love the place the vibes were great and food was good though a bit pricey. The chef accidentally dropped my gf's chicken and personally came out to apologize and offered another meal option or the same meal. Very unfortunate but huge respect for the chef coming out to apologize something i really appreciate. Portions are big for the food so come hungry or come ready to take back a to-go box. read more

Saigon’s Civet Cafe - Buorgionse Burger - Cafes Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

We had an amazing experience here on vacation! Everyone was amazing! Especially Cali who explained what all of the drinks were to me as well as the chef who was sweet enough to let us try the kouigh armann and explain a bit about the menu items! The ambiance is very warm and welcoming. This would be a perfect study spot or hangout spot! 10/10 we've stopped by here all 3 days of our trip and we'll definitely come back again! read more

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The barista advertised the cafe sua as one of their most popular drinks so I decided to give it a try. On first sip, the drink was incredibly milky and overly sweet. It tasted more of an americanized milkier version of the original Vietnamese cafe sua da. It was lacking the fresh drip coffee taste. The pate chaud was pretty decent and the meat filling was moist and flavorful. The pastry was flaky and I enjoyed the layers. Overall, the store itself is well decorated and has a homey vibe to it. A good place to study or hang out. The baristas are kind and the WiFi is fast. However, the prices were all pretty high. Each item I had purchased was a little under $7, and I got the smallest size drink. If you enjoy sweet drinks, this store would align well with your taste preferences. If you're more used to the not too sweet, stronger taste of Vietnamese cafe sua da, maybe ask for less condensed milk. read more

Saigon’s Civet Cafe - Cafe sua, pate chaud - Cafes Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

Delicious, authentic Viet/French cuisine. Flavors are spot on the chef was friendly as were the other staff. The place is cute, clean with thoughtful decor and comfy seating. read more

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Found my new coffee spot! This was a great experience! Friend of mine suggested this one and was spot on. Upon entering I immediately liked it. So much to look at and it smelled amazing. The staff was super helpful and explained everything we needed to hear and made slight adjustments to our drinks. We ordered their cafe sua and ube latte. Both amazing. Not many can nail the ube latte but this one was top tier. The sua was just as great. We also ordered their banana bread muffin and the blueberry pastry. No complaints what so ever. Moist and flavorful. Perfect. Great spot! Don't miss out! read more

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THEY ONLY DO VIET FOOD ON WEEKDAYS. This was a little disappointing because we came on a weekend for some vietnamese food but that's on us for not checking. We ended up getting two pate chaud which I was super impressed by. It might be the best pate chaud I've ever had. It's crispy and flaky and the filling doesn't have the stinky meat scent that other pate chaud might have. I also got two coffees. One was a coconut cloud or coconut dream something like that. The barista recommended it to me but I really really hated it. I'm pretty neutral about a lot of things but this was straight sweetener in coconut milk in a cup. I had the worst stomachache and headache after and I couldn't finish drinking it. I heard her try to recommend it to another customer who specifically said she doesn't like sweet stuff and thank goodness that customer didn't order it. The other coffee was fine, nothing special. The ambience is really cool and the chef seems really nice. We would have loved to come back to try more things if we had more time but maybe not any more drinks. read more

Saigon’s Civet Cafe - menu - Cafes Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

My fav coffee shop in Corpus by far! All of the workers here are kind and welcoming! Saigon Civet is super cute, has a bunch of different seating, and has chess boards galore! Not to mention an abundance of cute capybara plushies! I've tried pretty much every drink here, and you can't go wrong with any of them. My go to is the cafe sua... highly caffeinated and delicious! The drinks here are a bit pricy, but makes sense considering the beans come from Vietnam. The food here is also great.. would recommend the steak bahn mi. They cook the steak perfectly, and the bread is crispy and yummy. read more

Saigon’s Civet Cafe - ube latte + chess board - Cafes Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

I adore this place! Ambiance is classy, warm, and makes me want to hang out and make friends or read books. Coffee, classic Vietnamese choices. Bon mi is huge and delicious. Pastries both savory and sweet are fresh and delicious. read more

I'm always on the hunt for some good viet coffee and Civet does a great job. The shop design is simple and very welcoming. I love that chef obviously loves to cook and the food reflects that. Both their Vietnamese and French menu items are delicious. read more

Saigon’s Civet Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

Peaceful vibe, delicious food, amazing coffee. The owner is so sweet and genuinely interested in every customer's experience, it's really refreshing. Fantastic fantastic food. Glad I came. read more

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They burned my croissant. I did not open the bag until I got home. Disappointing. Last time I was here I received a coffee full of coffee grinds, and I went back to get a new one. I can't be going back to this restaurant every time I order something. Your employees need to pay attention to what they're doing. This place costs way too much for shoddy work. read more

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Absolutely incredible food and service. We ordered pickup on a whim and I was so surprised with the food quality.

This tiny place is pinned in my top three places to eat in Corpus Christi. It is so laid back and the vibe keeps a relaxed crowd inside. Yes there is coffee, but that is the gimmick to get you in. OMG!!! They have a chef in a coffee shop! His name is Christian and he is the real thing. My first meal today was a butter steak bowl. The bowl was not fast food but square platter with gold utensils. The place, chessboards, piano and French Chef =Gangsta!!! LOL so much magnificence in one place! read more

Saigon’s Civet Cafe - Butter steak garlic rice bowl with a Bearnaise sauce - Cafes Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

Tried the steak Au Poirve for the first time from the French menu and loved it! Was scared it was going to be too spicy, but it was perfect with the sauce on top!! Comes with the perfect amount of sides with how big the steak was. Definitively give this one a try next time you head in during the weekends! read more

Saigon’s Civet Cafe - Steak Au Poirve - Cafes Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

I dropped in for an afternoon coffee. Was curious about trying the Vietnamese drip roast coffee as I've heard it can be pretty strong. Got a 16 ounce and it was over six dollars. That is kind of pricey compared to Starbucks but possibly better coffee? I know one thing it was so smoking hot. They double cupped it, and I still couldn't hold onto the cup. I ran to the car to set it down as quick as it could without spilling it. I was also a little disappointed in their choice of sweeteners. They had regular brown sugar or sweet and low as the only options. They did have heavy cream, which I had them add to my coffee. The Vietnamese coffee had a good strong taste without being bitter. Even though it was a bit pricey for a 16 ounce drip coffee I would probably try it again next time I'm in town. Next time I will bring my own sweetener and add it when I get back to the car for health reasons lol . Don't use real sugar or sweet and low. read more

Enjoyed their coffee. Service was quick. I did go during a quiet time I believe. I went to Bible study there and I enjoyed it. read more

Saigon’s Civet Cafe - Iced Latte - Cafes Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

I stop by for coffee when I come down to Corpus and want something other than home or Starbucks coffee. The inside is very relaxing and the guava pastry is delicious! I the Vietnamese Ice Coffee with sweet milk is what we normally get. I did try the Ube Coffee and it was good . read more

BEST SPOT IN CORPUS BY FARRRRRR - customer service is 200 out of 10, their food and where they source their meat from is unheard of as far as I know most places use Sysco but they use a way better source and it's actually local to corpus too ! I highly recommend coming here and trying multiple items off their menu if ur a foodie read more

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The Ube latte was so delicious; I got it hot. It's sweet so if you like the coffee taste I would recommend an extra shot. The staff was kind and the ambience was cozy. I will return! read more

Saigon’s Civet Cafe - Chess sets and games - Cafes Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

I've been here many times. Good coffee/pastries. Friendly, prompt service. I use Starbucks on the island often but on the southside, this is my spot. read more

The Bolognaise was made from scratch and you can taste it! Their French style chicken was made to perfection. I tried the Vietnamese drip coffee and it was a treat for a coffee lover like me. Everyone there takes pride in what they do and besides having a great meal you can hang out with one of their many coffees and pastries. read more

My family and I are spending the weekend in Corpus Christi, so of course that means I get to explore the area for a nice coffee shop, and boy did we hit the jackpot with Saigon's Civet Cafe! This place is very close to our AirBnB and super easy to get to. This shop has oversized Connect Four, books, card games, and other things to make your stay fun. The pastry case has muffins and croissants and there are also some Vietnamese treats, too. The menu is extensive, boasting a variety of flavors like pandan lattes, Ube lattes, and foods like avocado toast and a fuller food menu towards the back. My parents ordered the coconut latte and muffin and I had the Ube latte and avocado toast. The barista said if we bought a mug and brought it back we'd get 15% off our order but since we don't live here we decided not to, but I did want to buy a bag of coffee. Maybe tomorrow on the way out. Our table had an old fashioned coffee grinder which was fun to fiddle with. The roasting machine towards the back looked like a train engine! The toast was fantastic. Very simple but fresh-tasting and delicious. The latte was perfect. Had that nice, sweet Ube flavor and purple milk to make it photogenic. My parents and I fell in love with this spot and their cute civet mascot. If you're in town, I highly recommend this place! read more

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Food was tasty and the temperature just right! Seemed to be fresh! I enjoy the coconut latte, however it can overwhelm you with sweetness. I did request half sweet and I got what I wanted. The coffee shop has a drive thru, and an inside space. The ambiance is chill and quiet. I usually come in on a whim and sit, eat, people watch, play on my phone... basically a relaxing place. The only thing I wished was that the dumplings weren't microwaved, maybe a convection oven or a crockpot for them to sit in. I come out for work and make sure I come at least within the 5 days I'm here. read more

Saigon’s Civet Cafe - Banh Mi Classic sandwich Coconut latte HALF SWEET - Cafes Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

I don't live in Corpus, but this is always my first stop when I come down from San Antonio! I have a serious addiction to the Pandan Tea! It's truly one of my favorite drinks I've ever had. Before I head back to San Antonio I usually order a couple to keep in the fridge. They have all the alternative milk options as well! Seriously y'all, one of the best places for delicious tea or coffee!! Highly recommend! Also, the food is soooo good. The bahn mi's are the best in Corpus! read more

Saigon’s Civet Cafe - Pandan Tea with Oat Milk - Cafes Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

Very friendly staff and super kind to our old doggo. They are very dog friendly there and gave her a huge dog biscuit. We enjoyed their sweet coffee drinks and I really liked the veg banhmi. Cute cafe interior too very cozy and comfortable. read more

Customer service was terrible, me and my Hispanic family walked in and they immediately brought up Hispanic music to play instead. They said "what's her name Selena Quintanilla?Selena Gomez?" and then continued to misremember other Hispanic artists. Nothing that was said is rude in anyway but the ignorance about Hispanic culture that was brought up as soon as we walked in left a terrible taste in my mouth. If that wasn't enough, I had ordered the last chocolate muffin. About 15 minutes later I ask where it was. The workers then scrambled asking one another where it was only to find out they forgot it in the oven and burnt it. Last but not least my coffee was very watered down. To be fair the ambiance was very nice it just didn't feel like a Vietnamese coffee place like the big sign says out front. read more

Not a great experience here. The sandwich may be good to people with different tastes, but it was nothing like any bahn mi I've had. It didn't suit my taste at all. Couldn't eat it. The coffee was pretty weak, even after getting an additional shot to add. The service was not remarkable, and it felt like a place for worker's buddies to hang out instead of a cafe. Not the place for me. read more

Wow, what a hidden gem! I didn't notice it until today after my glorious 1/2 hour massage on Airline! I enjoyed their coconut iced latte and their bœuf bourguignon burger! Yum! The trilingual owner is so interesting, nice and successful! We hot yo talk French together! His French is very good! read more

Great customer service. Coffee is fresh. I felt that the coconut latte had more milk than a typical latte but it was delicious regardless. The space inside is cozy. Plenty of parking in this area. read more

I've gone through the drive thru a few times, but today was the first time I stopped inside, got food, and worked. Coffee as usual was amazing! Fresh, warm, and hit the spot. The food was excellent as well. Flavorful and hot (temperature). The vibe was chill and relaxing. Staff enjoyed games and convos and were super friendly throughout my whole experience. I typically don't work too often outside of the house (goal for 2024 was to get out more) and I'm glad I chose this spot. A few others came in and worked or just hung out. Definitely will be coming back, trying more off of their menu, and spreading the word about this place! read more

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We ordered the Pandan and Ube Latte -my Ube latte had 3 shots of expresso. Personally, it wasn't that strong to my liking. I just wanted to try the Ube Latte since I normally drink black coffee. Next time, I do want to try their Vietnamese Coffee (Cà Phê Sữa Đá)... I don't believe their beans are "Civet Coffee Beans" Based on conversation that my buddy had with the barista. Note: We would go again when in Corpus and would still recommend. I'm your SF Bay Area and very familiar with independent coffee roasters... read more

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Great coffee and pastries. I went in the morning so didn't try the food but it looked amazing. I had a hot Cafe Sua and it tasted great and the caffeine hit was legit! I got a blueberry muffin from the case and they warmed it up which was a nice touch! If you are in Corpus Christi this is a must visit! read more

Stopped by to try their ube latte before driving out of town. Perfect refreshing drink on a hot day. The inside looks cute and service was fast. Definitely give it a shot, will have to try the food next time, too! read more

Saigon’s Civet Cafe - Ube latte - Cafes Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

I found the cafe on Yelp and wow. You can really taste the freshness in the roasted coffee beans. I've had Vietnamese coffee before and I've tried to make it at home, my version anyway. This place tops it all. It's very aromatic, as soon as you walk in. Your senses are on overload and your mouth starts to water lol. You can tell the place is intimate and personal...it's not there too just make money. It exists to make memories and it did for me. I didn't get to try the food options and other delectables this time around but I will definitely be back every time we're in town. read more

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A new coffee shop in Corpus? Of course I had to try it. What originally drew me to this place was that they offer Ube,pandan and coconut flavored lattes. It's located in the Meadow Oaks shopping center, which is my old neighborhood growing up so that was cute. I got the Ube iced latte with an extra espresso shot. I love Ube and I love this place, I just wish the espresso pulls were stronger. The sweetest of the ube definitely overpowered the espresso, I would prefer a more subtle flavor profile that compliments the espresso rather than cover it completely. Bonus point for their food price points. Avocado toast was under $5! As an Austinite, that's a deal!!! Cute atmosphere and board games to play as you sip/enjoy your beverages. Great idea for this area of town. read more

Saigon’s Civet Cafe - Iced ube latte - Cafes Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

I have visited this shop many times and have always been very happy with my order. I usually order coffee drinks and choose soy milk. They use my personal cup on request. Pleasant environment and nice folks. read more

Fantastic service, the food is delicious, and my drink was awesome. I'm from out of town, and was recommended this place by a local. I was thoroughly impressed and will definitely come back every time I'm in town! read more

Best coffee in town, games, really vibey decor, and extremely kind baristas. Every time I've been here it's been great

Im so glad I came across this hidden gem!! I loved the interior design/vibe of this coffee shop - it felt very cozy & home-y. They also have bakery and food items here too. I got the cafe sua which was so good and you can tell from the first sip that it's actual Vietnamese iced coffee unlike the other coffee shops... (vu tea inside HEB plus @ saratoga/staples lol) The banh mi was also a 10/10 for me!! I will say though it was a bit pricey :/ which I understand it's like a mom & pop shop but I'd only come back if my cravings are at it's peak haha read more

Saigon’s Civet Cafe - banh mi - Cafes Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

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I'm a local here in Corpus Christi, and I'm so sad I haven't heard of or tried this place yet. My family and I went out for a little pick me up and came across Saigon's. First off, the atmosphere is so cute and relaxing. They had some calming beats music and it was all very quaint. I also have to mention - the staff was so nice!! We ordered just plain cold brews. I wish I had tried something more adventurous for the sake of this review, but I must say this was one of the best cold brews I've had. They have a ton of options to choose from for both drinks/food. Can't wait to go back here. Might even be today! read more

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