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    4.3 (423 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Uyen L.

    I tried their panda coffee and the lac coffee and both were delicious. Not too sweet and the different flavored foam you're able to add really makes a difference. I added sea salt to my panda coffee and house foam to my lac coffee and it definitely elevated the taste. Service was decent. Ambiance was nice with the different decors representing different parts of Vietnam

    Pandan Matcha
    Princess Mae V.

    When I went last year, I really enjoyed the vibe and menu. They had weird hours toward the end of 2025 and 2026 so when I returned I was surprised to see a whole makeover. In the past, the matcha drinks included the cream and now it's an extra $1 to add on. The quality also seemed to decrease. The chairs and tables also completely changed. It used to be a nice spot to sit, work, or study with plentiful of outlets throughout. Now the tables are smaller and chairs more uncomfortable designed to deter folks from staying too long.

    earl grey, lac
    Ashlee L.

    Came here on a Saturday around noon after hiking mission peak, hoping for a strong yummy matcha, but unfortunately it was not nearly as good as it looked :( The matcha flavor was not strong at all. We tried the lac and thought that the viet coffee and jasmine flavors definitely overpowered the matcha. We also tried the earl grey matcha, and similarly, thought that the earl grey syrup dominated. We did enjoy the earl grey flavor though, but was just looking for a stronger matcha taste overall. Wait wasn't long though and they have tables inside!

    Sharon C.

    With so many matcha and tea spots opening up lately, the market feels incredibly saturated, and a lot of places are starting to taste exactly the same. I had heard great things about LAC Coffee, but unfortunately, my experience didn't quite live up to the hype. I ordered the Hojicha Latte, but it tasted like straight-up milk. There was barely any distinct hojicha flavor coming through at all, and weirdly, it tasted more like plain coffee than roasted green tea. The menu is also fairly limited, so there aren't many other options to choose from if your first choice misses the mark. Between the weak flavor and the sparse menu, I'm not sure I'd give this spot another try.

    Banana Pudding Coffee and Banana Pudding Matcha
    Stacey I.

    One of the best cafes I've been to in a while, especially specializing in crafted Vietnamese coffee-based drinks and good quality Matcha Lattes. **What we ordered: Banana Creme Vietnamese Coffee (seasonal) Banana Creme Matcha Latte (seasonal) DRINKS: 9/10 SERVICE: 10/10 AMBIANCE: 10/10 DRINKS: 9/10 I loved how, even though the drinks are carefully crafted with specific flavor profiles, you can still distinctly taste both the banana crème and the Vietnamese coffee. The banana flavor tasted fresh and natural rather than artificial, while the Vietnamese coffee remained rich and flavorful. Since Vietnamese coffee can be quite strong, I find that many places struggle to strike the right balance between the coffee and the featured flavors. Here, they managed to perfectly blend the two, allowing each component to come through without overpowering the other. I also appreciated that the default sweetness level is 50%. The drink was well-balanced, not too sweet, not too strong, and definitely not bland. You can customize the sweetness to your preference, whether you want it less sweet or a little sweeter. SERVICE: 10/10 Friendly staff who greet you as you arrive, quick service with well-made drinks, and friendly smiles! AMBIANCE: 10/10 I also really loved the overall setup of the shop. It was cool seeing the different coffee brewing systems on display, which I think were different types of phin filters used for Vietnamese coffee. The Vietnamese posters around the shop were beautiful and added a unique touch to the space. The open-kitchen concept was also really nice. I especially loved the little details, like the Smiskis and Sonny Angels sitting on the money tree. It was such a cute touch and made the shop feel cozy and welcoming.

    Strawberry matcha with oat milk
    Kim T.

    This place has been on my spot for a while so I'm happy I was in the area and got to try it. My boyfriend and I got a strawberry matcha. It's on the sweeter side, but I thought the matcha flavor wasn't too strong. It tasted more milky.

    Banana cream coffee and matcha
    Ashley V.

    Hand whisked matcha and a real banana flavor! One of my new favorite matcha places. The inside is so clean and sleek! They also have coffee, which seemed pretty popular! Service was friendly and they take their time to ensure the quality of the product.

    Matcha Latte
    Allison P.

    This spot right here is the BEST matcha spot in the Bay. The BEST. The matcha scene is pretty saturated in the Bay, but Lac Coffee truly takes the cake. I dropped by with no expectations and left a die-hard fan. I got their classic Matcha Latte. Their matcha is so incredibly robust, earthy, and grassy in all the best ways. They also have a Pandan Matcha and L.A.C which is matcha and Viet coffee. My friends got both of these drinks and from the sips I sneaked, they were also divine! Protect and support this Viet-owned small business at all costs! :')

    Susan N.

    A friend of mine recommended this place and so I went to try it out. The place looks nice with a couple of tables to sit from. They have a kiosk if you wanna look through the menu. Banana Bread(8/10): The bread was nice and soft. It was slightly sweet, but I wish it was bigger. Matcha Latte(7/10): The drink was good, but I thought it didn't have enough matcha. Pandan Matcha(6/10): It was more on the milky side and I couldn't really taste the pandan. Maple Butter Cream Matcha(6/10): Initially I couldn't taste the maple flavor, but after letting the cream settle into the drink--I was able to taste it. Jasmine Matcha Latte(6/10): It tasted mostly like Jasmine, so I couldn't taste the matcha as much. Service(10/10): I didn't really experience the service(online ordered), but I could tell the workers are nice and friendly! Overall, a nice coffee place to go to before I head off to work!

    Angelina C.

    I love anything banana matcha. It was perfect and not too sweet. I could taste the banana, and it works well with the matcha. Also, I love the sprinkle of Biscoff crumbs on top. It is a perfect touch. The inside is beautiful and perfect for dates or just hanging out with friends to study or relax.

    Coconut Matcha
    Dana L.

    This place is one of my favorite matcha places near me. Their coconut water matcha is the best 10/10! I usually get extra sweet because I like my drinks on the sweeter end. If you haven't tried this I highly recommend, it's so refreshing and has a good matcha taste to it. There is also a good amount of seating, I like to study/ do work here from time to time and the workers are always super nice. Even when it's super busy the wait isn't long, and each cup is hand whisked not pre batched!!

    Pandan matcha and banana cream matcha
    Jarod N.

    Came in on a Thursday during my lunch break and there were a surprising number of people enjoying their drinks inside. Waited behind a few people to self order at the kiosk and waited a couple more minutes for our drinks. There were a good number of tables to sit at and also some cute benches with a small side table to put your drinks on, which I thought was a cool seating arrangement. The cafe is located in the corner of the plaza with ample parking spaces. Disclaimer that we ordered two matcha drinks when this cafe's specialty is their Vietnamese coffee, so this review is solely based on their matcha alone. Pandan matcha latte: For a Viet-coffee-oriented cafe, their matcha wasn't horrible, but I have definitely tasted better. I wish my latte was creamier because the matcha tasted a little watered down. Banana cream matcha latte: A seasonal drink according to their menu, this drink was even more water-y than the first. Both the banana and matcha flavors were underwhelming.

    Cat M.

    honestly incredibly mid. flavors were not balanced well. matcha is not very matcha-y and it was too sweet. the thai tea espresso was quite watered down with a very faint thai tea flavor. the viet coffee with egg cream was super super strong/bitter (more than usual for viet coffee). and even then, i was still tired afterwards and took a 3 hr nap. the default sweetness is 50% for their drinks but it's very inconsistent. the vibes inside were nice tho, i would come here to study/do work.

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