but I'm hoping they see my review and put it on the menu permanently. I love how the cafe is nicely decorated for Christmas with a nice Christmas tree, figurines, and other Christmas decor. Ordering is easy as you can order on the kiosk or at the cashier. read more

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Signature Saigon -hot -75% sweet -would get it here and there but is not a go to drink for this place -coffee bitterness is not too strong (for a person who is okay with bitter coffee) -tastes like the ca phe muoi one but without the salt if that helps Pistachio latte -50% sweet -less ice -coffee is not too strong (coming from a person that cannot handle coffee too well) -well balanced flavors -pistachio cream is very nice -would 100% get it again -I was afraid the 50% sweet wasn't sweet enough but it's perfect read more

Lacàphê - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Tried lacaphe yesterday and loved it, I think it might be my new favorite Viet coffee place! The coffee is so smooth and at 25% it's not too bitter while also being sweet enough for balance. I got the Eggspresso Hanoi and the egg cream was a perfect fluffy texture with a flavor the complimented the coffee well. The environment inside is very inviting and has some fairly comfortable furniture. The baristas were really efficient and finished making the drinks in a matter of minutes definitely recommend to anyone looking for Viet coffee in SJ read more

Lacàphê - Eggspresso Hanoi - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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overall: 5/5 egg coffee: 5/5, not overly strong and egg cream was really good!! perf sweetness for me (75%) PLUS THEY HAVE CRUSHED ICE! I will say this place is busy even on a weekday, there is space to study w wifi but i would come early if i wanted a table read more

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We came on New Year's day and they were open. The parking lot is not that big so it can be a little hard to find a parking spot here. Inside they have a lot of seating and it was decorated for the holidays! I got the banana matcha latte with oatmilk and it had a fresh banana taste with matcha and I thought it was perfect! My boyfriend got the hanoi egg coffee and it was a good egg coffee as well! read more

Lacàphê - BANANA MATCHA LATTE & EGGSPRESSO HANOI - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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I've tried 3 places with banana matcha lattes, including this one and it's not my favorite. The banana flavor is very mild and does taste a little artificial. They don't hand whisk to order, but do use ceremonial grade matcha. They also don't use clear cups, so you miss the fun visual of your matcha, milk, and cream mixing in. I do appreciate the amount of cream they put on the latte. The inside is very cute with lots of seating. Service was fine, nothing too special. They have an automated ordering system. read more

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Went here for a lil Vietnamese coffee pick me up. It's very cute inside and very study and work friendly with lots of seating and tables. The service was just getting drinks from the baristas since there was a kiosk. I got the ube coffee which wasn't my favorite tbh it tasted very molasessy. I decided to get the Hanoi coffee after and that was so much better imo. I like that they offer both cold and hot versions of drinks and adjustable sweetness. I did go to the bathroom here and it didn't seem like it was super kept up. Overall, good experience, I'd recommend sticking to their signature drinks like the Hanoi coffee and others. A lot of students were here studying and working on the weekend so if you're looking for that vibe this might be good for ya especially if you can secure a larger table. read more

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First time back since their renovation. The cafe is so much bigger and nicer. There are a lot of tables to sit. Looks like they took over another shop to expand. I ordered ahead because it was a Saturday afternoon so I expected a long wait. Even order ahead we still had to wait almost 10 mins for the drinks to be ready. I got the new avocado coffee. Good but couldn't really taste the avocado. The coffee definitely overpowered the avo. The kumquat salted plum blended was so good though read more

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