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    Phin Cafe

    4.4 (126 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Lisa M.

    Real nice place with a comfortable ambience. Crazy crowded with the WFH crowd. Originally, I got the milk iced coffee. It was way too strong even decaf. The worker was very kind and we made me a coconut blended drink, which was delicious. My daughters love the mango matcha. They charge $.50 versus a dollar for alternative milk, which was a nice touch.

    Matcha sugar cane
    Hong P.

    I wanted another place that offered matcha and stumbled upon this place while searching around. I went in right around when it open Saturday morning. There was only one person running everything which I felt bad and thankfully everyone was willing to wait and was patient. They offered a variety of different matcha, coffee, and snacks. They do offer flights to taste some of their drinks at the cafe. I just ordered a matcha sugarcane drink to go. Definitely need to stir or else it would be too bitter in the first few sips. The sugar cane juice gave it the little bit of sweetness it needed.

    Pandan Croffle
    Alyssa T.

    The cafe and space has such a beautiful layout and is a great place to do work/study. I ordered the salted coffee with less sweet, which was a little bit too thick/creamy for my taste but I still enjoyed it! I also ordered the Croffle with pandan and thought it was yummy! The pandan for the Croffle was thick and super creamy :) I want to come back and try more of the menu items! :)

    Nyeesha G.

    I love Phin, this is my go to spot for coffee and matcha. Their matcha is good quality and they add lots of it. If you're sensitive to caffeine, take precaution, their coffee is no joke. I could only drink half at a time or else I'm going into convulsions. The inside is a vibe. My go to is the salted matcha and egg coffee.

    Egg Coffee & Ube Coffee
    Natalie A.

    Phin Cafe is a solid cafe for meeting up with friends over yummy drinks. I've tried both their matcha and coffee, and I would say I prefer the matcha over the coffee in terms of taste. Their drinks are on the thicker side. The ambiance of the cafe is great. At 10am on a Saturday, there were still enough seats to sit with a friend or get some work done on a computer. I recommend the banana matcha. I also recommend full sweetness. Since they specialize in Vietnamese coffee/style of drinks, full sweetness will give you the best flavor. I tried less sweet on the egg cream coffee, and without sweetness, the egg cream lacked flavor. In terms of drinks, I wouldn't say they have the best Vietnamese coffee/matcha in the area, but they're pretty solid. Overall, this cafe was nice to experience! Parking can be a little bit tricky on weekends, but there's street parking right outside of the parking complex if needed. It's also located near the Pruneyard, which is lovely if you're looking to grab lunch of go shopping afterwards.

    Samuel L.

    First time to visit this coffee shop. Decoration is nice and they mainly sell Vietnam style coffee. Ordered Pandan coffee and Honey Lavender coffee, ask for less sweet for both. But the honey one is still too sweet, unless you love very sweet drink. The pandan one is good. Have good environment, but I think I would like typical Vietnam style coffee more. Just average for me.

    Salted Matcha, spinach pate chaud
    Tamar L.

    Phin Cafe was a fun experience. It's a popular Vietnamese cafe with a comfortable seating area. Fashionable patrons coming in and out, good people watching. I tried the salted matcha, less sweet. It had great matcha flavor. The salt added a nice mineral element to the grassiness of the matcha. The sweetness was perfect -- just enough to be palatable and enjoyable, but not too much. I accompanied it with a spinach pate chaud, a little pastry round, served hot, with great crunch, and yummy spinach Brie cheese filling. Also tried the cold egg coffee, which was Vietnamese coffee topped with egg custard. It tasted like a liquid egg tart, with satisfying coffee flavor. After sitting in the cafe for awhile, I got hit with that Southeast Asia feeling, that I experienced in Singapore. Sunny and refreshing. You know it's good when you feel the vibe!

    Matcha Latte
    Zenny D.

    It feels like the matcha hype in Campbell isn't slowing down anytime soon with the addition of Phin Cafe. I enjoyed my matcha latte, it wasn't overly sweetened and you could really taste the matcha. I'm sensitive to caffeine so this was strong enough to keep me up (which I wanted). I also enjoy their Pate Chaud though I find it quite overpriced. Love swinging by this place for a pick me up when I'm running errands. Drinks come out quickly and didn't seem like the matcha was pre whisked. The vibes of this place is nice, and had a great atmosphere for working, plus there are plenty of outlets and relaxing music. You almost feel a little awkward for talking since so many people are working away on their laptops.

    Salted matcha latte and double matcha latte
    Dylan D.

    The salted matcha latte is the main reason I keep coming back here. It's so good and I've never had anything like it. The double matcha is also good and the banana matcha is decent. It has pieces of banana in it if that's your thing rather than a banana pudding matcha. It's a nice place with lots of tables to get your work done or just hang out. I will say it takes awhile for them to make the drinks so don't expect to pop in real quick to grab a drink. I did try ordering for pickup through DoorDash once and my drink was more liquid than a blended consistency. It can be difficult to get a workers attention because they can get busy. They have a pretty decent size parking lot and I've never had trouble finding parking.

    Tea flight
    GiGi G.

    If you go with 2-4 people, I recommend trying one of their three flights. This time we tried the tea flight and enjoyed them all! The flight also comes with a small sweet treat. We also tried the bahn mi as well as chicken and mushroom pate chaud. They were all fresh and tasty. Easy parking and nice atmosphere makes this a place worth checking out.

    Interior is airy, comfortable seating, and calming ambiance.
    Chas A.

    What can I say? This place has completely exceeded my expectations of a Vietnamese coffee place. I love the clean, airy, modern, Asian inspired ambiance, the delicious coffees and snacks, and the welcoming, attentive service. I was so hooked after my first visit that I ended up coming back three times in a row! They have a great variety of drinks on the menu, and many of them feel like little works of art. On their menu, I've tried the Milk Iced Coffee, Coconut Coffee, Phin Experience, Rosie Dream Tea, and Peachy Orange. Their coffee is bold, rich, and pretty flavorful. I ordered everything light sweet, and it was the perfect balance. It all had just enough sweetness while still letting the depth of the coffee beans shine through. The teas were just as enjoyable. Both the Rosie Dream and Peachy Orange had bright, refreshing fruit flavors, but the Peachy Orange was definitely my favorite! I loved the taste of the peach and orange together. As for the food, the Grilled Pork Bánh Mì was delicious. The bread had the perfect crisp, the pork was savory and flavorful, and everything came together really well. Overall, this has quickly become one of my favorite places. I can definitely see myself becoming a regular. If you're in the area, this place is worth stopping by for some good, bold coffee!

    Angelina B.

    Wow I really enjoyed my coffee here! The service was super nice and they were really helpful. I actually came on Monday and it was really nice coming that day it wasn't too busy, but it definitely started getting busier around 11am. It's a great place to come do some homework or get some work done. I came in to plan my week and wow the coffee was amazing! This is definitely a new go-to for me. I also love that it's so close to where I live. I'll definitely be coming back more often, especially on weekends when I need a nice spot to relax or be productive.

    Parnika N.

    Phin Cafe has a massive variety of coffee options, and they absolutely did not disappoint. Plus, there's actually sufficient parking outside, which is always a major win. The service is incredibly quick, the vibe is super work-friendly, and they even have a fully functioning, in-house coffee roaster right on display. I ended up trying two different things. First was the Ube Latte. The ube flavor was incredibly forward and robust, practically overpowering the coffee itself, which I actually didn't mind. The absolute standout of the whole experience, though, was the coffee flight. The flight consisted of Milk Iced Coffee, which was incredibly strong, bold, and absolutely delicious; Crema Black Coffee, where the espresso was topped with a thick cheese cream layer. That was actually my least favorite of the group, but it was still good. The foam was a little salty, and the underlying espresso was incredibly strong and nice. The others were just so spectacular that they outshone it. The egg Coffee was incredibly custardy, rich, and creamy. It felt like drinking a delicious cold brew with a decadent, velvety custard foam. The durian Coffee absolutely blew my mind. The durian usually gets a bad reputation, so I was a little nervous to try it, but it was amazing. The durian cream paired perfectly with the coffee and didn't overpower the espresso flavor at all. Next time, I'd probably skip the standalone Ube Latte and just dive straight into the flight experience. Highly recommend checking this spot out if you want high-quality, flavorful specialty coffee.

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    The Nutella banana latte is so delicious! I can't wait to go back and try more drinks

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    Quick review. Great Matcha! Nice space! Pleasant customer experience. I lok forard to more visits!

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    Great hot matcha latte, nice balance of matcha and oat milk. The cafe is busy but quiet, and good place to study or work.

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    Solid coffee. Bahn mi just ok. Super cute location and nice team. Location is easy to get to but easily missable. Would def come back.

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    3 months ago

    Excellent coffee shop. Great location, cool interior, really nice staff, and exceptional drinks.

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    3 months ago

    Awesome coffee - I've had almost every kind they sell - try the durian coffee its surprisingly accessible.

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    Love this place they always make the drinks amazing and friendly staff it's always the best local location

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    Love coming here to study especially on weekdays when it's less busy. The employees are so sweet and the drinks are amazing

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    The chicken in the banh mi was very salty and didn't have much pickled veggies. The bread seemed fresh.

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    This place was a great find! The inside decor was very nice and the service great! I ordered the matcha latte and it was delicious.

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    VPho - Shake-shake Garlic Noodles - Mì Bơ Tỏi Xào Bò Lắc

    VPho

    3.9(228 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    Arrived at 1 PM for a Sunday brunch with no wait for a party of 2. Clean tables with silverware…read morealready available on the table We ordered the combo beef pho, free range chicken pho, and the chicken banh baos. The pho comes with either fresh noodles or thin noodles. The bowls are really good size! Probably come for dinner next time because our lunch bellies couldn't handle it all! I asked the server if he'd recommend the banh bao xa xiu and he told us the chicken baos are more popular. Pho Dac Biet (17.89): lots of meat! Like more meat than I feel like typical pho restaurants give Pho Ga Di Bo (17.99): pretty good chicken pho, dark meat bone in Banh Bao Ga (8.49): probably not made in-house but I could be wrong. Wouldn't recommend I'd probably come back to get that pho fix if I'm in the area!

    1.5 stars, but will round up as they aren't the worst…read more This place has a lot of a bigger variety of items than normal from pho to dim sum to banh mi and even drinks (boba and cocktails)? Variety is great, but then I'm assuming items like the boba are probably powder/syrup based, and that many food items may be frozen/not fresh. House Combination Pho - 2.5/5 Came out with very nice presentation but realistically that's all that was special about it. Nothing really stood out besides being very salty which I guess can be some peoples preferences, but maybe you should stock up on water before ordering this. Chicken Bun - 1/5 Buns everywhere are hit or miss so I don't know why I bother ordering this anywhere. This was 90% dough with 10% meat as is usually the case of places that don't handmake it in house. On top of that, the "meat" portion was largely mushroom, so..... no thanks. Not even sure if I even got to taste the meat to be honest. They do come with three buns per serving, but again, what's the point with that ratio. Shanghai Pork Dumplings - 2/5 Nothing special and tastes like a frozen/costco item that's been reheated in a steamer. At the very least the quantity,6, that it came with somewhat made this ok. While this is the Bay... Prices are a bit higher than what I'm used to and unfortunately no one really wants to pay above average with what is most likely non-fresh items. Service is really slow and pretty bad, even taking into account Viet standards. Order - Receive Food - Pay and get out. Not really a fan, I'd recommend sticking to items you normally find in a pho place if you're okay with average unless you want verrrry subpar options.

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    VPho - Inside

    Inside

    VPho - Vegetarian Pho w/ fake meat

    Vegetarian Pho w/ fake meat

    VPho - Stir Fried Garlic Noodles

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    Tay Ho - 26. Bun Rieu

    Tay Ho

    4.2(1k reviews)
    4.9 mi
    $$

    I have to come back here another time! I'm told that this restaurant used to be smaller and that…read morethey've expanded. The bahn cuon here is really good -- the rice noodle is so fresh and soft and chewy. This was my favorite and the variety was so appreciated as well! It's also surprisingly filling and I would definitely get this next time I'm here. The fish sauce was also delicious as well. (this is in reference to the dish Banh Cuon Tay Ho Dac Biet) Bahn Beo were good sizes and nicely steamed. I wish there was a bit more sauce because I was running out at the end. Toppings are appropriately sized as well Personal take, I didn't really enjoy the fried pork rind topping as much and would have liked more shrimp, but once again, personal preference. I didn't quite enjoy the Hu Tieu, but my friend liked the soup! It's a little too plain for me. I do love the feeling and texture of eating thick, round rice noodles. The banh xeo that came on the side was hard to crunch through, I felt like it was probably sitting on the side for a while. Vibes were nice -- there's a call button to ask for service. Menu has a lot of items as well (e.g. pho, rice plates, etc), so there's something for everyone if you come with a big group! Our server was also really attentive and sweet -- he came by and asked if we wanted additional dishes/bowls since we were sharing food!

    I promise... I'm not a hater. I'm really just telling it how it is. The quality has gone down over…read morethe years, while the prices keep going up. But I'll let y'all be the judge. Let's get into it. B1. Bánh Cuốn Tây Hô Đặc Biệt The only solid item on this combination plate was the ground pork floursheet. Soft texture, flavorful pork, and a good balance with the black fungus. The yam tempura and mung bean tempura, however, were pretty below average. No crunch, little to no flavor, and they tasted like they had been sitting out for a while. The ground shrimp floursheet was disappointing. There was barely any shrimp and mostly just flour sheet. I was sitting there wondering, "Where's the shrimp?!" The fermented pork roll was cool. It was definitely fermented because it had a strong, sour pork aftertaste. Not bad, though. T2. Cha Giờ Thịt Nướng This vermicelli bowl was not it. The pork had the classic lemongrass aftertaste, but it was very light. The texture was also dry, and the portion was pretty sad. It was essentially a salad with noodles, five pieces of pork, and 2 small egg rolls. Egg rolls were skip-worthy.. they barely had any filling. And don't even dare try their pho here either. Sources: Trust me. Yelpers, where are all the great Vietnamese restaurants at in SJ?!

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    Tay Ho - Interior

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    Tay Ho - 11/29/2025: P5. Pho Bo Vien (No onions)

    11/29/2025: P5. Pho Bo Vien (No onions)

    Tay Ho - A2. Goi Cuon - Fresh Shrimp Spring Rolls $9.50 Steamed shrimp and pork slices wrapped in rice paper with fresh herbs and rice noodles, serve

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    A2. Goi Cuon - Fresh Shrimp Spring Rolls $9.50 Steamed shrimp and pork slices wrapped in rice paper with fresh herbs and rice noodles, serve

    Campbell Cafe & More - Tamarind Wings ($12/6)

    Campbell Cafe & More

    4.2(136 reviews)
    0.5 miCambrian Park
    $$

    Bayon Temple is tucked away in a small little strip plaza, and the restaurant itself is pretty…read morehomey and outdated, but it was clean and comfortable. We came on a Sunday and there was only one other party dining there, which honestly made us feel a little bad because you can tell they're probably struggling to get much foot traffic. The lady working there was very friendly and service was good whenever she was able to get to us. You could definitely feel that it's a small local spot doing its best. Food-wise, everything we ordered was solid. We got both the chicken and beef skewers -- both had great flavor with a nice grilled char that really came through. We also ordered the fish amok, cha eark, and kuy tiew cha and enjoyed all three dishes. The fish amok especially stood out since it came wrapped in a banana leaf, and you could taste that subtle aroma infused into the fish. Overall, I still prefer Chez Sovan personally, but this spot is closer to home and reasonably price. I would definitely come back to be able to support a local business!

    The food is so fresh and delicious, and Villa the owner or lady who works there is an absolute…read moresweetheart. I was unsure of what to order in the Cambodian quinine and she made an excellent recommendation. I loved it! Also, their iced coffee Vietnamese style is so strong and so good!!! I will be coming back a lot and hopefully Villa doesn't get sick of me. LOL . I highly recommend this place. My boyfriend who is from Russia, and also SUPER picky about food and spices absolutely loved their beef rice plate. This is the most underrated place in Campbell.

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    Campbell Cafe & More - Cha Me Kathang ($15) Choice of Protein (Tofu, Shrimp, Pork, Chicken, or Tofu) w/ Flat Noodle, Cabbage, Broccoli and topped w/ a "Fried" Egg

    Cha Me Kathang ($15) Choice of Protein (Tofu, Shrimp, Pork, Chicken, or Tofu) w/ Flat Noodle, Cabbage, Broccoli and topped w/ a "Fried" Egg

    Campbell Cafe & More - #18: Kuy Tiew Cha ($14) Choice of Protein (Beef,Chicken,Tofu,Shrimp,or Pork) w/ Rice Noodle, Paprika, Tamarind Sauce, Bean Sprouts,& Peanuts

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    #18: Kuy Tiew Cha ($14) Choice of Protein (Beef,Chicken,Tofu,Shrimp,or Pork) w/ Rice Noodle, Paprika, Tamarind Sauce, Bean Sprouts,& Peanuts

    Phin Cafe - Combo banh mi + pandan coffee

    Phin Cafe

    4.1(116 reviews)
    4.8 miWest San Jose
    $
    Locally owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    Phin Cafe has become one of my favorite Vietnamese-style cafes in the Bay Area…read more I've tried a few different drinks & enjoyed them all. "The" Phin Coffee is a unique experience; you get to prepare the drink to your liking. The Milo Coffee and Nutella Banana Coffee became new favorites that are hard to find elsewhere. I'll note that the default sweetness might be a bit much for the average person. I've tried a few snacks and thought they were fine. The Pâté Chaud was fresh & tasty. However the Egg Puff and the biscotti that comes with the Phin Coffee were more average. The service is friendly. They often provide good tips, like warning how much caffeine is in the large drinks & how best to prepare the Phin Coffee. It's also fun to watch them film new content for social media. The vibes are on-point. The inside is well-decorated & lit. There is complimentary Wi-Fi, charging, & restrooms. It's good for solo or small groups. My final comment is that this plaza's parking lot fills up on the weekends, so finding a spot was more challenging than expected. But it's always been worth it!

    Great coffee, even better service, and a clean, cute, quiet little shop…read more They're better known for iced drinks and they do taste better than the hot. The sweet levels are "sweet" and "less sweet." "Sweet" was way too sweet, so I'd recommend going with less then adding more if needed. I tried the hot milo latte, which tasted like a hot chocolate with espresso, pretty good. The iced banana latte was really good. All in all I'd go back when craving an iced coffee.

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    Phin Cafe - Very nice and clean interior. So cozy and music playing isn't too loud.

    Very nice and clean interior. So cozy and music playing isn't too loud.

    Phin Cafe - Sticky Rice 11/10! There's even pate in there!!

    Sticky Rice 11/10! There's even pate in there!!

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